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The global cost of food waste is projected to reach $540 billion this year, up from $526 billion last year, according to a new report by Avery Dennison, working alongside the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).

Half of French shoppers keen to limit waste when shopping

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Some 49% of French households say that they actively seek to limit food waste when shopping or eating, new data…

New analysis from environmental disclosure organisation CDP has found that global companies have saved between $80 billion and $94 billion through emissions reduction initiatives since 2024.

Almost all CEOs intend to maintain or expand their sustainability commitments

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Some 99% of global CEOs have stated their intention to either maintain or expand their sustainability commitments, the latest CEO…

While there has been a notable backlash agains ESG in recent months, CEOs, consumers and B2B buyers 'remain committed to sustainability because of the value it delivers', a new report by Bain & Company has found.

Sustainability still a priority for CEOs, says Bain & Company

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While there has been a notable backlash agains ESG in recent months, CEOs, consumers and B2B buyers ‘remain committed to…

A 'power-first' approach to investment and planning of data centre growth in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more resilient and more affordable energy systems, rather than being an environmental and infrastructural burden, a new report from Deloitte has suggested.

Data centre sector faces ‘significant sustainability challenges’

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The data centre sector faces ‘significant sustainability challenges’ that require ‘immediate strategic action’ to ensure long-term viability, a new whitepaper…

Artificially cooling the Arctic and Antarctic, a 'solution' put forward by some entrepreneurs and think tanks to tackle global warming, would not be viable and could cause irreversible harm to the planet, according to a new paper published in the Frontiers in Science journal.

Artificially cooling the polar regions could cause irreversible harm, study finds

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Artificially cooling the Arctic and Antarctic, a ‘solution’ put forward by some entrepreneurs and think tanks to tackle global warming,…

The forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer, could be the last of its kind in the region, due to the growing threat of climate change and extreme heat, a new study by Football for Future, Common Goal and Jupiter Intelligence has found.

FIFA World Cup 2026 ‘could be the last of its kind’ in North America

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The forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer, could be the…

Opposition to renewable energy projects in Germany is being driven more by local concerns than by right-wing populism, a new study by researchers at the Research Institute for Sustainability in Potsdam has found.

Opposition to renewable energy projects driven more by local concerns than political populism

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Opposition to renewable energy projects in Germany is being driven more by local concerns than by right-wing populism, a new…

The carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned shopping trolleys is the equivalent of flying from London to New York and back twice, new research from WMG at the University of Warwick has found.

Abandoned shopping trolleys are worse for the environment than you might think

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The carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned shopping trolleys is the equivalent of flying from London to New York…

Some 76% of Australian consumers say that they factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions, new research from South Pole has found.

Three quarters of Australians factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions

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Some 76% of Australian consumers say that they factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions, new research from South Pole has…

Companies that choose to voluntarily report carbon emissions prefer to use in-house carbon accounting models, even if the accuracy of said models is sometimes questionable, according to new research from emlyon business school in France.

Firms prefer to use in-house carbon accountancy tools, despite accuracy concerns

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Companies that choose to voluntarily report carbon emissions prefer to use in-house carbon accounting models, even if the accuracy of…