Global Sustainability : Forward Momentum!
News-Developments of Note
September 08, 2020
Source: Tallahassee Democrat - According to the United Nations Commission on sustainable development, “sustainability” is simply defined as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
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Source: World Economic Forum - With an ever-increasing global population and rising urbanization, creating safe, resilient and sustainable cities is right at the top of the green agenda.
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September 07, 2020
Source: Reuters - Luxembourg became the first European government to sell a “sustainability” bond on Monday, raising 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion).
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Source: Karna Impact - Only 34% of companies with the smallest market capitalization on the index released a sustainability report in 2018, compared with a majority of the larger companies, according to the Governance & Accountability Institute.
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Source: Entrepreneur - The world is changing faster than ever. Having a sustainable supply chain is pivotal for businesses trying to stay afloat amidst all of today's uncertainty. Sustainability has long been something that has been strived for on an...
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Source: Refinery 29 - Sustainability remains at the forefront of today's shopping priorities as we all shift our purchasing power to embrace a cleaner environment — including everything from the labels we choose to wear to the everyday items we use...
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Source: Green Tech Media - Corporations increasingly want locally generated renewable power that matches their consumption in near-real time.
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Source: Forbes - Fashion is one of the driving sectors of our economy. We intend to use fiscal levers to favor companies that produce fashion garments with a low environmental impact and that implement the best waste recycling practices.
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Source: WCPO - CVG installed DropWater stations where passengers can purchase a 100% compostable bottle or fill their own water bottles with still or sugar-free flavored water options such as cucumber, guava and lemonade. The DropWater station...
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Source: Dairy Foods - Dairy’s established nutrition legacy and its commitment to responsible production are longtime pillars of sustainable food systems. But how often do we factor the affordability of nutritious dairy products into the equation?
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