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Fighting deforestation should be a top priority for 2021, and here’s how it can be

GreenBiz

One of the biggest stories of 2020 was the rise of the corporate tree-planting movement, with dozens of multinational businesses from virtually every industry pledging millions of dollars to one of nature’s most effective carbon sequestration solutions. . Fighting deforestation should be a top priority for 2021, and here’s how it can be.

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Walmart, Ørsted, and Schneider Electric Announce First Cohort for Renewable Energy Supply Chain Program: Gigaton PPA

3BL Media

The cohort’s success will directly support Walmart’s Project Gigaton™ goal, which aims to reduce or avoid one gigaton (or one billion metric tons) of greenhouse gas emissions from the global value chain by 2030. To date, the program has helped more than 250 Walmart suppliers access useful education on renewable energy procurement. .

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Water scarcity: A growing risk for companies and investors

GreenBiz

In 2020 , Arizona experienced its driest monsoon season on record — otherwise known as just a lot of hot wind — with a statewide average of only 1.51 This increasing demand in the midst of plummeting supply spells trouble for businesses. Both Barclays and CDP cite L’Oréal as a leader in reducing water waste. inches of rain.

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People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Water Stewardship in Our Supply Chain Leads to a More Inclusive Future for All

3BL Media

Many people are surprised to learn that some IT suppliers use large amounts of water in their supply chains. During fiscal 2021, we worked to advance water stewardship within key river basins where our supply chain operates. That’s where Cisco’s Supply Chain Sustainability team comes in.

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The 33 sustainability certifications you need to know

GreenBiz

The 2020 GreenBiz State of the Profession Report included a fantastic chart titled "Percentage of survey respondents having received training or certification," which showed the following breakdown: 53 percent GRI. CDP Climate Change Survey Certification. International Supply Chain Education Alliance Certified Supply Chain Analyst.

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People Behind CSR at Cisco: How water stewardship in our supply chain leads to a more inclusive future for all

Cisco CSR

Many people are surprised to learn that some IT suppliers use large amounts of water in their supply chains. During fiscal 2021, we worked to advance water stewardship within key river basins where our supply chain operates. That’s where Cisco’s Supply Chain Sustainability team comes in.

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GRI and SASB are collaborating. Is that good news for companies?

GreenBiz

Sun, 07/12/2020 - 17:56. Joel Makower. Harmony and collaboration. For now, the two organizations’ work together will focus on going into the marketplace with harmonized, complementary messages.