Air France committed to eliminating 210 million single-use plastic items by the end of 2019

Air France committed to eliminating 210 million single-use plastic items by the end of 2019

Air France announced its decision to eliminate 1,300 tons of single-use plastic. In this way, Air France will eliminate 210 million single-use plastic items by the end of 2019. They will be replaced by sustainable alternatives on all flights.

Bamboo, A Sustainability Powerhouse

Bamboo, A Sustainability Powerhouse

A landmark conference bringing more than 1,200 people from across the world together to promote and explain the importance of bamboo and rattan to global sustainable development and tackling climate change has ended with a raft of agreements and project launches. The three-day Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress in Beijing this week, organised by multilateral development group the International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR) and China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA), was the first international, policy-focused conference on the use of bamboo and rattan to help sustainable development.

Roche ranked the most sustainable healthcare company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the tenth year running

Roche ranked the most sustainable healthcare company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the tenth year running

Roche ranked the most sustainable healthcare company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the tenth year running Sustainability is an integral part of Roche’s business strategy The company performed particularly well in Marketing Practices, Environmental and Social Reporting and Health Outcome Contribution For the tenth consecutive year, Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) has been recognised as the most sustainable company in the Pharmaceuticals index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

Interview with Urs Wohler on Destination Management, Leadership and Sustainability

Interview with Urs Wohler on Destination Management, Leadership and Sustainability

Urs Wohler, CEO of Niesenbahn AG and former director of the destination Scuol Sammaun Val Müstair in Switzerland, in this interview tells us why political leadership and support at regional level is essential for destination sustainability, and how mountain destinations can succeed in becoming more sustainable.