• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues, practices, and actors (for example: corporate reporting tools, ESG investors, and environmental and sustainability organizations). (sustainablebusiness.com)
  • CL's expertise, along with that of the RSK ADAS team, lies in supporting the food industry transition to sustainable and regenerative practices to secure our food and enhance the environment. (fdf.org.uk)
  • By the end of the class, you will be able to evaluate the sustainable practices of an organization and discern their impact on people, the planet, and profit. (warren-wilson.edu)
  • In addition, this course assists you to develop skills to question organisational operations and present solutions using effective written and oral communication skills by applying their technical knowledge and ability to research problems as they relate to implementing sustainable practices. (edu.au)
  • Relevant aspects of the social and economic background of each country are followed by a description of current and evolving aquaculture practices (species, methods, amounts and values) and the needs of the industry in terms of resources, services and technologies. (fao.org)
  • This independent dialogue within the United Nations Food Systems Summit aims to inspire solutions-oriented to grow awareness, modify consumers' behavior and propose new practices for a transition to a more sustainable production and consumption. (swissnex.org)
  • How to shift consumers' behavior, market and industry practices and transform initiatives from exception to standard at the local level? (swissnex.org)
  • Historically, racist zoning policies and the discriminatory lending practices known as redlining have combined to keep polluting industries and car-choked highways away from white neighborhoods, and have turned poor and working-class communities of color into sacrifice zones where residents are forced to breathe dirty air and suffer the many health problems associated with it. (nrdc.org)
  • We can also guide you on evolving best practices for sustainability and environmental, social, and governance issues when considering new ventures, such as alternative supply chains and payment ecosystems. (dlapiper.com)
  • For example, a company which develops renewable energy technologies may have a strong environmental sustainability agenda but still have gaps in its handling of wider social issues such as employment practices and community engagement. (dlapiper.com)
  • A team of Penn students in Wharton Impact Venture Associates (WIVA) sourced an impact investment deal into a startup that aims to champion sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry. (upenn.edu)
  • wearwell , a clothing-subscription start-up based in Philadelphia that offers only ethically-sourced clothing, aims to change the narrative through championing sustainable practices. (upenn.edu)
  • Similarly, companies that lack sustainability can find their products penalized by regulators and scorned by customers, while companies that can point to sustainable practices and products are rewarded. (bain.com)
  • Why did American Hellenic Hull Insurance Company take this step and has it been a challenge to adopt sustainable insurance practices? (unepfi.org)
  • Although ships have been rapidly improving their energy efficiency and their environmental footprint in recent years in response to climate change concerns, there is a lot of work to do in decarbonising the industry and in sensitising the international maritime community to the full spectrum of sustainable practices. (unepfi.org)
  • With the nature of our business in mind, it has been relatively easy for AHHIC to adopt sustainable practices. (unepfi.org)
  • However, some green and sustainable practices may pose new health concerns for workers, such as the introduction of "green" substitutes for cleaning solvents (see NIOSH blog Multifaceted Approach to Assess Indoor Environmental Quality ). (cdc.gov)
  • These authors, however, make efforts to distinguish green from sustainable jobs with the following for the construction industry:"Green is a term used to refer to primarily the design and construction practices that impact the environment (e.g., the soil, water, air, plants and animals). (cdc.gov)
  • Students could learn about current practices regarding transformation of production systems, sustainable value chains and sustainability reporting. (lu.se)
  • This gives us the opportunity to not only share experiences and best practices but also to try to find solutions to the various challenges that it entails to transform to more sustainable companies and industries. (lu.se)
  • www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2023/23_0077.htm Preventing Chronic Disease. (cdc.gov)
  • On the other hand, U.S. industry, inspired by the U.S. administration's ambitious goal to rapidly increase the production of sustainable aviation fuels by 2030 , has a lot of knowledge to offer to Brazil and the Latin America region. (uschamber.com)
  • The International Maritime Organization's strategy for decarbonizing the shipping industry aims for a 40% reduction in average carbon intensity by 2030, compared to 2008 levels, and a 70% reduction by 2050, compared with levels recorded in 2008 as a baseline. (unepfi.org)
  • Agenda 2030, EU Green Deal and The Sustainable Finance Platform. (lu.se)
  • The aim of the SAC's Annual Meeting was to establish common ground on sustainability issues and drive progress on solutions. (yahoo.com)
  • You will examine why and how businesses are addressing environmental and sustainability issues across sectors and industries. (warren-wilson.edu)
  • We believe that a sustainable insurance company ought to actively educate the wider peer group as well as the industry it serves as recognition of sustainability issues remains in its infancy. (unepfi.org)
  • After lunch, Maria Smith, head of sustainability strategy and development for the ICA Group, presented how large retailers such as ICA deal with sustainability issues. (lu.se)
  • For example, Maria reported that two thirds of ICA's customers don't know enough about sustainability issues and that one fifth of meals ordered through its matkasse service are thrown away! (lu.se)
  • Christian presented on the theme Sustainability as Service, and discussed what sustainability issues can be addressed by retail staff in-store. (lu.se)
  • In the transformation towards more sustainable organisations, sustainability issues have climbed high up on the agendas in both public and private sector. (lu.se)
  • Joanna joined the Public Sector Food and Catering Policy team in July 2022. (fdf.org.uk)
  • The 2022 financial services industries outlook will be published on Nov. 18 on Deloitte Insights, and you can sign up to be notified when it's released. (deloitte.com)
  • SINGAPORE / ACCESSWIRE / November 2, 2022 / The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) held its Annual Meeting on November 1-2 in Singapore. (yahoo.com)
  • GlobalData's whitepaper analyzes which sectors PE/VC firms have been investing in, looking at Technology, Media, and Telecom, with these sectors recording $356 billion and a deal volume of over 10,000 deals in 2022. (just-style.com)
  • Confusion persists among industry stakeholders regarding the correct structuring approach to renewables. (natlawreview.com)
  • The Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Business is designed to train you in a way that encourages them to protect the environment for current and future generations by considering the impacts of real-life technical challenges upon different organisational stakeholders. (edu.au)
  • You'll be expected to review and comment on the relevance of sustainable development to various forms of organisations and how both internal and external stakeholders - that, includes management, accountants, auditors, shareholders, government - can help in promoting sustainable development. (edu.au)
  • You'll have the opportunity to engage in exploring sustainable development to different organisations and how all types of stakeholders can play a role in promoting sustainable development. (edu.au)
  • A delegation of key Brazilian government and private sector stakeholders is headed to Washington, D.C. for the launch of the U.S.-Brazil Clean Energy Industry Dialogue (CEID) on August 18 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (uschamber.com)
  • The power of collaboration across the Private Sector, Government, Media and NGOs is key to systematically address this issue, creating shared value and convincing stakeholders that they can be part of this change. (swissnex.org)
  • Visibility and traceability also can help companies meet stakeholders' growing demands for sustainable supply chains by making sure that sourcing raw materials, converting them into products and delivering them to market does no environmental, social or economic damage. (bain.com)
  • This Agenda provides a vehicle for stakeholders to describe the most relevant issues, research gaps, and safety and health needs for the cross-sector. (cdc.gov)
  • Its primary aim was to develop standards for use in corporate filings to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The intention was to provide investors with comparable, non-financial information about the companies whose stocks they or their investment funds owned and to allow investors and financial analysts to compare performance on critical environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues within an industry. (wikipedia.org)
  • External pressures on the sector, including climate change and economic events are described, along with associated changes in governance. (fao.org)
  • Yet the industry continues to be in the headlines for various environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, such as ethics violations or potential human rights implications of project finance decisions. (bsr.org)
  • 2 Availab le at: http://www.who.int/ncds/governance/private-sector (a ccessed 9 November 2018). (who.int)
  • It introduces issues of global governance and institutional innovations affecting global production and consumption. (lu.se)
  • BSR's Sustainable Futures Lab helps businesses to spot emerging issues early, explore different possible futures, and develop more resilient and sustainable strategies. (bsr.org)
  • Sweeping market changes, capped by a pandemic, have made it clear that supply chains, long managed to be cost effective and reliable, now also must be resilient and sustainable. (bain.com)
  • And nationally, of the estimated greenhouse gas emissions from the United States, the health care sector contributes 10%, Parker said in the interview, referring to a 2016 report . (medscape.com)
  • With the theme Collective Action on Common Ground, the two-day event kicked off with a keynote speech from SAC's CEO Amina Razvi, who stressed the need for a "radical transformation" of the entire sector in the context of the climate emergency and it is "key that the global south has a voice and role" in this as the industry looks toward a just transition. (yahoo.com)
  • Inspired by the success of the U.S.-Brazil Defense Industry Dialogue, the CEID embraces the formal participation of an important partner in advancing the energy transition - the U.S. and Brazilian private sectors. (uschamber.com)
  • European policy-makers are proposing a series of measures, including a new oversight regime for ESG rating providers, designed to support sustainable finance and the transition to a net-zero economy. (advisor.ca)
  • The global technology sector is poised to lead the transition to a sustainable future. (dlapiper.com)
  • This module wil introduce theories of transition to understand processes of industrial transformation towards sustainable futures. (lu.se)
  • The private sector will be a formal and key contributor. (uschamber.com)
  • For it to succeed, it is essential that the private sector be a key contributor. (uschamber.com)
  • Welcoming President Lula and his administration, the U.S. private sector envisions a forward-leaning, strategic agenda for U.S.- Brazil relations and offers a list of policy recommendations. (uschamber.com)
  • The FAO held their 3rd FAO Private Sector Mechanism meeting at FAO Headquarters in Rome highlighting the crucial role the Private Sector can play in supporting FAO's strategic goals. (ifif.org)
  • At the meeting, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva urged the private sector representatives to contribute to the creation of conditions that ensure responsible investments in food production and agriculture. (ifif.org)
  • As healthcare companies and, the private sector at large, are working towards solutions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, a common theme is emerging - young professionals are rising up, joining forces, and facing these challenges head on with unwavering confidence, in order to contribute to a solution now and shaping a sustainable future. (ifpma.org)
  • 6.3 Industry and the Private Sector. (cdc.gov)
  • Furthermore, the living standard of public and private employees has been improved through increasing salaries gradually, for example, the current wage of the private sector (garment, textile and footwear industries) has been raised to $153 USD/month. (lu.se)
  • In my historical projects I work with data from SEDD (Scanian Economic and Demographic Database) and data that I have put together in the HILMA-database, which contains demographic and socio-economic data at individual level for a variety of industries and banking and insurance and for other groups of white-collar workers in the private sector in Sweden during the period 1890-1940. (lu.se)
  • How environmental and social sustainability influence the private sector: discussion on the chal enges for business of incorporating social and environmental sustainability in their business activities. (lu.se)
  • Our depth and breadth of health care industry and public sector experience, our collaboration with strategic alliance partners, and our research-based business and clinical insights help healthcare organisations and clients solve today's toughest problems and strengthen community and national health outcomes. (deloitte.com)
  • The U.S. and Brazil are launching the Clean Energy Industry Dialogue at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce this month, tackling novel issues for bilateral collaboration like clean hydrogen, offshore wind, sustainable fuels and carbon management. (uschamber.com)
  • Collaboration on sustainable fuels is also important for the dialogue. (uschamber.com)
  • At their 22nd Annual Meeting, IFIF and FAO further strengthen their collaboration on critical issues to ensure safe, nutritious and sustainable feed and food. (ifif.org)
  • Few, if any, companies can do this alone, but collaboration across an industry can help accelerate the effort. (bain.com)
  • But our recent survey of supply chain executives, conducted in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, shows that a new balance of priorities is emerging across industries: Both resilience and sustainability grew in importance, with sustainability boasting the highest percentage growth across industries over the past three years (see Figure 1). (bain.com)
  • she is the co-founding Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Review of Social Partnerships (ARSP, served for 13 years), an annual international publication in cross-sector collaboration for the social good. (kent.ac.uk)
  • It is gaining in relevance as the Region and trade agreements, policy-makers in the areas of health and foreign has to find solutions to issues that require global action and collaboration policy need, and must acquire, new skil s to negotiate for health in the face across borders, such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), of other interests. (who.int)
  • The study identified 14 trends that could significantly affect sustainable development in V4 countries and assessed the enablers and blockers of these trends. (millennium-project.org)
  • Comfort facilitating dialogues on a range of industry-specific topics (for example: the implications of climate change on transportation risks, pricing, product development, investment and customer and policymaker engagement). (sustainablebusiness.com)
  • The steel industry is contributing actively to the development of renewable energy, while also saving CO2 emissions with lightweight steel solutions. (evwind.es)
  • With a huge target to return to Pre COVID-19 attendance and participation numbers and to contribute to driving sustainable economic growth and development, this year's Africa's Travel Indaba, is really the platform for showcasing new ideas and innovations and for connecting businesses with potential partners and investors. (indaba-southafrica.co.za)
  • Esquel's innovations were explained during the company's annual integral conversation event in Guilin, southern China at Esquel's Integral Sustainable Development Garden. (just-style.com)
  • Now more than ever, business leaders need to consider a multitude of issues linked to 'sustainable development' when managing their organisation. (edu.au)
  • You'll leave this course informed about how to achieve economic development while protecting the environment, respecting the needs of current and future generations, and achieving sustainable development. (edu.au)
  • As a business, Camile is committed to supporting the development of sustainable communities by discovering new solutions to industry issues that are contributing to climate change. (bordbia.ie)
  • The review concludes with an analysis of North American aquaculture's contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the FAO Strategic Objectives, and the FAO Blue Growth Initiative. (fao.org)
  • In order to address energy issues and accomplish sustainable development objectives, smart grid investments are also increasing significantly in emerging economies. (openpr.com)
  • IFIF has a strong collaborative relationship with the FAO dating back many years and is committed to support the FAO notably through working together on such initiatives as Capacity Development for feed safety, the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock, the LEAP partnership, as well as the International Feed Regulators Meeting (IFRM) and the Global Feed & Food Congress (GFFC) series. (ifif.org)
  • How has sustainability, or corporate responsibility, in banks changed since the crisis, especially in the context of the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and investor-focused and sustainability disclosure initiatives? (bsr.org)
  • Materiality assessments are being conducted to prioritize corporate responsibility issues but could be leveraged to play a greater role in internal engagement and sustainability strategy development. (bsr.org)
  • In this issue, we present the challenges that need to be overcome in the development of 3D printing of metal parts - along with the significant opportunities that this technology offers. (empa.ch)
  • Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, innovative players and industries operating in the health sector have been pressed to collaborate, innovate, and accelerate their research and development efforts in response to these unprecedented times. (ifpma.org)
  • The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow-we need youth leadership if we are to catch up with the ambition laid out in the Sustainable Development Goals. (ifpma.org)
  • What impressed us most was how the founders used these standards, and also their own expertise and studies of sustainable supply chains, community development, and social enterprise, to tailor-make more meaningful impact standards for wearwell. (upenn.edu)
  • The document considers the types of economic linkages to local communities and national economies that contribute towards employment, enterprise development, infrastructure, and ultimately to the economic transformation required for sustainable development. (ilo.org)
  • The factors are explained with reference to lessons learned from African countries at various stages of development of their mining, oil and gas sectors. (ilo.org)
  • It attempts to inspire work across the entire country, to include all of its research and development entities, whether government, higher education, or industry. (cdc.gov)
  • Health diplomacy can also contribute to the re- building of devastated health systems, by emphasizing the importance of universal health coverage for sustainable and equitable development. (who.int)
  • Moreover, AI Lund gives both industry and academia an opportunity to improve their understanding of artificial intelligence and engage in mutual research and development efforts. (lu.se)
  • There is a pressing supporting sustainable development by addressing health as a social and need for stronger regional presence in global discussions on health or on economic issue of high relevance and in dealing both individually and other issues that have potential impact on health. (who.int)
  • Equally important is to strengthen the as access to health security, health promotion, disease control, access to interaction and coordination between health, foreign policy and other medicines and technologies, food security, water and the post-2015 agenda sectors at the domestic level, such as education, agriculture, industry and for sustainable development in the world. (who.int)
  • Cambodia has pledged to deepen reform in 2013 aiming to strengthen peace, stability and social order, promoting sustainable and equitable development, and entrenching democracy, rule of law and human rights. (lu.se)
  • In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. (lu.se)
  • It wil be divided into at least two sessions providing respectively an overview of the theoretical approaches to sustainable economic development. (lu.se)
  • Focusing on urgent issues, such as renewable energy, sustainable construction, urban transport, and smart technology are of specific interest within the sector of urban development ( HORIZON 2020, The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation . (lu.se)
  • This course gives a deeper presentation of long term trends of economic and social development in Africa, with special focus on the agricultural sector. (lu.se)
  • City of Lund shall be a leader in sustainable development. (lu.se)
  • The SDGs haven't yet played a major role in informing corporate responsibility priorities, although banks understand that the sector will play a critical role in achieving them. (bsr.org)
  • While all of the SDGs can be inspirational for organizations, focusing on those that align best with the business strategy and existing corporate responsibility priorities will likely be most impactful for the industry. (bsr.org)
  • Securing a safe energy supply is one of the key issues affecting the world, and will have a major bearing on the growth and success of developed countries. (evwind.es)
  • One that is fueled by a reawakening of what is possible across each of the sectors and the opportunities that arise through transformation, return to work and the potential to move towards a growth agenda. (deloitte.com)
  • We're seeing it in a variety of different performance dynamics, whether it's banking industry performance associated with reserve releases and improving loan growth, better investment manager performance, rising premiums and insurance, property price indexes in real estate. (deloitte.com)
  • It's industry versus activists, natural vs synthetic, growth vs degrowth, global north vs global south. (yahoo.com)
  • The Brazil-U.S. Business Council, through public-private dialogue, offers the following set of recommendations for establishing a framework that will attract sustainable investments to increase investor confidence and enhance incentives and opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth. (uschamber.com)
  • The policy note presents key factors contributing to inclusive growth linked to the extractive industries in Africa, reflecting on the distinctive yet complementary roles of governments and multinational enterprises. (ilo.org)
  • The corruption not only undermines the progress of sustainable growth but also the safeguard of human rights and rule of law. (lu.se)
  • Is sustainable growth possible? (lu.se)
  • The course discusses the causality issue between urbanisation and growth and how both urban and rural have contributed to growth during the centuries. (lu.se)
  • 1 Availab le at: http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/activities/dialogue_economic_operators_alcohol_production/en/ (accessed 9 November 2018). (who.int)
  • RSK ADAS Food & Drink Sector Sales Director since March 2021, CL's knowledge and experience of the food industry spans 30 years from farm to fork in North America and Europe. (fdf.org.uk)
  • On 3 June 2021 Swissnex in Brazil and the Science and Technology Office of the Swiss Embassy in Seoul, organized an Independent Dialogue within the United Nations Food Systems Summit to discuss sustainable food systems and share experiences on how to tackle some of its challenges. (swissnex.org)
  • The industry's arguments around things like illicit trade, impact on jobs and the broader economic impact, the impact on the poor, the impact on their tax revenues, really the economic arguments that the industry uses against tobacco control are really misleading, and for the most part, false. (globalissues.org)
  • What is the retail industry's role in sustainable consumption? (lu.se)
  • International Dairy Federation DG Caroline Emond looks at how sustainable production, processing, and consumption of milk and dairy products benefit. (fil-idf.org)
  • Retailers and researchers discussed sustainable consumption from a retail perspective. (lu.se)
  • The course wil revolve around the system transformations needed to achieve SDG12 on sustainable consumption and production in a globalized world. (lu.se)
  • The final module of the course is based in the acknowledgement that production and consumption systems are highly globalized and that changes in one company, industry, region or country can have important implications global y. (lu.se)
  • Deloitte economics advisory aligns its offering with key industry sector of Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) which is well integrated sector offering within Deloitte, powered by one of the world's largest groups of specialists, alliances with global companies, and services shaping the most recognized TMT solutions for economic solutions and helping our clients and organisations navigate and thrive in the digital world. (deloitte.com)
  • While sustainable finance is featured prominently as a tool to influence organisations to adopt green practises, its application is not as obvious and easy to grasp. (eco-business.com)
  • May's work has provided roadmaps of collaborative implementation for business, voluntary and public sector organisations, increasing the accountability and institutionalisation of collaborative innovation, capturing the dynamics of collective action and understanding the potential of people, organisations and societies pursuing intentionally the elusive social good. (kent.ac.uk)
  • Deloitte economics advisory provides client specific strategies centred around the financial services sector for clients that ensures success in a future where success will be deeply intertwined with social impact. (deloitte.com)
  • One of the main benefits of the IDF World Dairy Summit is the opportunity it presents to bring the sector together to discuss what the future holds. (fil-idf.org)
  • He has been awarded the British Society of Animal Science Industry Prize and is a fellow of the Robert Bosch Transformational Leadership Academy for future European leaders in sustainability. (fdf.org.uk)
  • Executives are optimistic about prospects for the financial services industries-and about the opportunities for the industry lead the way to a more just, equitable and sustainable future for everyone. (deloitte.com)
  • A more sustainable future with holistic policies and robust healthcare systems cannot be built without considering young people's perspective. (ifpma.org)
  • The effects of human actions on the environment are also an ethical and human rights issue, as they will be felt by future generations, and will continue to disproportionally affect populations in situations of vulnerability, across gender, age, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. (who.int)
  • Christians's advice to the industry is to train staff that can support different ways of shopping sustainably and to reorganise retail so that it supports the sustainable store in the future. (lu.se)
  • The opening module wil introduce the students to the basic economic concepts to be used throughout the course (for example, circular economy, sustainable and inclusive innovations). (lu.se)
  • As the transport sector has become increasingly competitive and global, many developments have taken place in the organisation of work in ports which have affected labour and social conditions in the industry. (ilo.org)
  • The Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Business is designed to develop business professionals with the skills to tackle these sustainability-related issues in an increasingly socially and environmentally minded business climate. (edu.au)
  • Navigate your business in an increasingly complex world with industry-leading research and actionable insights from UL Solutions. (ul.com)
  • Circular economy - How to move towards an increasingly sustainable and circular food system? (lu.se)
  • He has co-authored 16 peer reviewed articles and 2 book chapters on modelling pathways to more sustainable food systems. (fdf.org.uk)
  • Everything from renewable energy to pensioner health care issues can be a project concentration. (lu.se)
  • NEST is a living lab aimed at accelerating the innovation process in the building and energy sector. (empa.ch)
  • Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme and is open to academia, industries, small to large companies, and start-ups. (lu.se)
  • The energy industry sector that focuses on the modernization and digital transformation of the electrical infrastructure is known as the "smart grid market. (openpr.com)
  • Additionally, the industry has promoted the creation of cybersecurity tools to safeguard smart grid infrastructure from online dangers. (openpr.com)
  • Historical policies and their long- term effects are studied, with examples based upon infrastructure, transport and sustainable energy. (lu.se)
  • Deloitte economics has in-depth expertise in Government & Public Services (GPS) and Healthcare service sectors and is committed to improving public outcomes through a focus on people and technology. (deloitte.com)
  • The market for smart grids has sparked creativity in the software and service sectors, resulting in the creation of novel solutions and business models. (openpr.com)
  • Health care is among the most carbon-intensive service sectors worldwide, contributing to almost 5% of greenhouse gas emissions globally, the commentary says. (medscape.com)
  • But the upside is that it's really primed industry leaders to think about how to transform to meet the new opportunities that are emerging to embed financial services in new lines of business. (deloitte.com)
  • With examples from the clothing industry, Johan described how retailers could transform sustainable ideas into practice, for example by focusing not only on selling but also on subscription-based services or clothing libraries. (lu.se)
  • Our dedicated team of economists, consultants and analysts, working closely with our industry leaders across the globe, apply economic thinking and commercial acumen to everyday business problems. (deloitte.com)
  • Our breadth of services and industry knowledge allow us to understand each client's unique business needs. (deloitte.com)
  • Strong connections across the transportation industry, along with the ability to engage at the business, board and CEO level. (sustainablebusiness.com)
  • Africa's Travel Indaba Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay) is a carefully curated selection of educational sessions, informative current trends as well as topical issues being discussed with the business events industry in a meaningful way. (indaba-southafrica.co.za)
  • Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights. (just-style.com)
  • Studying this course will expose you to real life sustainable business issues. (edu.au)
  • Industry experts such as sustainability managers and top executives will be invited for keynote presentations so that you have the opportunity to interact with industry experts and share your views about the emerging issues related to business sustainability. (edu.au)
  • This course has been designed to develop your ability to critically reflect on organisational business policies, strategies and reporting on sustainability-related issues. (edu.au)
  • Industry input will guide the first meeting, which will be hosted by the Brazil-U.S. Business Council and the Global Energy Institute - both parts of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and strategic partners in this initiative. (uschamber.com)
  • The Brazil-U.S. Business Council recently hosted a panel discussing how Brazil can address climate action, focusing on Brazil's role in the overall health of our world, deforestation issues, and climate budget problems. (uschamber.com)
  • Our recent report, Redefining Sustainable Business: Management for a Rapidly Changing World , explores this and many other aspects of how to create a resilient business strategy. (bsr.org)
  • Issues related to business ethics, data management, privacy concerns, consumer litigation risks, and regulatory compliance are now all in play. (dlapiper.com)
  • Healthcare, Financial Services, Business & Consumer Services, and Construction sectors have also seen high investment activity by PE/VC firms, recording a deal value of over $70 billion each. (just-style.com)
  • Coming across the UN's Principles for Sustainable Insurance and Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative provided us with further food for thought as to how we should conduct our business as well as providing a blueprint for action in the sector as a whole. (unepfi.org)
  • In our business relationships with other insurance entities and professionals, we prioritise counterparties that share our commitment to sustainable insurance. (unepfi.org)
  • Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Sweden (Sydsvenska Industri- och Handelskammaren) plays an important role in the business community when it comes to highlighting, informing and inspiring on various issues in the area of sustainability. (lu.se)
  • Region Skåne works to support and create conditions for business, organizations, idea-driven sector, academia and public sector to conduct their activities in an environmentally sustainable manner and, thereby, contribute to achieving the regional environmental goals. (lu.se)
  • City of Lund has high goals and collaborates actively with other public actors, universities and the business community to develop a sustainable society. (lu.se)
  • The fashion industry produces a staggering 10% of global carbon emissions and is the second-largest consumer of the world's water supply , while also contributing significantly to microplastic pollution in the oceans. (upenn.edu)
  • How to work with procurement to ensure sustainable processes? (lu.se)
  • Growing number of people suffering from mental health issues. (millennium-project.org)
  • I think it's partly because of the fact that in a lot of low- and middle-income countries they haven't been exposed to the same information about the health consequences of tobacco use, people are more susceptible to the industry('s positive) portrayals of tobacco," noted Chaloupka. (globalissues.org)
  • HYPER Healthcare will aim at empowering young professionals by increasing their exposure to and understanding of global health issues. (ifpma.org)
  • In the process of setting up the new platform, young professionals from more than ten companies and trade associations expressed the need for the industry to be strongly connected to issues in public health, with an ensured share of voice for youth. (ifpma.org)
  • This new kind of platform will connect and empower the voice of young professionals for advancing global health policies in a forward-looking and sustainable direction. (ifpma.org)
  • He leads Deloitte's NLP/Text Analytics practice that supports civilian, defense, national security, and health sector agencies gain insight from unstructured data, such as regulations, to better serve their mission. (deloitte.com)
  • The health of aquatic ecosystems is largely dependent on issues of land use. (albertawilderness.ca)
  • To keep urban water services on a sound environmental and health level even in externally or internally changing situations is considered sustainable and resilient. (mdpi.com)
  • Overall it is in the DNA of underwriters to monitor and mitigate risk and sustainable underwriting has an increased sensitivity to risks including those arising from climate change, human rights violations, pollution, and the health and safety of employees whether ashore or at sea. (unepfi.org)
  • For example, the safety and health issues involved in building wind turbines may be similar to those for constructing a multi-story building. (cdc.gov)
  • The workshop will bring together invited participants and a limited number of members of the public to help frame the issues around incorporating occupational safety and health into green and sustainability efforts. (cdc.gov)
  • The beauty of health diplomacy is that it expands health issues to areas beyond the health sector, to address challenges from a political, economic and social perspective. (who.int)
  • Acknowledging the burden of these diseases, for economies and for well-being, heads of state and government came together to address a health issue under the auspices of the United Nations. (who.int)
  • For example polio eradication in the Region those health issues that need the cooperation of many countries to address is dependent on successful negotiations with many players, whose trust has issues of common concern, but health diplomacy can also play a central role to be gained, in order to strengthen control programmes and createa safe at the regional, bilateral and national level. (who.int)
  • With these issues in mind the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern the policy environment for health. (who.int)
  • World Health Assembly, and some of which have a broader agenda, such capacity among Member States, with a focus on issues of highest priority as the United Nations General Assembly or the Human Rights Council. (who.int)
  • Health diplomacy can have an important role in health issues is important in protecting their interests. (who.int)
  • A commentary published across four dermatology journals in September urges dermatologists and their medical societies to "engage more meaningfully" on climate change issues, "moving beyond merely discussing skin-related impacts" and toward prioritizing both patient and planetary health. (medscape.com)
  • Clean hydrogen is also a novel priority issue for Brazil - the country has just published its 10-year Energy Plan with a new chapter on hydrogen, and it has also issued a national plan on hydrogen as part of a roadmap toward meeting the country's commitments under the United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy. (uschamber.com)
  • Carbon management issues will revolve around monitoring, sequestration, storage, and mitigation, all of which are part of both countries' conscious efforts to promote innovations to achieve their carbon neutrality commitments under the Paris Agreement. (uschamber.com)
  • Bank of America and Citigroup both have 10-year sustainable financing commitments of US$100 billion or more. (bsr.org)
  • World dairy leader issued a call for the industry to united and embrace enthusiastically the challenge of securing consumer. (fil-idf.org)
  • Energy security is a front-of-mind issue for the people of the world. (worldoil.com)
  • Sustainability remains at the fore of every planning decision, resulting in a city ranked as the most sustainable in Asia and the fourth- most sustainable in the world. (globaltravelerusa.com)
  • This scoping paper investigates the role and contribution of mining and metals in a sustainable world, offering one possible vision for the sector. (weforum.org)
  • See how we put safety science to work to help create a safer, more secure and sustainable world for you. (ul.com)
  • By insuring the world fleet, marine insurers help to ensure this huge and vital industry is financially sustainable. (unepfi.org)
  • The world needs to be able to identify and respond to such changes and emerging issues in a timely manner. (who.int)
  • Enhancing the usability and coherence of the sustainable finance framework will be our key priority," she said. (advisor.ca)
  • U.S. and Brazilian industry experts are set to discuss priorities that include energy storage and grid modernization, offshore wind power, sustainable fuels, clean hydrogen, and carbon management. (uschamber.com)
  • Fish produced by this rapidly growing sector are high-protein, containing essential micronutrients sometimes essential fatty acids, which cannot easily be substituted by other food commodities. (fao.org)
  • Apart from the progressive achievement, there are certain issues that have not yet rapidly changed and need to be reformed, including the judicial system and corruption within the judiciary and the public administration. (lu.se)
  • By contrast, 17% of companies we rate in the transportation sector, 19% in media and entertainment, and 30% in automotive sectors are on CreditWatch with negative implications. (spglobal.com)
  • When assessing social impact, the environmental and ethical implications of the fashion industry are undeniable. (upenn.edu)
  • It is becoming clear, in many areas, that issues which were once confined to national policy are now issues of global concern, with implications that extend beyond national boundaries. (who.int)
  • Deloitte economic advisory assists companies adapt to the ever changing and evolving GPS and healthcare sector environment. (deloitte.com)
  • a platform serving to mobilize, equip, and connect young representatives in the healthcare sector. (ifpma.org)
  • and jobs where green products are used in traditional fields such as agriculture, healthcare, and the service sector. (cdc.gov)
  • Deloitte's global network of Economist teams offer a consistent client experience, provide clients with deep insights on the issues impacting them most, and bring the best of Deloitte to the entirety of the network. (deloitte.com)
  • As the technology arena evolves, Deloitte economics continues to act as a trusted economics advisor to global industry leaders. (deloitte.com)
  • Keep up to date with the latest news and insights from leading experts in the global dairy sector. (fil-idf.org)
  • Through its core values of sustainability, quality and leadership, ArcelorMittal is committed to the sustainable management of the environment and of finite resources, recognising that it has a significant responsibility to tackle the global climate challenge. (evwind.es)
  • On November 1-2, around 500 representatives from the global fashion industry converged in Singapore - and virtually - for the Annual Meeting of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). (yahoo.com)
  • Singapore was the chosen location in recognition of the global south's importance for the apparel and footwear industry, in terms of both manufacturing and design, as well as their critical voice in tackling the global climate crisis. (yahoo.com)
  • Technology companies are accustomed to thinking ahead of the curve and innovating on sustainability and ESG issues in order to gain a market advantage and provide solutions to global social issues such as environmental issues and workplace diversity. (dlapiper.com)
  • It is a global industry worth some $3 trillion, yet the textile and garment industry faces a number of formidable sustainability challenges, many of which are rooted in the supply chain. (ul.com)
  • Assembly where heads of state and ministers and high-level officials from foreign affairs and other sectors discuss the multisectoral dimensions of addressing such a global threat. (who.int)
  • industries and whole economics and global systems. (lu.se)
  • Over the last three decades, an increasing interest in how climate change will affect life on earth has motivated many comparative physiologists to focus their research on the effects of Anthropogenic drivers (mainly represented by climate change and pollution) on the physiological performance of their study organisms in order to identify critical thresholds and tipping points for their sustainable existence or mere survival. (easychair.org)
  • Highlighting key issues and trends on the topic, the paper informs the Governors for the Mining & Metals Industry so they can identify the work activities for the Forum's Mining & Metals team that will best support the Industry Partners. (weforum.org)
  • ArcelorMittal is actively involved in offering the energy industry a complete range of products and solutions for each step of the energy lifecycle, from production to transformation and transport. (evwind.es)
  • the lowest life cycle costs for sustainable energy production. (evwind.es)
  • It's called 'Industry 4.0' and is expected to fundamentally change the production methods used in industrialized countries. (empa.ch)
  • Sectors engaged in primary production including agriculture, fisheries and forestry. (who.int)
  • AI Lund is constantly seeking new connections to strengthen the relationship between academia, work life, industry and the public sector. (lu.se)
  • Develop and oversee recruitment plan to bring companies in the transportation sector together for collective climate action. (sustainablebusiness.com)
  • High comfort level with both deeper industry engagement on the basis of substantive issues, and playing the role of advocate in working with companies to improve their performance. (sustainablebusiness.com)
  • They privatised their tobacco industry (and) they didn't make any promises to the tobacco companies that moved into their markets, and really then did move forward with strong tobacco control policies. (globalissues.org)
  • Since February, we have taken rating actions on 35% of the 62 companies we rate in the sector. (spglobal.com)
  • But, given chemical companies' end-market diversity, it has not been as sharp as in some other sectors, such as automotives. (spglobal.com)
  • Just as the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) have established International Financial Reporting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), respectively, which are currently used in the financial statements, SASB's stated mission "is to establish industry-specific disclosure standards across ESG topics that facilitate communication between companies and investors about financially material, decision-useful information. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is made up of senior-level executives from U.S. and Brazilian companies representing a wide range of sectors that are actively invested in and committed to both markets. (uschamber.com)
  • Banks in particular play a major role in our economy, as they provide vast amounts of capital and have the ability to influence other companies and customers across sectors through their products and services. (bsr.org)
  • For larger companies there is an increasing expectation to not only maximize shareholder value but take a broader role in addressing society's most pressing issues. (dlapiper.com)
  • Resilient, sustainable supply chains offer a competitive advantage, but they require that companies have clear visibility throughout the chain and the ability to trace both inputs and outputs. (bain.com)
  • It's exciting to work with students on issues where they are passionate and help them fuse these interests with education, community engagement and work experience. (warren-wilson.edu)
  • 3. Promote a sustainable work and non-work interface. (cdc.gov)
  • In order for these ideas to work in practice, Johan argued that there would need to be an overall change in expectations and standards in the industry. (lu.se)
  • Deloitte's Financial Services sector specialists provide comprehensive, integrated solutions to various solutions including the banking & capital markets sector specific solution, insurance related solutions, and investment management sector solutions. (deloitte.com)
  • The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) has supported this initiative from the beginning following the launch in November 2012 by the FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva. (ifif.org)
  • For additional perspectives on making green jobs safer, please read our forthcoming issue of PtD In Motion, the newsletter of the Prevention through Design initiative, which will be posted soon on the Going Green webpage. (cdc.gov)
  • It also helps prioritize these issues and gaps. (cdc.gov)
  • Develop the overall strategy for the Transportation team and Ceres to move the industry on climate change issues and support the overall mission of Ceres. (sustainablebusiness.com)
  • Below, we address investor questions from a recent live webcast on the outlook on the chemical industry and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sector. (spglobal.com)
  • However, energy security cannot be examined in isolation, as it is linked to other issues, such as economic efficiency, competitiveness and growing concerns about climate change. (worldoil.com)
  • In 2004 Environment Canada estimated the value of freshwater to the Canadian economy to be between $7.5 and 23 billion annually - which puts the value of fresh water on par with the gross figures for agriculture and other major economic sectors. (albertawilderness.ca)
  • At Deloitte we think about the complex issues facing the public sector and develop relevant, timely, and sustainable solutions for our clients. (deloitte.com)
  • Due to its unique tripartite structure, the ILO has a major role in the collective efforts that aim at providing socially responsible solutions to the challenges faced by the port sector. (ilo.org)
  • But in typical Singapore style, innovative solutions will tackle that issue. (globaltravelerusa.com)
  • The In Conversation: Boundary, Spanners, Thinkers and Policy Actors Round Table Series provides a platform for researchers, policy actors, and implementation experts to elevate discussion on emerging issues, present new and upcoming research, and facilitate conversations around impacts and possible solutions. (bvsalud.org)
  • The European Commission (EC) published proposals that aim to improve transparency in the market for sustainable investments as well as investor confidence. (advisor.ca)
  • But it is cotton that continues to keep many working to develop more sustainable supply chains for the industry awake at night - from both an environmental and social point of view. (ul.com)
  • May has worked in Cross-Sector Collaborations for over 30 years as a practitioner and academic, published three books, several papers and co-edited four special issues in top journals in the field of Cross-Sector Social Partnerships. (kent.ac.uk)
  • Students wil also analyze different motivations for consumers to take in environmental and social issues when making consumer decisions. (lu.se)
  • Collaborate closely with the Director, Clean Vehicles, to ensure regular Transportation team communication and strong integration between various Transportation team initiatives and issue areas. (sustainablebusiness.com)
  • what are the current initiatives on place at the interface between sectors? (swissnex.org)
  • Agenda: Sustainability is organised by Lund Institute for Sustainability Impact, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Sweden, City of Lund and Region Skåne. (lu.se)
  • NIOSH will use this and other sector and cross-sector agendas to develop the full NIOSH Strategic Plan. (cdc.gov)
  • Studying in Lund was different from my expectation in the way that the academic curriculum offered me a wide variety of advanced courses on human rights issues. (lu.se)
  • IDF provides a permanent source of authoritative scientific and other information on a whole range of topics relevant to the dairy sector. (fil-idf.org)
  • Having started within livestock and crop farm management, he then held various commercial roles in the FMCG sector, including Bakery, Fresh and Frozen Produce, Dairy, Petcare and more recently supplying insight on shoppers and retailers. (fdf.org.uk)
  • Research results, news and developments in the surface transport industry must be given large and appropriate visibility to have an impact on the public - both those who act as consumers and those just generally interested in being informed. (europa.eu)
  • More than 90 partners from research, industry and the public sector will be joining forces at NEST to develop sus-tainable technologies, materials and systems, and test them under real conditions. (empa.ch)
  • Detailed knowledge of North American transportation industry trends and culture. (sustainablebusiness.com)
  • The present regional review and synthesis for sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) provides an overview of major issues and trends in the aquaculture sector between 2004 and 2014 with emphasis on outstanding issues over the last five years. (fao.org)
  • Farmers Guardian is the ultimate resource for farmers, providing unparalleled coverage of the key issues and trends affecting the agricultural industry. (farmersguardian.com)
  • Clean hydrogen and carbon management are the newcomers: it is likely the first time the U.S. adds these topics to a formal industry-government dialogue. (uschamber.com)