The business case for sustainability – 5 ways purpose-led brands are outperforming competitors

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Op-ed by Victoria Roberts. With increasing climate risks and diminishing resources, our world is changing, and businesses need to keep…

There are just days to go until Economist Impact's 11th annual Sustainability Week takes place at the Intercontinental London – The O2 from 2 to 4 March, with the full agenda for the three days now confirmed.

The countdown is on to Economist Impact’s 11th annual Sustainability Week

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There are just days to go until Economist Impact’s 11th annual Sustainability Week takes place at the Intercontinental London – The…

New data from Eurostat has revealed that the greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services consumed in the European Union stood at 9.0 tonnes of CO2 equivalents per capita in 2023

What EU country boasts the lowest greenhouse gas footprint per capita?

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New data from Eurostat has revealed that the greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services consumed in the European Union…

Repsol has adjusted its targets for renewable capacity by the end of the decade, despite seeing increased income from its Low Carbon Generation business.

Repsol adjusts 2030 renewable targets, sees increase in low carbon generation income

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Repsol has adjusted its targets for renewable capacity by the end of the decade, despite seeing increased income from its…

Art installations across Europe highlight environmental damage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Art installations have appeared in Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal, and Moldova to highlight the environmental damage of Russia’s…

The latest edition of the LEAD Network’s Gender Diversity Scorecard has revealed that the percentage of women in senior executive positions across the European retail and consumer goods industry has risen to 39%, from 37% in 2024.

LEAD Network recognises leaders advancing gender equity

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LEAD Network has announced its 2025 Changemakers, recognising the businesses and industry leaders that are advancing gender equity across Europe’s…

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio are exploring the development of new battery materials for so-called 'flow batteries'

Researchers explore potential of ‘flow batteries’ in energy storage

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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio (pictured) are exploring the development of new battery materials for so-called ‘flow…

As Director of Sustainable Economics UK at architecture, engineering, and consultancy company Ramboll, Stefanie O’Gorman seeks to define sustainability through an economic lens – supporting the firm's commitment to being a 'partner for sustainable change', as set out in its manifesto.

Ramboll’s Stefanie O’Gorman on the role of sustainable economics in driving operational impact

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As Director of Sustainable Economics UK at architecture, engineering, and consultancy company Ramboll, Stefanie O’Gorman seeks to define sustainability through…

More than 170 firms joined the UN Global Compact Network USA last year, in what was a 'milestone year' for the network, it said in its 2025 Annual Report.

More than 170 companies joined the UN Global Compact Network USA last year

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More than 170 firms joined the UN Global Compact Network USA last year, in what was a ‘milestone year’ for…

Swedish retailer Axfood has said that as of last year, sustainability-labelled products accounted for 26.6% of its sales, as it looks ahead to a target of 30% by 2030.

Sustainable products account for more than a quarter of sales at Swedish retailer Axfood

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Swedish retailer Axfood has said that as of last year, sustainability-labelled products accounted for 26.6% of its sales, as it…