Day: October 1, 2019
St. Thomas Sustainability Club organizes first school-wide zero waste event
The University of St. Thomas Sustainability Club organized the university’s first school-wide zero waste event. Videographer Jack Stanek and reporter Taylor Shupe covered the campus lunch event.
Sustainability measures help hotel investors beat spiralling energy costs
Australia’s soaring energy costs are forcing a growing number of hotel owners and operators to look for new ways to drive efficiencies and protect their bottom line. Three of Australia’s biggest energy providers last year locked in price increases for electricity and gas, sparking a media and…
Urban Travel, Sustainability & Accessibility: AIT-BEN-HADDOU
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IN OURZAZATE PROVINCE MOROCCO The village was an incredibly harmonious place: small homes, a public square,…
As Amazon burns, Vatican prepares for summit on region’s sustainability
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Over the past year, the Vatican has collected a vast trove of information from some 87,000 researchers, clergy and other collaborators in the nine majority Catholic Amazonian countries.
Carnival Corporation’s AIDA Cruises Brand Presents Latest Sustainability Report
AIDA Cruises documents further progress on its path towards emission-neutral cruising.
How to design your house for fire resistance and sustainability
Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views…
Sustainability Consulting Round-Up: Best of Our Blog from August 2019
We try to post a new blog at least once a week, just to share our insights into the world of sustainability strategy and what it takes to be a sustainability consultant or professional today. Here are our most-read posts from August.
Between the Sheets: Hospitality and community partners prioritize sustainability
This summer, as they welcome guests for car events, golf tournaments, music festivals and family vacations, local businesses are asking travelers to partner in protecting Monterey County’s natural ……
Hugo Beck showcases its sustainability credentials at Fachpack
Packaging SolutionsHugo Beck will be embracing the key theme of this year’s FachPack – ‘environmentally friendly packaging’ – with a display of innovative mach…
Hut 8 Mining on Sustainability, Expansion and Surviving Crypto Winter
“Last year was not profitable for many miners,” said Hut 8 CEO Andrew Kiguel.“[But] we believe that bitcoin is the future of digital money and that our work is crucial.”…
Zara Promises 100% Sustainability, But Will That Be Sustainable?
High street mega-brand vows to go eco by 2025 – Zara; high-street titan, last-minute wardrobe disaster saviour and master of teetering just on being full-on fast fashion. As the crown jewel of Spanish conglomerate, Inditex, Zara is an integral and phenomenally valuable part of the …
Government begins inquiry into Next, Arcadia and M&S sustainability
The ten largest clothing retailers in the UK have been asked to submit evidence for a government inquiry into the sustainability of the fashion industry.
The language of sustainability: the top 10 terms to know
It’s safe to say that natural wine is a hot topic.After our Down to Earth tasting – focusing on wines made in an environmentally friendly way, we explain 10 key terms that form the conversation around sustainable winemaking THE BASICS Organic: the focus here is mainly in the vineyard, improving soil…
Exploring models of sustainability for rural connectivity in Indian villages
Helping the global population join the global conversation…
Applications open for second cohort of 100+ Sustainability Accelerator
Highline Beta is supporting the second cohort of 100+ Sustainability Accelerator, a program for startups that address environmental and social challenges.
UN ‘sustainability’ conference in Salt Lake pushing ‘social justice’
Participants lucky enough to attend the session on “inclusive” cities and communities will have the opportunity to partake of such delicacies as “equality and social cohesion,” “place-m……
Harvesting Solar Could Help Small-Scale Farmers Improve Sustainability
A mashup of agriculture and solar technology could enable farmers to diversify their income by producing renewable energy, while preserving much of their…
Thai Union tops Dow Jones sustainability index once again
Thai Union has been ranked best in class for total sustainability score on the DJSI for the second consecutive year, and appears on the index for the sixth year in a row…
Don’t Miss These 7 CSR & Sustainability Conferences in 2019
Make time for professional development, remain on top of key CSR & sustainability trends and stay connected with your peers by attending these promising events.
Addressing Social Inequality with Sustainability
By creating open source sustainable communities, we are addressing social inequality with sustainability. We are doing this by open sourcing the foundations needed for sustainable and “Highest Good” approaches to food, energy, housing, education, for-profit and non-profit economic design, social…
Industry urged to give further clarity on sustainability
Consumers want brands and governments to be doing more about the social and environmental impacts of garment manufacturing and production, according to new research conducted by Fashion Revolution.
Nike Sustainability Collection Preview Summer 2019 Release Info
Nike’s newest innovations are ones mindful of the earth, ensuring their wasteful endeavors are minimized to the T. Grab a look at the newest set to release throughout Summer 2019.
The World Federation of Exchanges Publishes Annual Sustainability Survey
the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, today published the results of its fifth annual Sustainability Survey for the 2018 calendar year. …
DyStar details 2018 sustainability progress
DyStar outlines 2018 sustainability progress…
3 secrets for scoring an entry-level sustainability job
Adding value, being strategic and starting early can put you ahead of the pack.
Atlanta: A Dark Horse in Sustainability Innovation
Atlanta may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of sustainability — but perhaps, it should be.
Myanmar Organic Poultry Farm Boss Named UN Sustainability Pioneer
A Yangon-based poultry farmer has been picked out by the United Nations as one of 10 entrepreneurs offering a model for sustainable development.
LVMH is ahead of its sustainability roadmap
LVMH is ahead of its sustainability roadmap and announced new commitments for the environment and biodiversity on Wednesday, when LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault welcomed executives from LVMH and its Maisons to an event at the Group’s headquarters in Paris centered on the LVMH Initiatives For the Environment program (LIFE).
Composting way to sustainability
A FOOD composting project is finally taking off at Block 3, Desa Mentari with the support from the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ).
Jindal Global University opens centre for corporate responsibility, sustainability
The centre housed in JGU in Sonipat, Haryana, aims to deliver knowledge services to higher education institutes, industry and other players in India’s development sectors.
Salesforce bolsters data capabilities with Einstein Search, Sustainability Cloud
Salesforce bolsters data capabilities with Einstein Search, Sustainability Cloud – SiliconANGLE…
Six Ways to Improve Communication About Corporate Sustainability Efforts
Looking for ways to improve the relationship between your nonprofit organization, or NGO, and businesses in order to grow your corporate sustainability efforts? We found these six insights from GreenBiz pretty inspirational.
Brandmovers Launches Nespresso Sustainability Program To Encourage Consumer Recycling
randmovers and Nespresso have launched the Nespresso #MySmallStepsSweepstakes in association with the 2019…
The Rules of Sustainability
For online retailers, creating an unmatched customer experience is not only a top priority — it is also a business imperative. They must make sure the items customers want to order are in stock, and that the orders are packaged correctly and shipped quickly, and delivered to the right address.
Adidas Marks 20 Years on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Adidas celebrates 20 years since joining the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, which gauges firms’ social and environmental standards.
Utility burns renewable diesel to drive environmental sustainability
US utility Charlotte Water has partnered with Renewable Energy Group to reduce its carbon footprint by making use of renewable diesel to fuel its vehicles.