Results for Environment
Daily Media Briefing
June 15, 2017- Apple raises $1bn through ‘green bond’ in environmental push
- Global carbon emissions flat for third straight year, BP study shows
- Kimberly-Clark and WWF Launch Branding Partnership to Halt Deforestation
- Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil reports surge in new members
- Dove, Google, WWF Secure Top Spots on 2017 World Value Index
Collaborating on cotton – united approach aims to remove barriers to sourcing sustainably
June 13, 2017 Awareness is growing around the environmental and social benefits of sustainable cotton. Now a global coalition called Cotton 2040 is convening industry stakeholders to align efforts and take a more united approach to drive sustainable cotton into the mainstream, as Charlene Collison reports. Read more >
Sourcing Renewable Energy for Your Business: Worth its Weight in Gold/Green
June 13, 2017 An increasing number of companies are making public commitments to power their operations with renewable energy, but convincing senior management that the investment is worth it can still be a difficult task. Evidence of improvements to ESG ratings and reputation make the task easier, writes Rosie Helson, Marketing Manager at Natural Capital Partners, and Eric Vermeiren, Consultant at Corporate Citizenship. Read more >
Daily Media Briefing
June 13, 2017- UAE to introduce mandatory CSR law
- Carlsberg to achieve zero carbon emissions at its breweries by 2030
- Oil giants need to invest heavily in renewables
- Uber CEO future under threat
- McGill taps Green Chemistry to develop chemical-free metal refining solution
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June 09, 2017- Scientists make biodegradable microbeads from cellulose
- Interface unveils carbon negative carpet tile
- Timberland recognized for innovative partnership with Thread
- E.ON and Gorillaz are powering music with sunshine
- Diplomatic Backlash Against Qatar Imperils Workers
Daily Media Briefing
June 07, 2017- America's 100 Best Corporate Citizens In 2017
- 'We are still in': US business backs alliance to pursue Paris goals
- Rainforest Alliance and UTZ to 'redefine sustainability standards' with merger
- ITC ruling is a clear and present threat to US renewables
- Launch of Responsible Investment Platform for Women
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June 06, 2017- Reconnecting with nature to build better food systems
- Gender equality for successful national climate action
- 50 major companies band together to stomp out illegal tuna and forced labour
- Nat Geo and GSK launch ‘Chasing Genius Challenge’ to tackle global issues
- Government support needed to unlock billions in green business, says industry
Daily Media Briefing
June 05, 2017- Report reveals business opportunities for Asian companies pursuing sustainable development
- New MSC Report Spotlights Certification's Role in Delivering the SDGs
- Tesla fires female engineer who alleged sexual harassment
- US state sues 5 drug companies over the opioid crisis
- Walmart Is Accused of Punishing Workers for Sick Days
Daily Media Briefing
June 02, 2017- Business response to US pulling out of Paris Accord
- World's first commercial plant sucking CO2 from air launches in Switzerland
- Mylan may have overcharged taxpayers by $1.27 billion for EpiPen
- Australian pension funds push for more female company directors
- Black and Asian workers more likely to have insecure jobs, says TUC
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June 01, 2017- Exxon Mobil shareholders demand accounting of climate change policy risks
- Big investors warn against tobacco investment on World No Tobacco Day
- The Body Shop combats London air pollution with cleantech ad campaign
- New circular economy standard launches
- Singapore fines Credit Suisse, UOB over 1MDB-linked dealings