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New report reveals fast fashion's reliance on fracked gas in Texas

Corporate Knights

Petrochemical-generated synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon and acrylic are expected to make up for 73% of global apparel production by 2030, according to a report by the Changing Markets Foundation ,despite these fibers having links to exacerbated climate change, health risks and increased waste.

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Celebrating the International Day of Education - How DP World Is Helping Prepare the Next Generation

3BL Media

When you think of a logistics leader like DP World, you probably imagine shipping containers and cranes not classrooms and scholarships. In Suriname, the company partnered with COSCO Shipping Lines to renovate the media library at OS Lobatoschool near the Jules Sedney Terminal in Paramaribo.

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Top Energy Transition Conferences to Attend (Virtually or In-Person) in 2022

3BL Media

Event Overview: Part of the greater NTNU Energy Transition Week , this annual conference brings together academics, energy industry professionals, and policymakers to take part in healthy debate and sharing of ideas around energy transition. Decarbonizing shipping. NTNU Energy Transition Conference 2022. Carbon markets.

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Southwire 2022 Sustainability Report: Energy & Emissions

3BL Media

In this era of our growth, climate change is a defining issue that we must actively address. CLIMATE RISK & OPPORTUNITIES Addressing complex challenges begins by identifying potential risks and seeking opportunities for innovation. TEAM WITH SHIPPING PARTNERS to identify lower-emission transportation alternatives.

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Six bright startups to feature at renewables showcase

Sustainability Matters

Applications were open to all early-stage and scaleup companies innovating in the renewables, climate tech and cleantech sectors. An experienced panel of judges that included impact VC partners, cleantech investors, and energy and climate change specialists managed to narrow down more than 85 applications to the final selection of six.

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One year on: Impacts of a landmark legal opinion on climate change

Eco-Business

Small island states are especially susceptible to climate impacts such as flooding. They are also driving legal battles to force action against climate change. But in 2022, it looked at perhaps the biggest international question there is: climate change. Image: ILO Asia-Pacific , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Flickr.

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An Aristotelian Perspective on Sustainable Development: Launch of SDSN Greece

Sustainable Development Network

Sachs and former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, spoke on topics ranging from climate change, sustainable development, and environmental policy, to ecosystems and biodiversity, renewable energy, clean technology and greening of the economy. The conference received nationwide coverage by communications sponsor Skai Media Group.