Norway is Europe’s ‘greenest’ country, study finds
Norway is Europe’s ‘greenest’ country, a study by solar panel manufacturer Hemsol has found.
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Climate crisis may cause $12.5 trillion in losses by 2050, says World Economic Forum
By 2050, climate change may cause $12.5 trillion in economic losses and an additional 14.5 million deaths, a new report has found.
Close to half of US firms concerned about ‘unintentional greenwashing’, study finds
Close to half of businesses in the United States (45%) are concerned that they could be at risk of ‘unintentional greenwashing’.
JDE Peet’s ‘the only coffee firm’ named in Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index
JDE Peet’s has been included in the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index, which recognises some of the most sustainable companies in Europe.
Climate metrics increasingly influencing executive compensation plans, study finds
The percentage of top level firms in the US that have integrated climate-related metrics into their executive compensation plans has more than doubled over the past two years.
Total cost of ownership of mid-sized electric SUV ‘varies considerably’ across US, study finds
The total cost of ownership of a mid-sized electric SUV can vary by as much as $52,000 over the vehicle’s entire lifespan.
Halving nitrogen pollution from food production achievable, study claims
Reducing meat and dairy consumption, fertiliser use and food waste are factors that could contribute to halving nitrogen pollution from food production and agriculture in Europe.
‘Emissions’ the most searched for environmental term in 2023: Ubuntoo
‘Emissions’ and ‘plastic packaging’ were the most searched for environmental terms on AI sustainability tool Ubuntoo in 2023.
Greenhouse gas emissions down 22% in European Union compared to 2008
Greenhouse gas emissions generated from economic activities in the European Union were 22% lower last year than they were in 2008.
3 ways in which AI could influence sustainability reporting
Businesses are increasingly utilising artificial intelligence in order to get a broader picture of their performance metrics, and the area of sustainability is no exception.