A new weather modelling tool shows the crucial role of engineering and climate science in the buildings of the future. Met.box (Meteorological dataset Based On Climate Change Scenario) is a set of future meteorological data that allows builders and architects to evaluate their projects through the lens of climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Data sets are based on climate change scenarios defined by the IPCC, which can be used to evaluate anything from energy consumption to the greenhouse gas emissions of a new or retrofitted new office building by…
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XPO Logistics Europe Wins Prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability Excellence
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy and performance in 2024. This accolade represents a significant step up from the Silver Medal the company held for four consecutive years. XPO´s rise to the 97th percentile demonstrates its ability to excel in an even more competitive and challenging environment and places XPO Logistics among the top 3% of all companies assessed globally and within the top 1% of road transport…
Read MorePatagonia Reaches New Heights in their Sustainability Journey by Joining Pack4Good
Global outdoor apparel company Patagonia is taking another step forward in its environmental commitments by joining Pack4Good, a sustainable packaging initiative from Canopy, a solutions-driven non-profit organization dedicated to protecting forests, species, and climate. Building on a strong foundation of working with Canopy to eliminate the destruction of Ancient and Endangered Forests caused by the production of viscose textiles since 2013, Patagonia is now focusing on Next Generation (Next Gen) packaging solutions that come from more sustainable sources such as agricultural waste instead of trees. The company has committed to…
Read MoreCAP – Odds are your gambling post is an ad
The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Odds are your gambling post is an ad. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Advertising in social media spaces controlled by marketers have long been subject to the CAP Code. Where the product is age-restricted, the dedicated rules protect under-18s and other vulnerable consumers. With so much content on social media, it is sometimes not…
Read MoreThe National Library of Indonesia to receive 2024 UNESCO-Jikji Memory of the World Prize
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has named the National Library of Indonesia as the laureate of the 2024 UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize, following the recommendation of an international jury of experts. Documentary heritage is a unique and irreplaceable window into our history, offering a connection to the thoughts, culture and lived experiences of the past. Our collective efforts to enhance the preservation and accessibility of this heritage must continue. I congratulate the National Library of Indonesia on winning this Prize.Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General In its recommendation, the international jury of…
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