Newton's Wil Schoenmakers talks to SustainabilittyOnline about why circularity needs a strong business case

Newton’s Wil Schoenmakers on why circularity needs a strong business case

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Businesses looking to build circular economy models should start by developing a commercial case, rather than relying on small pilot…

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a USD500 million sovereign-backed loan to South Africa, to support the development of climate-resilient urban services.

AIIB approves $500m loan to support sustainable infrastructure in South Africa

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a USD500 million sovereign-backed loan to South Africa, to support the development…

Rows of server blades in a data center rack with green indicator lights and drive bays visible

Almost all data centres in the US are located within or close to urban areas

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Some 97.5% of data centres in the United States are located either within or close to urban areas, challenging the…

The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale. Source: Host Hotels & Resorts

Host Hotels & Resorts invested around $300 million in climate resilience over the past decade

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Host Hotels & Resorts has invested around $300 million in climate resilience measures since 2016, and approved more than 30…

The June heatwave that hit the UK resulted in an estimated £1.15 billion loss to the UK economy and 24 million lost working hours, according to a study by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), alongside the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC).

The June heatwave cost the UK economy £1.15 billion, study finds

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The June heatwave that hit the UK resulted in an estimated £1.15 billion loss to the UK economy and 24…

This year's European heatwave may have an unexpected impact on Germany's economic recovery, with record-low water levels on the Rhine threatening to reduce the country's GDP this year, according to ING.

Record low water levels in the Rhine threaten Germany’s economic recovery

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This summer’s European heatwave may have an unexpected impact on Germany‘s economic recovery, with record-low water levels on the Rhine…

Commercial EV charging has grown from being a 'nice to have' to an operational necessity for many US firms, according to a survey of commercial decision-makers by BTC Power.

Commercial EV charging no longer just a ‘nice to have’, say US decision-makers

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Commercial EV charging has grown from being a ‘nice to have’ to an operational necessity for many US firms, according…

People are more likely to respond to environmental messaging, or take part in environmental actions, if it carries personal benefits, a new study from the University of Georgia has suggested.

People respond better to environmental messages that offer personal benefits, study finds

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People are more likely to respond to environmental messaging, or take part in environmental actions, if it carries personal benefits,…

NTT DATA has announced a long-term strategic partnership with energy company ENGIE aimed at providing renewable and low-carbon energy to its global data centre network.

NTT DATA, ENGIE partner on renewable energy project for data centres

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NTT DATA has announced a long-term strategic partnership with energy company ENGIE, aimed at providing renewable and low-carbon energy to…

Ambition Into Action – Kirsty Green-Mann, Global Head of Sustainability, Hays

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SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…