SustainCase newsletter – wk27, July 2022
Supreme Court limits EPA in curbing power plant emissions
In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court limited how the U.S.’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.
Supreme Court’s EPA ruling raises climate change concerns
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency has many worried about whether the Biden administration can reach its climate goals.
Climate protesters arrested after shutting down DC-area highway
Maryland State Police (MSP) arrested 14 climate protesters on Monday after they shut down a highway in the Washington, D.C., area amid Fourth of July traffic.
Germany to Bail Out Energy Suppliers Ahead of Winter Without Russian Gas
Government, companies and households are bracing for shortages amid expectations that Moscow will cut its already throttled supply.
Australia floods: 50,000 on evacuation alert after deluge hits Sydney
About 50,000 people have been urged to evacuate their homes as floods hit Australia’s largest city, for the third time this year.
Case study: How HTC promotes sustainability among its suppliers
July 4, 2022 – Established in 1997 and headquartered in Taiwan, HTC is a global leader in innovative mobile phone and virtual reality design. HTC follows the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, so as to protect the environment with its supply chain partners. Read more.
Case study: How Royal Mail promotes sustainability across its supply chain
July 1, 2022 – Royal Mail operates throughout the UK, and also offers letter and parcel delivery services internationally, across 40 countries and nation states. Royal Mail is committed to embedding high standards of social, ethical and environmental conduct across its supply chain. Read more.
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