Over the last few years, retailers like Walmart, Target and REI have begun to require their suppliers to report on their company’s carbon footprint and set science-based targets for emissions reductions, amongst other sustainability/climate-related disclosures. Beginning in 2024, Amazon will do the same. Is your business ready? Here’s a couple of key takeaways: “First, Amazon hopes to use its size and scale…
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What are Scope 3 Emissions and why are they important?
By: Emma Abrams You may have seen this image before- a basic breakdown of the 3 scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from stationary combustion, like burning natural gas to heat your office, or mobile combustion, like fuels used by a company truck. Scope 2 emissions are the indirect emissions…
Global Fly Fishing Apparel and Accessories Market to 2030: Growing Interest in Eco-friendly and Sustainable Fishing Equipment Fuels the Sector
The “Fly Fishing Apparel And Accessories Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Apparel, Gears), By Distribution Channel (Online, Offline), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global fly fishing apparel and accessories market is expected to reach USD 4.34 billion by 2030, expanding at 4.1% CAGR from…
10 Ways to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Business
At this point, you probably already know that according to the latest climate science, we must halve global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to avoid catastrophic effects of climate change. The question is, who is responsible for these emissions reductions? Governments? Oil & Gas companies? Businesses? Individuals?…
Social Sustainability is the Next Supply Chain Frontier
Eliminating negatives is about to become the minimum viable approach to social performance. Companies and suppliers benefiting people and communities will see stronger corporate brands and accelerated revenue growth. This article was originally published on Sustainable Brands and is written by Jeff Baldasari. Fueled by an upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission rule on human capital management, increased focus…