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Unilever’s new ESG plan is bold but is it enough to hit net zero?

Isaac Hanson — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:03:24 +0000

As part of its new targets, Unilever hopes to reach net zero fully by 2039 through reductions and eventually carbon removals.

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Microplastics in placentas: how serious is the problem?

Eve Thomas — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:37:57 +0000

A new method of analysis has enabled researchers to identify and quantify the microplastics present in placenta samples.

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Why COP28 is “the most important COP” since the Paris Agreement

Nick Ferris — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:07:01 +0000

Energy Monitor takes you through what to expect at the UN climate conference taking place in December in Dubai, COP28.

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COP27: Have we committed to our goals?

GlobalData Thematic Intelligence — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:02:21 +0000

Despite negotiations being ongoing since COP27, they have been slowed down by a lot of disagreements on how the fund will work.

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What does Biden’s executive order mean for worldwide AI regulation?

GlobalData Thematic Intelligence — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:29:04 +0000

The executive order highlights the US sentiment towards AI regulation, but presents a fragmented approach with possibility of discord.

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What in the world has happened since COP27?

GlobalData Thematic Intelligence — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:27:02 +0000

Since last year’s COP27 summit, what events and government acts, if any, have made a positive impression on the climate?

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Social Responsibility hiring activity dropped in the packaging industry in Q4 2023

kgi-admin — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:14:03 +0000

The global packaging industry recorded a 17% drop in social responsibility hiring activity in Q4 2023, according to GlobalData

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Q1 2024 update: mentions of social responsibility in packaging industry filings

kgi-admin — Wed, 10 May 2023 03:01:18 +0000

The global packaging industry experienced a 51% drop in company filings mentions of social responsibility in Q1 2024 compared with the previous quarter, according to GlobalData’s analysis.

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Carbios join Ellen MacArthur Foundation circular economy network

Isatou Ndure — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:53:38 +0000

Recycling innovator Carbios becomes a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as part of its aim to promote a circular economy.

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Who’s saying what? Social Responsibility in Packaging – Filings Trends Q3 2022

Vasanthi Vara — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 12:22:44 +0000

Are you considering the relevance of Social Responsibility to your business? GlobalData’s report can help you understand the bigger picture by analysing Social Responsibility-related filing trends across the Packaging sector in 2022.

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