BP today set a new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. The ambition is supported by ten aims: Five aims to get BP to net zero: 1. Net zero across BP’s operations on an absolute basis by 2050 or sooner. 2. […]
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Released today at the flagship GLOBE conference in Vancouver, findings of a new report “The Climate Decade: Ten Years to Deliver the Paris Agreement” by GlobeScan and SustainAbility, show that experts see the coming decade as crucial for companies to make significant progress on their emissions targets in order to remain competitive. Two-thirds (67%) of experts across 66 countries […]
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Major international companies are charging ahead on electric vehicles (EVs) to address the climate crisis, tackle air pollution and meet growing customer expectations – but they are increasingly confronted with a lack of vehicle supply, a new report by global non-profit The Climate Group reveals. The Climate Group runs the global EV100 initiative, which brings together leading companies to […]
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C&C Group plc, a leading vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce its collaboration with sustainable research company, Footprint Intelligence (‘Footprint’), to create the first ever Drinks Industry Sustainability Index – Trends Report 2020. The […]
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Coty Inc. announced its updated sustainability platform, “Beauty that Lasts,” with goals focusing on three pillars: ‘The Beauty of our People’, ‘The Beauty of our Products’ and ‘The Beauty of our Planet’. The sustainability platform is part of the company’s Turnaround Plan to build a better business while making a positive contribution towards societal, ethical […]
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Equinor today launches a new climate roadmap aiming to ensure a competitive and resilient business model in the energy transition, fit for long term value creation and in line with the Paris Agreement. Equinor aims to: reduce the net carbon intensity, from initial production to final consumption, of energy produced by at least 50% by […]
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In a final stretch to reach the FSI 2020 ambition, members of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative confirmed their efforts and action plans while already preparing additions to the benchmarks of sustainable sourcing towards 2025. Action plan by all FSI members Through more frequent evaluation meetings, FSI members are sharing information on their responsible sourcing challenges, […]
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A new global survey commissioned by ING shows consumer attitudes have reached a tipping point, leading them to avoid brands that don’t prioritize sustainability and environmental issues. Despite demanding change, customers will still engage in the linear ‘convenience economy’ model of ‘take, make and waste’ unless companies offer a more seamless transition towards the ‘circular […]
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O My Bag, a sustainable and fairly-made leather bag brand from Amsterdam, published it’s first Sustainability Report. It aims at providing more detailed insights into the impact as a company and reflects on it’s business practices in 2019. “At O My Bag we strive to make a positive difference in the world. This report reflects […]
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Consultancy firm SustainAbility (UK) published it’s annual trends report, in which they explore global sustainability issues and trends that will shape the business agenda in 2020. SustainAbility has published annual trends forecasts for more than a decade but this is our first set of trends as an ERM Group company. In the last decade, the […]
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While real progress has been made by the business community, action to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is not advancing at the speed or scale required. Our insights show that awareness for the Sustainable Development Goals is high among companies, but they lack the tools and direction to get started and take action. That’s […]
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PACE, the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy, is pleased to announce that four new members are joining its board of directors. Coming from government, business and civil society, the new board members bring years of experience and leadership to help address the consumption challenge and speed up the transition to a circular economy. PACE is an […]
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