Tag: sustainability

New Ceres analysis reveals gap between what investors want and what companies disclose on sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

A new analysis of nearly 500 of the largest companies on the Forbes Global 2000 list finds that most companies are using comparable and industry-wide disclosure frameworks for reporting sustainability risks and opportunities.  However, the analysis finds that only a small percentage of companies  disclose the business relevance of these risks and opportunities, and only a handful provide third party assurance on these disclosures. The analysis, Disclose What Matters, released today by the sustainability nonprofit organization Ceres highlights the gap that must be bridged by companies in order for investors…

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Ball Corporation Publishes 2018 Sustainability Report, Sets Bold New Science-based Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Target

Stuart Mitchell

Ball Corporation has published its sixth biennial sustainability report, covering calendar years 2016 and 2017, which details how it addresses systemic challenges in the areas of circular economy, climate change, water stewardship and responsible sourcing, as well as its bold new science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction target. “We remain committed to improving our operational sustainability performance and in making the can the most sustainable package in the supply chain,” said John A. Hayes, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “To further our progress, we are setting a science-based greenhouse gas…

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EY reduces its plastic waste by 7.7 million items

Stuart Mitchell

Financial Services Company EY have announced that it will stop providing single-use cups (both plastic and paper) in all its UK offices, switching to reusable alternatives instead. This is its biggest step yet in tackling plastic waste and marks a significant step forward in reducing the environmental impact of EY’s buildings. Caroline Artis, London Senior Partner and Environmental Lead says: “Our commitment as an organisation to minimise our environmental impact has resulted in the decision to switch all our offices away from single use plastic by the end of 2018.…

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Merlin Entertainments teams up with Coca-Cola Great Britain to exchange plastic bottles for family fun this summer

Stuart Mitchell

Merlin Entertainments, the UK’s largest visitor attraction  operator,  has  today  announced  a  partnership  with  Coca-Cola  Great  Britain, which  will  offer  consumers  50%  off  entry  to  some  of  the  UK’s  best-known  family attractions, in exchange for their used plastic bottles. The trial scheme, which will run from 25th  July, invites people to bring and recycle any 500ml plastic bottle via an on-site ‘reverse vending’ machine. Unlike traditional vending machines which dispense drinks,  these  machines will  reward those  who  deposit their empty  bottles  with  a  voucher  to  receive  50%  off  entry  at…

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Environmental Audit Committee Launch Sustainability of the fashion industry inquiry

Stuart Mitchell

The Environmental Audit Committee investigates the social and environmental impact of disposable ‘fast fashion’ and the wider clothing industry. Inquiry: Sustainability of the fashion industry Environmental Audit Committee The inquiry examines the carbon, resource use and water footprint of clothing throughout its lifecycle. It will look at how clothes can be recycled, and waste and pollution reduced. Chair’s comments Mary Creagh MP, Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, said: “Fashion shouldn’t cost the earth. But the way we design, make and discard clothes has a huge environmental impact. Producing clothes…

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