IKEA is a shining example of the circular economy and sustainability mega-trend
The recommerce and circularity trend continues to grow, and adoption is critical to the future survival of any business….
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The recommerce and circularity trend continues to grow, and adoption is critical to the future survival of any business….
Source: www.richardvanhooijdonk.com
EIT Climate-KIC, together with its partners the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS), EIT RawMaterials, the International Telecommunication Union, KU Leuven and the World Resources Forum, has launched an updated Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on the e-waste…
HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases 36.9 million people globally were living with HIV in 2017. 21.7 million million people were accessing antiretroviral therapy in 2017. 1.8 million people became newly infected with HIV in 2017. 940 000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2017. 77.3 million people have become infected with HIV since the start of the epidemic. 35.4 million people have died from AIDS-related illnesses since the start of the epidemic. Tuberculosis remains the leading cause of death among people living with HIV, accounting for around one in three AIDS-related deaths. Globally, adolescent girls and young women face gender-based inequalities, exclusion, discrimination and violence, which put them at increased risk of acquiring HIV. HIV is the leading cause of death for women of reproductive age worldwide. AIDS is now the leading cause of death among adolescents (aged 10–19) in Africa and the second most common cause of death among adolescents globally. Over 6.2 million malaria deaths have been averted between 2000 and 2015, primarily of children under five years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. The global malaria incidence rate has fallen by an estimated 37 per cent and the mortality rates by 58 per cent.
The town of James Island is one step closer to joining its coastal neighbors in banning single-use plastic bags, straws and foam containers.
Share sustainability with employees by offering benefits that are either sustainability-focused or have sustainable byproducts. Benefits like volunteer days, lunch-and-learns, and sustainability budgets all help employees understand and live out their role in helping the environment.
Mirova has named Mathilde Dufour as its director of sustainability research and member of its management committee. Dufour, who is currently the director of research for the listed equities area, will take over responsibility for the entire sustainability research team on February 1, 2022. She succeeds Ladislas Smia who is leaving the firm after 11 years, and has been director of research since 2020. During her time at Mirova, Dufour has been involved in the creation and launch of the Global Green Bond and Women Leaders strategies, as well as the firm’s engagement and voting policy. She will report to Philippe Zaouati, CEO of Mirova, and will be a member of the management committee.
Recovery and resilience were the central themes as the members of the World Tourism Organization’s Regional Commission for Africa [CAF] met for the 63rd time today.Reflecting on the extraordinary circumstances, the meeting was held virtually, bringin…