Day: 4 July 2018

Nestlé to power energy needs through new Scottish windfarm

Food and drink giant Nestlé will generate half of its UK and Ireland energy needs from a new wind farm in Scotland that it has funded.

British retailers call for progress on ‘weak’ corporate anti-slavery commitments

Several big-name British retailers, including Marks and Spencer (M&S), Tesco and the Co-op, are among the 35 organisations to have signed a joint statement calling on the UK Government to set up a central registry for companies' modern slavery statements.

edie’s latest report explores 8 key sustainability challenges, and how to solve them

edie has today (4 July) published a new insight report which reveals the results of a recent series of Mission Possible Workshop discussions, where sustainability and energy professionals convened to solve challenges and co-create a sustainable future.

Most of Europe’s rivers and lakes fail water quality tests – report

The vast majority of Europe's rivers, lakes and estuaries have failed to meet minimum ecological standards for habitat degradation and pollution, according to a damning new report.

Tesco commits to new zero-deforestation soy policy

Supermarket giant Tesco has made a fresh sustainability pledge to ensure that the soy it sources for its own-brand products and animal feed is verified as "zero deforestation" by 2025.

Developing nations faced with huge climate-mitigation bill

Infrastructure investments totalling £470bn are needed across 10 African countries in order to enable national commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while up to £127bn may be required for developing countries to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

edie’s Sustainability Leaders Awards are back with a bang as entries officially open for 2019

They're back, bigger and bolder than ever. Entries for edie's 2019 Sustainability Leaders Awards are now officially open – and the scheme has undergone an exciting revamp to match the incredible progress being made by individuals and organisations across the country.

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