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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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How Modern Poultry Farming Practices Contribute to a Sustainable Environment

The Environmental Blog

On the other hand, climate-controlled environments enhance the well-being of the birds and reduce energy usage by optimizing temperature, humidity, and ventilation. The sector is increasingly aware of its potential environmental impact, driving changes from within to ensure a sustainable future.

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Harnessing the power of tech on the path to net zero

Business Green

Partner Insight: Vodafone's Nicki Lyons shares key insights from the recent Vodafone Business UK Customer Sustainability Summit on how businesses can harness technology to reach their decarbonisation goals Climate change has the potential to seriously disrupt our lives. Plus, today's ethics-conscious consumers won't accept inaction.

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Planet Works to Accelerate Sustainable Development and Progress on the SDGs

Planet Pulse

Amid these challenges, meeting the ambitions of the 2030 agenda will require us to redesign and optimize countless systems, from transport and agriculture to energy and manufacturing. These maps enable researchers to identify and protect regions that may be at risk due to climate change. Coral Reef mosaic of Nukuni, Fiji.

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

Business Green

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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Mapped: The Network of Powerful Agribusiness Groups Lobbying to Water Down the EU’s Sustainable Farming Targets

DeSmogBlog

BASF’s wine tasting is just one example of many such pandemic-style lobbying efforts by the European agriculture industry since the EU has attempted to pass sweeping new policies to combat climate change through measures included in its “Green Deal,” first presented in December 2019.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Sustainability certifications are becoming increasingly important for businesses as global leaders, industry experts and the public are taking climate action. Green building certifications. These standards are constantly revised to reflect changing global priorities and regulations. Product certifications and eco-labels.