Research

Cocoa farm sustainability monitoring prone to ‘weaknesses’, study suggests

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Sustainability monitoring systems used in cocoa supply chains can be vulnerable to inaccurate reporting, a new study by ETH Zurich…

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As extreme weather events become more frequent, buildings will need to be designed for greater durability, a new study by…

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Businesses that boast strong political connections are more likely to avoid scrutiny over potential greenwashing, a new study by Durham…

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The area of Europe affected by wildfires could almost triple by the end of the century, as climate change brings…

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Investors tend to react more strongly to ESG downgrades when they have high expectations about a particular firm, according to…

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Positive messages from trusted voices can play a key role in encouraging people to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours, according to…

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A new study has explored how rapeseed processing waste could be developed into a biodegradable food packaging film to protect…

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A research team led by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has developed new EV battery design guidelines aimed at…

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Meat products that carry sustainability labelling do cost more, however the price premium varies significantly depending on the type of…

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While the majority (80%) of consumers in Germany state that they are concerned about climate change, support for transition measures…