Day: 14 April 2016

Lessons in law: What should companies be disclosing about slavery in their supply chains?

Kingfisher shakes up sustainability department in Net Positive ‘evolution’

Two of Kingfisher's most senior sustainability executives have left the DIY retailer within the space of a month, as part of a radical restructuring of the group's management team to integrate CSR into the core of the business, edie can reveal.

Palm oil giant to address ‘serious issues’ of alleged illegal sourcing

The world's second largest palm oil plantation company has revealed that it is engaging with individual supplier mills which have allegedly been using 'tainted and illegal' palm oil sources, in an attempt to clarify revelations uncovered in a recent report.

Rory Stewart defends Government flood defence spending

Environment Minister Rory Stewart has defended the Government's record on flood defence spending, following a succession of reports claiming that many of Britain's flood-risk households have suffered from insufficient protection.

‘Neglected’ Green Deal failed on energy savings, report finds

The UK Government's recently-folded Green Deal scheme to insulate and provide on-site renewable generation to homes delivered just 30% of what predecessor schemes achieved in terms of carbon reductions, a new report has found.

Underground herb farm surfaces to strengthen London’s food supplies

Garlic chives, wasabi mustard and salad rocket - produced in a former World War II bunker in Clapham - are ready to be delivered to nearby homes, as London's first underground herb farm officially opens full production services.

Apple ranked as highest scoring corporation for climate influence

Tech giant Apple's continuous drive to champion renewable energy has seen it top a list of more than 150 companies - including rivals Microsoft and Google - to receive the first 'A+ grade' from a sustainability analysis group.

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