Day: 10 January 2020

VF Corporation Announces New Science-Based Targets to Accelerate Social and Environmental Responsibility Programs

Stuart Mitchell

VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, today published the latest iteration of its Made for Change Sustainability & Responsibility report, including the announcement of industry-leading science-based targets (SBTs) and a bold vision for sustainable materials. VF’s Made for Change report details the company’s aspirations for advancing environmental and social improvements across its business, portfolio of brands, global supply chain and communities worldwide. The report also highlights achievements from the last reporting year, which was 2018. “Our workforce of 50,000 performance-driven people share a commitment…

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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Discovery Education Launch ‘Speak Truth to Power’ Educator Master Class Series

Stuart Mitchell

In celebration of Human Rights Day, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (RFK Human Rights) and Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, have announced the addition of new resources to the ‘Speak Truth to Power’ program, including a five-part Master Class video series and expanded classroom activities. “’Speak Truth to Power’ was created to share the power and importance of covering human rights issues in the classroom, and equipping students with the tools to become involved in social justice issues,” said President…

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Climate Action for Jobs Initiative launched by UN Secretary-General and ILO Director-General

Stuart Mitchell

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, and ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, have launched the Climate Action for Jobs Initiative , during the COP25 climate change conference in Madrid, alongside the environment ministers of Spain and Germany. The Initiative provides a roadmap to boost climate action, while ensuring that jobs and human well-being are at the centre of the transition to a carbon-neutral and climate-resilient economy. Speaking at the launch, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, said that millions of workers were on the front lines of the fight against climate change. “The answer to the…

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International Women’s Day 2020 theme announced — “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”

Stuart Mitchell

The theme for International Women’s Day (8 March) 2020 is, I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights. The theme is aligned with UN Women’s new multigenerational campaign, Generation Equality, which marks the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Adopted in 1995 at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, the Beijing Platform for Action is recognized as the most progressive roadmap for the empowerment of women and girls, everywhere. The year 2020 is a pivotal year for advancing gender equality worldwide, as the global…

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Amazon Announces Three New Renewable Energy Projects in the US and Spain to Support Amazon’s Pledge to Reach 80% Renewable Energy by 2024 and 100% Renewable Energy by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

Amazon have announced three new renewable energy projects in the US and Spain that support Amazon’s commitment to The Climate Pledge and reaching 80% renewable energy by 2024 and 100% renewable energy target by 2030 on its path to net zero carbon by 2040. Amazon is committed to major investments in renewable energy as a critical step toward addressing the company’s carbon footprint globally, and Amazon’s newest renewable energy project in Europe will be the company’s first large-scale project in Spain, located southeast of Sevilla. Once complete, the new solar…

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