Certification schemes and ethical labels on the increase in cosmetics industry
The number of certification schemes and ethical labels in use in the cosmetics industry is on the increase, a new…
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Major companies failing to assess and measure their impact on nature
Major companies around the world are falling short when it comes to assessing and measuring the impact of their actions…
Greater understanding of timber availability and sustainability needed, study finds
A study by the University of Bristol has called for a departure from using certified, locally sourced timber in construction and design.
Cost-effective, sustainable IT initiatives have less than 30% adoption rate
A new study by Gartner has found that some of the most cost-effective, sustainable IT initiatives are seeing adoption rates of less than 30%.
Nearly half of Australian consumers consider sustainability an ‘important factor’
Close to half (46%) of Australian shoppers consider sustainability an important factor in their purchasing decisions, a new study has found.
Sustainability a key driver of financial performance, KPMG study finds
A new study by KPMG has determined that sustainability is a key driver of positive financial performance for businesses
Ireland commits to unified approach to promoting sustainable tourism
Governments in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have announced a joint commitment to supporting sustainable tourism.
Sustainability a ‘business imperative’, but many firms falling short: study
Some three-quarters (76%) of business executives said that sustainability is central to their business strategy, a new study by IBM has found.