SustainCase newsletter – wk3, January 2023
The world is still in the grips of the worst food crisis in modern history, as Russia’s war in Ukraine shakes global agricultural systems already grappling with the effects of extreme weather and the pandemic.
WEF: ‘We have everything we need to speed up the energy transition. It’s time to tackle humanity’s greatest challenge’
There has not been a time in history when humanity has been better positioned to finally mitigate the damage it has caused to the climate.
https://fortune.com/2023/01/17/wef-davos-energy-transition-climate-change-jeremy-jurgens/
Davos 2023: Game changing U.S. climate bill stokes EU subsidy fears
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will drive investment into cleaner energy and represents the most important climate deal since the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement.
Visiting green spaces deters mental health drug use, researchers find
Visits to parks, community gardens and other urban green spaces may lower city dwellers’ use of drugs for anxiety, insomnia, depression, high blood pressure, and asthma, research has found.
Case study: How Nokian Tyres creates economic value for its stakeholders
January 16, 2023 – Nokian Tyres develops and manufactures premium tires for people who value safety, sustainability, and innovative products. Nokian Tyres’ objective is to create value for its various stakeholders. Read more.
Case study: How Nammo creates economic value for its stakeholders
January 13, 2023 – Nammo is an international aerospace and defense company headquartered in Norway. Creating sustainable value for all its stakeholders, is a key priority for Nammo. Read more.
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