SustainCase newsletter – wk26, June 2022
Oil prices edge higher ahead of G7 talks on new Russian sanctions
Oil prices traded higher on Monday in a volatile session as investors waited for any moves against Russian oil and gas exports that might come out of a meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations in Germany.
Sri Lanka economic crisis: Schools closed, people work from home to save fuel
Schools in Sri Lanka’s Colombo shut down and public employees were asked to work from home in order to battle the severe fuel shortage in the country.
Japan braces for power crunch as heat mounts after rains end
Japan scrambled on Monday to avert a looming power crunch as temperatures climbed nationwide, with authorities warning of higher than expected demand after the rainy season ended in the capital, Tokyo – at its earliest since record-keeping began.
Ukraine war: G7 pledges to stay with Ukraine until the end
Leaders of the world’s seven richest nations have promised to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes”, on the second day of a summit in Germany.
Young activists dismiss ‘vague’ G7 climate pledges at summit
Climate campaigners criticised G7 leaders on Monday for making no concrete promises on global warming at a summit dominated by discussion of securing energy supplies during a global crunch caused by the war in Ukraine.
Case study: How BOCHK promotes sustainability across its supply chain
June 27, 2022 – BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited is one of the largest listed companies and commercial banking groups in Hong Kong. BOCHK encourages its suppliers to effectively manage the social and environmental impacts of their operations. Read more.
Case study: How SGS promotes sustainability among its suppliers
June 24, 2022 – SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. Across the more than 125 countries in which it operates, SGS sources goods and services sustainably, from suppliers that meet its high standards. Read more.
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