SustainCase newsletter – wk29, July 2022
Biden Concedes Defeat on Climate Bill as Manchin and Inflation Upend Agenda
Rising prices, party infighting and the aftershocks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have undercut the president’s plans to speed an energy transition.
Europe suffers from deadly heat wave as wildfires displace thousands of people
A deadly heat wave in Western Europe has triggered intense wildfires, disrupted transportation and displaced thousands of people as the continent grapples with the impact of climate change.
UN leader warns against climate ‘collective suicide’ as heat wave grips Europe
“We have a choice. Collective action or collective suicide. It is in our hands,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told leaders from more than 40 countries who gathered in Berlin for the Petersberg Climate Dialogue.
An interview with Sara Krüger Falk, CEO of the UN Global Compact in Denmark
July 18, 2022 – Simon Pitsillides interviews Sara Krüger Falk, CEO of the UN Global Compact in Denmark. Read more.
Case study: How Kerry Properties promotes sustainability across its supply chain
July 18, 2022 – Kerry Properties is a world-class property company with significant investments in mainland China and Hong Kong. Kerry Properties cooperates with its suppliers and contractors to enhance their environmental and social performance. Read more.
New GRI Standard advances sustainable production on land and sea
June 29, 2022 – GRI 13: Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fishing Sectors 2022 is the first global and holistic sustainability reporting standard for all companies in the upstream production of crops, animals and seafood. Read more.
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