SustainCase newsletter – wk10, March 2023
Twenty-five trailblazing women leading the fight against climate change
With so many extraordinary women engaged in the battle against climate change, the biggest task in compiling Reuters Impact’s list of trailblazing women for International Women’s Day was whittling down its long list to only 25.
New Historic UN Treaty on Oceans Can Help Climate Action
At the end of last week, UN delegates reached an historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.
https://unfccc.int/news/new-historic-un-treaty-on-oceans-can-help-climate-action
From reviving traditional crops to climate-proofing infrastructure: How 5 Indian communities are adapting to climate change
India has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 and continues to prioritise energy and climate change mitigation with its current G20 presidency.
The 8 Responsibilities of Chief Sustainability Officers
The number of companies appointing a chief sustainability officer has grown significantly over the last few years but, due to the novelty of the role, the CSO’s actual responsibilities and tasks are still vague.
https://hbr.org/2023/03/the-8-responsibilities-of-chief-sustainability-officers
Case study: How Borusan Group creates economic value for its stakeholders
March 6, 2023 – Borusan Group is a Turkish industrial group operating in 12 countries. Starting as a small business, Borusan Group continues today, with its 77 years of deep-rooted history, to create added value for its country and all its stakeholders. Read more.
Case study: How INTRASOFT International creates economic value for its stakeholders
March 3, 2023 – INTRASOFT International is a leading European IT solutions and services Group. INTRASOFT International creates economic value for all its stakeholders through its business activities, contributing to the economy, employment and local communities. Read more.
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