Day: April 14, 2021

The UNECE region leads the world in producing, value-adding and transforming its natural resources for socio-economic consumption. However, these resources are often finite. Their production and consumption require enormous energy and other resource inputs, and lead to environmental degradation and increased vulnerability to climate change – effects that are compounded on the region’s increasingly urbanized populations. Transitioning to a more circular economy and sustainable use of natural resources is crucial for achieving the SDGs.  

Today, REVOLT, announced a new sustainability-focused initiative alongside adidas Originals, to further support the brand’s commitment and pledge to end plastic waste worldwide. The campaign officially introduces REVOLT’s new branded content agency that will produce entertaining content with influential members of the Hip Hop community to ignite cultural changes surrounding important topics and drive brand objectives.

Sustainability is rapidly shifting from a “nice to have” to a core competency influencing branding, competitive position, and supply chain resiliency. Businesses can no longer get by with generic statements or nebulous objectives, procurement and supply chain functions are being tasked with fundamentally challenging and taking practical actions across all areas of operations and supply chain. But defining what sustainability means in real terms and translating this into measurable actions and improvements is easier said than done. 

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has recently developed a simple solution to address two of the world’s biggest problems—water scarcity and food shortage. They created a solar-powered, fully automated device called “SmartFarm” that is equipped with a moisture-attracting material to absorb air moisture at night when the relative humidity is higher, and releases water when exposed to sunlight in the day for irrigation.

The Mediterranean region faces water scarcity during the summer months. This situation is even worse when millions of tourists visit the region, leading to water stress in the agricultural production systems. The project “demEAUmed” demonstrates and promotes innovative technologies for an optimal and safe closed water cycle in Euro-Mediterranean tourist facilities.
As part of this project, the Vertical Ecosystem (vertECO) was tested to recycle water on-site at Hotel Samba, Lloret de Mar, Girona (Spain).

We have developed frameworks and lessons to help teachers unpack contemporary global issues. Using the Sustainable Development Goals as a starting point the resources address global challenges such as Climate Change, Gender Equality, Migration, International Inequalities and Intercultural Understanding and many more.

Tata Steel Limited and Tata Steel Europe have again made it to the elite list of sustainability champions, collated by worldsteel, for the fourth year in succession. The coveted recognition is bestowed for the outstanding sustainability efforts in 2020 and is an acknowledgement of Tata Steel’s efforts at maintaining its leadership position as a world-class steel producer that focuses on the principles of sustainability. The award was received by T. V. Narendran, CEO & MD, Tata Steel, during a virtual event.

The Stericycle Healthcare Waste Management CPD accredited e-learning course has been designed to help keep your organisation compliant and your employees safe by raising awareness of the risks and penalties of incorrect waste management. The course takes around an hour to complete and is broken down into bite sized modules, each with their own knowledge check, that can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. 

In creating a Business Plan for the Planet, we are committed to supporting our 1.5 million clients all over the world to make the transition toward net zero. For some, that will require a wholesale change to plan for and meet a new system of sustainable goals, and for others it may be a short, single change in the way they do business. From renewable energy to supply chains, we have the dedicated knowledge to help you meet your targets.

GLOBAL INVESTMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT in partnership with GISD Alliance Find an opportunity Explore pipeline of Investment Opportunity Areas that advance humankind This platform provides data, information and insights on investment opportunities with potential to contribute to sustainable development.

ABB has secured a landmark contract with Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondán to supply an all-electric power solution for fast 40-meter urban passenger ferries transporting up to 540 passengers each across Lisbon’s Tagus river.  The ten new ferries will be operated by the public ferry company Transtejo, S.A. and will replace the existing fleet serving this route when they enter service between 2022 and 2024.

How humans produce and use energy — from generating light to the way we cook — has a huge impact on the health of individuals and communities. Sustainable energy is created and used so that it meets peoples’ needs now but doesn’t compromise our health and society in the long run.

It is so odd to think it has been over a year since the last of the Scotland Food & Drink Leadership Dinners, a chance for industry leaders to catch up and discuss the key issues facing their sector,…

The international conference SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES IN SW ATLANTIC: A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH took place online on March 4th, 2021 and promoted by H2020 funded project FarFish. It was attended by representatives from international organizations such as FAO and the LDAC, as well as the General…

Challenges to a Sustainable Recovery: International Law, Climate Change and Public Health 14 April 2021 – “If we objectively view climate change and the loss of nature as world-wide security threats–as indeed, they are–then we may yet act proportionately and in time.” Sir David Attenborough

oin our virtual sustainability event – Earthrise Summit 2021 – on 19th May. 8 hours. 60 speakers. 4 stages. Buy your ticket now on the Huckletree website.

In this second article, I have listed another 68 sustainable living ideas. If you take it step by step, it is not that hard to live a green life. Why not?

Michelle is the founder of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance, a purpose driven organisation driving sustainable change in the wedding industry. The Alliance works with businesses of all sizes….

By taking part in the circular carbon economy, industry can reduce their impact on climate change and take part in global net zero emissions.