SustainCase newsletter – wk7, February 2024
Progress or hot air: Is Europe on track to meet its wind energy targets?
The European Commission says the EU needs to expand its wind power capacity and build an additional 31 GW (gigawatts) of wind farms every year if it is to meet the EU’s renewable energy target of 42.5 per cent by 2030.
Airline adverts banned over ‘greenwashing’ claims
Adverts for Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad have been banned for misleading consumers about the airlines’ environmental impact. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the ads did not show the impact airlines have on climate change.
Case study: How Akademiska Hus creates economic value for its stakeholders
Case study: How Akademiska Hus creates economic value for its stakeholdersFebruary 12, 2024 – Akademiska Hus is one of the largest property companies in Sweden, owned by the Swedish state and focused on properties for higher education and research. Akademiska Hus seeks, through its operations, to generate long-term, sustainable value for all its stakeholders. Read more.
Case study: How NSB creates economic value for its stakeholders
Case study: How NSB creates economic value for its stakeholdersFebruary 9, 2024 – Established in 1972 through a Parliamentary Act that merged four traditional savings organisations in the country into one establishment, the National Savings Bank (NSB) holds 21.8 million accounts that support the claim of being the most inclusive Bank in Sri Lanka. Creating value for its stakeholders over the short, medium, and long-term is a top priority for NSB. Read more.