SustainCase newsletter – wk52, December 2024
Seven quiet breakthroughs for climate and nature in 2024 you might have missed
It’s been another tough year for the climate and nature. But this year also saw some extraordinary breakthroughs.
EU Adopts New Rules Requiring 100% Recyclable Packaging by 2030
EU member states in the European Council announced that they have adopted a series of new rules aimed at significantly reducing packaging waste in the EU, including a goal requiring all packaging placed on the market to be recyclable by 2030.
Case study: How DZ BANK works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
December 24, 2024 – The DZ BANK Group is part of the Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Cooperative Financial Network, which encompasses over 700 cooperative banks and ranks among Germany’s largest private-sector financial services providers by total assets. Based in Frankfurt, DZ BANK serves as the network’s central institution, supporting the regional operations of these cooperative banks. DZ BANK is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.
Case study: How ICA Banken works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
December 19, 2024 – ICA Banken is a Swedish bank dedicated to making daily life a bit easier for its customers. It operates in two main business areas: services for private customers, offering a comprehensive suite of financial solutions including payments, savings, loans, and insurance; and services for corporate clients, providing financial solutions and payment services tailored to ICA retailers. ICA Banken is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.