Adoption of environmental performance metrics in executive pay has ‘surged’
Businesses are increasingly tying executive pay to environmental performance, transforming what was once an ‘exceedingly rare’ practice into a regular…
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More than two fifths of insurance professionals see environmentally friendly products as vital
Some 41.9% of industry professionals in the insurance sector consider it essential for the industry to offer environmentally friendly products…
Modifications to EU ‘green leaf’ logo would prompt better consumer understanding, study finds
The EU’s ‘green leaf’ logo, which seeks to communicate the certified organic credentials of products, should be modified to improve…
Nature-based climate solutions need to be restructured to work more effectively
Nature-based climate solutions (NbCS) are currently ‘falling short’, and need to be restructured in order to work more effectively, a…
Majority of consumers view terms like ‘fully recyclable’ in a positive light
A majority of consumers in France, Germany, Great Britain and Poland perceive terms such as ‘fully recyclable’ and ‘contains recycled…
Global ports facing growing threat from natural disasters and sea level rise
By the mid part of the century, global maritime trade is set to double in size, necessitating increased investment in…
Extreme heat reduces milk production by up to 10%, study finds
Extreme heat, particularly when combined with periods of high humidity, can reduce dairy milk production by up to 10%, a…
Agriculture study explores ‘triple goal’ for farming systems
A new study has outlined a ‘triple goal’ framework of farming practices that can simultaneously boost food production, reduce greenhouse…
Research team uncovers method to produce sustainable ammonia
A new study by the University of Sydney (pictured) has uncovered a new, efficient way to produce ammonia – using artificial…
Packaging and presentation of insect-based foods a key factor in driving consumption
While consumers acknowledge the sustainability benefits of insect-based protein, a lingering ‘ick factor’ puts many off, a study by researchers…