SustainCase newsletter – wk38, September 2022
Farm and food investors face $150 billion loss on climate change, report says
Top farming and food firms could lose up to a quarter of their value by 2030 if they do not adapt to new government policies and consumer behaviour tied to climate change.
Russia’s attempt to use energy to pressure Europe could backfire
Russia has cut off natural gas for much of Europe to punish it for its support of Ukraine, but Putin may have miscalculated.
Coal deal hunters descend on Indonesia as demand peaks
After two years of pandemic disruptions, Asia’s top coal industry event Coaltrans is back in Bali with a turnout that some participants say mirror those seen during the boom years about a decade ago.
Two dead as Hurricane Fiona devastates Puerto Rico
At least two people have died in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona caused flooding and landslides, and took out the island’s entire electricity supply.
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Case study: How ASTARTA promotes responsible procurement
September 19, 2022 – ASTARTA is one of the largest vertically integrated agro-industrial holdings in Ukraine. ASTARTA pays significant attention to the entire processing chain of all the products it produces, extending the principles of sustainable procurement to suppliers. Read more.
Case study: How Smurfit Kappa promotes responsible sourcing
September 16, 2022 – Smurfit Kappa is one of the largest integrated manufacturers of paper-based packaging solutions globally. Sustainable and Responsible Sourcing is an integral part of Smurfit Kappa’s sustainability vision and strategy. Read more.
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