Growing numbers of companies in the G20 are setting climate targets but most fail to align with climate science, according to new research by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). It found: Only 20% of G20 companies’ climate targets are science-based Only 6% of “G13” (non-G7 members of the G20) companies’ climate targets are science-based, compared […]
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The Dutch company HES International is committed to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact (UNGC) on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. By incorporating the Ten Principles of the UNGC into their strategies, policies and procedures, and by establishing a culture of integrity, they are not only upholding our basic responsibilities to people […]
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In this Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we hear much about how organizations, countries and individuals are stepping up their efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Despite this, the reality is that the pace of action has not been quick enough and we are already far behind on delivering the Global […]
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Full decarbonization of international shipping is urgent and achievable. This is the clear message from more than 150 industry leaders and organizations representing the entire maritime value chain, including shipping, cargo, energy, finance, ports, and infrastructure. In conjunction with the UN General Assembly and ahead of critical climate negotiations at COP26 in Glasgow this November, […]
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The Netherlands’ pavilion for the World Expo 2020 in Dubai, won the award for Sustainable Construction Project of the year 2021. The award ceremony took place at the Big 5 International Building & Construction Show. “The design and realization of the Netherlands Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai was a true team effort, brought to life […]
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Arcadis, the leading global Design & Consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced the commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Net Zero) in 2035 within its global operations. The step is part of the ambition the company set out last year in its three-year strategy to build on Arcadis’ pioneering heritage […]
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Solinatra launched the Gordon Street Coffee capsules, made of Solinatra: the UK’s first 100% natural, home compostable coffee capsule. Award winning coffee roastery Gordon St launches the Nespresso®-compatible capsules which are made of Solinatra®, the truly sustainable alternative to single use plastics. Solinatra® is a revolutionary biomaterial that is both biodegradable and compostable, and the […]
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Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released The True Value of Food – a powerful aid to business decision-making, which guides business leaders in accounting for the real value of food in their decisions and action. Written with the support of management consultancy BCG, this paper distils knowledge from interviews with leading […]
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Today, World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) announces an update to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, expanding its scope to recognise enhanced leadership action in tackling embodied carbon emissions from the building and construction sector. To accompany the Commitment update and its reduction-first approach to decarbonisation, WorldGBC has also published Advancing Net Zero Whole Life Carbon: […]
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Pondera, a Dutch renowned consulting company and project developer in renewable – energy, and SolarDuck, a key player in the floating offshore solar market, signed a memorandum of understanding detailing the development of 555 MWp of offshore solar projects over the coming years. The companies plan to develop these projects between 2023 and 2025. Near […]
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The MDPI Sustainability Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 World Sustainability Award: Prof. Dr. John Elkington and Prof. Dr. Jianguo Liu. The recipients were selected from the nominations received over the course of the year, and were voted by the Selection Committee made up of the two permanent members: Dr. Shu-Kun Lin, […]
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Arcadis, the leading global design & consultancy organization for natural and built assets, published today a new research report called “Supercharging Net Zero”, which uses economic modeling to examine how the international energy sector can lead the way to achieving net zero greenhouse emissions. The report confirms that, if the global energy sector fails to rapidly decarbonize and increase […]
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