Business Green

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A group of 45 governments will today promise to take urgent action and mobilise increased investment to protect nature and shift to more sustainable ways of farming at the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow. We need to put people, nature and climate at the core of our food systems.

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Business Green

JUNE 4, 2020

The 12 organisations which make up the Partners for Inclusive Green Economy have identified 10 core principles they argue should inform national and international recovery efforts, with a strong focus on tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable development, and inequalities.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

George Monbiot's latest book, Regenesis , is the latest in a string of studies to warn how essentially extractive agricultural practices are damaging soils and biodiversity to such an extent that food security is being threatened. The outlook is certainly worrying. Riverford Organic Farms founder Guy Singh-Watson | Credit: Riverford.

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Business Green

JUNE 5, 2020

In a statement to mark World Environment Day, the Prime Minister said that while countries were rightly focused on combatting the pandemic, it was critical not to lose sight of the need to protect the planet "from the devastating threat of climate change and biodiversity loss". 4/4 pic.twitter.com/lhQGTURjCh. "I

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Planet Pulse

JULY 11, 2023

Climate change and resource sustainability are increasingly financially material for a number of sectors and publicly-traded companies. While technological progress on #1 is well documented, progress on #2 is just as important to sustainable supply chain solutions. Excitingly, the combination of EO and AI are fueling progress on both.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 4, 2021

From next week, 200 Co-op stores will stock 'Root Zero' certified carbon neutral potatoes that are grown using sustainable farming practices, ahead of a wider supermarket roll out to be announced in coming months. In addition, it is planning to install solar panels and wind turbines on its land to generate its own green energy.

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Business Green

APRIL 15, 2020

The Club of Rome has urged G20 leaders and other heads of state to work together to implement green recovery packages and fiscal stimulus plans during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Like Covid-19, climate change, biodiversity loss, and financial collapse do not observe national or even physical borders," it warned.

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Business Green

JUNE 15, 2022

New Nestle Wheat Plan aims to encourage more sustainable farming practices across the food giant's cereal supply chain. Robin Sundaram, responsible sourcing manager at Nestlé UK & Ireland, said the plan would help reduce environmental impacts and help enhance farmers' resilience to escalating climate risks.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

More than 20 projects across England aimed at restoring nature, reducing flood risk, cutting carbon, and boosting biodiversity win support through Landscape Recovery Scheme fund. This is such good news A major boost for biodiversity, carbon storage, drought mitigation, reduced flooding, improved water quality… & jobs.

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Business Green

JUNE 14, 2020

In an open letter published today and addressed to "CEOs everywhere", the Business for Nature campaign has called on corporates to encourage political leaders to embrace economic policies and packages that prioritise nature restoration. Healthy societies, resilient economies and thriving businesses rely on nature.".

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Business Green

APRIL 16, 2020

According to leaked documents seen by Euractiv , work on the climate policies that underpin the Commission's flagship Green Deal programme are to remain a top priority, further fuelling hopes the bloc can deliver on early pledges from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and key member states to deliver a green recovery package.

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Business Green

JUNE 21, 2020

Conservationists have urged the government to make nature restoration a key pillar of its forthcoming economic recovery package, claiming it could create thousands of jobs across the country while tackling biodiversity loss and the climate crisis. It remains to be seen what will be included in the government's recovery package.

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The City Fix

JUNE 2, 2020

EU officials have said that 25% of the stimulus package will be set. On May 27, the European Union unveiled a €750 billion ($826 billion) recovery proposal as a centerpiece of its economic response to the coronavirus crisis, while also increasing its existing budget. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It has increased carbon capture and storage, biodiversity, and green jobs through work at its two estates – Bunloit and Beldorney. Innovating Scotland Award – Innovatium Group is a micro business in Glasgow developing technology solutions for industrial decarbonisation and energy resilience.

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Business Green

JUNE 21, 2020

Conservationists have urged the government to make nature restoration a key pillar of its forthcoming economic recovery package, claiming it could create thousands of jobs across the country while tackling biodiversity loss and the climate crisis. It remains to be seen what will be included in the government's recovery package.

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Business Green

MAY 27, 2020

The proposed stimulus package calls for a "renovation wave" of buildings and infrastructure in support of the Green Deal, as well as investments in circular economy efforts, renewable energy projects, clean hydrogen infrastructure, green transport networks, and an enhanced Just Transition Fund for workers.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In particular, our exchange explored how food systems can be made healthier and more sustainable as we look to a future in which we’ll need to find a way to produce enough food to nourish as many as 10 billion people while staying within planetary boundaries. Sustainability leaders must vote at the polls and with their wallets.

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Business Green

JUNE 30, 2022

In a major speech later, Emma Howard-Boyd, who is also interim chair of the Green Finance Institute, will warn that severe climate impacts must be more thoroughly considered in the planning and delivery of infrastructure in order to bolster the nation's resilience to global warming.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

In written responses to questions submitted for this story, Aramark Vice President of Sustainability Kathy Cacciola noted that Aramark’s biggest challenge in delivering on the strategy is its position of influence in the value chain for the covered commodities. . That model doesn’t address some key elements of the world we want tomorrow.

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Business Green

MARCH 3, 2023

At GreenBiz 23 in Scottsdale a few weeks ago, Mary Jane Melendez, chief sustainability and social impact officer at General Mills, joined me for a conversation about this topic. She shared valuable insights about integrating biodiversity conservation into the company's sustainability work. Here are some of her key learnings.

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Canopy's Nicole Rycroft and Vedra Partners' James Hughes set out the case for investing in sustainable materials New rules preventing companies from buying commodities linked with deforestation and forest degradation will soon to come into force in the European Union. So, if alternatives exist, why aren't they already in widespread use?

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Sustainability Consulting

APRIL 7, 2021

Packaging accounts for 5.4% Production of paper and pulp for food packaging generates an average of 59.9 This “rewilded” land fosters biodiversity while improving crop yields. If your company is involved in food production, processing or retail, SSC can help you become a more sustainable and resilient organization.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

future, and asking its partners to do the same, Sainsbury's is ensuring it builds resilience firmly into its business model and will be positioned to thrive as the global economy transitions to a zero emissions future," said Alberto Carrillo Pineda, science based targets director at CDP. By aligning its goals with a 1.5C

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Business Green

JUNE 14, 2020

In an open letter published today and addressed to "CEOs everywhere", the Business for Nature campaign has called on corporates to encourage political leaders to embrace economic policies and packages that prioritise nature restoration. Healthy societies, resilient economies and thriving businesses rely on nature.".

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Business Green

JULY 1, 2020

From the beginning, our collective message to the world has been that we are on the verge of a Planetary Emergency due to the convergence of the climate crisis with extreme biodiversity loss. Recent research on the ecology of diseases suggests that climate change, biodiversity loss and deforestation are key drivers behind pandemics.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Industry Voice: Mondi explains why businesses should take into an account both nature and climate when drawing up their sustainability strategies. The company works across the value chain, from growing trees to manufacturing pulp and producing packaging and paper. Everyone benefits from working collaboratively. ". "We

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Business Green

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Business leaders and environmental campaigners hail the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework as a major - if flawed - breakthrough for nature protection efforts. Andy Howard, Global Head of Sustainable Investment at Schroders, said: "The outcome of CBD COP15 should make financial regulators sit up and listen.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Documents obtained by DeSmog show Copa-Cogeca, a powerful trade body for Europe’s farmers, demanded revisions to the EU’s sustainable farming plan at a private meeting with the European Commission in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sustained Pressure. We need to look at the interests behind that.

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Business Green

JUNE 14, 2020

Tanya Steele, chief executive at WWF, urged the government to deliver on Ministerial promises - made repeatedly over the past few weeks ­- that the imminent stimulus package will feature a raft of green measures. "We

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The businesses argue that an urgent strengthening of near term emission reduction measures should form part of broader policy package which sets out how the new government intends to meet the UK's long term net zero targets and nature goals.

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Business Green

MARCH 30, 2020

Existing buildings will be transformed into learning spaces where the general public and professionals can learn about rewilding, gardening for wildlife, growing food, and other sustainability topics. An individual donation of £20 will enable Heal to buy three metres squared of land.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Some commentators in the sustainability sphere report a dawning realisation that climate change can no longer be simply “solved”, in the sense of it being possible to slow it down to a degree that will allow our civilization to continue in a more or less recognisable form.

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Business Green

JUNE 30, 2020

Firm chief executive argues that construction is "rocket fuel" for economic growth, but must be done sustainably in order for the country to build back better. Such investment must be underpinned by the highest quality outcomes including efficiency, net zero emissions, waste avoidance, social value and biodiversity net gain.

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Grist

APRIL 17, 2024

And in many cases, these coffee-less coffee companies are appealing to sustainability-conscious consumers by offering what they claim to be a more eco-friendly option. Although coffee plantations can be sustainably integrated into tropical forests, growing coffee leads to environmental destruction more often than not.

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Business Green

APRIL 22, 2020

COP26 President steps up calls for 'clean, inclusive and resilient recovery' that delivers on the goals of the Paris Agreement, as polling reveals huge support for accelerate climate action. We will work together to ensure that the linked challenges of public health, climate change and biodiversity are addressed.".

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Business Green

MAY 29, 2020

He also reiterated the government's plans to make climate action a key plank in its recovery packages. The steps we take to rebuild our economies will have a profound impact on our societies' future sustainability, resilience and wellbeing and COP26 can be a moment where the world unites behind a clean resilient recovery," he said.

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