Day: 14 February 2020

ABTA contributes to Global Tourism Plastics Initiative

Stuart Mitchell

ABTA has announced its contribution to the co-creation of the new Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, which has been launched to stop plastic ending up as pollution and reduce the amount of new plastic that needs to be produced.  Led by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Tourism Organisation, in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative unites the tourism sector behind a common vision to address the root causes of plastic pollution. It enables businesses, governments, and other tourism stakeholders to take concerted action,…

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Tyson Foods Initiates Coalition to Advance the Future of Sustainable Protein

Stuart Mitchell

Tyson Foods, Inc. has announced the creation of the Coalition for Global Protein, a multi-stakeholder initiative to advance the future of sustainable protein. To mark the launch of the Coalition, Tyson Foods is convening leaders from the global protein industry, which includes all forms of protein, as well as academia, non-governmental organizations and financial institutions this week at Davos, Switzerland, alongside the 50th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The goal is to unite stakeholders across the food and agriculture sector to identify and implement new and creative solutions to sustainably…

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Bank of America Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Stuart Mitchell

Bank of America has announced that it has met its carbon neutrality goal a year ahead of schedule, pending third-party verification. The goal was accomplished by reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its facilities, purchasing 100 percent renewable electricity and buying carbon offsets for its remaining unavoidable emissions. “We are delivering responsible growth by focusing on serving our clients, investing in our teammates, supporting the communities where we operate – AND by addressing important societal priorities,” said Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America. “Being carbon neutral is core…

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Laudes Foundation launches to accelerate the transition to a just and regenerative economy

Stuart Mitchell

Laudes Foundation has launched with the aim to address the dual crises of climate breakdown and inequality that endanger nature and jeopardize the safety and dignity of countless communities around the world. The same human ingenuity that has brought unparalleled prosperity to many is being called on now to redefine what value is, beyond shareholder interests alone. Laudes Foundation will support brave action to inspire and challenge industry to harness its power for good. “Today there is an enormous challenge we must face. Through Laudes Foundation we will  work with…

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The Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Spark the Future of STEM with the 2020 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

Stuart Mitchell

To further inspire the next generation of STEM leaders, the Siemens Foundation, a leader in advancing STEM workforce development and education initiatives, and Discovery Education—the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources—welcome submissions to the 2020 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes. The 2020 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes offers Title 1 K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to win a $10,000 STEM grant that can be used to purchase STEM supplies, technology or be used in any STEM-related lab. Open through April 28, 2020, educators and educational professionals are encouraged to enter…

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