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Mars claims palm oil is 'deforestation-free' after ditching hundreds of suppliers

GreenBiz

The adoption of shorter, more transparent palm oil supply chains and working exclusively with suppliers that meet specific environmental, social and ethical standards has made it easier for the company to keep track of its palm oil supply chain, which the company said is no longer contributing to the destruction of tropical forests as a result.

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Why the private sector needs to invest in conservation agriculture right now

GreenBiz

Despite the program’s early successes, the program became unraveled when the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) released video footage of alleged animal abuse occurring at some of the ranches. Biodiversity. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article.

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Is the golf industry doing enough to combat climate change?

GreenBiz

Said Pettersen at the 2020 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, "As a mother of a young child, it is incredible how concerned you become over the future of the planet, its biodiversity, air quality and climate. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article. Contributors.

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Fighting deforestation should be a top priority for 2021, and here’s how it can be

GreenBiz

I think the headline would be: Don’t work alone," Yoann Regent, biodiversity and animal welfare specialist with Kering, told me in an interview. But the companies interviewed for this article have differing strategies for how to handle suppliers that don’t comply with their mandates. Map your sourcing.

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Tracing EthicalEvidence in Moral Obligation to Future Generations

The Environmental Blog

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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The road to a sustainable economy

The Environmental Blog

In this article, we’ll explore the steps leading powers can take to pave the way for an economy that works towards a greener future for all. Techniques, such as organic farming and biodiversity can make all the difference. As the world struggles to combat climate change, the need for a sustainable economy is more urgent than ever.

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ESG Reporting: How Does It Differ From Sustainability Reporting?

Green Business Bureau

For a more thorough understanding, we recommend you read our previous article ESG Reporting: What Is ESG Reporting and Why Is It Important? Building on this, in this article we wanted to address a common misconception. To help, in this Green Business Bureau article we explain the difference between ESG and sustainability reporting.