SustainCase newsletter – wk44, November 2021
COP26: The issues that stand in the way of progress
World leaders meet in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit, to make ambitious cuts in warming gases to prevent further global temperature rises. Major challenges will have to be overcome, including trust, credibility, the workload, and the process itself.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59114255
COP26: Act now for our children, Queen urges climate summit
In a video message, the Queen urged world leaders at the COP26 climate summit to “achieve true statesmanship” so as to create a “safer, stabler future” for the planet. In a surprisingly personal message, the Queen said “statesmanship” means serving the future rather than short-term political rewards and urged world leaders to act “for our children and our children’s children”.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59125350
New Zealand strait crossed for first time by electric plane
Wellington, New Zealand: Gary Freedman, 49, made history by becoming the first person to fly across New Zealand’s Cook Strait in an electric plane. Freedman, founder of the company ElectricAir, said he was ecstatic when he landed, and the technology worked better than he’d hoped. “We still had 40% left in the battery,” he said. “We could have almost flown back again.”
World leaders seek ways to strengthen global supply chains
Rome, 31 October: U.S. President Joe Biden and 16 other world leaders discussed action to make global supply chains more resilient in the face of possible future health crises, climate change and even planned attacks. The leaders also stressed the need for security, principally in technology supply chains, and for fair and sustainable labour conditions.
Case study: How HZL promotes employee development
October 29, 2021 – Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) is among the largest producers of zinc, lead and silver. HZL follows world-class practices for mapping skills and competencies of its workforce to identify learning requirements. Read more.
Case study: How Newcrest promotes employee health and hygiene
November 1, 2021 – Newcrest is one of the world’s largest gold mining companies, and believes that a strong commitment to the health and safety of its workforce best reflects its values and underpins optimal business performance. Read more.
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