November 01, 2013
CDP: Global companies taking “outdated approach” to water issues; UK pledges to fast track EU extractive transparency law; FAO calls for partnerships to bring biotechnologies to smallholders; Chinese scientists claim “smart window” breakthrough; UK industry leaders form research council to advance social investment Read more >
October 31, 2013
Textile companies launch global initiative to upcycle marine waste; EEA: 20 global car manufacturers hit 2012 CO2 emissions target; US university’s vote against coal divestment sparks outrage; UK retailers and industry watchdogs launch initiative to fight forced labour; UK Government defeated over back to work scheme Read more >
October 29, 2013
Report: Climate change poses a significant risk to pension funds; European environment ministers call for EU to adopt ambitious climate goals; Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest wind farm; Leo Pharma to share clinical trial data; Business leaders to UK PM: Cutting environmental regulations is “shortsighted” Read more >
October 28, 2013
US Climate Declaration hits Broadway; Friends of the Earth: UK Government must restrict fossil fuel extraction; China overhauls consumer protection laws; Investors: Disclose materiality assessment processes; Number of female managing directors in London doubles; UK engineers to be equipped with sustainability toolkit Read more >
October 25, 2013
Investors warn fossil fuel industry to rethink future; Women gain as gender gap narrows; India blocking plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions; UK and US engineers to collaborate on global water issues; New toolkit puts economic value on ecosystems; UV powered path absorbs energy to give light Read more >
October 24, 2013
Rana Plaza victims still waiting for compensation; UK companies and religious leaders aim to restore faith in business; Report: Businesses can cut transport emissions 90% with biogas; Hong Kong Government to replace polluting vehicles; Johnson & Johnson targeting consumer behaviour change Read more >
October 23, 2013
Greenpeace attacks Western brands over Indonesian palm oil sourcing; Facebook makes u-turn over decapitation videos; UK high street companies avoiding millions in tax; Report: fall in government and corporate funding of carbon reduction projects Read more >
October 22, 2013
Google to shield news organisations and human rights groups from cyber attacks; China steams at Starbucks coffee prices; CEO vows Co-op Bank will retain its ethical stance; Report: UK universities have £5.2 billion invested in fossil fuel industry; US NGO launches sustainable fisheries toolkit; Less CO2 per passenger by air than by car claims Virgin Atlantic Read more >
