Day: December 14, 2019
Sustainability-linked loans soar as green bond issues slow
In just two years, this new green finance vehicle has generated more than $108 billion in issues.
Going green: Green Action Fund supports student-driven sustainability projects
The fund has given life to projects like Green Apple Bikes.
Coke, Pepsi, KDP Announce Sustainability Initiative
At a press conference earlier today, The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo announced the launch of Every Bottle Back, a sustainability initiative in conjunction with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners.
Bolstering krill sustainability via cooperation
Krill harvester Aker BioMarine has turned up the heat on its sustainability messaging by cooperating with Pew Charitable Trusts, an organization that has long been supportive of a cautious approach to the harvesting of krill in Antarctica.
Use of single-use plastic needs to be minimised, but the larger problem also needs to be attended to
Single-use plastic is only part of what is truly a massive challenge, and that is the management of all kinds of plastic waste.
Soorty’s Executive Director Ebru Debbağ Talks Sustainability – Interview
Many companies like to tout their sustainability chops, but rarely do we get the chance to hear the specifics. We talk with Soorty’s eco-chief Ebru Debagg.
Solarkiosk is a proud finalist of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020! –
Solarkiosk is a proud finalist of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020! Solarkiosk is honoured and proud to be selected by a distinguished Committee as one of the finalists in the Energy category for the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020.
How Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl Has Pioneered Energy Sustainability
Imagine you are in charge of a design hotel and fine restaurant high up in the Swiss alps, overlooking St Moritz and the Engadin lakes, and your job is to operate it as sustainable as possible – keeping energy consumption low (while ensuring high guest satisfaction) and minimizing food waste. How would you do it?
Growth vs sustainability: Zalando makes “compromise on economics” for new environmental goals – Sustainability
Zalando has signalled a new direction on cutting emissions and reducing plastic waste, with its co-CEO admitting this will involve a trade-off with growth.
SATS and Sembcorp form Sustainability Partnership for Green Operations
This collaboration will bring SATS a step towards achieving its sustainability goal of 80 percent reduction in its carbon footprint by 2030.
Sixth Sharjah Hospitality Forum envisions industry’s future from sustainability perspective
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) hosted the sixth edition of the Sharjah Hospitality Forum today…
India to ban single-use plastics on board ships in Indian waters
From January 1, Indian ships will prohibit a large number of single-use plastic products, including ice cream containers, hot dish cups, microwave dishes and potato chips bags, from being carried on board.
Three Ways To Improve Sustainability Initiatives With Flooring
Selecting sustainability flooring can lead to healthier building occupants, higher quality indoor conditions, and improved resource preservation.
PhD candidate honoured for sustainability research
Swinburne PhD candidate Mohammad Ramezani Taghartapeh has received a Green Talents award in recognition of his contribution to sustainable development.