More than 150 business leaders and investors urge EU heads of state to set higher 2030 emissions reduction targets

As the European Commission sits down to discuss proposals for a new 2030 emissions target in time for the State of the Union address tomorrow (Wednesday Sept 16), more than 150 European businesses, investors and business networks, including Microsoft, IKEA, Deutsche Bank, Unilever, H&M, Google, EDF, Signify and Apple are calling on EU leaders to […] ... lees meer

Nederlands bedrijfsleven pleit voor herstel gebaseerd op duurzaamheid

Bijna 250 bedrijven hebben de verklaring ‘Dutch businesses endorse sustainability in COVID-19 recovery’ getekend, waarin zij pleiten duurzaamheid als hoeksteen te nemen voor de corona-herstelplannen. Onder leiding van Jan Peter Balkenende, voorzitter van de Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition (DSGC) is de verklaring op 19 juni overhandigd aan minister Kaag, op de dag dat de Europese […] ... lees meer

Over 150 global corporations urge world leaders for net-zero recovery from COVID-19

155 companies — with a combined market capitalization of over US$ 2.4 trillion and representing over 5 million employees — have signed a statement urging governments around the world to align their COVID-19 economic aid and recovery efforts with the latest climate science. As debates on recovery packages around the world ramp up in the coming weeks, […] ... lees meer

BT, Danone, Microsoft and Sony named among global leaders on corporate climate action in CDP A List

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 […] ... lees meer

Fairphone launches Fairphone 3 to show there is a real sustainable smartphone alternative

Dutch social enterprise Fairphone is pleased to announce the launch of their latest smartphone: the Fairphone 3. The new, improved modular phone builds on the company’s previous achievements to deliver a sleek and durable device that closes the gap between performance and sustainability From electronic waste and massive CO2 emissions to harsh working conditions and […] ... lees meer

Leading businesses charge ahead with electric vehicles to tackle city air pollution

More companies than ever are switching to electric vehicles, helping to combat air pollution in cities, lower business risk and future proof their operations as low emission zones are introduced globally. The Climate Group’s first report on EV100, its global initiative to accelerate the market shift to electric transport by 2030, showcases the leadership of multinational […] ... lees meer

Business Urges Governments to Step Up Fight Against Climate Change

Heads of 50 major global businesses (including 8 Dutch companies) representing more than $1.5 trillion in total revenue today publish an open letter to world government leaders urging greater collaboration to accelerate outcomes in the race against climate change. Leaders from the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of Climate Action CEOs are committed to using their […] ... lees meer

MYOMY do Goods wint de Green Fashion Talent Award 2018

MYOMY do Goods heeft de eerste prijs van The Green Fashion Talent Award in de wacht gesleept. Deze award is onderdeel van de Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week. Initiatiefneemster Cécile Scheele reikte de prijs, een sponsorcheque voor een business consultancy traject ter waarde van 5.000 euro, aan de winnaar uit. Deze nieuwe awardshow biedt een podium […] ... lees meer

The Green House van Albron Winnaar ABN AMRO Circular Food Award

The Green House van Albron is gisteren tijdens het FSIN Zomercongres uitgeroepen tot winnaar van de Circular Food Award 2018. The Green House is een living lab waar consumenten, bedrijven en kennisinstituten elkaar ontmoeten en kennis uitwisselen over de circulaire economie. In deze broedplaats voor circulariteit worden oplossingen voor de upcycling van reststromen uit het […] ... lees meer

The Green House opent zijn deuren

Een jaar geleden begonnen de gesprekken over de ontwikkeling van The Green House en nu opent het zijn deuren. Een sterk onderscheidend circulair horecapaviljoen door zijn sluitende circulaire businesscase voor 15 jaar + 1 dag. The Green House biedt ruimte aan een restaurant met een eigen urban farm, en een vergadercentrum. The Green House versnelt […] ... lees meer