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UN survival plan offers new hope for the planetA bold UN survival plan could put nature back in charge of the Earth − and researchers explain why that should happen. -
Five ways to tell if a solution to the climate and nature crisis is genuineIt’s good news that so many people are proposing solutions for the crises in climate and nature. Bill Gates is one among many, and with so many contenders, what criteria will help us prioritise investment choices?
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Businesses join hands to find 'right recipe' for zero-carbon industriesA UN-backed initiative aims to enlist major companies in each economic sector to work out a credible pathway to net-zero emissions by mid-century—starting now. -
WWF International's Marco Lambertini calls for a fundamental transformation of our productive sectorsGlobal
WWF International's Marco Lambertini calls for a fundamental transformation of our productive sectors
As the world works to emerge from the devastation and hardship brought by the pandemic, there has been much talk about the recovery being an opportunity to drive transformative change toward a more sustainable, equitable society that recognises that human well-being is underpinned by a healthy planet.
CSR Opinion
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Human exploitation and environmental harm: What is the connection?– When forced labour practices are part of supply chains, it is reasonable to ascertain that environmental degradation may be present too. -
Science-based target setters are reducing emissions faster than expected. Will they be trend setters?Global
Science-based target setters are reducing emissions faster than expected. Will they be trend setters?
– Companies that set science-based targets have successfully reduced their emissions by 25 per cent since 2015, according to a new report. But much work lies ahead. -
Asking journalists to see the story before it's published is not fair process– A trend of journalists being asked to share their stories before publication is a sign that newsmakers do not understand how journalism works, and think they can control the narrative. In reporting on sustainability issues, pre-publication review could lead to greenwashing.
CSR Videos
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Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
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Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
– In the first in a new video series where sustainability leaders interview each other about the toughest things about their jobs, Simon Lord of Malaysian palm oil giant Sime Darby Plantation went head to head with Pamela Mar of Hong Kong-based textile and apparel giant Fung Group. -
Combining old knowledge and new ideas in fishing in Kalimantan– Smallholder fish farmers in rural Kalimantan are turning towards sustainability, with some assistance from an agribusiness company.
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Meet the families working in Indonesia's palm oil industry– What has been the effect of this agribusiness company's dual-income policy on the households of its Indonesian workers?
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Dodging falling fruit and venomous snakes: A day in the life of an oil palm harvester– Palm oil frequently makes headlines, but the faceless workers harvesting the fruit of the oil palm less so. What are the challenges of the job and how can their rights be safeguarded?
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