SustainCase newsletter – wk21, May 2022
Egypt on track to host next COP27 on climate change
Egypt, host of the next United Nations summit on climate change, will push countries to make good on their pledges to sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Supply chain delays and steel costs are part of ‘perfect storm’ stalling renewable energy growth
Supply chain delays from China and the soaring cost of steel and other materials combine to slow the advance of renewable energy in Australia and elsewhere.
A six-step guide to decarbonising your supply chain
Six steps that can be taken by organisations committed to multiplying their own efforts and decarbonising their supply chain through supplier engagement.
World Environment Center Awards the 2022 Gold Medal for International Corporate Sustainability to AB InBev
The World Environment Center awarded its 38th Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development to Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world’s leading brewer.
Case study: How Swisscom promotes sustainability among its suppliers
May 23, 2022 – Swisscom is the Swiss market leader for mobile telecommunications, fixed-line telephony and television. Swisscom is committed to better working and environmental conditions at its suppliers. Read more.
Case study: How Oriflame promotes sustainability across its supply chain
May 20, 2022 – Founded in 1967, Oriflame is an international social-selling beauty company present in more than 60 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Oriflame believes that integrating sustainability criteria within procurement practice, is an essential part of moving towards a more sustainable value chain. Read more.
78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards
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