SustainCase newsletter – wk36, September 2022
Egypt prepares for flagship UN climate conference, in a year of unprecedented global weather shocks
Regional authorities in Egypt, the host country of the 2022 UN climate conference (COP27), are ramping up initiatives designed to improve the country’s environmental credentials and speed up its transition to a low carbon economy.
Commission adopts first list of renewable energy cross-border projects
The European Commission has established the first list of renewable energy cross-border (CB RES) projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), which marks the start of the implementation of the window of the CEF Programme, dedicated to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
US, Indonesia agree to enhance renewable energy deployment
Representatives from both countries discussed the urgency of accelerating the shift from coal to renewable electricity generation while strengthening access to affordable and reliable energy.
https://asianews.network/us-indonesia-agree-to-enhance-renewable-energy-deployment/
Scientists hope ‘world’s loneliest tree’ will help answer climate questions
It is regarded as the “loneliest tree in the world”, but the Sitka spruce on uninhabited Campbell Island has been keeping good company of late, with a team of New Zealand researchers who believe it could help unlock climate change secrets.
Case study: How the KION Group promotes sustainability across its supply chain
September 5, 2022 – Across over 100 countries, the KION Group is among the world’s leading suppliers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions. The KION Group expects its suppliers to comply with both environmental and social standards. Read more.
Case study: How Edelmann Group promotes sustainability among its suppliers
September 2, 2022 – Edelmann Group is an international family business operating in the paper-based packaging sector. Edelmann Group demands its suppliers to follow its sustainability principles through policies, business reviews and action plans. Read more.
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