NEWS

Sustainable fashion to take centre stage on Zero Waste Day

The third International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will be observed on 30 March 2025. This year’s theme, “towards zero waste in fashion and textiles”, highlights the vital role of the fast-growing fashion and textiles sector in countering the waste pollution crisis gripping the planet. Advocates say the [...]

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LEGO Group Doubles Sustainable Material Use, Expands Renewable Energy Investments in 2024

50% of LEGO’s purchased materials for bricks in 2024 were sustainably sourced. Significant progress made in shifting factories from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Over 12 million children globally benefited from LEGO’s learning and play initiatives. LEGO Group has significantly advanced its sustainability goals, sourcing half of its materials from sustainable options in 2024. This marks a notable increase from [...]

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UN Nature Meetings Finalize $200B Plan to Protect Biodiversity by 2030

Governments agreed to mobilize at least $200 billion annually by 2030 to fund biodiversity conservation. The agreement establishes permanent financial mechanisms and strengthens monitoring and reporting frameworks. A new Cali Fund was launched to ensure private sector contributions support biodiversity efforts. Governments reached a crucial agreement on February 27, 2025, in Rome to mobilize the resources needed to implement the [...]

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Google to Release Carbon Footprint Reports for Google Advertising to Track Emissions

Google introduces Carbon Footprint reports for Google Ads, providing advertisers detailed emission insights based on first-party data. Reports are aligned with global standards, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Ad Net Zero’s Media Sustainability Framework. Early testing revealed that prior spend-based emissions estimates significantly overstated actual digital ad emissions. In response to increasing regulatory pressures and shifting consumer preferences toward [...]

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Canada Plans Third Green Bond After $11 Billion Investor Demand in Past Issuances

Canada plans to issue its third green bond this week, following strong investor demand for previous issuances. The bond is part of Canada’s broader strategy to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Canada remains the first sovereign issuer to include nuclear expenditures in green bonds, reinforcing its leadership in clean energy financing. The Government [...]

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