Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

However, many organizations are failing to appropriately track this growing footprint, says the Capgemini Research Institute, which is jeopardizing their ESG objectives. To mitigate this, organizations are increasingly turning to renewable energy sources and optimizing their AI infrastructure. over the next two years.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 16, 2021

A campaign led by Friends of the Earth and allies calling on Home Depot and Lowe’s to stop selling Roundup and other glyphosate-based products has been supported by over 100 organizations and over 157,000 consumers. As awareness grows, Home Depot and Lowe’s must step up to regain the trust of their consumers. Environmental risk.

Retail 518

Retail Health Organic Ethics 518

GreenBiz

JUNE 10, 2020

Coffee companies claiming to be "ethical" or "sustainable" that refuse to pay a living wage to the farmers are fueling this longstanding human and environmental crisis. . Organic and Bird Friendly certifications offer a price premium to the farmer. Changes in rainfall patterns and temperature weaken coffee plants and reduce yields.

Sustainability 517

Sustainability Ethics Climate change Health 517

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

In their quest to develop a fully organic line, it was initially difficult to find organic fabrics that were both affordable and available in an array of unique colors and textures. Organic Is The New Black. Organic cotton is less water intensive than conventional cotton.

Fashion 148

Fashion Organic Sustainability Recycling 148

GreenBiz

APRIL 9, 2021

Currently, five golf organizations have joined: the United States Golf Association (USGA); Waste Management Phoenix Open; The International Golf Federation; World Minigolf Federation; and Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. Nonprofit organizations such as the National Links Trust , recent bid winners to take over operations of Washington, D.C.’s

Climate change 545

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Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Compared to disposable, single-use plastic products, items made from materials such as bamboo or organic cotton, are often more expensive as they factor in costs of materials, ethical labor, and production.

Sustainability 172

Sustainability Ethics Plastics Organic 172

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

No longer is it necessary for nuns organized through the Sisters of St. These organizations — including BlackRock, BNP Paribas Asset Management, CalPERS and UBS Asset Management — generally have no difficulty in meeting with CEOs or, more recently, obtaining increasingly large support for the shareholder resolutions they support.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 24, 2021

Inputs such as the number of dollars spent on teaching the code of ethics; or outputs such as the number of hours taught; or results such as the number of cases considered by the ethics committee and its decisions; or impact such as the change brought about in the culture of the company? What is a measure of sustainability?

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The initiative is the product of a nine-organization collaboration that has the backing of climate campaigner and former U.S. The only remaining questions relate to how soon, and which leaders and organizations will be ready. Vice President Al Gore. For the unprepared, the damage could be severe. Pull Quote. Finance & Investing.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Online ethical grocer Fresh-range announces it is to expand its operations to cover England, Wales, and most of Scotland. There has been widespread coverage of the outsize environmental impact of eating lamb and beef in recent years, but now a new range of products is aiming to try and make red meat ethical again.

Ethics 87

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

All comments expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organizations. In addition, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has estimated that roughly a third of all food produced in the world is lost or wasted along different stages of the value chain.

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Health Sustainability Agriculture Organic 526

GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2021

This not only benefits members but also allows major global companies such as SC Johnson and Henkel access ethically sourced, recycled "social plastic" for use in packaging. SweetSense can provide these services because it works in partnership with private, public and nonprofit organizations.

Sustainability 491

Sustainability Blockchain Health Plastics 491

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

More than 1 million acres of forests have been lost since 1990, leaving the global stock at near 10 million acres, according to a July report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). CDP’s recent " Zeroing In on Deforestation Report " urged consumer products and food companies to devote more energy to this issue.

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Policy Organic Sustainability Agriculture 539

Unsustainable

MAY 27, 2022

A Closer Look Into The Differences Between Conventional and Organic Cotton Production - On Society, Workers, and the Environment.

Organic 91

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 31, 2020

On the supply side, we only partner with ethical and sustainable brands who manufacture natural toxin-free clothing using organic agricultural practices, which regenerate natural systems,” Butler said. “We The most unique feature is that the brand prices its clothes based on how durable they are. "We

Startups 512

Startups Recycling Recycling Waste 512

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

voters by Real Clear Opinion Research, 77 percent of respondents agreed: "The purpose of a corporation is to maximize financial returns for its shareholders, but also to deliver value to customers, invest in employees, deal ethically with suppliers and support the communities where they work.". In a survey of 2,511 registered U.S. Pull Quote.

Investment 354

Investment Ethics Education Sustainability 354

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

What’s been less chronicled is the arduous journey companies go through to clean up their mica supply chain, including the often-grueling work it takes to trace the mineral from its source all the way to products, then make the necessary changes to ensure it meets a company’s ethical and performance standards.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Furthermore, all ships will need to have installed a compliant ballast water treatment system (BWTS) meeting the so-called D2 standard for the maximum amount of viable organisms that can be discharged by September 2024 under the BWM Convention. “We

Pollution 249

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GreenBiz

MAY 21, 2021

Soy can be produced in ways that are ethical and responsible — it’s time for agribusiness generally and traders specifically to do what it takes to get there.". "Unfortunately, no one comes out ahead here," said Jason Clay, WWF’s senior vice president of markets. That’s surely part of the reason why only nine of the 22 traders replied.

Agriculture 261

Agriculture Ethics Demand Africa 261

GreenBiz

JULY 30, 2020

The flip side to this rosy view is that there are plenty of ethical concerns to consider. While much of the panel (which I helped organize) was highly technical, here are four of my high-level takeaways for those thinking about harnessing AI for climate solutions.

Building Energy Monitoring 396

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

This trend of protectionist trade policies poses challenges for organizations operating in international markets. Organizations should be prepared to navigate these trade policy restrictions and explore alternative strategies to mitigate potential disruptions. percent impact on global GDP.

Business Energy Monitoring 162

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Organic 162

Green Living Guy

JUNE 3, 2022

Made with a blend of vegan leather and recycled materials, Urban Originals is paving the way to better and ethical fashion across the world. Take a stand against Animal Cruelty in the fashion industry with handbags from Urban Originals. They have rejected any kind of animal leathers and fabrics from the very beginning, showing that […].

Recycling 145

Recycling Recycling Fashion Recycled materials 145

GreenBiz

JUNE 6, 2020

Despite the program’s early successes, the program became unraveled when the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) released video footage of alleged animal abuse occurring at some of the ranches. Although any improvement in grazing is useful, the expected impact across the landscape now seems a distant objective.

Agriculture 323

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2022

For the Organizers. Use what you already have around the home or office to create a chic upcycled organizer! You can use patterned wrapping paper and old cereal boxes to create a nifty file/magazine holder or a desk organizer. A personalized reusable water bottle or tote bag are practical gifts for your fitness friends.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Ethics Organic Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

MAY 10, 2022

CEO DeeDee Baze created Alphemita Financial Services , a comprehensive financial service provider that’s dedicated to supporting women while also operating in alignment with DeeDee’s strong values and ethics. Building a business using strong ethics and values. Alphemita Financial Service is a business that leads by example.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Investment Ethics Waste 148

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 20, 2022

This includes transparent and full financial reports, plus ethical and legal management. As an investment framework, standards have been set by lawmakers, investors, and ESG reporting organizations. ESG criteria act as a shopping list that companies need to have on hand to attract responsible and ethical investments.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Organic Business Energy Monitoring Ethics 148

GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 5, 2021

The ten-year warranties attached to all energy storage system batteries are only as good as the integrity (both financial and ethical) of the company backing these warranties. advocacy organizations are leading the charge to mitigate these headwinds. We have learned since childhood that batteries are inherently short-lived.

Solar Energy Monitor 246

Solar Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 246

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Vegan luxury brand, Sambar , specializes in handbags made from sustainable, cruelty-free textiles including organic cotton and post-consumer recycled polyester yarn. Their line of handbags proves that it’s possible to achieve high fashion aesthetics without compromising ethics and values. Luxury with a Conscience”.

Fashion 148

Fashion Sustainability Plastics Carbon-neutral 148

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Responsible production requires manufacturing goods and services in an ethical and sustainable way that minimizes waste and pollution and supports long-term sustainability of surrounding communities and their natural environments. Additionally, more consumers are preferring organizations with demonstrated environmental and ethical practices.

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Business Energy Monitoring Ethics Waste Waste 130

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Thinking about these three focus areas, are they enough to infer whether an organization is sustainable or not? It seems the boundaries of what constitutes business sustainability are fuzzy, making it difficult to ascertain whether an organization’s work should be promoted as sustainable or downgraded to merely greenwash.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Organic Investment Ethics 148

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Today, Fair Trade has about 130 employees and is a very prevalent non-profit organization responsible for setting trade standards, certifying and labeling products that have been vetted to promote sustainable livelihoods for farmers and workers that protect the environment. Source: Fair Trade Advocacy Office. Fair Trade Certification.

Sustainability 158

Sustainability Ethics Packaging Organic 158

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Leadership is a critical component of any organization, but it becomes even more important when organizations are working to gain momentum in their sustainability programs, an ambitious mission for companies big and small. What Is Active Leadership and Why Is It Important for Sustainability?

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Ethics Organic Climate change 148

Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the hotel industry contributes 1% of total global emissions. Perhaps organize an onsite composting program where guests can donate their food scraps. Being a sustainable business also means caring for community wellbeing and working to be socially and ethically responsible.

Sustainability 135

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2020

While many companies have stepped up in some fashion to address the urgency of the moment, few have done so in ways that could help advance the kinds of long-term structural changes needed to ensure that the organization's lofty statement has enduring impact. First, a refresher.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 21, 2020

Comfort, style, equality, sustainability — these values encapsulate the essence of Rec Room and its products, including a new line of ethically crafted summer dresses you’ll want to wear every single day. Rec Room presents ethically produced dresses for summer. by the same company that produces athleticwear for the U.S.

Ethics 36

Ethics Upcycling Sustainability Packaging 36

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

The World Health Organization has reported that climate change contributes to approximately 150,000 deaths annually. Divestment is a tactic in which an organization, such as an institution or individual, divests itself of stocks, bonds, or investment funds that are unethical or morally ambiguous. What Is Responsible Divestment?

Climate change 145

Climate change Investment Fossil fuels Ethics 145

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A CSR strategy is implemented by an organization to: minimize harm, practice fair business, be responsible along a global supply chain, exercise philanthropy and create a self-oriented human resource management system. Yes, good CSR practices can create a socially sustainable organization. The benefits of CSR.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Ethics Fashion Organic 148