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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.

Climate change and deforestation are putting more than half the world’s wild coffee species at risk of extinction and threatening the sustainability of global coffee production, scientists have warned.

Check out the eco-friendly elements involved with the design of Springs Preserve’s NV Energy Foundation Sustainability Gallery.

In the last several years, the fashion industry and consumers have finally started focusing more on sustainability and the impact the industry has on the environment. A big emphasis is on the circular economy.

Just as our industry has evolved, so have consumers. They are disconnected from their food, but they crave more information.