The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has told edie that, despite the growing global movement towards net-zero - and the implementation of just transition mandates for businesses in nations including the UK - some firms are still arguing that they.
Galactic Cowboy Orchestra coming to Holmes Theatre on Saturday
Live music will once again be filling the environs of Detroit Lakes Historic Holmes Theatre this Saturday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra will be making its first appearance at the local venue since 2012. 7:07 am, Apr. 13, 2021 ×
The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra includes (left to right) Dan Neale (guitars, vocals), Lisi Wright (violin, vocals), Mario Dawson (drums) and John Wright (bass, vocals). The foursome will perform live at Detroit Lakes Historic Holmes Theatre this Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Theatre seating is limited due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, though live streaming is also available. (Submitted photo)
#SustyTalk: The WBA s Dan Neale on delivering social transformation
edie s #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive talk with the World Benchmarking Alliance s (WBA) social transformation lead Dan Neale.
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With edie readers working remotely or on furlough, this new series of video interviews keeps you connected to the inspirational business leaders who are continuing to drive sustainability and champion climate action from their own homes.
#SustyTalk is all about keeping edie s loyal readers connected to sustainable business leaders across the world, whilst reminding us all that sustainability and climate action must go on through the current Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
Packaging giant Mondi targets 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable products by 2025
As part of a new sustainability strategy which it claims is aligned with the UN s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), one of the world s biggest packaging and paper companies has pledged to phase-out products that can t be recycled, reused or composted.
Pictured: Paper production equipment at a facility in Sweden. Image: Mondi Group
Mondi’s new ten-year action plan, called MAP2030, will require sweeping changes across the company’s global value chain. Its focus points are the circular economy, climate action and empowering people.
The new commitment on recyclability, reusability and compostability falls into the first category and has a 2025 deadline. Many other businesses are already working towards this aim in this timespan through initiatives like WRAP’s UK Plastics Pact. Mondi’s group head of sustainable development Gladys Naylor recently wrote a blog for edie outlining the oppor