Day: November 26, 2019
Business schools up the grade on sustainability
There have been some promising signs of progress in business education of late. Special issues of top-tier academic journals are being devoted to sustainability and the climate crisis. New core and elective business-school courses are exploring United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
Better Living Through Comprehensive Sustainability
“We can create better living through comprehensive sustainability. Truly comprehensive sustainability includes sustainable approaches to food, energy, housing, education, for-profit and non-profit economic design, social architecture, fulfilled living, global stewardship practices, and more.
5 European Cities Top Sustainability Rankings
Five European cities are the world’s most sustainable destinations, according to the recently released 2019 Global Destinations Sustainability (GDS) Index.
Sustainability High On The Agenda For Singapore’s Fintech Festival
Sustainability appears set to lead discussions at Singapore’s Fintech Festival this year, as attendees both confront the necessity of addressing climate change and look for ways to cash in on going green.
Efacec joins the world’s largest business sustainability initiatives
Efacec has strengthened its sustainability strategy by joining two global sustainability pledges, promoted by the United Nations and The Climate Group.
Silicon Valley Slumps in Sustainability Supremacy
The world’s largest concentration of tech companies sees limited leadership in the sustainability realm, according to a new report from the…
‘People are still stuck on making profit out of e-waste’
India now has 178 registered e-waste recyclers, accredited by the state governments to process e-waste. But many of India’s e-waste recyclers aren’t recycling waste at all.
NYC’s Tesla taxis and SDG storytelling: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Efacec reinforces sustainability focus with EV100 fleet commitment
Portuguese e-mobility specialist Efacec has committed to convert its fleet to electric vehicles by 2030 while providing charge points for its workforce. The firm has joined global giants such as AstraZeneca and LeasePlan, Ikea … Read More »
Geothermal – a transformational energy for sustainability
Tanja Faller, Regional Director for Energy for German development agency GIZ in El Salvador, describes how geothermal energy increasingly has found its way into energy discussions and funding rounds at international development banks and multilaterals.
Roe herring fishery meets DFO expectations; opposition continues to question sustainability –
Fishers brought in less than their quota, but conservation groups are still calling for a moratorium…
Quantifying Sustainability Impacts and Setting Meaningful Goals
No longer is sustainability synonymous with reducing GHGs — dozens of social, environmental and economic indicators must now be considered. The question remains: What is the best method for quantifying and reporting sustainability impacts?
#BrandFocus: Snacking made right — from generous joy to sustainability
For a fresh, independent and investigative view of Africa’s changing media, marketing and advertising landscape.s…
Third Hotel Chain Acts to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
Hyatt announces three steps to reducing plastic use at its properties.