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Angeli Mehta, (Jul 15, 2018)
Two recent reports point to major failings in schemes such as the Marine Stewardship Council and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. Angeli Mehta dives deep to assess the claims and counter-claims in seafood certification
Terry Slavin, (Jul 5, 2018)
With forests rapidly losing their capacity to regulate the climate, countries have to urgently step up finance for REDD+ and companies must implement their zero-deforestation commitments. Terry Slavin reports
Terry Slavin, (Jun 20, 2018)
Campaigners warn it is not safe to source cotton from the country amid evidence that the state-enforced harvest continues, writes Terry Slavin
Angeli Mehta, (Jun 20, 2018)
From the Better Cotton Initiative to CottonConnect and organic, there are seven different schemes to cut the environmental and social impacts of the water-intensive textile. Forum for the Future's Cotton 2040 initiative aims to provide clear guidance for brands. Angeli Mehta reports
Angeli Mehta, (Jun 20, 2018)
From cellulose technology to take-back schemes, fashion is trying to bend the curve on its make-wear-discard business model, writes Angeli Mehta
Maria Lettini, (May 31, 2018)
FAIRR Initiative director Maria Lettini explains the findings of the first index to analyse the sustainability risks of big meat, fish and dairy producers
Oliver Balch, (May 14, 2018)
Battle against plastics grows; global jet-set sends tourism emissions skywards; US firms see benefits from managing water and carbon
Divya Narain, (May 10, 2018)
Divya Narain argues that rather than divest in infrastructure projects that pose environmental risks, investors can pre-empt and manage risk by applying conditions from the start
Terry Slavin, (May 9, 2018)
UNEP's Jorge Laguna-Celis tells Terry Slavin why the UN agency now regards companies as crucial partners in efforts such as ending ocean plastics and fighting biodiversity loss
Angeli Mehta, (May 4, 2018)
Angeli Mehta peels the lid off the commitment by Britain’s biggest supermarkets and brands to create a circular economy for plastics by 2025 and finds that huge barriers will need to be overcome
Terry Slavin, (May 1, 2018)
Paul Polman talks to Terry Slavin about the food giant's commitment to sustainable palm oil sourcing and his work to bring transformational change on a global level
Eric Marx, (Apr 26, 2018)
Eric Marx looks at Democratic Republic of the Congo, where REDD+ projects have been criticised for failing to uphold the rights of forest communities, raising concerns about the success of the program globally
Eric Marx, (Apr 26, 2018)
Unilever, Marks and Spencer and Sime Darby are at the forefront of working with governments and communities to meet their zero deforestation commitments, writes Eric Marx
Eric Marx, (Apr 26, 2018)
The biggest food brands require suppliers to adhere to principles of free prior and informed consent, but implementation is thin on the ground, reports Eric Marx
Mike Scott, (Apr 26, 2018)
Mike Scott reports on how using local suppliers and hiring indigenous people offers business benefits for companies like Indonesia's Bumi Resources, Canada's Imperial Metals and Cameco
Angeli Mehta, (Mar 21, 2018)
Angeli Mehta reports on how companies such as EcoPlanet Bamboo and Michelin are looking to turn a profit while helping to restore degraded land
Urska Trunk, (Mar 20, 2018)
Urska Trunk of Changing Markets Foundation says pollution by India’s Aditya Birla Group is only getting worse after last year’s exposé on the fashion industry, despite its membership of numerous sustainability certification schemes
Angeli Mehta, (Mar 17, 2018)
The UK city has pioneered a natural capital planning tool that takes account of 10 ecosystem services. Angeli Mehta reports
Britta Wyss Bisang, (Mar 12, 2018)
With consumer and corporate demand for responsible sourcing taking centre stage, Britta Wyss Bisang of Rainforest Alliance predicts the biggest sustainability trends for 2018 and beyond
Angeli Mehta, (Jan 12, 2018)
Angeli Mehta meets the founder of Earth on Board, which is leading a push to move boards away from a focus on short-term profits to creating long-term value for companies – and society