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Ericsson Commits to Energy Efficiency, Issuing First Green Bond Worth €500 Million

A green bond of EUR 500 million within the Green Financing Framework, with a maturity of 4.5 years Proceeds will be exclusively allocated to investments in energy efficiency The bond extends Ericsson’s well diversified debt maturity profile Ericsson has successfully placed a green Euro-denominated 500 million 4.5-year bond. The bond was issued under Ericsson’s Euro Medium Term […]

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Mumbai Celebrates Diwali with 100% Renewable Energy From Adani Electricity

Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness. Adani Electricity‘s unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship beautifully aligns with these timeless values. Adani Electricity is thrilled to announce a historic milestone on this auspicious day of Diwali, marking a significant step on our […]

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‘Sharing scholarship in many different registers’

Sometimes people think they should have “one professional identity and one thing you do for fun,” said George Aumoithe. “But I look at both sides as different modes of expression — and I want to practice sharing scholarship in many different registers.” Aumoithe is able to do just that. With dual appointments in the History […]

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EY Future Consumer Index: Consumers learning to live with less as climate change and cost-of-living reality hits home

71% of consumers planning to delay purchases until festive sales events 54% of consumers planning to spend less to save money 46% of consumers extremely concerned with growing climate change While 80% of consumer respondents globally remain concerned about their finances, almost half (46%) are extremely concerned about climate change. This is according to the […]

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Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Leases Sale Postponed Over Endangered Rice’s Whale Protections

The Biden administration has postponed an auction for rights to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico, citing legal uncertainty surrounding protections for the endangered Rice’s whale. The lease sale was originally scheduled for September, but was delayed due to a lawsuit filed by Chevron, Louisiana and the American Petroleum Institute. The lawsuit challenged […]

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Misool Eco Resort: Where Pristine Nature Meets Sustainable Luxury

A Tropical Paradise for the Eco-Conscious Traveler Nestled at the far edge of the world, the Misool Eco Resort is a dream brought to life by visionaries Andrew and Marit Miners. This exquisite resort is not just a destination; it’s a sanctuary for both the environment and your soul. Andrew and Marit have turned a […]

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ICRI, network of 45 Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to Fund Coral Reef Protection

The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), a network including 45 countries who represent over 75% of the world’s coral reefs, has launched the Coral Reef Breakthrough in partnership with the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) and the High-Level Climate Champions (HLCC). The Coral Reef Breakthrough aims to secure the future of at least 125,000 km2 of shallow-water tropical coral reefs with investments of at […]

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DHL Reduces Formula 1® Cargo Carbon Emissions by an Average of 83%

18 new biofuel-powered trucks deliver the European leg and contribute to Formula’s 1 journey towards Net Zero emissions DHL and Formula 1® have announced that the new fleet of trucks running on biofuel reduced carbon emissions by an average of 83% compared to diesel-driven trucks. These trucks made their debut at the European leg of the […]

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Singapore to Expand Pilot Project to Boost Ocean’s CO2 Absorption Capacity

Singapore is planning to expand a pilot project that uses electricity to extract CO2 from seawater, in a bid to boost the ocean’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide emissions. The project, which is being led by the Public Utilities Board (PUB), is currently extracting 100 kilograms of CO2 a day using technology designed by U.S. […]

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EU Cracks Down on Fast Fashion Waste

The EU is aiming for all textile products sold in the bloc to be made of recycled fibers, as well as being durable, repairable and recyclable by 2030. The obstacles to significantly reducing clothing waste are formidable, despite the EU crackdown, industry sustainability commitments and initiatives like the Moda Re expansion. Less than 1% of […]

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