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UK politicians 'significantly overestimate' public opposition to policies designed to address climate change, a new study by the University of Cambridge has found.
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British politicians ‘overestimate’ public opposition to climate policies, study finds

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

UK politicians ‘significantly overestimate’ public opposition to policies designed to address climate change, a new study by the University of…

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The June heatwave that hit the UK resulted in an estimated £1.15 billion loss to the UK economy and 24 million lost working hours, according to a study by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), alongside the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC).
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The June heatwave cost the UK economy £1.15 billion, study finds

3 months ago2 months ago3 mins

The June heatwave that hit the UK resulted in an estimated £1.15 billion loss to the UK economy and 24…

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The International Seed Federation (ISF) is publishing new social sustainability guidelines aimed at improving labour and ethical practices across the global seed sector.
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International Seed Federation seeks to improve labour and ethical practices across sector

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

The International Seed Federation (ISF) is publishing new social sustainability guidelines aimed at improving labour and ethical practices across the…

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The increased use of artificial intelligence in workplace management tasks can impact workers' mental and social well-being, a working paper from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has suggested.
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AI’s use in workplace management can impact employees’ mental well-being, says ILO

6 months ago6 months ago3 mins

The increased use of artificial intelligence in workplace management tasks can impact workers’ mental and social well-being, a working paper…

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Food giant Nestlé has announced a two-year expansion of its partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance labour rights in coffee supply chains.
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Nestlé announces expanded partnership to support labour rights in coffee chains

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Food giant Nestlé has announced a two-year expansion of its partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance labour rights…

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Throughout 2026, one truth about supply chains will be impossible to ignore. Risk, including serious ethical and environmental concerns, cannot be avoided - only managed.
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Supply chain success in 2026 will be defined by how leaders learn from risk

9 months ago9 months ago7 mins

Op-ed by Jon Hancock, CEO, Sedex. Throughout 2026, one truth about supply chains will be impossible to ignore. Risk, including…

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Energy reliability is now the top concern for supply chain businesses, according to the 2026 Supply Chain Outlook report by Prologis.
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Energy reliability the top concern for supply chain operators

1 year ago12 months ago3 mins

Energy reliability is now the top concern for supply chain businesses, according to the 2026 Supply Chain Outlook report by…

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The UK government has launched the Clean Industry Bonus scheme, an investment initiative to support the development of clean energy programmes.
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UK launches ‘Clean Industry Bonus’ scheme

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

The UK government has launched the Clean Industry Bonus scheme, an investment initiative to support the development of green energy…

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A growing 'regulatory soup' of ESG reporting legislation and due diligence requirements is one of the biggest risks to supply chain sustainability in 2025, a new report by global assurance partner LRQA has found.
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  • Supply Chain

ESG ‘regulatory soup’ among key risks to supply chain sustainability in 2025

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

A growing ‘regulatory soup’ of ESG reporting legislation and due diligence requirements is one of the biggest risks to supply…

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Some 52% of UK citizens and 39% of US citizens consider climate change one of the most important problems their country faces, according to a new study by the Policy Institute at King’s College London, Ipsos, and the Climate Action Coalition.
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UK, US citizens slightly more optimistic than pessimistic about progress on climate change

2 years ago2 years ago5 mins

Some 52% of UK citizens and 39% of US citizens consider climate change one of the most important problems their…

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