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02 05 2020 | 07:32

Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi.

The sale of used clothing is a billion-dollar global industry. According to some estimates, almost 70% of garments that are donated globally end up on the African continent.

27 04 2020 | 06:10

Energizing the Green Economy : The growth of clean energy jobs

Around the world and across the US, clean energy jobs not only put millions to work, but provide sustainable, affordable power to communities of all sizes. This isn’t looking ahead to the future…

25 04 2020 | 12:38

UNECE Shares Energy-Efficiency Best Practices throughout Europe.

  STORY HIGHLIGHTS -To help countries deliver on climate and environmental targets related to buildings, the report shares best practices on adopting, implementing, and enforcing energy efficiency…

22 04 2020 | 16:51

'The opportunity to do things right': UN Secretary-General backs green recovery.

Antonio Guterres argues leaders must act decisively to deal with both the coronavirus and climate crisis - just hours after President Trump vows to bail out the US oil industry United Nations…

17 04 2020 | 11:04

Special Academy Series Tuesday, 21 April COVID-19: Sustainable Finance and the Future of the Global Economy

In the wake of the economic volatility created by the pandemic, it is clear that environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are material factors that business must manage appropriately. From…

29 03 2020 | 14:12

Renewables fully power tire manufacturing plants.

DUBAI — Bridgestone, the world’s leading tire producer, announced that the full operations of three of its manufacturing plants in Europe are now being powered by 100 percent renewable energy sources…

20 03 2020 | 07:42

UBS ends financing for all new offshore oil projects in Arctic.

As UBS achieves its sustainable investment goal three years ahead of schedule, it announces it will end financing for all new offshore oil projects in the Arctic. UBS has committed to no longer…

20 03 2020 | 07:19

The Status Quo of Sustainable Fashion.

Sustainability is trending in the fashion industry. But what’s behind the PR slogans of the big brands promoting textile recycling? And where lie the chances and barriers for change? Facts, figures,…

16 03 2020 | 19:32

Iceland cuts own-brand plastic packaging by 29 per cent.

Supermarket claims engaging with its suppliers and customers has been key to reducing plastic from own-brand products Frozen food retailer Iceland has today announced it has cut its use of plastic…

16 03 2020 | 17:23

Hardly anyone talks about climate change.

Politicians, corporations, the media and activists are talking about climate change more than ever — but most Americans are not. Be smart: If you’re reading this on social media, you’re probably the…

12 03 2020 | 07:31

More solar power deals pop up in Latin America.

Big clean energy supply contracts have been announced in Brazil, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

12 03 2020 | 07:12

Drawdown’s Latest ‘Tools of Possibility’ Show Path to 1.5°C, with 1,570 Billion Tons of Emission Cuts by 2050.

Humanity can prevent or draw down 1,570 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions between 2020 and 2050 to approach a 1.5°C threshold for average global warming, or 992.77 billion tons to settle…

08 03 2020 | 10:56

Spain’s Other Solar Boom: Distributed Systems for Self-Consumption.

Hotels, farms and schools across Spain are putting up solar systems at an unprecedented clip to save money. Regulatory changes have not only helped Spain reemerge as Europe’s biggest market for…

05 03 2020 | 13:52

EU debuts climate law ‘compass’, Greta dismisses it as ‘surrender’.

The European Commission officially unveiled its Climate Law on Wednesday (4 March), aimed at making the EU carbon neutral by 2050. But Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg criticised the plan as a…

05 03 2020 | 07:20

M&S expands sustainable refill trial.

Marks and Spencer announce it will be expanding the ‘Fill Your Own’ sustainability trial after increase of sales on refillable groceries. M&S Food’s first Fill Your Own trial was launched in mid…

05 03 2020 | 07:17

JPMorgan Chase expands sustainability commitment as they put end to Arctic oil financing.

JPMorgan Chase has expanded its sustainability commitment with a new announcement that they will end Arctic oil financing. In 2017, JPMorgan Chase made two sustainability commitments: facilitate $…

05 03 2020 | 06:51

MINI joins forces with OVO Energy to offer customers free miles.

MINI has teamed up with OVO Energy to encourage customers to go green. MINI has announced a partnership with OVO Energy, providing an offer of 5,000 free miles to new MINI Electric owners in the UK…

05 03 2020 | 06:47

Hybrid carmakers accused of 'con' over zero-emissions claims.

Drivers hoping to cut emissions may be let down by cold weather or low battery charge Drivers hoping their new plug-in hybrid car will help cut down their carbon footprint may have an unlikely enemy…

05 03 2020 | 06:37

National Express sets out zero-emission vision for 2030.

National Express has set out a new vision to showcase how they will operate as net-zero by 2030. The coach operator has announced plans to be net zero by 2030. The company say environmental targets…

04 03 2020 | 16:24

Is the world in the midst of an energy crisis?

Azem Hoti, Engineering Recruitment Specialist at VHR Global Technical Recruitment, explores the extent to which the world is in the midst of an energy crisis. One area explored concerns Taiwan’s…