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Accelerating the Decarbonization of the Latin America and Caribbean Transport Sector

Sustainable Development Network

She stressed the importance of leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the private sector to drive meaningful action. While the region currently has access to $500 million in financing for transportation initiatives, that number is insufficient to drive the necessary change.

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From Waste to Resource: Circularity In Food Systems

Sustainability Update

It represents not only a lost opportunity to feed food-insecure people but also a substantial contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – an estimated 8 -10% of total global emissions , according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) , as well as 58% of all landfill methane emissions , according to the EPA.

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TNFD Vital to “Operationalise” GBF’s Target 15

Chris Hall

It is now squarely a central and strategic risk management issue.” From voluntary to mandatory The recommendations were launched at an event at the New York Stock Exchange as part of New York Climate Week.

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Keysight Announces Winners of the 2022 Innovation Challenge

3BL Media

The world-class panel of judges for the 2022 Innovation Challenge event included: Juan Pablo Celis Garcia, Youth Engagement Specialist for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The contest supported Keysight's goal to achieve carbon neutrality within its Corporate Social Responsibility policies.

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