Vicinity Centres adds net zero target to its sustainability program
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Barry Callebaut’s Forever Chocolate snags top spot in sustainability ranking
Sustainalytics, a third-party assessor, analyzed 229 packaged food companies for their environmental, social and governance risks. Barry Callebaut received the lowest risk rating.
L’Oréal’s sustainability program report shows drastic decrease in carbon emissions
L’Oréal has published its Sharing Beauty with All 2018 sustainability program report, which shows a 77 percent drop in carbon emissions for its plants and distribution centres from 2005. The program, which aims to fight climate change, also highlighted that by the end of 2018 some 38 of the…
Smurfit Kappa to boost sustainability at its premier pulp mill
Smurfit Kappa is investing in a series of upgrades to its flagship kraftliner mill in Piteå, Sweden.
Q&A: Inside Australia Post’s strategy to build sustainability
The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 provided Susan Mizrahi, head of corporate responsibility at Australia Post, with an opportunity to refocus corporate responsibility to tie with expected national strategies for the implementation of the goals. While the national strategy has not taken off yet, it has not stopped Australia Post progressing with its objectives of using the SDGs as a framework for doing business.
Liberia and Colombia: A Dual Test of Supply Chain Sustainability
Blog by Steve Zwick, Forest Trends Trace your finger around a globe about six degrees north of the equator, ……
Inquiry Into Sustainability Of Energy Supply And Resources In NSW
A new inquiry in NSW will delve into the economic opportunities for renewables and how to support communities impacted by changing resource markets.
Zalando Answers Consumers’ Sustainability Calls With Expanded Eco-Fashion Assortment
The Germany-based apparel e-tailer says it will be expanding its “sustainable fashion assortment” with brands such as Ecoalf and Mud Jeans.
Estée Lauder Companies reports ‘significant progress’ in environmental sustainability goals
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has reported ‘significant progress’ towards achieving its environmental sustainability goals, which include achieving Net Zero carbon emissions and sourcing 100% renewable energy (RE100) by the end of 2020.
UAE restaurant customers crave sustainability, says Sarood Hospitality GM
One of Sarood Hospitality’s brands – The Noodle House – has announced a ban on single use plastics and implemented bio-degradable delivery packaging…
Harvard recognized at Climate Leadership Conference for sustainability efforts
Harvard received an award at the Climate Leadership Conference in Baltimore, recognizing its commitment to the environment….
Europe needs a new governance mechanism for sustainability
The European Union unveiled a strategy last week to become the world’s first climate neutral economy by 2050, generating a positive momentum ahead of the COP24 in Katowice, writes Luca Jahier.
S&P 500® Index Companies’ ESG/Sustainability, Responsibility Reporting Hits 86% For Year 2018
For the eighth year, the G&A Institute research team has examined the ESG, Sustainability, Responsibility & Citizenship disclosure and reporting practices of the S&P 500® Index companies and determined for year 2018 that 86 percent of the almost 500 public companies were publishing reports in various formats for public viewing.
Most Innovative in Sustainability/Environmental: For The Better Good
The winner of Idealog’s Most Innovative Companies in Sustainability/Environmental is For The Better Good. It’s the scourge of every environmentally conscious consumer: the detested single-use plastic bottle.
Myths And Reality Of The Role Of Insulation In Sustainability
The role of insulation in sustainability is important to think about as you choose which materials to use within your home.
One year into merger, KDP sets fresh sustainability goals
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has released its first corporate responsibility report as a combined company – with a focus on the environment, supply chain, health and wellbeing and communities.
SCA Hosting Two Webinars: Coffee Sustainability Program
Erika Koss A native Californian, Erika now lives in Nairobi, Kenya, where she is Research Associate at the University of Nairobi. As a PhD candidate in the International, Development Studies program at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, her dissertation focuses on the need for climate resilience and gender equity for the East African coffee sector.
Championing Corporate Sustainability at Equinix
This year we are launching an interactive sustainability report website to make it easier for our stakeholders to engage with our environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and find the information they need quickly.
Coffee Trader Mercon Receives $450 Million Credit Line for Sustainability
Daily Coffee News by Roast magazine provides essential only news and resources for specialty coffee professionals. Daily Coffee News covers coffee news from seed to cup, including stories on coffee origin, imports, exports, logistics, supply chains, sustainability, retail, baristas, roasting and…
Sustainability Honor Validates Trail Blazers’ Idealism For Moda Center
The building becomes the first arena to receive platinum LEED certification for its sustainability efforts.