European retailers have signed a voluntary environmental code of conduct for the retail sector whereby they commit to a set of principles and measures aimed at reducing their environmental footprint.
The BSI has published a new standard: PAS 2060 Specification for the demonstration of carbon neutrality. PAS 2060 has been developed in co-operation with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and companies such as Marks &...
Sustainability brand consultants Change have published a study in partnership with the organisations Climate Counts and Angus Reid Public Opinion. The study incorporates both actual measurements on climate change action being...
Waitrose is to switch its own-brand foods to Certified Sustainable Palm Oil in a move intended to help prevent deforestation, climate change and other problems caused by the world's cheapest vegetable oil.
Premier Foods (manufacturers of brands such as Hovis, Sharwoods, Mr Kipling, Quorn, Ambrosia, Angel Delight, Bisto, Cadbury, etc) is moving forward its target on 100% sourcing of sustainable palm oil.
A new report, "Linking Shareholder and Natural Value: Managing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Risk in Companies with an Agricultural Supply Chain", finds that many companies have not adequately prepared themselves for the increasing pressure on...
WWF has produced a 'Scorecard' assessment of the palm oil purchasing practices of major European companies that produce or sell everyday consumer products.