SustainCase newsletter – wk14, April 2022
UN climate report: It’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees
A new flagship UN report on climate change indicates that harmful carbon emissions from 2010-2019 have never been higher in human history, with scientists arguing that it’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/04/1115452
Factbox: Key takeaways from the IPCC report on climate change mitigation
The U.N. climate science panel’s report, the last of the current scientific assessment cycle, finds that emissions are still rising with the world at risk for runaway climate change.
Climate change could cost U.S. $2 trillion each year by the end of the century, White House says
Floods, drought, wildfires and hurricanes made worse by climate change could cost the U.S. federal budget about $2 trillion each year by the end of the century, the White House said on Monday.
Fast fashion: European Union reveals fast fashion crackdown
Clothes, furniture and smartphones sold in Europe must be longer-lasting and easier to repair under new rules proposed by the European Union.
Case study: How Equinor promotes human rights across its supply chain
April 4, 2022 – Equinor is an international energy company present in over 30 countries worldwide. Equinor works systematically to integrate human rights in its normal way of doing business and across its supply chain. Read more.
Case study: How Eni promotes human rights among its suppliers
April 1, 2022 – Eni is an energy company operating in 66 countries and engaging in oil and natural gas exploration, fields development and production. In 2019, approximately 6,000 suppliers were subjected to screening and assessment on sustainability issues by Eni. Read more.
Webinar opportunity: ESG in the financial industry
Hosted by Taleo Consulting, this free webinar is targeted at those wishing to learn more about ESG criteria and strategy and the new non-financial disclosure information regulations. This webinar aims to introduce the Environmental, Social, and Governance concepts that are becoming a must-do and must-have for all entities offering financial products and services. It brings together ESG experts from a range of companies including Pictet Asset Management, PwC Switzerland, AKFI, Sustainalytics, and more. Learn More.
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