Major cosmetics, food, medicine and plastic producers across Europe are breaking the law by using millions of tonnes of chemicals without completing important safety checks, according to an analysis of government files. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) says this is a priority problem and acknowledged in November that two thirds of the 700 chemicals it […]
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Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has announced that it will phase out 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, commonly known as NMP, from its resins product portfolio. In this way, DSM aims to drive the highest health and safety standards and strengthen its leadership in sustainable and innovative resins. The decision to […]
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The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched a Sustainability Route Map, outlining a three-year plan for the global engineering community to better engage with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and demonstrate the impact of engineering projects. To tackle each of the route map’s three key areas for action, ICE has set up […]
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WWF Launches an Activation Hub to Help Prevent 10 Million Metric Tons of Global Plastic Waste. Principal Members, Keurig Dr Pepper, McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, Starbucks, Tetra Pak and The Coca-Cola Company, with Thought Partners Ocean Conservancy and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation sign on to ReSource: Plastic to inspire action across sectors and supply chains. […]
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Air France-KLM group was the winner of the sustainability excellence award at the third annual Dubai Airports Excellence Awards 2018 held at Soho Beach Meydan (Dubai) on April 22, 2019. This award recognizes the commitment and contribution to the airport experience made by airlines and their partners. In 2016 and 2017, Air France-KLM group had already been […]
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Following a thorough validation procedure, HeidelbergCement’s CO2 reduction targets 2030 have been successfully assessed against the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) criteria. This makes HeidelbergCement the first company in the cement sector, and one of currently only about 200 companies worldwide, to have approved science-based targets. The SBTi independently assesses and validates corporate emissions reduction […]
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For the Bosch Group, the 2018 business year was a successful one. The company increased its sales revenue to a record 78.5 billion euros. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) from operations reached 5.5 billion euros. The first three months of the year saw sales nearly on a par with the previous year. Regardless of […]
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HP unveiled a new study underscoring the importance of sustainable business practices in recruiting, hiring and retaining top talent. It also finds that employees are more productive, motivated and engaged when working for an employer who is leading the charge in social responsibility. The global, 20,000 participant survey found that 61 percent believe sustainability is mandatory for […]
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Global Fashion Agenda, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) released the 2019 update of Pulse of the Fashion Industry, an annual assessment of the fashion industry’s environmental and social performance in terms of the Pulse Score. The Pulse 2019 Update reveals that the pace of sustainability progress in the fashion industry has slowed by […]
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The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has announced it has joined the IBM Food Trust ecosystem, which will help provide traceability of SSP shrimp from farm to fork. The platform will use blockchain technology to deliver greater accountability and transparency to customers and consumers for every element of SSP’s premium Ecuadorian farmed shrimp production and journey […]
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Yesterday, 7 May, around 100 CEOs made an appeal to join forces for a New Deal for Europe. They want to accelerate sustainable growth, tackle climate change and create inclusive prosperity. Brought together by CSR Europe, the CEOs raise their voice to enhance dialogue and strengthen interaction with Politics, Civil Society and their Business & […]
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MMEC Mannesmann GmbH (MMEC), a global leader in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Black Bear, the Dutch Tire-to-Carbon-Black-Upcycling-Company today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the rollout of Black Bear’s breakthrough technology to produce recovered Carbon Black (rCB) from end-of-life tires. MMEC Mannesmann is well known for executing complex projects in the oil, gas, […]
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