Monitoring progress of the circular economy in the EU

The European Commission’s draft monitoring framework for a circular economy, that is currently out for consultation, may benefit from broadening it to include indicators that measure both the progress of the transition process and the effects in the whole product chain (footprints). This proposal is made in a joint discussion paper by the European Environmental […] ... lees meer

CSR Europe study reveals economic potential of the Sustainable Development Goals for Europe

Yesterday more than three hundred representatives from business, government, and non-governmental organisations gathered in Brussels at the European Business Summit to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals and their value for Europe. CSR Europe’s conference at EBS focussed on the role that businesses can play in bringing about positive societal impact while at the same time generating […] ... lees meer

Natural Capital Impact Group introduces new biodiversity metric to help companies and investors improve impact on natural environment

On World Biodiversity Day, a global network of companies, including Kering, Interserve, Mars and Asda, working together to determine how business can sustain the natural world and its resources, has released the initial stage of their work in developing a metric to help corporates improve their impact on the natural environment. The metric is the […] ... lees meer

Americans Willing To Buy Or Boycott Companies Based On Corporate Values

Seven-in-10 Americans believe companies have an obligation to take actions to improve issues that may not be relevant to everyday business operations, according to the 2017 Cone Communications CSR Study. The study, with benchmark data dating back to 1993, examines not only the consumer attitudes, perceptions and behaviors around corporate social responsibility (CSR), but also […] ... lees meer

Global coalition set to make sustainable cotton the mainstream choice

Leading international brands and retailers, cotton standards, existing industry initiatives and other stakeholders across the supply chain have come together to form Cotton 2040. Convened by sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future, with support from the C&A Foundation, this unique cross-industry initiative is driving change by taking collaborative action to scale up and overcome barriers […] ... lees meer

Thomson Reuters Launches Latest Global 100 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report

Thomson Reuters today released its report, Global 100 Greenhouse Gas Performance: New Pathways for Growth and Leadership.  The report reveals not only the latest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from the world’s 100 largest publicly traded emitters (Global 100) but the pathways these companies have for emissions reduction and earnings growth. This information is critical […] ... lees meer

The factory of the future is connected, sustainable and flexible

We are currently living in the fourth industrial revolution in which information and data are keys to unlock many new developments. On the horizon we can already begin to see the factory of the future taking shape. Tebodin’s specialists set to work with the developments in the industry. In the white paper ‘Three success factors […] ... lees meer

New ISO standard for climate action framework under development

Greenhouse gases (GHG) are identified as the principal cause of climate change and managing them is crucial to help us adapt to its consequences. To address the issue, initiatives are being developed on an international, regional, national and local scale to limit GHG concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere. Future ISO 14080 will help government and […] ... lees meer

Global Opportunity Explorer Launches with 300 Solutions for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Today, Sustainia, DNV GL and the United Nations Global Compact present 300 of the most promising solutions that help reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), from solar-powered microgrids to shoes made from plastic waste. The solutions are featured on the Global Opportunity Explorer, a brand new online platform with new solutions and markets for achieving […] ... lees meer

Global CEOs call for greater disclosure of climate risks and opportunities

Global business leaders representing companies with US$4.9 trillion in assets under management and US$700 billion in revenue have joined together to urge G20 governments to formally accept and act on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. The CEOs span financial services and industrial sectors and have a collective greenhouse gas footprint […] ... lees meer