Net Zero

How the Scottish Wholesale Association plans to reach Net Zero

How the Scottish Wholesale Association plans to reach Net Zero

The pandemic’s implications on the food and drink wholesale sector demand a lengthy discussion as we work with members, suppliers, the wider supply chain, and the government to find tangible ways of supporting those businesses most affected. However, while Covid has dominated our day-to-day job for the past year, SWA continued to work behind the […]

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Climate and Environmental Justice Groups are rallying to EPA, calling on the organisation to hold Industrial Dairy and Hog Operations Accountable for Pollution

Climate and Environmental Justice Groups are rallying to EPA, calling on the organisation to hold Industrial Dairy and Hog Operations Accountable for Pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency has been called on by many citizen groups to hold harmful industrial dairy and hog farms accountable for their contributions to air pollution. These operations release more than 37 million tons of climate-warming gases into the atmosphere annually, which is equivalent to about 12% of all U.S emissions from industry in 2015

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John Kerry’s visit to India has driven long-term policy change in the country of India

John Kerry’s visit to India has driven long-term policy change in the country of India

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry’s visit has prompted a review of India’s long-term policy course ahead of the leaders’ summit convened by President Joe Biden later this month on climate change.   The U.S.’ Special Presidential envoy to combat climate change is visiting and it seems that he inspired some serious changes

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How to Decrease Your Carbon Footprint Through Abandoned How to Decrease your Carbon Footprint through Farmland Restoration

How to Decrease Your Carbon Footprint Through Abandoned How to Decrease your Carbon Footprint through Farmland Restoration

Did you know that abandoned farmland is a major contributor to carbon emissions? What’s worse, the carbon emitted from this type of land can’t be absorbed by trees or other plants. That means it doesn’t just stay in one place-it spreads throughout the environment, harming air quality and contributing to climate change. Here’s how we

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97.4% of Scotland’s electricity consumption met by renewables In 2020 | theenergyst.com

97.4% of Scotland’s electricity consumption met by renewables In 2020 | theenergyst.com

New figures released yesterday reveal that Scotland has not met its 2020 target of generating the equivalent of 100% of the nation’s gross electricity demand from renewable sources. This target was set in 2011, when renewable technologies generated 37% of Scotland’s electricity demand. There was an 8% increase compared to 2019, meaning 97.4% of electricity

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Syria Signs Paris Agreement Leaving America As The Only Nation On Earth To Reject It

Syria Signs Paris Agreement Leaving America As The Only Nation On Earth To Reject It

America First clearly means America alone: It is now officially the only country in the world to not sign onto the Paris agreement. Rather remarkably, Syria – which is currently the most violent place on Earth – has just announced at the COP23 climate summit in Bonn that they will sign on the dotted line.

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Summary of Our Sustainability Code of Conduct | The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory operates with a fundamental respect for the rights of the staff members we employ, and the people who grow and produce the products we source. As part of our on-going sustainability and social justice efforts, we have adopted a number of leading and well-recognized national and international labor standards as reflected in

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