At his carpet company, Ray Anderson has increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional "take / make / waste" industrial system on its head. In a gentle, understated way, he shares a powerful vision for sustainable commerce.
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The HKMA issued its Common Assessment Framework on Green and Sustainable Banking on 13 May 2020. The Framework assesses an institution’s readiness and preparedness to address climate and environmental-related risks and allows the HKMA to determine the “Greenness Baseline” of individual banks. In this webinar, a panel of our experts on ESG, Risk Management and Banking will share with us their insights and reminders on the importance of identifying the gaps and actions needed to futureproof the organisation. The effects of climate change are undeniable, and businesses need to take quick and decisive action. ESG is no longer a nice-to-have. It is a must-have.
Deliveroo has created a dedicated sustainability and social impact team to drive and expand the company’s purpose-led initiatives for the coming year. …
“So many of our everyday products such as window cleaner, toothpaste and laundry detergent, all come packaged in just one way – single-use plastic….So I founded Blueland with the belief that you don’t have to sacrifice a clean home for a clean planet.” – Sarah Paiji Yoo, Blueland CEO…
A wine bottle made from 94% recycled paperboard has been launched by UK packaging company Frugalpac and it can take other spirits too.
The redevelopment of Hartham Leisure Centre enters the net phase following the demolition of the western end of the building, enabling construction of the new extension to begin with recycled materials where possible. The new building will feature additional studio space, a state of the art gym, new soft play facility and terrace style café opening out onto Hartham Common. Brickwork from the demolition will be retained and reused as part of the landscape management of the development. Other materials, including timber and steel will be sorted for reuse and recycling where possible. Eric Buckmaster, executive member for wellbeing at East Herts District Council, who said: “The expansion and renovation of Hartham Leisure Centre will deliver new and improved facilities for residents and I am delighted we have reached this stage that will deliver some of the new and exciting aspects of the development including extra studio space, a state of the art gym, new soft play centre and a café.
Energy-saving projects yielded a reduction in 3,779 tons of greenhouse gases over fiscal year 2018…