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The State of Green Business 2021

GreenBiz

The State of Green Business 2021. Adapted from the 14th annual State of Green Business report, our annual report card on progress by the world’s largest companies. Such turmoil easily could have spelled the end, or at least the pause, of anything having to do with business and sustainability. Two words: business fundamentals.

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The road to sustainable health

Business Green

In order to achieve this, there are a number of pressing environmental issues that we face, with governments, business and citizens focusing their efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and become more sustainable as a nation. Organisations should also be looking for innovative and creative ways to help make their business more biodiverse.

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UNEP calls on finance sector to boost biodiversity ambition and engagement

Business Green

The brewing industry is among the nine critical sectors identified in a report published today by UNEP and the Natural Capital Finance Alliance that highlights need for banks, investors and insurers to set firm targets to reduce biodiversity loss. We urgently need all sectors of the economy to create better outcomes for people and nature.

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Comment: Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

Envirotec Magazine

According to the World Bank, agricultural development is one of the most powerful tools to end extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and feed a projected 9.7 In recent decades, growth in agricultural production has come with a heavy price; causing unsustainable harm to the environment and biodiversity. billion people by 2050.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Selecting the right sustainability certification for your business can be a tedious process requiring thorough research and understanding which program will best suit your needs and budget. General business sustainability certifications. GENERAL BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS. OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS.

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Energy trilemma evolving to reflect new ambitions and threats

Smart Energy International

The World Energy Council’s World Energy Trilemma 2024 report reveals changing ambitions and new challenges facing global energy systems. Energy security now encompasses the reliability of renewables, availability and accessibility or critical minerals, and resilience in the face of physical and cyber threats.

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Biomass Energy: Pros and Cons Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

As the quest for sustainable energy intensifies, biomass emerges as a pivotal player in the arena of renewable resources. This exploration into the realm of biomass energy untangles the complexities and delves into its multifaceted nature, uncovering the potential of plant-based and waste-derived materials as alternative sources of power.