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Inside the world’s first VR circular fashion summit: 4 key takeaways

GreenBiz

Under its current carbon emissions reduction trajectory, the fashion industry is projected to miss the 1.5 Digital technologies are opening up new ways for us to consume fashion without the waste or carbon footprint… . Unilever is partnering with the blockchain powered peer-to-peer platform Swapchain to recirculate fashion.

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Mercedes and CATL team up on future battery technology

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The carmaker is accelerating its Electric First strategy, and plans to use carbon-neutral battery cells, modules and systems supplied by CATL. Working with CATL will see us accelerate our transformation towards carbon neutrality. Source: Daimler.

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Driving Down Emissions: Polestar confirms further cuts to EV carbon footprint

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Confirmation in the latest reduction in the carbon footprint of its vehicles are included in the Swedish company's second Annual Review and Sustainability Report , which today highlights the company's progress towards its broader climate goals. Goals set 10 or 20 years ahead in time might feel fluffy," said Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

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The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. and globally by 2040.

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Inside the world’s first VR circular fashion summit: 4 key takeaways

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Under its current carbon emissions reduction trajectory, the fashion industry is projected to miss the 1.5 Global apparel and footwear consumption is expected to grow by 81% by 2030 and under its current carbon emissions reduction trajectory, the fashion industry is projected to miss the 1.5 Attendee avatars can be seen.

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Unilever unveils climate and nature fund worth more than $1 billion

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The consumer goods giant unveiled its new Climate and Nature Fund on Monday as it set out a raft of fresh sustainability goals, which include plans to end deforestation in its supply chain and communicate the carbon footprint of every product it sells. Carbon Removal. Corporate Strategy. Supply Chain. Natural Climate Solutions.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

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