At the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27), the United States launched the Net-Zero Government Initiative, inviting governments to lead by example and achieve net-zero emissions from national government operations by no later than 2050. During a…
Giant ice sheets, ocean currents and permafrost regions may already have passed point of irreversible change The climate crisis has driven the world to the brink of multiple “disastrous” tipping points, according to a major study. It shows five dangerous tipping…
Mandatory assurance of sustainability data is ‘only a matter of time’ The drive towards a comprehensive global system for sustainability reporting, which evenly addresses both impact and financial disclosure, will be a major instigator for mandatory auditing of sustainability information.…
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) on Tuesday approved the final version of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which set out the rules and requirements for companies to report on sustainability-related impacts, opportunities and risks under the EU’s…
Nearly all investors are now incorporating companies’ ESG reporting into their decision making processes, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm EY, but more than three quarters of investors believe that companies are cherry-picking the sustainability…
The Council aims to achieve zero emissions in buildings by 2050. The member states of the Council of the European Union have agreed on the amendment proposals containing important updates in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. According to the…
The evolution of the sustainability profession has given rise to an array of roles and responsibilities across industries.Jobs in the field of sustainability stretch across several industries, from clothing and technology to brewing and food. A particularly popular sustainability role…
Pesticides make bees “drunk”, wreaking havoc on their central nervous systems – but many of these harmful chemicals could be replaced by ants. These are the conclusions of two separate studies on artificial sprays used to control pests. Worldwide, farmers…
As creators of our digital world, we have a powerful role to play. We must consciously reinvent web design to radically reduce the polluting impacts of our sites and apps. We must use our talents to rethink how we build…
Constant news detailing the devastating effects of extreme weather events, combined with the inaction and ineffectiveness of political leaders, can make us feel powerless and frustrated against climate change. As the Director of Sustainability for the City of Ithaca, New…