Zoekresultaten voor: 'big mile'

Duurzaamheidstool BigMile leverbaar voor Europese gebruikers

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Vanaf 1 september 2020 is de Software as a Service (SaaS)-oplossing BigMile commercieel leverbaar aan Europese gebruikers. BigMile maakt het simpel om regelmatig gestandaardiseerde “carbon footprinting” berekeningen en analyses te doen in zowel eenvoudige als complexe internationale logistieke ketens. Op basis van echte zendingen en gemeten brandstofverbruik wordt berekend hoe effectief elke zending vervoerd is. Hetzelfde kan […] ... lees meer

Ahold Delhaize publishes inaugural Human Rights Report

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Ahold Delhaize today announces the publication of its inaugural Human Rights Report. The report is an important milestone to show what steps Ahold Delhaize and its great local brands are taking to safeguard human rights, both within the organization and across the supply chain, as well as increase transparency on the highest priority human rights issues […] ... lees meer

SOS 1.5: A new roadmap to action business commitments to deliver net-zero emissions

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On World Environment Day, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released its new climate action roadmap to help companies reach net-zero carbon emissions before 2050. SOS 1.5: The road to a resilient, zero-carbon carbon future provides companies with a step-by-step framework and key actions to start and advance their journey to net-zero emissions […] ... lees meer

Breaking the trend: IKEA reports a decrease in climate footprint

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The financial year 2019* marks an important break in the trend as the climate footprint of the IKEA value chain decreased while maintaining business growth, decreasing to meet the baseline level of FY16. The IKEA Sustainability Report FY19 is released today and outlines progress from across the IKEA value chain and franchise system against the […] ... lees meer

Big business flexes its muscles on clean energy in crucial year for climate action

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The world’s most influential companies are actively engaging with policy makers and utilities to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, a new RE100 report finds today (December 2) – but governments must now remove the remaining barriers. Going 100% renewable: how companies are demanding a faster market response is the 2019 RE100 Progress and Insights Annual Report from international […] ... lees meer

Patagonia lanceert Action Works, een nieuw digitaal platform dat helpt de planeet te beschermen

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Outdoorkledingbedrijf Patagonia lanceert vandaag Patagonia Action Works in Nederland, een digitaal platform dat de gemeenschap in contact brengt met plaatselijke milieuorganisaties die actie ondernemen om de planeet te redden.  De Europese lancering volgt op het enorme succes van het platform in Noord-Amerika, waar een half miljoen mensen via Patagonia Action Works actie ondernamen om milieu-initiatieven te […] ... lees meer

New report reveals which food giants are “seizing the moment,” as alternative protein boom

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A three-year shareholder engagement with 25 giant food retailers and manufacturers has found that some leaders are beginning to capitalise on the rising demand for alternative proteins, while others are falling behind the curve of a booming growth industry. The alternative protein sector, which includes plant-based substitutes for traditional animal‐based foods such as ‘Beyond Meat’ […] ... lees meer

DSM and Evonik take next step in sustainable aquaculture

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Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, together with Evonik celebrated the grand opening of their Veramaris 50-50 joint venture’s commercial-scale US$200 million production facility located in Blair, Neb. (USA). This new site has begun commercial production of omega-3 fatty acids rich in EPA and DHA from natural marine algae […] ... lees meer

Regio Amsterdam zet in op Zero Emissie Stadslogistiek

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Om de gevolgen van de fors toenemende logistieke – en pendelstromen binnen de Metropoolregio Amsterdam (MRA) het hoofd te bieden, ondertekenden meer dan 50 publieke en private partijen de Green Deal Zero Emission Stadslogistiek (Green Deal ZES) tijdens State of the Region 2019. Ondertekenaars zetten hiermee in op het zoveel mogelijk emissievrij beleveren van steden in 2025 en schadelijke emissies (CO2, […] ... lees meer

HP global study establishes sustainability as a new workplace standard for successful businesses

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HP unveiled a new study underscoring the importance of sustainable business practices in recruiting, hiring and retaining top talent. It also finds that employees are more productive, motivated and engaged when working for an employer who is leading the charge in social responsibility. The global, 20,000 participant survey found that 61 percent believe sustainability is mandatory for […] ... lees meer

Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition partners with Maersk in world’s largest maritime biofuel pilot

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Convinced of the urgency to act on climate, a group of Dutch multinationals – FrieslandCampina, Heineken, Philips, DSM, Shell and Unilever – all members of the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition (DSGC), will join forces with A.P. Moller – Maersk to take a tangible step towards the decarbonization of ocean shipping. A pilot, using up to […] ... lees meer

Leading businesses charge ahead with electric vehicles to tackle city air pollution

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More companies than ever are switching to electric vehicles, helping to combat air pollution in cities, lower business risk and future proof their operations as low emission zones are introduced globally. The Climate Group’s first report on EV100, its global initiative to accelerate the market shift to electric transport by 2030, showcases the leadership of multinational […] ... lees meer