Driving for change: the potential for technology to contribute to sustainability Globally, many companies, organizations and governments are driving change in sustainability – especially those in the technology sector. Our 2020 European Technology Index reveals: There is an increasing commitment to addressing environmental issues Companies are self-imposing targets and taking measurable steps to improve.
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As part of the Group’s wider sustainability strategy, The Star is removing or replacing single-use plastics including straws, cutlery, and packaging over time in favour of sustainable paper, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood and biodegradable alternatives.
The Queen’s 2019 Birthday Honours list has recognised the outstanding achievements of a number of senior figures across the UK’s sustainability and energy sectors.
Conscious consumers are making their voices heard through a Change.org petition, lobbying Target to cut its use of plastic shopping bags.
At Copenhagen Fashion Week A/W 2020 sustainably-minded Norweigan label Holzweiler presented a reusable greenhouse-inspired runway set designed by regular collaborators Snøhetta.
With schools closed around the globe due to the COVID-19 pandemic and more than a billion deprived of education, there has been ongoing conversations on how we can keep children learning so no child is left behind.
The world must reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to avoid the worst effects of climate change. This is no easy feat, but one clear solution could lie in industry emissions.
Globally, industry emissions are responsible for 27% of our CO2 emissions, second only to the power sector. Four materials are responsible for up to 60% of these industry emissions – steel, cement, chemicals and aluminum – reaching a total of 7.1 Gt CO2 per year.