SustainCase newsletter – wk30, July 2022
Climate change: How to talk to a denier
What can you do when the people closest to you believe climate change is a hoax?
Will extreme weather spur world leaders to act on climate change?
In the coming years, world leaders face tough choices. Limiting emissions will be costly politically, but climate change experts say doing nothing will cause even more suffering.
Why tech workers are quitting great jobs at companies like Google to fight climate change
Tech workers are walking away from high-paying tech jobs with great perks to help fight what they believe is the greatest existential problem of our lifetimes: climate change.
We Can’t Fight Climate Change Without Fighting for Gender Equity
Gender equity and environmental sustainability may seem like unrelated issues, but research shows that they are, in fact, closely intertwined.
https://hbr.org/2022/07/we-cant-fight-climate-change-without-fighting-for-gender-equity
Case study: How HP promotes sustainability among its suppliers
July 25, 2022 – HP is a global technology leader, seeking to create technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. HP engages with its suppliers in multiple ways to understand their sustainability performance, identify and address issues, and drive ongoing progress. Read more.
Case study: How Gildan promotes high ethical standards among its contractors and suppliers
July 22, 2022 – Gildan is one of the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturers of everyday basic apparel. Compliance with its ethical, social, and environmental standards is a condition of doing business with Gildan. Read more.
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