This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda You might not feel part of the circular economy by lending your neighbour your hedge trimmer, but any action that leads to limited resources being used more efficiently – and more intelligently […]5 ways to join the circular economy and make your home more sustainable
November 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda You might not feel part of the circular economy by lending your neighbour your hedge trimmer, but any action that leads to limited resources being used more efficiently – and more intelligently […]3 ways to reduce plastic use and make parenting more sustainable
August 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda Parenting in a planet-friendly and sustainable way can be challenging.Many baby and toddler products are plastic-based and not fully biodegradable.The World Economic Forum’s Consumers Beyond Waste initiative is driving a shift towards reuse […]How can we reimagine sustainability in the supply chain?
July 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Saar Yoskovitz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Augury The global manufacturing and supply chain is under pressure to navigate constant obstacles.Efficiency and sustainability are often seen as competing interests in the supply chain, but there are ways that […]Commission boosts data sharing and innovation for a smart, sustainable and resilient EU tourism ecosystem
July 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published a Communication presenting the building blocks for a common European tourism data space. This data space will allow tourism businesses and public authorities to share a broad range of data to inform the development of innovative tourism services, improve the […]The sustainable mobility transition is not equitable. Here are three CEOs trying to close the gap
July 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maya Ben Dror, Industry Manager, Automotive and New Mobility & Advanced Manufacturing, World Economic Forum, Jasmeet Khurana, Lead, Moving Emerging Markets, World Economic Forum Road mobility accounts for about a quarter of global energy-related carbon emissions and is […]Making batteries more sustainable, more durable and better-performing
June 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, Parliament approved new rules for the design, production and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU. With 587 votes in favour, nine against and 20 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a deal reached with the Council to overhaul EU rules […]Parliament backs new rules for sustainable, durable products and no greenwashing
May 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs backed draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability and to put a stop to misleading claims. With 544 votes to 18 and 17 abstentions, plenary approved the proposal for a new directive on empowering consumers for the green transition. Its […]Global Gateway: Commission and EIB announce funds worth €18 billion to boost investments in climate action and sustainable economies
April 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced €18 billion of financing under Global Gateway, Europe’s investment strategy for partner countries. This will boost investment in Global Gateway’s priority areas – climate action, clean energy and connectivity – in Europe’s partner countries […]4 ways to ensure the future of aquaculture is sustainable
April 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Karen Demavivas, Project Lead, Friends of Ocean Action, World Economic Forum As our global population expands, so too does demand for nutritious and climate-friendly food. Meeting this increased appetite in more sustainable ways represents a monumental challenge, but potential […]Four ways to make 2023 count in the pursuit of resilient and sustainable food systems
January 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Berry Marttin, Member of the Executive Board, Rabobank, Agnes Kalibata, President, AGRA Food security and our food systems are under threat. COVID-19, conflict, disruptions to global trade, climate change and the energy and inflation crises are threatening the supply […]ManpowerGroup: Setting common standards for reporting on sustainability performance
December 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jonas Prising, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ManpowerGroup How can companies apply universal environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics to drive positive change? Jonas Prising, CEO and Chairman at ManpowerGroup, values the public-private collaboration driven by the World Economic […]3 ways payment technology can help make travel more sustainable
December 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jenifer Mundy, Global Head, Merchant Sales & Acquiring, Visa With international tourism now back at 60% of pre-pandemic levels, the need for more sustainability in the sector has never been more important. Whether travelling for work or vacation, […]5 leaders on how Latin America is driving sustainability across its value chains
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Felipe Bezamat, Head of Advanced Manufacturing Industry, World Economic Forum, Thales Panza de Paula, Acting Head, Regional Business Engagement, Latin America, World Economic Forum Global Value Chains (GVCs) have been one of the primary driving forces behind the […]Sustainability isn’t holding back innovation, it’s accelerating it
September 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joni Rautavuori, Chief Executive Officer, Tharsus Group Faced with the most severe supply chain crisis in decades, compounding factors such as inflation and the energy crisis are putting businesses at existential risk. Simultaneously, the drive toward greater productivity […]The 7 ways to successfully communicate sustainability
July 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Giorgia Ortolani, Vice-Curator, Milan Hub , Global Shapers Community While you’re figuring out the best way to make sure your business, idea, product or project has the best possible impact on the community around you or the world […]Get the reporting right and sustainability will follow
June 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Olivier M. Schwab, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Expectations of the purpose of business, as well as how companies operate and deliver is evolving.The Forum understands the challenges they face and supports progress on convergent sustainability reporting standards.The […]How women can play a pivotal role in a more sustainable future for Africa’s rural communities
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Annie Schultz, Policy and Advocacy Advisor, TreeAid, Lidya Valea, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (Burkina Faso), Tree Aid & Nathalie Palogo, Gender and Social Inclusion Officer (Burkina Faso), Tree Aid Women are especially impacted by the climate crisis, but […]Here are five policies to make transport more sustainable in cities
March 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Bayen, Associate Provost for the Moffett Field Program Development, Director for Transportation Studies, University of Berkeley & Guillaume Thibault, Partner, Oliver Wyman, Oliver Wyman Mobility Initiative The COVID-19 pandemic has marked a moment of disruption for many […]European Commission launches €3.2 billion investment package to advance sustainable connectivity in the Western Balkans
February 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has unveiled a substantial €3.2 billion investment package to support 21 transport, digital, climate and energy connectivity projects in the Western Balkans. This is the first major package of projects under the EU’s ambitious Economic and Investment Plan for the […]How digitization can make the fashion industry more sustainable
October 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ankiti Bose, Co-founder & CEO, Zilingo The fashion industry is rightfully vilified for being environmentally unsustainable.It takes over 4,000 litres of water to make a pair of jeans and most of that water is not recycled.The industry is […]We must reform trade to build a sustainable, inclusive global recovery
October 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum & José Viñals Group Chairman, Standard Chartered Bank Trade policy needs to evolve to meet growing global challenges.29 CEOs and Chairpersons from five continents have called on world leaders to update trade […]Sustainability metrics: why it’s time investors look in the mirror
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sarah Keohane Williamson, Chief Executive Officer, FCLT Global Investors look for sustainability and non-traditional metrics from companies they invest in, but what if they held themselves accountable in the same way?Focusing the sustainability lens inward will allow the […]EU announces €25 million for education in crisis contexts and €140 million to support research in sustainable food systems
September 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Speaking at the Global Citizen Live event, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced that the European Union is pledging €140 million to support research in sustainable food systems and tackle food hunger via CGIAR, formerly also known as Consultative Group […]What are business leaders doing to sustain our future?
September 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gayle Markovitz, Partnerships Editor, World Economic Forum In a survey conducted earlier this year, we asked people in 28 countries whether they thought governments, businesses and individuals were doing enough to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development goals by […]How personalizing sustainable investments can shape the future of finance
August 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Smiles Former Group Managing Director, UBS Wealth Management & Rodrigo Tavares Founder and President, Granito Group Despite retail investors being interested in sustainability issues, few are investing money with this in mind.Principal barriers to investment in these […]Now is the time for companies to act on sustainability reporting
August 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carmine Di Sibio, Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EY & Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte & Bill Thomas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, KPMG International & Robert E. Moritz, Global Chairman, PwC Business leaders have […]What can the wine industry teach us about sustainability?
July 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natalya Guseva, Head of Investors Cluster, Engagement Management, World Economic Forum Winemaking is a low-emitting sector – but it’s under particular threat from climate change.Many winemakers today are putting sustainability at the heart of what they do, and […]€6.1 billion to promote sustainable fisheries and safeguard fishing communities
July 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament adopted the 2021-2027 fisheries and aquaculture fund to support the blue economy, protect biodiversity and promote international ocean governance. The new European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), adopted on Tuesday, encourages member states to invest in making the fisheries and aquaculture sectors […]The global eco-wakening: how consumers are driving sustainability
May 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cristianne Close, Global Markets Practice Leader, WWF International • New research shows support for sustainable business is growing in both developed and developing economies. • Many consumers believe brands bear as much responsibility for positive change as governments. […]Devastating natural disasters show the need for resilient, sustainable and inclusive infrastructure
May 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nick O’Regan, Director of Implementation Practices and Standards, UNOPS The eruption of the La Soufrière volcano is touching every aspect of life on St Vincent and Gerardines, impacting food security, marine ecosystems and the ecotourism sector.The eruptions on […]Sustainable transport can’t just depend on batteries. Here’s why
April 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer, AB Volvo Batteries are an ideal solution for shorter/medium-range applications (such as for buses within a city) but they are less practical for long-haul transport and heavy duty applications.Hydrogen fuel technology and combustion […]Companies must focus on resiliency, profitability and sustainability
January 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christian Klein, Chief Executive Officer, SAP SE Resiliency is the foundation for all business models. We need to see profitability in terms of social wellbeing, not only shareholder value. Tech as applied to sustainability can help companies measure […]InvestEU Fund: boost for sustainable, innovative and social investment
November 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. InvestEU aims to be a fund that provides support to EU investors by integrating and simplifying the financing, offered under a single budgetary guarantee scheme. On Wednesday evening, MEPs from the Budgetary and Economic and Monetary Affairs committees adopted with 71 votes to 17 […]
