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Bringing Sustainable Tourism Into The Spotlight: The EU Ecolabel For Tourist Accommodation
Sustainability Standards News

Bringing Sustainable Tourism Into The Spotlight: The EU Ecolabel For Tourist Accommodation

The webinar united key players in the industry, showcased inspiring success stories and the positive impact the EU Ecolabel is playing in the future of tourism.
EUROPEAN COMMISSIONEUROPEAN COMMISSION
|June 18th, 2024|4:41 PM
New Report Criticizes Major Fashion Brands for Ongoing Fossil Fuel Use and Lack of Renewable Energy Initiatives
Sustainable Supply Chains

New Report Criticizes Major Fashion Brands for Ongoing Fossil Fuel Use and Lack of Renewable Energy Initiatives

The report assesses 11 apparel and footwear companies’ insufficient efforts to eliminate fossil fuels from supply chains, manufacturing, and shipping.
Stand.earthStand.earth
|June 6th, 2024|3:34 PM
Brazilian Rancher Faces $50m Fine for Amazon Destruction

Brazilian Rancher Faces $50m Fine for Amazon Destruction

In a landmark decision, a Brazilian court has ordered cattle rancher Dirceu Kruger to pay over $50 million in compensation for illegal deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. The ruling represents the largest civil case for climate crimes in Brazil's history, signaling a robust legal effort to address environmental degradation and promote accountability.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 25th, 2024|2:41 PM
The Urgent Pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead
Sustainability Governance

The Urgent Pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015, are 17 interlinked objectives aimed at addressing global challenges by 2030, but experts stress that intensified governmental efforts are needed to achieve them.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 3rd, 2024|6:26 AM
Strategies for Companies to Effectively Decarbonize Their Supply Chains
Sustainable Supply Chains

Strategies for Companies to Effectively Decarbonize Their Supply Chains

Several companies, including Carlsberg, Unilever, and Walmart, have made significant strides in decarbonizing their supply chains by setting science-based targets and engaging suppliers to adopt sustainable practices, serving as models for others to follow.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 13th, 2024|7:13 AM