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Climate action tools launched for small and medium-sized businesses

Envirotec Magazine

C Supply Chain Leaders” group, including Ericsson, IKEA, Telia, BT Group, Unilever and Nestlé. They have set targets to halve emissions before 2030 and reach net-zero emissions in their value chains. Several major multinational corporations have also committed to support the SME Climate Hub through a “1.5°C

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Global Commons Stewardship Index contrasts how countries impact the environment at home and abroad

Sustainable Development Network

Trade is an important source of income and prosperity in many coun­tries, yet unsustainable supply chains also drive environmental degradation such as defor­estation, rising GHG emissions, and other adverse effects. Rich countries generate the largest share of the international spillovers that need to be addressed.

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New report highlights potential of mine energy in achieving UK net zero target

Envirotec Magazine

Contributors to the white paper include leading academics, local authorities, the Durham Energy Institute, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, British Geological Survey, Coal Authority, the Environment Agency and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

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Finance Consultant, Science Panel for the Amazon

Sustainable Development Network

The first report of the SPA, launched at the COP26 in Glasgow, is the most in-depth and holistic report of its kind on the Amazon. In their work, team members get the opportunity to meet and exchange with some of the world’s greatest leaders in sustainable development – professors, economists, bestselling authors, educators, and academics.

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From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

Today, all around the world, thousands of sustainability-focused private sector professionals, public servants and academics are grappling with the deep challenge provided by the UN IPCC Sixth Assessment report “Climate Change: The Physical Science Basis” released in August. Julia graduated with a B.S.

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From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

Today, all around the world, thousands of sustainability-focused private sector professionals, public servants and academics are grappling with the deep challenge provided by the UN IPCC Sixth Assessment report “Climate Change: The Physical Science Basis” released in August. Julia graduated with a B.S.