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Surfacing Innovative Solutions for Reducing Marine Plastic Pollution
Over 8 billion kilograms of plastic enter the world's oceans every year. Marine plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental concerns facing the world today. Asia, in …
The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2019
Measuring Sustainable Competitiveness: The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) is based on quantitative indicators grouped in 5 pillars that define the competitiveness of a nation: natural capital, resource intensity, social …
Asian Consumers need more affordable access to healthy and sustainable living
Unsustainable lifestyles in Asia are a concern for everyone; it counts 20 of the most polluted cities in the world, of which 13 are in India. Yet, air pollution wasn't …
Impacts and Insights 2019 – Effects of TCO Certified in the IT product supply chain
The demand for IT products that have been manufactured in a fair and environmentally sustainable way is growing, but many sustainability issues in the IT industry are difficult to solve. …
BCA SKYLAB: Technology assessment of Electrochromic glazing for energy efficiency, thermal and visual comfort
The Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N) conducted a full-scale real-world laboratory test on Halio electrochromic glazing (EC) technology or known as smart-tinting glass at the BCA SkyLab …
ILO publishes new paper on integrating international social standards into corporate strategies, based on Vigeo Eiris data
Published by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in December 2018, 'Corporate Social Responsibility: Exploring determinants and complementarities' examines differences in corporate approaches to social responsibility, highlighting the key role that …
Sustainable Waste Management in the Year Towards Zero Waste
Ricoh Asia Pacific is presenting to you the Eco Action Day 2019 outcome report, incorporating the summary pointers of the 'Sustainable Waste Management in the Year Towards Zero Waste - …
Tomorrow's cities: Engineering the energy transition
Together with Danfoss and the Danish Embassy, Eco-Business conducted a forum where some 180 participants discussed ways of making cities climate-smart. The forum included a panel discussion on Singapore’s approach …
Promoting Fiscal Policies to Improve Fuel Economy in the Philippines: Evaluation of Excise Tax Reform for New Vehicles and Transport Fuels
The use of fiscal policies can be an effective means to promote sustainability in the transport sector. Such policies can help to reduce wasteful consumption of fossil fuels in the …
New Vigeo Eiris report l Protection of biodiversity: Companies need to take action as scores remain quite limited
On the International Day for Biological Diversity, Vigeo Eiris publishes the list of its 18 Top Performing companies on the criteria "Commitment to prevent risks of endangering biodiversity"
Vigeo Eiris publishes its UN Global Compact ‘Communication on Progress’ for 2017-18
This report covers our 2018 activities in relation to our commitments towards the UN Global Compact. We invite readers to note our announcement of 15 April 2019 regarding the change …
CDP Indonesia Forest Report 2018: From risk to reward - Accelerating corporate action in the palm oil sector
CDP, the non-profit global environmental disclosure system, has released its first report examining the state of play in the Indonesian palm oil sector. The report analyses the disclosures of 64 …
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