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WRAP updates voluntary agreements, outlining circularity vision for food, plastic and textiles

Envirotec Magazine

WRAP launched its first voluntary agreement in 2005 and has since expanded its programme to address food and drink, plastic pollution, and fashion and textiles. ” The voluntary agreements bring together Governments, businesses, local authorities, academics, NGOs, industry groups and citizens to take collaborative action, says WRAP.

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4 Steps Your Company Can Take to Move Toward Net Zero

B the Change

Basically, net zero means that a company’s operations — including supply chain, products and services — are not increasing the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. There are clear consequences for business , as well, from supply chain and shipping disruptions to higher costs, changing markets, and regulatory shifts.

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Spike in energy prices suggests that sharp changes are ahead

Gail Tverberg

Use global supply chains to source as large a share of manufacturing inputs as possible from countries with low wages and low energy costs. Build very “lean” just-in-time supply chains. The 2005 to 2008 period was another period of concern that the world might be running out of oil.

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People Behind Purpose at Cisco: How a passion for measuring impact led to a leadership role in ESG reporting

Cisco CSR

We have been publicly reporting our performance on ESG topics since 2005.​ She shares her academic background in research and statistics, her passion for measuring impact, and how people inside and outside of Cisco help drive our purpose. So how is comprehensive reporting on our purpose and ESG initiatives put together at Cisco?

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Assembling the Pieces of the Carbon Pricing Puzzle

Chris Hall

To encourage companies to adopt low-carbon business operations and products, the ETS was first introduced in 2005 to cover around 40% of EU emissions. Already a cornerstone of EU legislation, the EU ETS is now targeting a 62% reduction in emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels – a target that some view as lacking ambition. .

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The Tire Industry Project Boosts Its External Assurance Group With Additional Expertise

3BL Media

The Group is comprised of renowned experts from various scientific and academic fields, providing TIP with objective counsel on research and strategic initiatives. Formed in 2006, the Assurance Group guides TIP on vital environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics, bringing in an independent, external view.