Triodos Bank sets out concrete action for an inclusive society

Triodos Bank– a frontrunner in sustainable banking – urges governments, companies, social institutions and the financial sectorto make the transition to a regenerative economy that is fairer and more inclusive. There are three courses of action: empowering people, building inclusive societies, and challenging dominant values and structures. All the proposals are included in Triodos Bank’s vision paper “Building open and resilient communities for an inclusive society” published today. Promoting inclusion in society is a strategic priority for Triodos Bank: its loans and investments focus particularly on the labour market, financial inclusion,…

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Danone announces Re-Fuel Danone: A global energy excellence programme to drive energy efficiency, resilience and decarbonisation journey

Danone has announced a Global Energy Excellence Programme, Re–Fuel Danone, to transform the energy footprint of its sites worldwide and make its operations more agile, energy and cost efficient, resilient and more sustainable. To deliver the ambitious programme, Danone will harness digital innovation and its existing engineering expertise to drive energy efficiency and accelerate its decarbonisation journey. It will also expand on partnerships with local renewable energy providers to increase energy resilience and create shared value in the communities where it operates. The Re–Fuel programme will see Danone: improve energy…

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Guylian Commits to 100% Fairtrade Certified Cocoa, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainable Production

Fairtrade America, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, is honored to announce that partner Guylian, the premium Belgian chocolate brand famous for its chocolate seashells sold across four continents and in 120 countries, has committed to sourcing 100% of the cocoa used to make its premium chocolates on Fairtrade terms. All Guylian offerings will now carry the Fairtrade Mark on the front of the package, signaling to consumers that the cocoa farmers behind Guylian’s unique treats got a fairer deal and the product’s supply chain is…

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