Certification News
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To engineer sustainable cities, engineer social behaviourEnergy efficiency and responsible investment go hand-in-hand to lighten a city's environmental footprint and slow climate change. But consumers must bridge the gap between design and implementation, said experts at a recent forum in Singapore. -
Indonesia's tuna fisheries race for sustainabilityThe world's biggest tuna producer, Indonesia's fisheries have long been plagued by poaching and destructive fishing practices. But the industry is now seeking to offer certified sustainable seafood.
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Why doesn't Nespresso close the loop on aluminium?The coffee company recently signed a deal with mining company Rio Tinto to use ‘responsibly sourced’ aluminium to manufacture its iconic coffee capsules. But why doesn’t the company use recycled aluminium? -
Dutch banks' customers ‘unknowingly’ profit from destructive palm oil companiesDutch banks are unable to show clearly the supply chain their money is helping to fund. Alarmingly, some investment funds are labelled as 'sustainable' despite having been found to have shares in companies that destroy forests.
Certification Opinion
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Promoting green business: 3 priorities for action– Green business is a win-win for all, but the private sector alone cannot finance its growth. Here's how policymakers can help scale up Asia's sustainable business, write Asian Development Bank's Daniele Ponzi and Erin Jan Sinogba. -
‘Ghost gear’ poses grave threat to marine wildlife and food security– Governments must act to rid the seas of abandoned fishing nets, urges World Animal Protection's Elizabeth Hogan. -
Low-carbon growth Is a $26 trillion opportunity. Here are 4 ways to seize It.– The writing is on the wall: existing resource-intensive, unsustainable businesses will be left behind in the near future. WRI experts offer 4 tips for low-carbon growth.
Videos
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Frank Gehry's 'brown paper bag' is green– The newly opened Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology, Sydney boasts more than 25 sustainable design features and has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
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