Voluntary Carbon Market: 2024 Growth Amidst Scandals and Regulation
The 2024 voluntary carbon market showed slight growth to over 150 million VCUs, despite scandals like the C-Quest Capital fraud and regulatory changes improving transparency, with community-based projects and African initiatives showing strong growth.
Voluntary Carbon Market: 2024 Growth Amidst Scandals and Regulation
The 2024 voluntary carbon market showed slight growth to over 150 million VCUs, despite scandals like the C-Quest Capital fraud and regulatory changes improving transparency, with community-based projects and African initiatives showing strong growth.
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20% Bias Score
McCain Foods Pledges Regenerative Agriculture by 2030
McCain Foods, the world's largest frozen-fry producer, pledges to source all potatoes from regenerative farms by 2030, using practices like crop rotation and reduced chemical use to improve soil health and reduce its environmental impact.
McCain Foods Pledges Regenerative Agriculture by 2030
McCain Foods, the world's largest frozen-fry producer, pledges to source all potatoes from regenerative farms by 2030, using practices like crop rotation and reduced chemical use to improve soil health and reduce its environmental impact.
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44% Bias Score
Canada's New Greenwashing Law Impacts U.S. Businesses
Canada amended its Competition Act on June 20, 2024, to regulate unsubstantiated environmental claims in marketing, impacting U.S. companies operating in Canada and potentially setting a global precedent.
Canada's New Greenwashing Law Impacts U.S. Businesses
Canada amended its Competition Act on June 20, 2024, to regulate unsubstantiated environmental claims in marketing, impacting U.S. companies operating in Canada and potentially setting a global precedent.
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32% Bias Score
Human Trafficking Allegations Rock BYD's Brazilian Factory
Brazilian authorities accuse BYD and its contractor Jinjiang Group of human trafficking, involving 163 Chinese workers at a Bahia factory construction site; both companies are cooperating to rehouse workers while resolving contracts, amidst accusations of miscommunication and "foreign forces" involv...
Human Trafficking Allegations Rock BYD's Brazilian Factory
Brazilian authorities accuse BYD and its contractor Jinjiang Group of human trafficking, involving 163 Chinese workers at a Bahia factory construction site; both companies are cooperating to rehouse workers while resolving contracts, amidst accusations of miscommunication and "foreign forces" involv...
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40% Bias Score
Teleperformance Greece Accused of Mass Union Dismissals and Employee Exploitation
Teleperformance Greece, a multinational call center, faces accusations of mass union dismissals, intense employee pressure, and exploitation of foreign workers; the company cites awards and legal compliance in response, while workers demand better conditions and a collective bargaining agreement.
Teleperformance Greece Accused of Mass Union Dismissals and Employee Exploitation
Teleperformance Greece, a multinational call center, faces accusations of mass union dismissals, intense employee pressure, and exploitation of foreign workers; the company cites awards and legal compliance in response, while workers demand better conditions and a collective bargaining agreement.
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60% Bias Score
Barilla's 2024 Food Donation Supports 5.7 Million Italians Facing Poverty
Barilla donated 1,400 tons of food to Banco Alimentare in 2024, supporting over 5.7 million Italians in absolute poverty (ISTAT 2024), alongside €3.2 million and 3,200 tons of global donations in 2023, and over €60 million since 2010.
Barilla's 2024 Food Donation Supports 5.7 Million Italians Facing Poverty
Barilla donated 1,400 tons of food to Banco Alimentare in 2024, supporting over 5.7 million Italians in absolute poverty (ISTAT 2024), alongside €3.2 million and 3,200 tons of global donations in 2023, and over €60 million since 2010.
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40% Bias Score
Leaders50: Redefining Leadership for Global Impact
The Leaders50 initiative recognizes global leaders who prioritize empathy, agility, and purpose-driven leadership, exemplified by Mary Barra of GM and Satya Nadella of Microsoft, contrasting with traditional leadership focused solely on short-term gains.
Leaders50: Redefining Leadership for Global Impact
The Leaders50 initiative recognizes global leaders who prioritize empathy, agility, and purpose-driven leadership, exemplified by Mary Barra of GM and Satya Nadella of Microsoft, contrasting with traditional leadership focused solely on short-term gains.
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40% Bias Score
French Public Trust in Businesses Surges Amidst Political Distrust
A recent Ipsos survey reveals a surge in French public trust towards large companies (48%), exceeding confidence in political leaders and institutions; this shift is attributed to the perceived reliability and resilience of businesses during the Covid-19 crisis.
French Public Trust in Businesses Surges Amidst Political Distrust
A recent Ipsos survey reveals a surge in French public trust towards large companies (48%), exceeding confidence in political leaders and institutions; this shift is attributed to the perceived reliability and resilience of businesses during the Covid-19 crisis.
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48% Bias Score
IBEX 35 Companies Integrate Sustainability into Core Business
A new report reveals that Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) are increasingly influential in Spain's IBEX 35 companies, with 63% holding management committee positions, driving sustainability integration into business strategies and impacting financial performance, but facing challenges from exces...
IBEX 35 Companies Integrate Sustainability into Core Business
A new report reveals that Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) are increasingly influential in Spain's IBEX 35 companies, with 63% holding management committee positions, driving sustainability integration into business strategies and impacting financial performance, but facing challenges from exces...
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36% Bias Score
Costco Rejects Shareholder DEI Risk Proposal, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusion
Costco's board rejected a shareholder proposal questioning the financial risks of its DEI policies, emphasizing its commitment to inclusion and aligning with its mission, despite concerns raised about potential lawsuits and reputational damage; FY24 data shows opportunities for increased representat...
Costco Rejects Shareholder DEI Risk Proposal, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusion
Costco's board rejected a shareholder proposal questioning the financial risks of its DEI policies, emphasizing its commitment to inclusion and aligning with its mission, despite concerns raised about potential lawsuits and reputational damage; FY24 data shows opportunities for increased representat...
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60% Bias Score
Former French Minister Joins Shein's Sustainability Committee Amidst Criticism
Former French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner joined Shein's social and environmental responsibility committee on December 20, 2023, aiming to improve the fast-fashion giant's social and environmental practices, despite facing criticism for its environmental impact and alleged human rights abu...
Former French Minister Joins Shein's Sustainability Committee Amidst Criticism
Former French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner joined Shein's social and environmental responsibility committee on December 20, 2023, aiming to improve the fast-fashion giant's social and environmental practices, despite facing criticism for its environmental impact and alleged human rights abu...
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52% Bias Score
High Childcare Costs Force Difficult Choices for U.S. Families and Businesses
The U.S. childcare crisis forces families into difficult financial decisions, costing an average of \$11,582 annually; however, companies can alleviate this issue by implementing on-site or near-site childcare, providing financial assistance, or partnering with childcare providers.
High Childcare Costs Force Difficult Choices for U.S. Families and Businesses
The U.S. childcare crisis forces families into difficult financial decisions, costing an average of \$11,582 annually; however, companies can alleviate this issue by implementing on-site or near-site childcare, providing financial assistance, or partnering with childcare providers.
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60% Bias Score