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At McCormick, we are committed to the long-term vitality of people, communities, and the planet while delivering top-tier financial results. In other words, we’re focused on Purpose-led Performance. This guiding principle marries our commitment to high performance with its responsible and conscious stewardship of the environment. It is an underlying principle of everything we do at McCormick.
Biomimicry: How the natural world is teaching us to be greener | Sustainable Energy
From being inspired by how mangroves desalinate water to how whale fins improve wind turbine performance, Sustainable Energy looks at copying nature’s solutions through biomimicry.
Export of recyclate can boost developing nations as part of circular economy
A World Trade Organisation (WTO) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) document has suggested that export of recycled materials can help boost the economies of developing nations. However, it recognises suitable controls are required to prevent materials going to countries that do not have sufficient infrastructure to handle them. Sustainable Trade, Circular Economy and Aid for Trade An Issues Paper for the 2020-2022 Monitoring and Evaluation Exercise looks at how the circular economy can provide investment in Aid for Trade programmes in developing countries.
Business giants join Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global commitment to eradicate plastics pollution
Business giants, financial investors, non-profit organisations and national Governments have vowed to eradicate plastic waste and pollution, as part of a new Global Commitment spearheaded by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
YKK Sustainability Journal
Our Sustainability Journal chronicles YKK’s efforts to protect the environment and to benefit employees, communities, and the thousands of companies that use YKK® fastening products.
Read the full article at: go.ykkamericas.com
Black Friday 2020: Are Consumers Moving Away from Sustainability?
According to Adobe Analytics data, last year the event was so popular that US shoppers spent a record $28.49 billion online, an increase of 17.7% compared to 2018’s takings.
And what’s perhaps even more encouraging for online retailers in 2020 is the estimated $75bn in total sales for Alibaba from this year’s Singles Day (the huge shopping holiday in China that takes place on November 11). That figure is double that of last year, providing hope that this Black Friday could be the best ever.