Increase in military spending represents a ‘critical threat’ to the climate
For each additional $100 billion of military spending, global annual GHG emissions climb by 32 million tonnes of carbon dioxide…
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Rainforest Alliance unveils new Regenerative Agriculture Standard for coffee
The Rainforest Alliance has announced the launch of a new Regenerative Agriculture Standard for coffee, which it said will provide…
Lidl achieves gold standard ‘Road to Zero Waste’ certification in Ireland
Discounter Lidl has become the first Irish retailer to achieve gold standard ‘Road to Zero Waste’ certification, which acknowledges exemplary…
Spain proposes stricter energy efficiency rules for data centres
Spain‘s Ministry for Ecologic Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has launched a public consultation process that could pave the…
Three quarters of Australians factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions
Some 76% of Australian consumers say that they factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions, new research from South Pole has…
UAE-based firm unveils sustainable building material developed from palm biomass
DesertBoard, a UAE-based firm focused on sustainable building materials, has unveiled Palm Strand Board (PSB), a new construction material developed…
One in eight European households report pollution and environmental issues
One in eight (12.2%) European citizens report that pollution, grime or other environmental issues have affected their household, with said…
Should businesses stop marketing sustainability?
Op-ed by Denise Hicks, global climate lead, C Space. Despite recognised benefits of acting responsibly, we have reached a stalemate on…
Consumers turn to faster wash cycles to reduce costs, save energy
Consumers are increasingly turning to faster washing and drying cycles, a trend that Electrolux has dubbed ‘speed laundering’, the electrical…
Closing the gap: How can brands turn economic shifts into wins for profit and planet?
Op-ed by by Iris Alting and Corry Hanison, sustainability experts at PA Consulting. In a climate of mounting economic pressure…