Business Green

JANUARY 26, 2021

Of almost 1,700 adults polled, 68 per cent said they supported setting a target date in law to remove all deforestation from UK supply chains, with just four per cent opposed to such a move, according to the survey, which was commissioned by WWF. Further details on the proposed legislation are expected to emerge in the coming months.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

that focus on some of the more visible, day-to-day sustainability and environmental problems like waste, pollution and carbon emissions. Understanding which sustainability regulations apply to and influence your business is part of the responsibility that comes with being a green business. Sustainability Regulations Taking Hold.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 29, 2021

Tips for auditing an ethical supply chain Jerome Brustlein Mon, 03/29/2021 – 00:01 Many serious concerns have hung over the supply chains of global corporations for decades, ranging from human rights issues to lack of transparency about sourcing and other matters.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

And citizens and consumers will have the kind of granular information they need to more effectively target the decision-makers and brands standing in the way of a sustainable future. Sustainable investments should grow as divestment from carbon-intensive industries intensifies. For the unprepared, the damage could be severe.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2022

New York sustainability: Urban sustainability that supports the green business. For the purpose-driven business operating within the New York district, this Green Business Bureau article looks at the New York sustainability agenda to detail the developments this city is championing to achieve urban sustainability.

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Business Green

JULY 15, 2022

How are some of the world's largest corporates encouraging their suppliers to enhance their sustainability performance? So, how does, say, an apparel company make its supply chain more sustainable? IFC) launched the first sustainability-linked SCF facility in 2014 for Levi Strauss & Co. Subscribe here. Adding ESG to the mix.

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Business Green

MARCH 8, 2021

Equipping future business leaders to effectively promote sustainability on a par to their pursuit of profits should be a key concern for all business schools, writes UCL MBA Professor Paolo Taticchi. But new attitudes to sustainability in business still need to be cultivated. Weaving sustainability throughout curricula.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 18, 2019

Approximately twenty years after the publication of UNESCO’s Declaration on the Responsibilities of the Present Generations towards Future Generations, the need to protect the earth for the future generations has finally received a significant consideration in the field of ethics. 3. Application of Ethics.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

Speaking of giving credit where credit is due, nominations are open for the seventh annual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards, to be conferred by the Women in Sustainability Alumnae Group at a virtual ceremony May 19. Celine Herweijer, Partner, Global Innovation and Sustainability Leader, PwC. LinkedIn | Twitter.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2020

Not exactly radical statements, given that these commitments reflect much of the corporate sustainability agenda that has been decades in the making. With good reason: Sustainable business still lacks universal definitions, metrics and accountability. Sure, there are ESG metrics, sustainability ratings and corporate rankings galore.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In addition to the new pledge, the company announced it has partnered with charity WWF on a £2m fund that will support ecosystem protection and regeneration projects in the UK and India and pledged to fund sustainable water management programmes in three key fresh-produce sourcing areas.

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Low Impact

JUNE 24, 2020

We share a first instalment of a beginner’s guide to foraging from our friends at Ethical.net, starting with the basics of when and where, and the importance of safety and sustainability. Foraging can be a wonderful way to engage with the natural world – an important step in achieving a more sustainable and ethical lifestyle.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 26, 2024

In a letter addressed to ING CEO Steven van Rijswijk and the first step in litigation, Milieudefensie says it believes the bank is in breach of its “duty of care” obligation under Dutch law. We’re confident that we take impactful action to fight climate change,” said Arnaud Cohen Stuart, head of business ethics at ING. “We

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GreenBiz

JUNE 2, 2021

This duty — which is both ethical and legal — requires them to make decisions in good faith and in a reasonably prudent manner. According to Investopedia , the term refers to: a fiduciary responsibility held by company directors which requires them to live up to a certain standard of care. That’s huge, in and of itself.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The BRC stressed that retailers should not claim the product is sustainable simply because it is vegan. Vegan' relates to the absence of animal-derived materials, whereas 'sustainable' will mean different things depending on the issue analysed, including embedded water, carbon footprint, and more," the guidelines said.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 27, 2022

In particular it is intended to inform the implementation of the EU’s forthcoming Battery Regulation , which is expected to be passed into law around mid-year, according to a statement.

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Within the NDP he holds several roles, including ethics and federal development critic, as well as deputy labour critic, among others. If passed into law, the bill would be a valuable step toward limiting misinformation about fossil fuels and countering greenwashing.” “The

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

What’s been less chronicled is the arduous journey companies go through to clean up their mica supply chain, including the often-grueling work it takes to trace the mineral from its source all the way to products, then make the necessary changes to ensure it meets a company’s ethical and performance standards.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Biohm, a London biotech and biomanufacturing startup, has created a line of sustainable lampshades called Obscure that are made of 100% coffee chaff and orange peel. And, therefore, to create ethically-sourced and locally-fabricated high-performance sustainable products.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Since then, leading industry associations and agrochemical companies have used their lobbying might to push back against core European measures aiming to lead the transition to a more sustainable way of farming. The European Biodiversity strategy, which is another core plank of the Green Deal, includes similar goals. Credit: Pixabay.

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Business Green

JULY 29, 2022

The three fashion brands and retailers are being scrutinised about whether they misrepresented their sustainability criteria, and could face legal action if they are found to have breached competition rules, the watchdog said. Online retailers ASOS and Boohoo both promote more ‘ethically'-produced clothing ranges on their websites.

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Low Impact

JULY 8, 2020

Harvesting in spring and summer (the period of active growth) is more sustainable as the seaweed’s recovery will be quicker at these times. However, there are laws in some areas which cover how many you can take and when, so it is a good idea to check in advance. They aim to make ethical the new normal. About the author.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Possess a high degree of personal integrity and work ethic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law. Strong interpersonal skills, highly motivated and entrepreneurial.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JULY 26, 2021

We are financing a healthy, just, and sustainable future that allows anyone to access and benefit from climate resilient local infrastructure. Our SDR has a passion for social justice, sustainable finance, and the environment, as well as customer service. Positive can-do attitude and tireless work ethic. ABOUT THE POSITION.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The Trump administration has nominated James Danly, who has worked as a corporate energy lawyer since graduating from law school in 2013 and as Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's General Counsel since 2017, as the new nominee to fill the FERC commission seat left by Republican Kevin McIntyre, who died early this year.

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Energy and Cleantech Council

MAY 14, 2021

Harmonizing the growth of New York’s cannabis industry with sustainable practices is especially important in light of the State’s ambitious and legally-binding decarbonization goals. Outdoor cultivation—which has sufficed for millennia and could meet all U.S.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The inquiry will look at whether businesses are exaggerating the positive environmental impacts from their products and services in order to capitalise on growing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable products, the watchdog said.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 2, 2020

While the government is legally bound to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Aviva is calling on it to pass a law requiring AE default pension funds to achieve net zero carbon emissions status by 2050 to help to address the challenge of climate change.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Join WCS for a panel discussion to explore ways on how to build your career towards taking a board seat as a sustainability leader. In response, corporate board of directors play a critical role in ensuring that companies step up to sustainability and climate goals embedded in ESG criteria. February 25, 2021. 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PST.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 20, 2021

Last year, it committed to selling its multimillion-pound investments in oil and gas companies, after years of student campaigning, and more recently it launched an ambitious Sustainability Strategy. However impressive its sustainability credentials are, Oxford cannot achieve climate justice while retaining these links.

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Business Green

APRIL 1, 2020

SDG16's vision to "promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels" obviously places much of its onus on national and regional governments. Break down what it means to you. Think global.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 28, 2020

Join Women in Cleantech & Sustainability for the kickoff event of our 2020 Executive Leadership Workshop series: More Women on Corporate Boards. She then pivoted to focus on leveraging advanced technology for sustainable outcomes. She also oversees Ceres work on sustainability disclosure. Click here for more information.

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Business Green

JUNE 16, 2022

There's also a raft of guidance available from the likes of the Institute of Human Rights and Business, the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre, the Ethical Trading Initiative, Unseen UK and even sector specific guidance from bodies like techUK. However, this is no longer enough.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 7, 2021

Meanwhile, the permafrost that Kivalina sits on and that forms the banks of the river that sustains their community is melting and eroding into the water, threatening their drinking water treatment system and creating potential health problems. He developed a form of environmental justice law focused on community empowerment and mobilization.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Experience or exposure to energy policy/law, including appliance standards and/or building energy codes. Highest ethical standards. The post Associate Director at 2050 Partners appeared first on Women in Cleantech & Sustainability. Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills. Project management track record.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

APRIL 20, 2021

Stem’s solutions help enterprise customers benefit from a clean, adaptive energy infrastructure and achieve a wide variety of goals, including expense reduction, resilience, sustainability, environmental and corporate responsibility and innovation. Attention to detail and strong work ethic. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

AUGUST 25, 2021

We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand. Strong work ethic befitting a start-up environment. Possess a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative while working in a fast paced, start-up environment.

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