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Food Giant Pledges Undermined by “Plodding” Meat and Dairy Industry on COVID-19 and Climate

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New data from the award-winning Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index today finds that the world’s largest meat, fish and dairy producers are undermining global efforts to control both climate change and the spread of zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19. The Index assesses the 60 publicly-listed animal protein producers, worth a combined $338bn, which provide many of the […] ... lees meer

All Aircraft Could Fly on Sustainable Fuel by 2030, Says World Economic Forum Report 

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The Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) as a Pathway to Net-Zero Aviation Report shows that a transition to carbon-neutral flying is possible, with SAF the most promising decarbonization option in the near term. There are enough sustainable, renewable feedstocks to fuel all aviation using SAF by 2030. Scaling up SAF production to meet the net-zero ambition, […] ... lees meer

The Netherlands has increased foreign bribery enforcement but there are concerns about the number of concluded cases to date

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Foreign bribery enforcement has ramped up in the Netherlands following the establishment of specialised investigative and prosecutorial teams. Nevertheless, only a small number of cases have been concluded in relation to the size and risk profile of the Dutch economy: just seven companies and two individuals have been sanctioned in five foreign bribery cases to […] ... lees meer

New Plastics Global Commitment 2020 Progress Report published

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Together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), The Ellen McArthur Foundation have published the second annual New Plastics Economy Global Commitment Progress report, including detailed data on the progress of individual business and government signatories. The Global Commitment 2020 Progress Report shows there has been significant progress in two key areas: the incorporation of recycled […] ... lees meer

SHV Energy acquires Energy Efficiency Company EM3 in Ireland

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SHV Energy today announces it has acquired a majority stake in the Irish industrial energy efficiency company EM3. As a global distributor of off-grid energy, SHV Energy will now also offer energy efficiency, energy management and sustainability solutions through EM3, delivering cost efficiencies and environmental improvements. EM3 co-founders John Hensey and Donall O’Brien will continue […] ... lees meer

New report sheds light on the role of services trade in a circular economy transition

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Companies export a wide range of services related to the circular economy. But regulatory differences between countries are hindering the service exports of many small but international companies in the field, according to a new report by Sitra and IISD. Moving from a linear, extractive produce–use–discard model to a more circular approach brings about significant […] ... lees meer

LafargeHolcim launches EcoLabel to transparently brand its green building solutions

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LafargeHolcim launches its EcoLabel to transparently communicate the environmental benefits of its green building solutions. The label will apply to all its products that comply with its green criteria, including lower CO2 footprint and recycled content. Building on LafargeHolcim’s net zero pledge, this EcoLabel supports the company’s ambition to accelerate green construction with the use […] ... lees meer

WBCSD raises the bar for sustainable business leadership

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The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), together with its more than 200 global leading member companies, is raising the bar of business commitment to sustainability through the set of new criteria put forward as part of WBCSD’s membership conditions. These criteria were accepted by a strong majority of the leaders of WBCSD member companies during last week’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), based on the unanimous recommendation by the […] ... lees meer

The Oean Cleanup introduces first product made with ocean plastic pollution

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The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic, today presented their plan to go full circle in their mission: creating a product from the plastic they recovered from the ocean to help fund the continued cleanup. The organization has taken its first batch of plastic certified […] ... lees meer

SkyNRG and Microsoft sign multi-year partnership

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Microsoft Corp. employees who fly between their global headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and California on Alaska Airlines will fly more sustainably thanks to the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cover their business travel. The SAF, supplied by SkyNRG, and produced from waste oils, is an important option for the aviation industry to reduce […] ... lees meer

HP Accelerates Drive to Reduce Ocean Plastics with Expanded Planet Partners Program

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HP Inc. today announced the expansion of its Planet Partners supplies return and recycling program to 68 countries, including Argentina, Chile, and Papua New Guinea. Expanding HP’s OEM printing supplies recycling program into new markets furthers the company’s long-standing commitment to driving a circular and low carbon economy with its partners and customers. The HP […] ... lees meer