SustainCase newsletter – wk40, October 2022
Five ways media and journalists can support climate action while tackling misinformation
It’s a fact: media shapes the public discourse about climate change and how to respond to it.
Energy crisis seen posing ‘existential threat’ to climate goals
Europe’s energy crisis has upended the green transition and undermined efforts to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Australia climate change inaction violated islanders’ rights: UN
Australia violated the human rights of a group of islanders off its north coast by failing to adequately protect them from the effects of climate change, a United Nations committee has found.
Nestle revamps coffee sustainability plan as climate challenges mount
Food giant Nestle pledged on Tuesday to spend over 1 billion Swiss francs by 2030 on efforts to source coffee sustainably, more than double its previous pledge, as challenges linked to climate change pose particular risks for the bean.
Case study: How Brenntag promotes sustainability among its suppliers
October 3, 2022 – Brenntag is the global market leader in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients. Already in 2016, Brenntag set itself the goal of monitoring its supply chain more closely with regard to the various sustainability aspects. Read more.
Case study: How Nissan promotes sustainability across its supply chain
September 30, 2022 – Nissan is a leading global Japanese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan. Nissan seeks to establish a sustainable supply chain, with due regard to human rights and the environment. Read more.
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