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Zero-emission truck market set to grow by nearly a third

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The global market for zero-emission trucks is set to grow at a CAGR of 31% over the next decade, a new report from IDTechEx has said.

‘Smarter’ buildings key to accelerating decarbonisation goals: study

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Decarbonising the built environment will be key to accelerating the path to net zero, with buildings currently accounting for 40% of global emissions.

More CEOs, top executives taking responsibility for sustainability, study finds

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Just under two fifths of CEOs (39.1%) are taking responsibility for sustainability actions at their businesses, a new study by SAP has found.

Switching to plant-based proteins could lead to significant reduction in GHG emissions, study finds

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A study by Madre Brava has indicated that significant environmental benefits can be achieved if retailers adopt plant-based proteins.

Returnable plastic packaging could considerably lower greenhouse gas emissions, water use

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A scaling up of the use of returnable plastic packaging has the potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions and water…

42% contemplating dietary changes due to climate change impact on food prices

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More than two fifths (42%) of global consumers are contemplating changes to their diets due to the effects of climate…

North American firms ‘three times more likely’ to violate UN environmental standards

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Companies operating in the United States and Canada are three times more likely to risk violating United Nations environmental standards,…

Consumers ‘prepared to pay 12% more for sustainable products’

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A new report from Bain & Company suggests that consumers would be willing to pay a premium for sustainable products – 12% on average – but most agree that eco-friendly products are priced too high.

80% more likely to trust companies that back up sustainability claims

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Four fifths (80%) of US consumers are more likely to trust companies that back up sustainability claims with publicly shared data, a new study by Specright has found.