… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the products … (the two countries responsible for 85% of palm oil production), more than 3.7 million hectares of natural forests have been cleared in recent years to make way for plantations. This … is complex. In 2015, this is a dynamic landscape, with companies signing on to palm oil sustainability and “deforestation-free” pledges at record rates, while on-the ground …
… International (CI) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), which had collaborated on building a software platform named the Wildlife Management Analytics system or WMA, were looking for a way … NGOs, businesses, and landowners might want to operate "private instances" of the software, i.e., separate customizable databases on which more specific analyses could be run. HPQ had licensed the software to CI and the nonprofit believed that the best way to distribute the WMA was to sell …
… the entire palm oil value chain, from growing seedlings and managing over 450,000 hectares of plantation lands to running extraction and refining mills and marketing its own … to letting plantations set aside land for conservation, since they wanted to maximize opportunities for small farmers. On the other hand, many communities had been in conflict … by ISPO. Company officials described each standard-setting organization as a forum where ideas could be shared and a consensus forged. GAR had committed to having all of its …
… soon the coffee market might be transformed into something approaching the market for wine. Where connoisseurs discuss the fine points of various origin coffees and blends, where customers are willing to pay a premium for the finest examples of the coffee-making art, and the …
… so. A small team led by Kevin Teng and backed by MBS leadership as well as the resort's parent company, Las Vegas Sands Corp., had worked hard to make operations and facilities more … physical plant, MBS looked to create user experiences that would reflect a commitment to sustainability. MBS had become a leader in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and … so. A small team led by Kevin Teng and backed by MBS leadership as well as the resort's parent company, Las Vegas Sands Corp., had worked hard to make operations and facilities more …
… the Indonesian rainforest from further destruction. One year later the situation appeared to have reversed. Leading figures in the government of Indonesia were calling upon the … of questions to consider and unravel. What was the best policy for the long-term social welfare of Indonesia? How could the government balance legitimate development needs with … the Indonesian rainforest from further destruction. One year later the situation appeared to have reversed. Leading figures in the government of Indonesia were calling upon the …
… the direct value of using a carbon label to reach consumers remains difficult to ascertain. Areas of Focus Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Thriving Food …
… children to increase their involvement with growing, cooking, or eating healthy foods. Areas of Focus Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and …
… make a difference to the climate crisis. Several new industry trends in sustainable fashion are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable … Additionally, lack of transparency in supply chains can also make it challenging to trace where materials come from and how they are produced. Furthermore, bulk order quantities make … or service. As consumers become more aware of this issue, they are more distrusting of sustainability claims, making companies hesitant to implement alternatives unless they are …
… for green ventures, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful revision by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven … a company seeking to manufacture carbon-negative building materials from the ocean that are stronger, more durable, and self-healing for marine infrastructure applications. … environment and climate resilience. Brendan Edgerton (MBA/MEM ´15): has been the Head of Sustainability in the Americas for Designit and the Director of Circular Economy at the …