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The secret life of soy

GreenBiz

Losses came in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado savanna in Brazil, the grasslands of the Northern Great Plains in the United States and, more recently, similar ecoregions in Central Asia and Africa. Unfortunately, no one comes out ahead here," said Jason Clay, WWF’s senior vice president of markets.

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Mutual credit in Africa: interview with Will Ruddick of Grassroots Economics

Low Impact

And some schemes in South Africa too? Do you think these ideas will spread more rapidly in Africa, Asia and Latin America? We have a lot of potential allies too – there are a lot of ethical banks, like Triodos and others, who want to see this stuff happen. Is that right? I think we’re up to 48,000 households registered.

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Is the golf industry doing enough to combat climate change?

GreenBiz

New golf course developments in Asia, the Middle East and Africa are incorporating sustainability into the design and implementation phases of their projects. Particularly, Laguna L?ng We need more sustainability commitments from golf equipment manufacturers.

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Poll: British public 'overwhelmingly' backs robust supply chain deforestation laws

Business Green

Demand for such products continues to grow rapidly around the world and is widely blamed for fuelling mass deforestation - both legal and illegal - in Asia, Africa, and South America, where forests are frequently cleared to make way for commodity cultivation and production.

Law 101
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The secret life of soy

AGreenLiving

Losses came in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado savanna in Brazil, the grasslands of the Northern Great Plains in the United States and, more recently, similar ecoregions in Central Asia and Africa. “Unfortunately, no one comes out ahead here,” said Jason Clay, WWF’s senior vice president of markets.

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Simplification and satellites: Inside Mars' zero deforestation palm oil strategy

Business Green

The names of these mills - all in South America and Asia Pacific - are public and all produce oil certified by the RSPO. The process has focused on awarding longer term contracts to suppliers who can commit to Mars' environmental, social and ethical expectations, and driving positive improvements throughout their extended supply chains.".

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The State of Green Business report 2021

Sustainability Consulting

It ranges from 10 percent of GDP in advanced economies to more than 30 percent in South Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. However, according to the International Monetary Fund, women earn 63 percent less than men, and the resulting loss of economic output is staggering. ESG is also focusing on human rights.