OCI N.V. starts collaboration for commercialization by 2023/24 of ammonia and methanol as the shipping fuels of the future

Dutch based OCI N.V. enters into agreements with MAN Energy Solutions, Hartmann Group and Eastern Pacific Shipping to create marine value chain and start commercialization by 2023/24 of ammonia and methanol as the shipping fuels of the future. OCI N.V. (Euronext: OCI) today announced that it has signed two separate agreements: Memorandum of Understanding with […] ... lees meer

Christie’s Announces Global Sustainability Initiative

Christie’s confirmed today its commitment to more sustainable operations, pledging to be net zero by 2030.  The company is committing to a 50% reduction in its carbon emissions, achieving 90% diversion from landfill for its waste and providing all clients with packaging and printed material that is 100% recyclable. Christie’s is setting its carbon reduction goals […] ... lees meer

WBCSD launches new Pathfinder to enable Scope 3 emissions transparency and accelerate decarbonization

Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched the Carbon Transparency Pathfinder—a new initiative dedicated to enabling widescale exchange of primary, carbon emissions data. WBCSD invites businesses, standard setting bodies and other decarbonization experts to join a growing business network working to develop a unique, ambitious model to decarbonize industry through data transparency, as […] ... lees meer

Henkel looks back on successful 30 years of sustainable development

Henkel today published its 30th Sustainability Report, detailing its achievements and progress in the area of sustainability. “For us, at Henkel, sustainability is not only part of our long-standing tradition, but also an integral element of our strategic agenda for Purposeful Growth. In 2010, we defined our long-term sustainability strategy and targets up to 2030. […] ... lees meer

Major industrial companies and civil society groups support new global framework for decarbonising heavy industry

The first of its kind, a global framework to support policymakers to decarbonise their heavy industries as part of COVID-19 economic recovery plans has been released last week. The following civil society groups and major industrial businesses have endorsed the Framework Principles for Global Heavy Industrial Decarbonisation:   Alliance for Energy Efficient Economy, Aldersgate Group, Architecture 2030, Carbon […] ... lees meer

European Companies On 2.7 °C Warming Path, According To CDP And Oliver Wyman

A €4 trillion mismatch is forming between bank lending that aims to be ‘Paris-aligned’ and the market for this corporate lending in Europe, according to new analysis from EU-funded non-profit CDP Europe and global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman. Running hot: accelerating Europe’s path to Paris, released today, estimates that 95% of all corporate lending in Europe comes from banks with a Paris-alignment ambition. But under 1 […] ... lees meer

MARC O’POLO striving for climate neutrality, enters into partnership with ClimatePartner

As part of its holistic sustainability strategy, MARC O’POLO has set for itself the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2025 at the latest. Achieving this involves reducing CO2 emissions both within the company and throughout the entire supply chain. MARC O’POLO has entered into a partnership with ClimatePartner to determine its current CO2 footprint […] ... lees meer

ING appoints Anne-Sophie Castelnau global head of Sustainability

Anne-Sophie Castelnau has been appointed ING’s global head of Sustainability per 1 April 2021. She will succeed Amin Mansour, who fulfilled the role on an interim basis. Anne-Sophie is currently head of Wholesale Banking for ING in France. Anne-Sophie Castelnau (French) joined ING in France in 2005. Before she became head of Wholesale Banking in France, […] ... lees meer

GRI and B Lab team up on impact management

Two of the leading global enablers for environmental, social and governance impact management and disclosure have joined forces to help organizations get more out of their reporting and assessment tools. This collaboration allows companies to optimize their contribution to a more sustainable future. The GRI Standards are the world’s most widely adopted sustainability reporting standards, […] ... lees meer

EU launches Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency

Yesterday (22 February), in the margins of the fifth UN Environment Assembly, the EU, teaming up with the United Nations Environment Programme and in coordination with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, launched the Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE). The Alliance is one of the deliverables of the EU’s Circular Economy Action […] ... lees meer

Denmark and the Netherlands topping the new Transitions Performance Index that tracks EU progress towards fair and prosperous sustainability

The European Union is a strong global performer in the transition towards sustainability, with Denmark and the Netherlands topping the EU ranking and outperforming the US and China. These are some of the main results of the new Transitions Performance Index (TPI), published by the Commission today. It ranks EU Member States and 45 other countries […] ... lees meer