Business Green

APRIL 22, 2021

The European Commission's latest package of classifications for sustainable finance activity published today have been labelled a "crucial" step in the EU's ongoing efforts to tackle greenwashing and meet its 2050 net zero goals by leading investment figures. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

Packaging 79

Packaging Fossil fuels Natural gas Investment 79

Low Impact

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In this article, the LWA’s Horticulture Campaigns Coordinator Rebecca Laughton explains why we have to produce and trade a greater percentage of food locally. Packaging – More plastics are needed to package produce that is stored for longer periods, to prevent dessication and wilting.

Building Energy Monitoring 74

Building Energy Monitoring Agriculture Energy Monitor Soil 74

DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With biodiversity in sharp decline across the world, and numbers of birds and pollinators plummeting in Europe, green groups are deeply concerned at the prospect of any further delays. “We need to look at the interests behind that. Brussels has come under intense pressure from agribusiness ever since. Their agenda? Playing the Long Game.

Agriculture 95

Agriculture Europe Biodiversity Law 95

Andrew Winston

JANUARY 7, 2024

Scientists tell us that we’ve pushed the planet beyond its ability to support us in critical areas such as availability of water, biodiversity, and, of course, carbon emissions. But these new rules also demand discussion of impacts on water, biodiversity, human rights, and more. Onward to 2024.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Fossil fuels Law Climate change 148

Business Green

MAY 16, 2023

Specialty plastics and packaging is a significant part of Dow's business, from packaging for food and medicine, wire and cable materials, to specialised films and adhesives for industrial applications, we serve much of the world with the materials it needs. The negotiations are set to conclude in December 2024.

Plastics 69

Plastics Pollution Waste Waste 69

Andrew Winston

JANUARY 4, 2023

My biggest article of the year is generally the last one; it’s an attempt to synthesize and summarize big themes in sustainability. On the global policy level, after an uninspiring climate meeting (COP27), the global convention on biodiversity produced an impressive target to protect 30% of the planet for nature. And the U.S.

Sustainability 88

Sustainability Fossil fuels Climate change Policy 88