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Long-term climate strategy not impacted by COVID-19, says global business

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In spite of uncertainties and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, 97% of business professionals say their long-term sustainability strategy remains unchanged, while 80% say their company has been able to maintain their current climate actions during the crisis. But nearly half (47%) said they still need more supportive government policies to be able to […] ... lees meer

395 Million New Jobs by 2030 if Businesses Prioritize Nature, Says World Economic Forum

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The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented job losses and economic uncertainty. As governments and businesses look to stimulate growth, a new study from the World Economic Forum found that ‘nature-positive’ solutions can create 395 million jobs by 2030. The Future of Nature and Business Report provides blueprints for businesses to tap into a $10.1 trillion business […] ... lees meer

Timmermans Endorses the Pact for Sustainable Industry

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Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, has officially given his support to the European Pact for Sustainable Industry. With the Pact, CSR Europe want to initiate a pan-European movement, at local and international level to invigorate leadership and engagement towards a Sustainable Europe 2030. The European Pact for Sustainable Industry has three targets: […] ... lees meer

NGOs: “Five strategies corporations use to avoid responsibility for human rights abuse”

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Nine years after the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, avoiding accountability for corporate abuse is still very common, new website shows. Hiding behind complex supply chains, undermining unions, disseminating distorted information – these are just a few of the ways that corporations try to avoid responsibility for human rights […] ... lees meer

PVH Corporation reports sourcing almost 50% of its cotton footprint sustainably

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PVH Corp. published today its 2019 annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, continuing its commitment to accountability and transparency. This is PVH’s 12th annual CR report, and the first published since last year’s launch of its ambitious CR strategy, Forward Fashion, which sets a new level of ambition to drive transformational change across PVH, its businesses and the […] ... lees meer

IUCN NL publishes report on biodiversity measurement

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Biodiversity footprinting is expected to become a core element of business and government action in the years to come. IUCN NL just published the report: ‘A Compass for Navigating the World of Biodiversity Footprinting Tools’ that guides its readers through the world of biodiversity impact measurement. A key natural resource base Biodiversity is fundamental for […] ... lees meer

DSM debuts integrated portfolio of solutions for winning plant-based meat alternatives

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Royal DSM unveils its complete portfolio of integrated solutions for creating stand-out plant-based meat alternatives. The range is designed to enhance taste, texture and nutritional value, while also managing sodium content in meat alternative applications such as burgers, sausages and nuggets. Featuring a selection of yeast extracts, process flavors, hydrocolloids and nutritional ingredients, DSM’s full […] ... lees meer

Leadership for the Decade of Action

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A new report from the United Nations Global Compact and Russel Reynolds Associates defines the unique characteristics of today’s most sustainable leaders and what this means for selecting CEOs, board members and executives. The report defines the unique characteristics possessed by leaders who are integrating sustainability across strategy, operations and stakeholder engagement and what this means for […] ... lees meer

Dutch eyewear brand Ace & Tate launches their first recycled acetate collection

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Dutch eyewear brand Ace & Tate launches their first recycled acetate collection, in a continuing effort towards brand responsibility. Ace & Tate is not a sustainable company, but they’re working hard to get there. The brand intends to become a certified B Corp by 2021, by introducing various product initiatives that will reduce their environmental […] ... lees meer

CDP pioneers new temperature rating of companies for investors

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A pioneering new set of climate ratings for measuring and communicating the global warming path of companies and investments has been launched by global non-profit CDP. The CDP temperature ratings dataset provides a temperature pathway for over 4,000 global companies, based on emission reduction targets covering all relevant GHG emissions in a company’s value chain. This data is […] ... lees meer

European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) issued a statement about the EU Taxonomy

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European ports fully endorse the idea to help private investors to prioritise green and sustainable investments by providing them a clear manual with common definitions. But they however ask the Commission and relevant policy makers to respect the sustainability requirements and funding priorities put forward in sectoral legislation when using the EU taxonomy framework as […] ... lees meer

Dutch based Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) meets sustainability targets, including energy consumption

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Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) published its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in its environmental performance, reinforced governance of key issues, and positive strides for supply chain transparency.  LDC has it’s headquarters in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. “We work hard to achieve our goals and to engage stakeholders across our value chains, and I am proud of the […] ... lees meer