The Environmental Blog

JULY 28, 2023

If ignored, these microscopic parasites can result in more serious health problems in addition to irritation and itching. Consider purchasing pet supplies like biodegradable litter produced from recycled paper or wood, as well as pet food that is manufactured with organic and ethically sourced components.

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Business Green

JUNE 13, 2022

A group of leading investors have called on the government to require food companies to report on their health and sustainability credentials, arguing it would help channel capital towards businesses supporting the transition to a better food system. Enabling that future should be a priority for all long-term investors.".

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

Climate change also has vast implications for human health. Rising temperatures exacerbate smog levels in some cities, reduce air quality throughout regions, and contribute to a variety of health problems. The World Health Organization has reported that climate change contributes to approximately 150,000 deaths annually.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 6, 2020

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. Our shared natural assets — soil, water, and a stable climate — will only increase in value as the world demands more food.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A green procurement or green purchasing policy (GPP) is put in place to guide businesses when acquiring materials, supplies and services and selecting such products based on their impact on the environment and human health. Improved Employee Health and Safety. Look for fair trade labels and other ethical certifications.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

From there, the materials may wend through a maze of intermediaries: collectors; brokers; distributors; processors; and an assortment of others who ultimately transform them into whatever specifications the market demands. We are focused on safety for human health.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

One other advantage of using high efficient appliances like washers is that they reduce demand for both electricity and water, thus conserving two valuable resources at once. Hotel energy demands can be mitigated in a number of ways such as: Investing in energy efficient appliances like ENERGY STAR-rated heating and cooling systems.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

Climate change also has vast implications for human health. Rising temperatures exacerbate smog levels in some cities, reduce air quality throughout regions, and contribute to a variety of health problems. The World Health Organization has reported that climate change contributes to approximately 150,000 deaths annually.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 26, 2020

These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health Oliver Camp Mon, 10/26/2020 – 01:30 On the recent World Food Day, the clarion call was clearer than ever: We must fix our food systems to improve human health, drive economic growth and save the planet from environmental collapse.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Customers demand it. Employees demand it. Partners and vendors demand it. Both corporate sustainability and CSR help companies run in a way that allows them to be ethically profitable, but never at the expense of others. Corporate Sustainability versus CSR. There are subtle differences between the two concepts.

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Low Impact

MARCH 10, 2021

Why farmers’ markets are good for shopping ethically. By contrast, farmers’ markets have greater transparency and a much shorter chain between food production and consumer, making them a more ethical choice for shoppers. They aim to make ethical the new normal. Yet, at present, this is not the case. About the author.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 20, 2022

Customers and employees are also demanding business with a purpose. This includes transparent and full financial reports, plus ethical and legal management. ESG criteria act as a shopping list that companies need to have on hand to attract responsible and ethical investments. Why is ESG important? ESG sustainability.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2020

63 per cent of respondents would also like to learn more green skills to become more valuable in the workplace, highlighting the demand from employees to play a more active role in making their business more sustainable. 72 per cent of office workers are concerned about environmental ethics. The diagnostic toolkit.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Meeting the demands of ESG criteria means disclosing the impact your business has on the environment. Modern businesses operate in a world that has tight social regulations, and one that creates a diverse and equal workforce while also reinforcing human rights and workplace health and safety. Does the company do volunteer work ?

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

Issues of health, the working poor and racial justice are making people uncomfortable, and with the supply chain disruption with the closing of meatpacking cesspools, Jonathan Safran Foer writes, "Our hand has been reaching for the doorknob for the last few years. Founder and CEO, Hera Health Solutions; Memphis. I moved from the U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

For example, during times of high demand – like how the pandemic has caused lumber prices to skyrocket – reclaimed lumber provides a cheaper source of construction material that is viable and widely available. While it is important to limit the amount of waste from the start , waste in the construction industry is inevitable.

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Business Green

JULY 16, 2021

The group, which is being led by Rathbone Greenbank Investments, has called on Ministers to be "bold and ambitious" in their response to the landmark review published yesterday, which warned the UK's current food system is threatening public health, nature, and the climate and is in need of major reform.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Set against the backdrop of rising ethical consumerism which is now valued at £122bn according to the 2021 Co-op Ethical Consumerism Report, shoppers are looking for messaging that is easy to recognise, connect with, and understand. Mark Varney is head of Fair to Nature at RSPB.

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Business Green

JANUARY 27, 2021

Study suggests food producers need to match supply with demand after findings reveal Europeans want environmentally responsible products, but don’t trust that food companies sustainability claims.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant who is passionate about helping our clients achieve goals related to energy efficiency, demand flexibility, and broader decarbonization strategies. Confidence, enthusiasm, humility, and highest ethical standards. Are you dedicated to addressing the risks of climate change?

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AFN Sustainable Protein

OCTOBER 3, 2019

“The fake meat trend can be viewed as the next step…” Fitch says demand for fake, or mock meat in China is surging, amid concerns that the domestic supply of real meat isn’t sufficient. Fitch also notes that environmental, ethical, and health concerns may also be driving demand for fake meat in China.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2022

They are similar to metrics used in traditional financial analysis, however, ESG metrics incorporate non-financial data, such as the level of greenhouse gas emissions, amount of waste reduction, amount of water usage reduction, use of green energy and the number of health and safety incidents per year. ESG Framework.

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Business Green

JANUARY 16, 2023

They must examine ways to decrease the use of all materials, improve resilience and minimise the negative environmental, health and social impacts associated with the extraction, use and end of life of these resources. Third, policy attention is mainly given to the supply side of the economy, while the demand side is largely ignored.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Highest ethical standards. We have broad experience providing strategic and analytical advice relating to energy codes and standards programs, demand-side management incentive programs, emerging technology programs, and policy?development. Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills. Project management track record. development.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2021

Record-breaking temperatures, devastating natural disasters, and threats to public health and safety are a reflection of the urgency in taking action and an excellent opportunity to rebuild from COVID-19 and implement policies and practices that promote better health and well-being for the people and the planet. SDG 13 Targets.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 30, 2023

All researchers must have Accredited Researcher status via the Office for National Statistics (ONS), and all applications to use SERL data must be scrutinised by an independent Data Governance Board that checks that the project is ethical and that the research is in the public interest, in line with the principles of SERL and its funders.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 6, 2022

Ethics/Caring. Ethics/Caring. In 2020, the US health/sustainability market was $355 billion and growing 10% per year. Demand that those responsible take responsibility. Demand accounting procedures that cover lifecycle costs like waste disposal and pollution cleanup. . Social/Racial/Gender Justice. explain how).

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 12, 2022

In our previous Green Business Bureau article, titled Carbon Offsets Vs Carbon Credits: Addressing The Issues (The 5 Rules of Carbon Offsetting) , we discuss the rules that ensure offsets deliver the GHG emission reductions promised, and do so ethically. To facilitate this rise, other certification programs have come into effect.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2021

Record-breaking temperatures, devastating natural disasters, and threats to public health and safety are a reflection of the urgency in taking action and an excellent opportunity to rebuild from COVID-19 and implement policies and practices that promote better health and well-being for the people and the planet. SDG 13 Targets.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Yet, rather than meet the demands of environmentalism, many corporations chose to hide dirty operations under a green sheen. It’s an easy way to capitalize on the ethical consumer. Greenwashing is more than a question of ethics. With this environmental awareness came a new type of consumer – the green consumer.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Increasingly, investors demand businesses perform well across environmental, social, and governance facets. Yet it’s not just investors that are demanding ESG compliance. Meets investor demand. As you can see, guiding principles are provided which go hand-in-hand with boosting a company’s sustainability performance.

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Grist

JANUARY 24, 2020

Tweaks to building codes all over the globe, particularly in poor and developing countries, could spark demand for fossil-fuel-free resources and tech, like laminated timber. The energy needed to construct and power buildings contributes 20 percent of the world’s carbon emissions. All of this may seem a bit far-fetched at first.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

Other companies shy away from outright termination and advocate the notion of big companies using their buying power to inspire and demand change deep down into supply chains. We’re seeing the end of the commodity era, where materials are sourced from largely unknown origins and bought purely for price on a transactional basis," he wrote.

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Business Green

JUNE 14, 2022

Defra insists the Strategy needs to be seen in conjunction with the Treasury's plans to tackle inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, upcoming health strategies focused on obesity and diet, and on-going post-Brexit trade negotiations and farming subsidy reforms.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 30, 2019

Have a strong work ethic befitting a start-up environment. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-type match program for retirement, and progressive paid vacation/sick leave policies. . • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing and have the ability to translate complex technical. information into non-technical language.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 30, 2019

Have a strong work ethic befitting a start-up environment. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-type match program for retirement, and progressive paid vacation/sick leave policies. . • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing and have the ability to translate complex technical. information into non-technical language.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2024

USD, is exploring advanced technologies like carbon capture and hydrogen to help meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impacts. Scrutinize the balance sheet to determine its financial health. Increased Demand: Consumer preferences are shifting towards sustainable products and services.

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