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IKEA launches initiative to accelerate suppliers’ transition to renewable electricity | Brand & Sustainability
IKEA is striving towards 100% renewable energy throughout the entire value chain. The new program supports nearly 1,600 direct suppliers to switch to 100% renewable electricity. -
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Logitech marks milestone in conflict-free minerals commitment | Brand & Sustainability
All Logitech products are verified as being made only with minerals and resulting metals that comply with conflict-free standards. -
Sinebrychoff becomes world’s first carbon neutral manufacturer of Coca-Cola | Brand & Sustainability
The oldest brewery in the Nordic countries and the oldest foodstuff company in Finland has produced its beverages with 100 % renewable energy since the beginning of 2021. -
Dove announces €8.5 million forest restoration project | Brand & Sustainability
The project is designed to protect and restore forests, protect the habitats of endangered species, and improve the livelihoods of 16,000 people who call North Sumatra, Indonesia home. -
Unilever partners with food-tech company ENOUGH to introduce plant-based meat products to market | Brand & Sustainability
ENOUGH’s technology uses a unique zero-waste fermentation process to grow a high-quality protein. Natural fungi are fed with renewable feedstock, such as wheat and corn.
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Coca-Cola transitions to recycled plastic packaging in Netherlands and Norway
Coca-Cola is the first company in the Netherlands and Norway to bottle its entire portfolio of locally produced beverage brands in 100 per cent recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) packaging.
AGCO names Louisa Parker-Smith Director of Global Sustainability
AGCO, a global company involved in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and solutions, has announced Louisa Parker-Smith Director of Global Sustainability.
Dentsu International to be net zero emissions company by 2030
Worldwide media, CXM and creative communications company, dentsu international, has committed to become a Net Zero emissions business by 2030.
Unilever registers progress on its sustainable packaging goals
Unilever, owner of brands including Dove, Seventh Generation and Magnum, continues to make progress towards its ambitious commitments for a waste-free world.
Ericsson selected as BT’s 5G partner for London and major UK cities
BT and EE customers are set to benefit from Ericsson 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) connectivity following the company’s selection as BT’s 5G RAN provider in the UK capitals London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff and other major cities.
ReneSola Power, Novergy form joint venture to develop solar projects in the UK
ReneSola Power, a fully integrated solar project developer, and Novergy, a subsidy-free solar platform announced a strategic partnership to co-develop utility-scale projects in the UK.
JA Solar supplies modules for first floating PV plants in Spain and Malaysia
JA Solar announced it supplied all photovoltaic (PV) modules for Spain's first grid-connected floating solar plant which is located in the Sierra Brava reservoir in the Extremadura region.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo enters European market
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo announced its entry into six European countries, Poland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom.
IKEA partners with Flow Loop to develop water recycling shower solutions
IKEA and Flow Loop are partnering up to develop water recycling shower solution to inspire and enable people to be more water efficient.
ING publishes second progress report on climate alignment
Dutch multinational bank ING has published its second progress report on Terra, ING’s approach to steer its €600 billion lending book in line with the climate goal of the Paris Agreement.
Barclays Bank to support farmers reach carbon net zero goal through agri-tech
Barclays, a British multinational investment bank and financial services company, has announced the launch of a new campaign to drive awareness amongst consumers on the benefits of helping the food system become carbon net zero.
Nokia publishes call to action to deliver an ethical and sustainable 5G future
Nokia has outlined a vision of a 5G-enabled world that delivers economic prosperity, opportunity for all people and a healthier planet.
Aleph Commodities acquires majority stake in InterTank
Aleph Commodities, an investment and energy trading company headquartered in London, along with co-investors, has acquired a majority stake in InterTank Nordic AB, an independent storage management and operations company in Sweden.
SAP commits 5 per cent of addressable spend to support social enterprises
SAP has announced 5 & 5 by '25, a corporate initiative targeting five per cent of addressable spend with social enterprises and with diverse businesses by 2025.
Heineken Spain to produce all beers with solar energy
Heineken Spain has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Iberdrola, a multinational electric company, which guarantees the supply of green electricity to the brewer’s four factories in Spain and offices.
IKEA commits to remove non-rechargeable alkaline batteries by 2021
Following IKEA’s commitment to inspire and enable people to live a healthier and more sustainable life at home, all non-rechargeable alkaline batteries will be removed from the global home furnishing range by October 2021.
Best Buy, McKinstry, Real Betis, Schneider Electric and Siemens sign the Climate Pledge
Amazon and Global Optimism have announced that Best Buy, McKinstry, Real Betis, Schneider Electric, and Siemens have joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040.
Nokia signs UN pledge calling for renewed global co-operation
Nokia President and CEO, Pekka Lundmark has signed a joint UN Statement, UNITED IN THE BUSINESS OF A BETTER WORLD which was presented to the UN Secretary General
Amazon launches Climate Pledge Friendly programme on sustainable products shopping
Amazon has announced Climate Pledge Friendly, a new program to help make it easy for customers to discover and shop for more sustainable products.
Unilever and Google partner to champion sustainable commodity sourcing
Google Cloud and Unilever have announced that they will advance sustainable business practices together using technology to expand the use of data for eco-friendly decision making.
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Magdalena Flick: 5 reasons why it’s time to give native advertising a leading role in your media mix
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