Extreme heat and flooding are threatening key apparel hubs and will put over $65 billion worth of export earnings at risk across four key production centres by 2030. That’s according to new research by Cornell University’s Global Labor Institute (GLI) and global asset management firm Schroders about the economic impact of climate breakdown – specifically, extreme heat and flooding – on apparel manufacturers and workers. Researchers looked at the climate vulnerable apparel industries in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan and Vietnam, which collectively represent 18% of global apparel exports, house approximately 10,000…
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PRCA sets sight on COP26 and misinformation in the climate crisis
The PRCA has launched a focused initiative to fight the spread of misinformation, ahead of a bid to promote the importance of ethical communication at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). The launch comes as the spread of misinformation continues to pose a significant threat to solving one of humanity’s biggest issues. Professional communicators play a vital role in tackling misinformation as well as accurately advising leadership teams across the public, and private and third sectors, on the most effective methods of communicating climate crisis related activity. A small strategy group…
Read MoreLeading lights make ‘promise for nature’ as National Trust urges action on climate crisis
Politicians, business leaders and celebrities have thrown their weight behind a National Trust campaign to galvanise people and tackle the climate and nature crises. The conservation charity is calling on the public to seize the leap day by making one of a series of seemingly small but significant contributions that cumulatively will make a big difference. Suggestions include planting or sponsoring a tree, cutting food waste and switching to greener forms of transport. TV presenter Julia Bradbury, the boss of Iceland Foods Richard Walker and popstar turned farmer JB Gill…
Read MoreLearn How to Help Your Company Address the Climate Crisis in Free Webcast, December 5th
How do you set aggressive climate change goals within your company? What are tips to communicating the urgency for reducing emissions? This webinar will provide critical information for making the business case internally, and setting meaningful and credible science-based emissions reduction targets (SBTs). Join Addison and CDP for “How to Help Your Company Address the Climate Crisis,” December 5th at 12 p.m. ET. This free webcast is recommended for executives at major corporations tasked with setting and/or communicating energy and emissions reductions and goals for their organization. CLICK HERE TO…
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