Schneider Electric Tops Global Sustainability Ranking
Corporate Knights named Schneider Electric the world's most sustainable company in its annual Global 100 index, ranking 8,359 companies with over \$1 billion in revenue based on sustainability and ethical factors; the index, however, underperformed the MSCI ACWI in 2024.
Schneider Electric Tops Global Sustainability Ranking
Corporate Knights named Schneider Electric the world's most sustainable company in its annual Global 100 index, ranking 8,359 companies with over \$1 billion in revenue based on sustainability and ethical factors; the index, however, underperformed the MSCI ACWI in 2024.
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Military Emissions and the Contradiction of Sustainable Development
A 2022 study revealed the military sector contributes 5.5% to greenhouse gas emissions, while the US military accounts for 31.2% of the nation's historical emissions; this lack of transparency in military emissions hinders climate change mitigation and sustainable development efforts.
Military Emissions and the Contradiction of Sustainable Development
A 2022 study revealed the military sector contributes 5.5% to greenhouse gas emissions, while the US military accounts for 31.2% of the nation's historical emissions; this lack of transparency in military emissions hinders climate change mitigation and sustainable development efforts.
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48% Bias Score
Chile Transforms Cooking Oil Waste into Renewable Diesel to Combat Fuel Import Challenges
Chile's state-owned oil company ENAP is converting 100 million liters annually of used cooking oil into renewable diesel, reducing carbon emissions by up to 80%, initially supplying gas trucks, addressing fuel import challenges and volatile weather conditions.
Chile Transforms Cooking Oil Waste into Renewable Diesel to Combat Fuel Import Challenges
Chile's state-owned oil company ENAP is converting 100 million liters annually of used cooking oil into renewable diesel, reducing carbon emissions by up to 80%, initially supplying gas trucks, addressing fuel import challenges and volatile weather conditions.
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44% Bias Score
Rome Airport Unveils Europe's Largest Solar Plant, Reducing Emissions by 11,000 Tons
Rome Fiumicino Airport unveiled Europe's largest solar power plant, a 55,000-panel system reducing annual CO2 emissions by over 11,000 tons, accelerating the airport's path to net-zero emissions and potentially serving as a model for global green growth.
Rome Airport Unveils Europe's Largest Solar Plant, Reducing Emissions by 11,000 Tons
Rome Fiumicino Airport unveiled Europe's largest solar power plant, a 55,000-panel system reducing annual CO2 emissions by over 11,000 tons, accelerating the airport's path to net-zero emissions and potentially serving as a model for global green growth.
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40% Bias Score
RCEP: World's Largest Trade Agreement Faces Sustainability and Geopolitical Challenges
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations and impacting roughly one-third of global GDP and population, by reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
RCEP: World's Largest Trade Agreement Faces Sustainability and Geopolitical Challenges
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations and impacting roughly one-third of global GDP and population, by reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
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44% Bias Score
French Senate Votes to Eliminate Organic Farming Agency
The French Senate voted to dissolve the Agence Bio, a national agency promoting organic agriculture, saving €2.9 million and transferring its responsibilities to other organizations, despite concerns from industry stakeholders about potential negative impacts on the organic sector.
French Senate Votes to Eliminate Organic Farming Agency
The French Senate voted to dissolve the Agence Bio, a national agency promoting organic agriculture, saving €2.9 million and transferring its responsibilities to other organizations, despite concerns from industry stakeholders about potential negative impacts on the organic sector.
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German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax
Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax
Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.
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Global Tourism Rebounds to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
The UNWTO's 2024 report reveals a robust recovery in international tourism, with 1.4 billion travelers spending \$1.9 trillion, led by Europe (747 million tourists) with France (100 million) and Spain (98 million) taking the top spots, while smaller countries like Qatar also saw significant gains bu...
Global Tourism Rebounds to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
The UNWTO's 2024 report reveals a robust recovery in international tourism, with 1.4 billion travelers spending \$1.9 trillion, led by Europe (747 million tourists) with France (100 million) and Spain (98 million) taking the top spots, while smaller countries like Qatar also saw significant gains bu...
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36% Bias Score
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Global Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations, entered its third year on January 1, 2022, significantly reducing trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of traded goods and lowering non-tariff barriers, despite global trade cost increases due to ...
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Global Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations, entered its third year on January 1, 2022, significantly reducing trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of traded goods and lowering non-tariff barriers, despite global trade cost increases due to ...
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40% Bias Score
Global Tourism Rebounds in 2024, but Overtourism Raises Concerns
The UNWTO reported that 1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024, generating $1.9 trillion; France was the most-visited country (100 million tourists), followed by Spain (98 million), while overtourism is prompting restrictions in some areas.
Global Tourism Rebounds in 2024, but Overtourism Raises Concerns
The UNWTO reported that 1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024, generating $1.9 trillion; France was the most-visited country (100 million tourists), followed by Spain (98 million), while overtourism is prompting restrictions in some areas.
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Gen Z Demands Data-Driven ESG Accountability
Gen Z investors are demanding transparency and accountability from companies regarding their ESG initiatives; a KPMG survey indicates 75% of sustainability sector companies are unprepared for ESG data assurance, while McKinsey research shows Gen Z is de-emphasizing sustainability in purchasing decis...
Gen Z Demands Data-Driven ESG Accountability
Gen Z investors are demanding transparency and accountability from companies regarding their ESG initiatives; a KPMG survey indicates 75% of sustainability sector companies are unprepared for ESG data assurance, while McKinsey research shows Gen Z is de-emphasizing sustainability in purchasing decis...
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German Court Upholds Tübingen's Single-Use Packaging Tax
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's tax on single-use food packaging and cutlery, rejecting a McDonald's franchisee's challenge; the decision validates the city's efforts to reduce waste and may influence other German municipalities considering similar taxes.
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Single-Use Packaging Tax
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's tax on single-use food packaging and cutlery, rejecting a McDonald's franchisee's challenge; the decision validates the city's efforts to reduce waste and may influence other German municipalities considering similar taxes.
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48% Bias Score