Sweco announces acquisitions to boost sustainability focus
Engineering consultancy Sweco has signed agreements to acquire two Luxembourg-based firms, PROgroup and +ImpaKT, to bolster its sustainability efforts. PROgroup…
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Increasing EU textile recycling rates could slash carbon emissions
Achieving a 10% textile-to-textile recycling rate in the European Union by 2035 would slash carbon emissions by 440,000 tonnes annually…
Arcology System’s Colette van Jaarsveld on why commercial fit-outs need to be more like sushi than soup
Arcology System is a firm focused on unlocking the circular economy potential of the built environment by enabling commercial fit-outs…
Two thirds of Irish people ‘frustrated’ by climate change
Some 67% of Irish people feel ‘frustration’ about climate change, while more than half express ‘worry’ (54%) or ‘powerlessness’ (51%),…
European Council adopts position on end-of-life vehicle recycling and recovery
The Council of the European Union has adopted its position on new end-of-life vehicle legislation, which aims to ensure that…
Steel packaging hits 82% recycling rate in the EU
Steel packaging has achieved a 82% recycling rate in the European Union, new data from Steel for Packaging Europe has…
Irish government pledges €27 million to accelerate circular economy transition
The Irish government has announced over €27 million in new funding from the Circular Economy Fund, to support various initiatives…
![Packaging giant Amcor has received a ‘AA’ rating from MSCI ESG Research, which 'underscores its commitment to ESG leadership and [...] its progress in advancing more sustainable packaging solutions', the company said in a statement.](https://sustainabilityonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Amcor_AA_MSCI_ESG_rating-600x400.jpg?crop=1 "Amcor receives ‘AA’ rating from MSCI ESG Research")
Amcor receives ‘AA’ rating from MSCI ESG Research
Packaging giant Amcor has received an ‘AA’ rating from MSCI ESG Research, which ‘underscores its commitment to ESG leadership and…
Global plastic consumption has quadrupled over the past 30 years
Global plastic consumption has quadrupled over the past 30 years, accounting for 3.4% of global greenhouse emissions and 350 million…
CATL, Ellen MacArthur Foundation to develop circular economy for batteries
Battery manufacturer CATL is set to partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on the development of a circular economy opportunity…