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  • The first non-polluting combustion engine: 440 HP of power and only emits water vapor 

    The first non-polluting combustion engine: 440 HP of power and only emits water vapor 

    The automotive sector finds itself amidst a notable transformation driven by technological advancements prioritizing environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. This evolution is reflected...

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  • Top 10: Automotive Sustainability Strategies

    Top 10: Automotive Sustainability Strategies

    Sustainability Magazine recognises the top organisations in the automotive industry and their strategies for ESG and reducing climate change contributionWhile seemingly a thankless task to rank...

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  • Tata Motors: A journey towards sustainable transportation

    Tata Motors: A journey towards sustainable transportation

    Tata Motors, a leader in automotive innovation, recently presented its futuristic solutions for mobility at EXCON 2023, emphasising the need for sustainable commercial vehicles. With a focus on...

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  • Auto industry targets sustainable packaging for service parts

    Auto industry targets sustainable packaging for service parts

    Expendable packaging, as per a recent report, may serve a vital role in international shipping and act as a backup for returnable packaging.Read the full article at: www.packaging-gateway.com

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  • Interview: Gen Z is driving F&B companies to become more sustainable

    Interview: Gen Z is driving F&B companies to become more sustainable

    Recent research found that Gen Z shoppers prioritise taste, value and affordability, as well as social justice-driven causes like sustainability and animal welfare. This means brands have the...

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  • Food and beverage industry trends 2024: Culinary harmony unveiled

    Food and beverage industry trends 2024: Culinary harmony unveiled

    In the wide-ranging Food and Beverage industry, global trends are increasingly important. As cultures intertwine and borders blur, the industry must cater to a palate that is constantly evolving...

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  • The Food & Beverage Industry Needs New Material: A Sustainable Future for Packaging

    The Food & Beverage Industry Needs New Material: A Sustainable Future for Packaging

    Plastic packaging has played a crucial role in ensuring consumers have affordable access to food and drinks. It’s a durable material that protects food from perishing and allows for mass...

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  • FabricNano is pioneering sustainable chemical production with cell-free biocatalysis

    FabricNano is pioneering sustainable chemical production with cell-free biocatalysis

    Using cell-free biocatalysts, FabricNano aim to transform the chemical industry and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.Read the full article at: tech.eu

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  • Chemical companies must tackle Scope 3 emissions to cut carbon footprint: TfS general manager Gabriel Unger

    Chemical companies must tackle Scope 3 emissions to cut carbon footprint: TfS general manager Gabriel Unger

    There is no denying that emissions from chemical company supply chains must be reduced. But with companies faced with thousands of suppliers, the global initiative Together for Sustainability...

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  • Sustainability in the Chemicals Industry

    Sustainability in the Chemicals Industry

    The chemicals industry is a $4 trillion business employing upwards of 20 million people. While a consumer of high volumes of energy and resources, it is also at the forefront of developing energy...

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  • Collaboration: Europe takes the lead for a green chemical industry

    Collaboration: Europe takes the lead for a green chemical industry

    This speech marks an important moment for the European chemicals sector and the wider efforts to promote a sustainable economy in the EU. Heijnen emphasized the need for rapid action to realize...

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  • Textile industry in sustainability push to meet stringent requirements

    Textile industry in sustainability push to meet stringent requirements

    HCM CITY —  Textile and garment businesses are making a green push with development of eco-friendly products adapted to global fashion trends and by meeting the stringent requirements under free...

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  • New Look and Primark’s collaboration tips to drive sustainability

    New Look and Primark’s collaboration tips to drive sustainability

    The final episode in the latest series of the Drapers Talks podcast shone a light on the importance of collaboration to drive sustainability forwards across the fashion industry.Read the full...

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  • Winnipeg designers promote fashion sustainability 

    Winnipeg designers promote fashion sustainability 

    Independent designers in Winnipeg put on a fashion show Sunday, displaying their efforts in how to make the industry more sustainable.According to organizers of the event, Canadians throw away...

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  • Embracing Sustainability in Fashion: Trends and Innovations

    Embracing Sustainability in Fashion: Trends and Innovations

    In the dynamic world of fashion, the winds of change are blowing strong, ushering in an era where sustainability takes center stage. From luxury to digital innovations, from traditional crafts to...

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  • Eastman links with Debrand on textile recycling

    Eastman links with Debrand on textile recycling

    Speciality materials manufacturer Eastman has launched a collaboration with circular solutions provider Debrand to recycle textile waste to create new fibres.Eastman is using its molecular...

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  • New EU rules encouraging consumers to repair devices over replacing them 

    New EU rules encouraging consumers to repair devices over replacing them 

    A majority of EU citizens would rather repair a good instead of buying a new oneNew obligation for producers to repair products even after legal guarantee has expiredVouchers and other financial...

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  • Mars Aims to Transform Supply Chain With New Accelerator Partnership

    Mars Aims to Transform Supply Chain With New Accelerator Partnership

    Mars Inc., is looking to tap into a network of startup companies that are poised to transform the food system, helping to progress sustainability within the company's snacking division. The...

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  • Your Customers Prefer Sustainable Products 

    Your Customers Prefer Sustainable Products 

    Scientists around the world agree that the planet’s climate requires immediate action to avert catastrophe. Recently, the Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration in Melbourne,...

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  • IKEA posts 5.7% growth, reinforces commitment to sustainable living, ET Retail

    IKEA posts 5.7% growth, reinforces commitment to sustainable living, ET Retail

    According to a company's statement, customers can look forward to enhanced shopping experiences with the implementation of AI and computer vision technology through IKEA Kreativ, enabling 3D...

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  • The future of retail is the intersection of digitalization and sustainability

    The future of retail is the intersection of digitalization and sustainability

    Retailers worldwide, especially traditional ones, are facing two major headwinds: digitalization and sustainability. It’s crucial for every retail CEO to prioritize these trends not only as...

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  • Retailer Sustainability Milestones : Sustainability Goals

    Retailer Sustainability Milestones : Sustainability Goals

    Staples Canada recently announced that is has surpassed two key sustainability goals ahead of schedule, demonstrating its commitment to a greener future. By recycling 8 million writing instruments...

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  • Zalando admits mixed progress on sustainability 

    Zalando admits mixed progress on sustainability 

    European online fashion retailer Zalando has admitted mixed success in meeting its environmental targets in its newly published 2023 Sustainability Progress Report.Key findings include a 78%...

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  • Your Co-op boosts its sustainability efforts, implementing an AI-powered Prompted Markdown feature from Retail Insight

    Your Co-op boosts its sustainability efforts, implementing an AI-powered Prompted Markdown feature from Retail Insight

    As a co-operative, sustainability is a central pillar of Your Co-op’s business and it is dedicated to minimising environmental impact, as evidenced in its waste reduction initiatives and...

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  • Cost-of-trading stifles sustainable investment, retail report shows 

    Cost-of-trading stifles sustainable investment, retail report shows 

    Just 16 per cent of businesses will increase spending on sustainability in 2024.This is according to a recent Retail Sentiment Report released by the National Retail Association, which noted that...

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  • The rise of sustainable fashion in retail: Navigating trends and consumer preferences

    The rise of sustainable fashion in retail: Navigating trends and consumer preferences

    Recognising the shifting consumer landscape, forward-thinking retailers are embracing sustainability as a core aspect of their business strategy. From high-street names to luxury brands, the...

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  • Consumers struggle to prioritise sustainable packaging

    Consumers struggle to prioritise sustainable packaging

    While four-in-five consumers in the UK and US believe in the need to reduce plastic use, almost the same number do not rule out buying products which do not prioritise sustainability. According to...

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  • How tech is revolutionising sustainable travel beyond green flights?

    How tech is revolutionising sustainable travel beyond green flights?

    In the wake of the 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting held in Dubai; the global spotlight has intensified on the imperative actions required to foster a sustainable world. At the...

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  • US consumers emphasise sustainability in shopping choices: Survey

    US consumers emphasise sustainability in shopping choices: Survey

    Sustainability is a priority for 78 per cent of US shoppers, who are willing to pay more for eco-friendly products, as per a Blue Yonder survey.Interest in sustainable purchases is strong, with 83...

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  • IBM Study: Sustainability Remains a Business Imperative, But Current Approaches are Falling Short

    IBM Study: Sustainability Remains a Business Imperative, But Current Approaches are Falling Short

    - Three-quarters (76%) of surveyed executives agree that sustainability is central to their business, but nearly half (47%) say they struggle to fund sustainability investments- Organizations that...

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  • Guidance seeks to give fund finance a clearer sustainability path

    Guidance seeks to give fund finance a clearer sustainability path

    Four industry groups have released new guidance that aims to enable wider adoption of sustainability-linked loans in fund finance. It’s meant to address several hurdles for extending SLLs to...

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  • UN adopts Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism

    UN adopts Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism

    The UN has officially adopted a Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) during its 55th session from February 27 to March 1, 2024. This framework is now the global...

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  • How Amazon uses AI to become a more sustainable company

    How Amazon uses AI to become a more sustainable company

    Climate change is one of the world’s greatest challenges—and at Amazon, we know we have to move fast, constantly innovate, invest, and stay nimble in order to continue to become a more sustainable...

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  • Nestlé's Mission to Boost Sustainable Cocoa Farming 

    Nestlé's Mission to Boost Sustainable Cocoa Farming 

    Nestlé has joined forces with two of its suppliers, Cargill and ETG | Beyond Beans, to launch a pair of projects using agroforestry to regenerate land around cocoa farms and cut carbon emissions...

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  • Inside the European Commission’s last-minute push to stall its own sustainable packaging law 

    Inside the European Commission’s last-minute push to stall its own sustainable packaging law 

    The EU is set to usher in new rules to slash the bloc's packaging waste — but the European Commission's trade department is mounting a rearguard action to stop that from happening.EU countries are...

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  • EU Member States reduce corporate due diligence rules to a shadow of their former self | WWF

    EU Member States reduce corporate due diligence rules to a shadow of their former self | WWF

    The EU countries agreed to massively dilute the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), removing roughly two-thirds of the companies from the law’s scope and weakening the law’s...

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  • Sustainability in Europe with Train Travel accompanied with Rail Europ

    Sustainability in Europe with Train Travel accompanied with Rail Europ

    Train is the only sustainable, comfortable and easy way to travel in Europe.By making it easier to book train tickets, Rail Europe encourages mobility by train and meets the expectations of...

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  • Skoda and Tesmec to produce high-performance and sustainable railway solutions

    Skoda and Tesmec to produce high-performance and sustainable railway solutions

    This partnership intends to revolutionise the rail industry through developing cutting-edge, high-performance and ecologically sustainable products on a worldwide scale.Read the full article at:...

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  • French rail industry outlines decarbonisation plans in white paper

    French rail industry outlines decarbonisation plans in white paper

    The FIF and SNCF led the publication of the paper which set out a range of plans, including the creation of a steering committee to guide businesses in their sustainability goals.Read the full...

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  • Stadler and KiwiRail Forge Ahead with Green Rail Technology in New Zealand

    Stadler and KiwiRail Forge Ahead with Green Rail Technology in New Zealand

    As the sun rises over the lush landscapes of New Zealand's North Island, a groundbreaking partnership between Stadler and KiwiRail takes a bold step forward, setting new standards in the rail...

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  • Building a Successful and Sustainable Future for the Rail Industry

    Building a Successful and Sustainable Future for the Rail Industry

    Even when accounting for current commitments for decarbonisation, global transportation activity is expected to double by 2050, leading to a 16% rise in emissions.The railway industry is a...

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  • RTE’ 2024: sustainable tendering for rail

    RTE’ 2024: sustainable tendering for rail

    Travel by train remains overall the most environmentally friendly mode of motorised passenger transport in Europe in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, but efforts must still be made to reach the...

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  • Path to net zero: Rail industry launches Sustainability Guide - Arup

    Path to net zero: Rail industry launches Sustainability Guide - Arup

    The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released a dedicated Sustainability Guide to support the rail industry move faster towards a net zero future. The guide, launched on 13 November at...

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  • RSSB releases a sustainable blueprint for the rail sector 

    RSSB releases a sustainable blueprint for the rail sector 

    Setting flexibility aside, rail transportation is one of the most sustainable forms, leading the way in mass transit whatever the region. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) cites it’s responsible for...

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  • Vossloh AG Paves the Way for Sustainable Rail Infrastructure with Innovative Financing

    Vossloh AG Paves the Way for Sustainable Rail Infrastructure with Innovative Financing

    Imagine a future where every dollar invested in infrastructure not only generates economic value but also contributes directly to the health of our planet. Vossloh AG, a titan in the rail...

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  • Railways are advancing their ESG agenda

    Railways are advancing their ESG agenda

    A comprehensive ESG strategy could help railway companies to advance their sustainability agendas—and address more than decarbonization.Read the full article at: www.mckinsey.com

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  • Kia is making cars with sustainable materials like mushrooms, fishing nets and roots

    Kia is making cars with sustainable materials like mushrooms, fishing nets and roots

    Kia Motors is focusing on using sustainable materials in vehicle manufacturing. The innovative EV9 model is leading the way, and Kia plans to expand use of these materials to other models like the...

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  • Businesses Scramble As Global Regulators Set Their Sights On Biodiversity Impacts

    Businesses Scramble As Global Regulators Set Their Sights On Biodiversity Impacts

    The term “net zero” has become a bit of catch-all for corporate sustainability efforts. Globally, some 929 publicly listed companies currently have publicly disclosed net zero targets, a number...

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  • Humans Could Consume 60% More Natural Resources by 2060: UN Report

    Humans Could Consume 60% More Natural Resources by 2060: UN Report

    The United Nations Environment Programme’s Global Resources Outlook — the flagship report of the UN’s International Resource Panel, due to be published later this month — highlights how the...

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  • Sustainable Logistics: Preparing For A Green Future By 2030

    Sustainable Logistics: Preparing For A Green Future By 2030

    The logistics sector stands at a pivotal junction, facing a now-or-never moment. With rising sustainability pressures and radical technological shifts, businesses must transform operations to meet...

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  • EU Releases Final Draft Of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Law

    EU Releases Final Draft Of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Law

    On January 30, the European Union released the final draft of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. If adopted, the CS3D will be the latest reporting requirement imposed on EU...

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  • Study Finds Execs Value Sustainability Yet Fall Short on Implementation

    Study Finds Execs Value Sustainability Yet Fall Short on Implementation

    Salesforce recently released a study that reveals a large majority of executives think sustainability is key to their organizations’ success, but only about a third consider their business to have...

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  • Microsoft announces cutting-edge data and AI solutions for sustainable organizations

    Microsoft announces cutting-edge data and AI solutions for sustainable organizations

    Microsoft is revolutionizing the landscape of sustainability with its latest offerings in data and AI. Today, the tech giant introduced a suite of powerful tools within the Microsoft Cloud for...

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  • Sustainable Packaging: Innovation and Resilience in a Changing World

    Sustainable Packaging: Innovation and Resilience in a Changing World

    Sustainable packaging leaders Rootree and Tiny Box Company innovate in a challenging world. Learn how they minimize environmental impact and foster social responsibility through renewable...

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  • BMW Motorrad Motorsport starts using 'sustainable' fuel

    BMW Motorrad Motorsport starts using 'sustainable' fuel

    BMW Motorrad will use a more sustainable fuel from German expert Nordoel in the World Superbike championship. With a claimed 40% reduction of CO2 emissions during the production phase, the...

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  • ESG Compliance: Driving a Sustainable Economy

    ESG Compliance: Driving a Sustainable Economy

    ESG compliance has become a decisive factor in evaluating a company's sustainability and ethical conduct. As the world moves towards a more responsible future, technology plays a crucial role in...

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  • Short-Term Strategies For Making Your Supply Chain More Sustainable

    Short-Term Strategies For Making Your Supply Chain More Sustainable

    Improving sustainability is imperative to companies around the world that are setting aggressive emission-reduction targets but can often feel like an uphill battle. Out of the 2,000 largest...

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  • Successful ESG Strategies Can Be A Path For Growth

    Successful ESG Strategies Can Be A Path For Growth

    ESG and sustainability strategies are no longer nice to have—they are becoming central to successful business strategies as external stakeholders put increased pressure on organizations to...

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  • Insights To Navigate The Complexity Of Scope 3 Emissions Reporting

    Insights To Navigate The Complexity Of Scope 3 Emissions Reporting

    The global landscape is moving towards more transparent climate disclosures. Businesses are expanding their reporting to cover emissions from direct operations and their entire value chain,...

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  • Private equity and ESG: five trends and predictions for 2024 

    Private equity and ESG: five trends and predictions for 2024 

    Private equity firms must accept that ESG has become a strategic imperative, says Petra Funds Group MD Charlie Chipchase. So, what can we expect in 2024? In 2023, private equity firms continued to...

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