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Philips continues its top ranking in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

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Royal Philips today announced that it has once again been named as a leading company for sustainability performance in the global 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) list. Philips scored 81 out of 100 points in the DJSI Health Care Equipment & Services industry group, continuing its #2 ranking. Evaluated across the Governance & Economic, Environmental […] ... lees meer

Global companies still falling short on human rights, despite mounting pressure

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The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has today launched its fourth edition of the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) assessing 230 of the world’s most influential companies on their human rights disclosures. Nearly half of the global companies assessed are failing to demonstrate they are conducting human rights due diligence in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles […] ... lees meer

Leading investors call on Europe’s largest companies to address missing climate change costs in financial accounts

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A group of leading global investors has written to 36 of Europe’s largest companies through the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), to call on firms to properly reflect the implications of global commitments to limit temperature increases to well below 2°C, and ideally to 1.5°C, in their financial statements. The companies also receive […] ... lees meer

Ahold Delhaize elevates its position as a world leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

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Ahold Delhaize announces that it has elevated its position as a world leader in the Food and Staples Retailing sector in the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). Ahold Delhaize improved its score with 14 points compared to the 2019 score, receiving 83 out of 100. This score is well above the industry […] ... lees meer

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