The 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals that despite a strong global economy and near full employment, a majority of respondents in every developed market do not believe they will be better off in five years’ time, and 56 percent believe that capitalism in its current form is now doing more harm than good in the […]
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Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced new milestones in its aim to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. In collaboration with its partners, Philips aims to address pressing societal issues with a focus on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals 3, 12 and 13 aimed at improving access […]
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Major global brands including BT Group, Danone, Microsoft and Sony have been named among 179 companies on a prestigious ‘A List’ for their leadership on corporate transparency and action on climate change, released today by global non-profit CDP. The Dutch companies on this list are: ING, KPN, Philips, Royal BAM Group, Signify and Unilever. Designed […]
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The European Commission is today announcing the launch of the 2020 edition of the European Social Innovation Competition. Under the theme Reimagine Fashion: Changing behaviours for sustainable fashion, this year’s competition is looking for early stage projects that will change the ways we produce, buy, use and recycle fashion and encourage a more sustainable change in […]
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The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has today revealed the SDG2000, a list of the companies that have the most influence over our ability to move to a more sustainable future. The list – comprised of companies which collectively make up half of the entire global economy and are responsible for $43trillion in revenue – is […]
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On the eve of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, as companies prepare to gather to set the agenda for a more sustainable world, WWF’s palm oil scorecard reveals that they are falling short when it comes to supporting sustainable palm oil production and tackling tropical deforestation. No company has attained the top […]
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While the world will need to reach net zero, those of us who can afford to move faster and go further should do so. That’s why Microsoft is announcing an ambitious goal and a new plan to reduce and ultimately remove Microsoft’s carbon footprint. By 2030 Microsoft will be carbon negative, and by 2050 Microsoft […]
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Environmentalism is no longer a fringe issue in the business world, but one that will define companies’ growth plans in the years to come. The winners of the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2019 have shown a commitment to ESG policies in all aspects of their operations and have put green initiatives at the heart of […]
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The newly formed Dutch Sustainability Group (DSG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding Tuesday to jointly help the UAE achieve its Sustainable Development Goals. The Memorandum was signed at the backdrop of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and […]
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Economic and political polarization will rise this year, as collaboration between world leaders, businesses and policy-makers is needed more than ever to stop severe threats to our climate, environment, public health and technology systems. This points to a clear need for a multistakeholder approach to mitigating risk at a time when the world cannot wait […]
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Today, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation launched Circulytics, the digital measuring tool which gives companies a fully comprehensive picture of their circularity across all operations. Going way beyond simply measuring products and material flows, Circulytics has arrived at a crucial time. Companies around the globe are adopting the circular economy as an opportunity to create thriving businesses that […]
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Last week, several media outlets spread Lightyear’s plans towards a more affordable model of its solar powered car. The company confirms this bold step is taken to increase its impact. Lightyear will focus on technology development, while establishing strategic partnerships towards a significant scale-up in the production of its cars. Focus on technology development Lightyear […]
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