SustainCase newsletter – wk17, April 2024
Climate change benefits are the next workplace trend but what are these green perks?
Many organisations based in Europe are already on track to make their operations more sustainable. But simply reducing their carbon footprint isn’t enough, and employees are increasingly seeking out employers going the extra mile when it comes to climate change, and offering tangible benefits, just like they would for healthcare or pension contributions.
Poll: British public backs stronger climate leadership from politicians
The majority of the British public wants politicians to do more to tackle climate change and decarbonise the economy, polling released reveals. A survey of more than 5,000 people across England, Scotland, and Wales found that more than 60 per cent of people in Britain want political parties to move ahead with net zero efforts.
Case study: How Zenith Bank takes action on its PRB targets: climate action and food security
April 23, 2024 – Founded in May 1990 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, Zenith Bank Plc, the largest bank in Nigeria in terms of tier-1 capital, operates 393 branches and business offices and ranks among the top financial institutions in Africa. Zenith Bank is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking and has, accordingly, set and published two targets which address two different areas of most significant impact that Zenith Bank identified in its impact analysis. Read more.
Case study: How Xylem promotes sustainability among its suppliers
April 22, 2024 – Xylem is a leading global water technology company committed to solving critical water and infrastructure challenges with innovation, helping communities in more than 150 countries become water-secure. Creating and maintaining a sustainable supply chain, collaborating with its supply chain partners on its sustainability journey, is a top priority for Xylem. Read more.