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Great Bear Sea's blueprint for doing business with nature

Corporate Knights

A 1997 study published in Nature, for instance, concluded that global ecosystems provide between US$18 and $61 trillion worth of goods and services to civilization, roughly on par with the cash then circulating in the global economy. A 2010 analysis of the forests and wetlands surrounding Vancouver found that these provided $5.4

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DP World Names Manuel Martinez CEO of DP World Dominicana

3BL Media

Martinez, who has more than 20 years of experience in global logistics and port management, joined DP World in 2010. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

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China’s new frontier for VOC regulations

GreenBiz

As the global economy reawakens after the COVID-19 shutdown, air emissions and VOC enforcement in China remain a hot topic. In 2010, the Central Government of China integrated the "Guideline on Strengthening Joint Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution to Improve Air Quality" into its 12th Five Year Plan. Shuying Xu.

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How Tracking GHG Emissions Accelerates Value and Strengthens Companies

3BL Media

Investors increasingly recognize the urgency of climate change and have allocated a growing amount of capital to sustainability efforts, with $500 billion dedicated to decarbonization in 2020 – double the amount invested in 2010. It’s a missed opportunity to drive value. Second, GHG accounting can help companies manage strategic risks.

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Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon spikes to 12-year high

Envirotec Magazine

This explosive rate of forest loss greatly exceeds the country’s own target established in its 2010 National Policy on Climate Change, where a maximum of 3,900 km² of deforestation was projected for 2020. Deforestation observed over the course of the year occurred mainly in the Amazonian state of Pará, which accounted for 46.8

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Reshaping Business Responsibilities: Navigating Changing Legislation and Best Practices in Supply Chain Sustainability and ESG Management

3BL Media

Of note: Dodd-Frank – Conflict Minerals : In 2010, the U.S. The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act’s objective is to safeguard human rights and the environment in the global economy more effectively. In addition, these and other expectations are becoming legal requirements – evolving from voluntary to mandatory requirements.

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Understanding Deglobalization: What the Backlash to Trade Liberalization Means for Business Growth and Global Inequality

James Militzer

The Trade-Offs and Unequal Benefits of Trade Liberalization However, while the global economy may have benefitted overall from trade liberalization, this growth has not been spread equally. What Does the Future Hold for Globalization? Specific localities and groups of workers have gained at the expense of others.