World’s stock exchanges fail to hold companies to account on sustainability
New study shows worrying levels of basic sustainability reporting from listed companies. Regulators and stock exchanges should take action, writes Jo Confino
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The first five-star hotel in Europe to combine exclusive luxury with sustainability
From water conservation and energy saving to staff action teams and even beehives, it has taken more than a year to ensure that this luxury hotel is in line with the demanding standards of the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) – an European Community management tool designed to improve the environmental performance of organisations … Read more
Easy to be green: luxury meets sustainability at Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge
Nurturing a symbiotic relationship with the natural environment and local community, Dominican Republic’s Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge shows how the best of creature comforts and sustainable hospitality practices go hand-in-hand. Located in the Dominican Republic‘s unspoiled southwestern Barahuco Mountains, the 12-cabaña Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge offers green luxury with ease for the eco-conscious traveler.Situated on … Read more
Urban sustainability: world’s megacities demonstrate progress in greenhouse gas reductions
Cities are making great progress in reducing greenhouse gases Mayors of the World’s Largest Cities Demonstrate Progress in Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Launch Two New Initiatives C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) Cities have the potential to reduce their annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over a billion tonnes by 2030, from business as usual. This … Read more
Urban sustainability: Cities on the front line of climate change
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) unveils in partnership with CNN an extensive infographic on climate impacts and actions in global cities. The dynamic, multi-media feature spotlights the cities of Lagos, Melbourne, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo and showcases data from the recently published Measurement for Management CDP Cities 2012 Global Report. Rich … Read more
Speaking about luxury with Pamela Peeters – Environmental Economist and Sustainability Strategist
Pamela consults companies and personalities towards sustainable business development and leadership enhancement. She lectures internationally as a sustainability personality. Pamela Peeters grew up in the country side of Belgium. She launched her first environmental magazine – grab the green – at the age of 12. Pamela obtained a first Master degree in Economics in 1995 … Read more