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PwC & WBCSD launch new report on accelerating implementation Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization

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Ahead of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh next week, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and PwC are releasing a new report “Incentives for Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization: accelerating implementation”. To reach net zero, businesses across the globe must address Scope 3 supply chain emissions. Decarbonization within the supply chain plays a critical […] ... lees meer

AkzoNobel becomes global refinish partner for electric vehicle maker BYD

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AkzoNobel has become the global refinish partner for new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto Sales Company Ltd. – currently the world’s leading seller of electric vehicles. The company has been a recommended supplier of vehicle refinish products and services to BYD in China since 2017. The new deal means that agreement will continue, while extending […] ... lees meer

Survey: Over 60% top sustainability execs expect to spend more next year to address climate change compared to this year

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The vast majority of corporates pursuing climate action are enjoying better than expected financial returns, according to a major new survey that challenges the misconception that decarbonisation efforts can undermine commercial performance. The latest edition of the Sustainable Value Study from consultancy giant EY is based on a survey of over 500 chief sustainability officers […] ... lees meer

New research highlights an urgent need for the transport sector to collaborate and scale sustainable fuels

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The World Benchmarking Alliance’s new Transport Benchmark highlights an urgent need for the sector to work together to develop and scale sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Published today, the comprehensive analysis of 90 companies covers 25 airlines, 9 rail companies, 6 road companies, 17 shipping companies, and 33 multimodal companies. The research was conducted in […] ... lees meer

Nearly 20,000 organizations disclose environmental data in record year as world prepares for mandatory disclosure

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As mandatory disclosure regulation gains momentum around the world, a record 18,700+ companies – including listed companies worth US$60.8 trillion (half of global market capitalization) – have this year disclosed their environmental data through CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities and regions. Representing a 233% increase since the Paris Agreement was signed […] ... lees meer

EcoVadis Index: Sustainability Performance Accelerates as More Companies Build on Foundations to Advance Supply Chain Risk Mitigation

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Companies of all sizes around the world have improved their sustainability performance over the past five years. This insight and more are found in the sixth edition of the annual Business Sustainability Risk & Performance Index, published today by business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis. More companies than ever are also engaging in sustainability ratings. EcoVadis saw a […] ... lees meer

Climate Impact Partners releases fourth annual report on the climate commitments of the Fortune Global 500

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Climate Impact Partners, a leading carbon finance organization with more than 20 years of experience in the voluntary carbon market, released the fourth annual study assessing the climate commitments and goals of Fortune Global 500 companies. The latest report reveals while 42% of the Fortune Global 500 have delivered, or are committed to deliver, a significant […] ... lees meer

Project findings Sorting For Circularity Europe highlight immense opportunity to accelerate textile recycling

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Today Fashion for Good concludes the Sorting for Circularity Europe project, and in collaboration with Circle Economy, releases a report detailing the findings of the 16-month analysis. The analysis indicates that 74%, a total of 494,000 tonnes, of low-value, post-consumer textiles is readily available for fibre-to-fibre recycling in six European countries. This represents the potential […] ... lees meer

Salesforce Announces First-of-Its-Kind Carbon Credit Marketplace, Empowering Any Organization to Take Climate Action on Their Journey to Net Zero

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Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, introduced Net Zero Marketplace, a trusted platform that makes carbon credit purchases simple and transparent, allowing organizations to accelerate climate positive impact at scale. South Pole is launching partner. The global voluntary carbon market is estimated to grow to $50B by 2030 as many organizations race to achieve their […] ... lees meer

CDP expands global environmental disclosure system to help tackle plastic pollution crisis

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CDP has today announced that it will expand its global environmental disclosure system to help solve the plastic pollution problem, with expertise and support from The Pew Charitable Trusts, Minderoo Foundation, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Despite the scale of the plastic pollution problem and extent of its impacts, many companies still have a limited […] ... lees meer

Game changing scale for non-animal protein

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ENOUGH announces the completion of its Flagship facility to add game-changing additional capacity to the protein market. Exactly one year after breaking ground, food tech company ENOUGH (formerly 3F BIO) celebrates the completion of the construction phase of one of the world’s largest protein facilities in Sas van Gent. Livestock farming represents 15% of all […] ... lees meer