SustainCase newsletter – wk49, December 2022
Rolls-Royce, easyJet successfully test hydrogen-powered jet engine
Britain’s Rolls-Royce said it has successfully run an aircraft engine on hydrogen, a world aviation first that marks a major step towards proving the gas could be key to decarbonising air travel.
CERN and Airbus partnership on future clean aviation
CERN and Airbus UpNext signed a collaboration agreement to assess the use of superconducting technologies for future zero-emission aeroplanes.
DRIED UP: In California, desalination offers only partial solution to growing drought
The American West is experiencing its driest period in human history, a megadrought that threatens health, agriculture and entire ways of life.
GRI biodiversity draft open for public comment
Consultation begins on ‘major update’ to GRI Biodiversity Standard, a proposed reporting standard that seeks to unlock accountability for the impacts organizations have on the natural world.
Case study: How WBA promotes sustainability across its supply chain
December 5, 2022 – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day. WBA seeks to leverage its influence to drive sustainability through its supply chain. Read more.
Case study: How Lonza creates economic value for its stakeholders
December 2, 2022 – Lonza is one of the world’s leading and most trusted suppliers to the pharma, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. For over 120 years, Lonza has generated sustainable value for all its stakeholders. Read more.
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