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Climate crisis may cause $12.5 trillion in losses by 2050, says World Economic Forum

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By 2050, climate change may cause $12.5 trillion in economic losses and an additional 14.5 million deaths, a new report has found.

Nutritional quality needs to be at at the heart of ‘climate smart’ agriculture, says study

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Nutrition security needs to be a core consideration when planning climate smart agriculture, a new study has suggested.

Effect of sustainable practices on financial performance explored in new study

3 years ago2 years ago6 mins

A recent study published in the Scientific Reports journal outlines the consequences of sustainable practices by businesses.

Data-driven action for agriculture and food systems change a priority, report says

3 years ago2 years ago3 mins

A new report from the Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative (FSCI) has urged those involved in the agriculture and food industries to better utilise data.

Thai Union Signs Up To Two Global Environmental Initiatives

3 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Thai Union, a seafood producer behind the John West and King Oscar brands, has joined two global environmental initiatives, Ocean Breakthroughs and Transforming our Food Systems.

Global food policy ‘lagging 30 years behind’ that of energy

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Efforts to transition global food systems are lagging around 30 years behind those of energy, Plant Based Treaty has said.

Just 47% of finance leaders and 53% of investors believe that corporate bodies will achieve their stated sustainability targets, according to a new report by EY.

‘Widening gap’ between those taking the most action on climate change, and the least

3 years ago2 years ago3 mins

There is a widening gap between businesses that are taking the most action when it comes to climate change, and those that are doing the bare minimum.

Environmental aspects ‘weigh heavily’ in ESG discussions at major firms, says GlobalData

3 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Environmental considerations are ‘weighing heavily’ in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) discussions at major firms, GlobalData has said, as…