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Green news- eBay’s first sustainability lead to head NYU’s sustainable business programAmy Skoczlas Cole has more than three decades of nonprofit and corporate experience in tech, media, agriculture and land management. The post eBay’s first sustainability lead to head NYU’s sustainable business program appeared first on Trellis.
- Gen Z calls for systemic changeA global survey shows the younger generation is concerned about corruption, economic insecurity and governance failures. The post Gen Z calls for systemic change appeared first on Trellis.
- How brands can use 8 types of consumer endings to boost circularityConsumer product experiences don't have to end without emotion. The post How brands can use 8 types of consumer endings to boost circularity appeared first on Trellis.
- Climate leader or laggard? This new tool helps discern the differenceIntroducing the 'Climate Strategy Window' to avoid knee-jerk condemnation or praise of corporate action on climate. The post Climate leader or laggard? This new tool helps discern the difference appeared first on Trellis.
- Renewable energy claims: State AGs scrutinize Amazon, Google, Meta and MicrosoftLetter from 16 states challenges the tech companies’ purchases of ‘unbundled’ certificates issued by renewable electricity projects. The post Renewable energy claims: State AGs scrutinize Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft appeared first on Trellis.
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Global agreement to tackle mercury
The European Commission welcomed the successful conclusion of the multilateral negotiations to address the global threat posed to human health and the environment by mercury. This follows the decision of the Governing Council of UNEP in February 2009 to develop a global legally binding instrument on mercury and the subsequent creation of an International Negotiating Committee to conclude on the text of a mercury Treaty that held its final meeting this week. The EU was a key driver for the launch of this negotiating process. Continue reading
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European Green Capital 2013
The title of European Green Capital has just been awarded to Nantes, France’s sixth largest city, at a handover ceremony in Brussels. Janez Potočnik congratulated Nantes on receiving the title of European Green Capital 2013, a title that brings with it great responsibility. Continue reading
Environment: €40 million for innovations in water
An important step was taken today in developing solutions for the major challenges Europe faces in managing water. The Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) adopted by the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Water, chaired by Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik sets out priority areas where solutions are needed. Action Groups will now draw up tools and mechanisms to promote innovations in water policies and technologies. Continue reading
Environment Action Programme for the EU
The European Commission has proposed a new Environment Action Programme for the EU. Entitled “Living well, within the limits of our planet”, it will guide environment policy up to 2020. The proposal aims to enhance Europe’s ecological resilience and transform the EU into an inclusive and sustainable green economy. Continue reading
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