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Some 53% of investors active in the energy and environment infrastructure sector have seen deals collapse over the past three years due to sustainability risks, a new report by S-RM has found.

Over half of investors in energy and environment infrastructure sector have seen deals collapse

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Some 53% of investors active in the energy and environment infrastructure sector have seen deals collapse over the past three…

Just 13% of sustainability leaders say that environmental impact is a 'major consideration' in their companies' responsible AI strategies, according to a new report by The Conference Board.

Environmental impact a low priority in many US firms’ AI strategies

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Just 13% of sustainability leaders say that environmental impact is a ‘major consideration’ in their companies’ responsible AI strategies, according…

A number of leading European business organisations, including AIM, EuroCommerce, EuroChambres, FoodDrink Europe, Ecommerce Europe and others, have raised concerns about the manner in which the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) will apply to goods already placed on the market.

European business associations raise concerns about ECGT Directive

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

A number of leading European business organisations, including AIM, EuroCommerce, Eurochambres, FoodDrink Europe, Ecommerce Europe and others, have raised concerns…

Paul Polman on the importance of maintaining momentum on sustainability

7 months ago3 months ago12 mins

One of the world’s most influential sustainability leaders, Paul Polman is best known for his ten years at the helm…

Toyota Motor North America has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by a third (32%) compared to 2019, the automaker said in its latest North American Environmental Sustainability Report.

Toyota North America reports emissions down by a third

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Toyota Motor North America has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by a third (32%) compared to 2019, the…

The end of ownership? How ‘Product-as-a-Service’ models are changing how we consume

7 months ago7 months ago8 mins

Op-ed by Ellie Gabel, associate editor, Revolutionized. Traditionally, ownership was the primary means of acquiring things, but this concept now…

A lack of sufficient staff is the biggest barrier facing Irish businesses and organisations when it comes to implementing environmental policies, according to a new study by University College Dublin.

Lack of staff hampering Irish organisations in implementing sustainability

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

A lack of sufficient staff is the biggest barrier facing Irish businesses and organisations when it comes to implementing environmental…

Actor and humanitarian activist Benedict Cumberbatch has told the AIB Sustainability Conference in Dublin that he believes sustainability is the "number one key growth industry" for business.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch on why sustainability is a smart investment

7 months ago7 months ago5 mins

Actor and humanitarian activist Benedict Cumberbatch has told the AIB Sustainability Conference in Dublin that he believes sustainability is the…

Irish bank AIB has raised €1 billion from the issuance of its ninth green bond, with the proceeds set to finance environmental and climate-related projects.

AIB raises €1 billion from issuance of ninth green bond

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Irish bank AIB has raised €1 billion from the issuance of its ninth green bond, with the proceeds set to…

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity – i.e. the share of total food waste relative to total food handled – since 2021.

The Consumer Goods Forum’s SSCI recognises Sedex’s SMETA methodology

8 months ago7 months ago3 mins

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has announced that Sedex’s SMETA 7.0 audit methodology has been recognised by its Sustainable Supply…