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Corteva, Inc. has unveiled its intention to become a more carbon-efficient business, detailing its commitment to set science-based targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions in its inaugural 2020 Sustainability Report. The report highlights Corteva's 2030 goals and provides updates on its commitments to enrich lives, increase the resilience
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Edison International's Sustainability Report for 2020 details the company's progress toward meeting long-term sustainability goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Despite pandemic-related challenges, the company continued its clean energy strategy, with a focus on affordable costs for customers. The report
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has taken a significant step towards reducing its environmental footprint by launching a new Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy. The strategy aims to reduce the Organization's total Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) by 45 percent by 2030. This ambitious goal
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched a new Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy, aiming to reduce its total Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) by 45 percent by 2030. The strategy focuses on improving the sustainability of daily operations, including energy efficiency measures, updated travel policies, and
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Con Edison CEO Timothy Cawley emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability during its second virtual annual meeting, highlighting the importance of addressing climate change while contributing to the economy. The company faced significant challenges in the past year, including the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racism, but its workforce
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The Pakistani government, led by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam, has initiated a nationwide green stimulus program aimed at mitigating the socio-economic impacts of the climate crisis. The project includes a range of activities, from tree plantation and protection to promotion of
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The Government of Malaysia has made a significant pivot in its energy policy, transitioning from increasing energy supply to meet demand to reducing energy consumption through the promotion of green building practices. The Eleventh Malaysian Plan includes three indicators to monitor green building performance, including electricity consumption. A recent study
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Microbial fuel cells, a sustainable technology, have the potential to turn wastewater treatment plants into energy-neutral or even net energy producers. A recent study by researchers at Doon University has highlighted the capabilities and challenges of using microbial fuel cells in wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation. The research, funded by
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Agricultural soils are critical reservoirs of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), which can have severe consequences for human health. Researchers at Virginia Tech have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the effects of dairy manure amendments on soil resistomes. By characterizing and quantifying the effects of manure-derived amendments on soil resistomes,
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Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) and the Austrian Association for Building Materials and Ceramic Industries (Stones and ceramics association) have formed a partnership to advance sustainable construction practices. The association will fund the endowed professorship for sustainable construction for three years, with an option for extension. This professorship will
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Mary Kay Inc. and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) partnered to sponsor the 2020 NFTE World Series of Innovation, a global educational experience that invited young people ages 13-24 to find solutions for the biggest challenges facing the world today and help advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The
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Renesas Electronics Corporation has become a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, committing to the ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. This alignment will further integrate Renesas' sustainability strategy with the principles, reflecting the company's dedication to building a
