Länsförsäkringar Bank launches world’s first sustainable payment cards made of recycled plastic

Länsförsäkringar Bank launches world’s first sustainable payment cards made of recycled plastic

Published: 17 June 2020The new card technology will save up to 75 percent of the CO2 emissions involved in payment card production.The new card technology will save up to 75 percent of the CO2 emissions involved in payment card production.

Who can harmonise better? Five myths in the debate about the future of sustainability reporting

Who can harmonise better? Five myths in the debate about the future of sustainability reporting

by Carol A Adams Main points: A proliferation of bodies setting standards and frameworks has led to a proliferation of bodies claiming to ‘harmonise’ them. Five myths are prevailing to support claims to move the authority base for standards and reduce reporting requirements. Recommendations regarding the role of key players are proposed.  COVID-19 has intensified focus on sustainable finance and sustainability reporting.  The stream of social media posts, articles in the FT and press releases by connected organisations have increased.

Circular economy highlighted as a “solution to build back better” | Circular Tayside

Circular economy highlighted as a “solution to build back better” | Circular Tayside

Statement in full As we rise to the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the question is no longer should we build back better, but how. Many have already called for a response to the devastating impacts of this pandemic that does not turn attention away from other global challenges such as climate change and pollution. The circular economy offers a solution for how to do so. By designing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems, it creates vital opportunities for economic growth that also restore the environment, create jobs, and benefit society. Leading businesses and governments have already taken important steps towards building a circular economy.

Promoting health and wellbeing: creating a more equitable and sustainable environment | NUI Galway Health Promotion Research Centre

Promoting health and wellbeing: creating a more equitable and sustainable environment | NUI Galway Health Promotion Research Centre

NUI Galway Health Promotion Research Centre presents Promoting health and wellbeing: creating a more equitable and sustainable environment, 18th Jun 2020…