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Dutch National Platform Chemical Recycling live

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With the circular plastics economy, the chemical sector can make an important contribution to the energy and climate objectives of the Netherlands in the long term. Chemical recycling of plastics is a mix of promising technologies that are complementary to current mechanical recycling processes. In the Transition Agenda Plastics, “chemical recycling” is one of the key […] ... lees meer

IMCD releases its first (2018) Sustainability Report

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IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, today announces the release of its first Sustainability Report providing energy consumption, water use, and emissions data on the full year 2018. “Sustainability and digitalisation are the main challenges that face our society globally. As IMCD’s presence around the world increases, our impact on […] ... lees meer

Nineteen leading companies join forces to step up alternative farming practices and protect biodiversity

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Nineteen forward-thinking, agriculture-centric companies, together with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), launched a new initiative to protect and restore biodiversity within their supply chains and product portfolios. This coalition – named “One Planet Business for Biodiversity” (OP2B) – was formally launched on stage at the United Nations Climate Action Summit by Emmanuel […] ... lees meer

US outdoor clothing brand Patagonia wins UN Champions of the Earth award

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US outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has been named a UN  Champion of the Earth, receiving the UN’s top environmental honor for a dynamic mix of policies that has put sustainability at the heart of its successful business model.  The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recognized Patagonia in the entrepreneurial vision category. Since Patagonia was founded […] ... lees meer

Food companies are aligning with SDGs, but need to do more, study finds

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The United Nations has called for a transformation in the way the world produces food and manages land to drive progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Barilla Foundation, led by Chairman Guido Barilla, outlined what the food industry is already doing, and what steps leaders must take to accelerate progress and achieve […] ... lees meer

ICC endorses new report presenting case for carbon pricing to address industrial competitiveness

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A new report, endorsed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) finds that concerns about industrial competitiveness can be addressed through strong carbon pricing policies. The new report published by the High-Level Commission on Carbon Pricing and Competitiveness calls on industry peers and governments to adopt strong carbon pricing policies. As more businesses develop low-carbon strategies, supportive […] ... lees meer

BSI publishes first standard to help firms adapt to climate change

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BSI, the business improvement company, has published the first standard on climate adaptation, BS EN ISO 14090 Adaptation to climate change – Principles, requirements and guidelines. It offers a framework that enables organizations to give appropriate consideration to climate change adaptation when designing and implementing policies, strategies, plans and activities. Organizations are facing the physical, financial, […] ... lees meer

Business Contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Not on Track, United Nations Global Compact and Accenture Study Finds

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CEOs say business contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is not on track, according to the world’s largest study on corporate sustainability from the United Nations Global Compact and Accenture. Launched at the United Nations in New York, the UN Global Compact-Accenture Strategy 2019 CEO study — ‘The Decade to Deliver: A Call to […] ... lees meer

Mobile Industry Steps up Commitment to Delivering Sustainable Development Goals, New GSMA Study Reports

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A new GSMA study shows increased contribution by the mobile industry against all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) over the past year. The 2019 edition of the GSMA’s Mobile Industry Impact Report, published today at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, highlights the role mobile technology and connectivity is playing […] ... lees meer

Signify CEO calls on governments to accelerate sustainability actions for a carbon-neutral world by 2050 latest

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Another year of record heat waves, fires in the Amazon and Siberia, and the ice caps at their smallest for centuries. The time for debate is over – now it’s time to take urgent action,” said Eric Rondolat, CEO of Signify, who spoke yesterday during the opening ceremony of Climate Week New York City. According […] ... lees meer