Day: November 27, 2019
Prada Signs Luxury Industry’s First Loan Tied to Sustainability
Prada Group’s sustainability-linked loan means the luxury firm needs to have LEED-certified stores and use eco-smart regenerated nylon.
Asia families seeking to plug sustainability advice gap
Inadequate advice, finding quality investments, conducting due diligence and impact measurement remain key challenges for family offices.
Is the time right to impose a sin tax on single-use plastic? – News
There’s nothing more harmful to the environment and therefore to society and individuals than single-use plastic.
Can China Balance Consumerism with Sustainability?
China is on track to beat its emissions targets and leapfrog into sustainability through the use of advanced technology.
How Important are Partnerships to Moving Sustainability Forward?
The fashion industry loves a good initiative, but are we approaching initiative fatigue or can partnerships help promote sustainability?
Sustainability Consulting Round-Up: Best of Our Blog from October 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 October.
Plastic straws would be banned under new Queensland single-use plastics plan
Laws would be introduced to bring the ban into effect next year if a consultation phase is successful. Coffee cups, plastic cups, and heavyweight plastic bags could also be on the chopping block down the track the Palaszczuk Government says.
Just Eat is sending out sauces in SEAWEED sachets in a bid to cut single-use plastic waste
FOOD delivery firm Just Eat is sending out sauces in seaweed sachets in a bid to cut single-use plastic waste.A trial scheme involving 65 of its restaurant partners sees them dropping off Hellmann……
Sims Metal Management Publishes 2019 Sustainability Report
The report covers topics across environmental, social, governance and financial performance.
Why Every Forward-Thinking Company Needs a Sustainability Program
In recent years, public advocates have demanded more than lip service when it comes to protecting the interests of humanity.
Program in Puglia Fosters Healthy Food Choices, Sustainability
Through hands-on instruction and visits to local farms, Cinzia Rascazzo helps people live healtheir lives.
‘To truly embed sustainability, businesses must redefine value itself’
As ever more companies strive for sustainability which stretches beyond the confines of a separate CSR department, they will need to explore ways to define success beyond monetary value.
FoodBytes! by Rabobank: Circular economy, plant protein and ag-tech in spotlight
Fifteen innovative start-ups tackling some of the big issues around sustainable agricultural production, healthy diets and circular economy solutions for the food sector joined FoodBytes! by Rabobank yesterday.
You Asked: How Can We Track Corporate Sustainability Measures?
An Earth Institute expert explains how to dig up a company’s sustainability records.