Against a backdrop of Extinction Rebellion protests, climate change awareness has never been stronger. And as many commuters were affected getting to work, opinions seem to be divided. But how many of us agree with XR’s message?
Over the past few years we’ve seen a profound shift in the public consciousness towards sustainability and the importance of practising sustainable behaviour in our day-to-day lives.
With climate change high on the news agenda, and reports showing that there has been a 53% reduction in single use plastic in the last year, we are more mindful of our energy consumption and contribution to the carbon footprint than ever before. But what steps are UK businesses taking to become more eco-friendly?
Bolt, a leading European on-demand transportation platform and strong rival to Uber, recently launched a dedicated environmental impact fund with seed capital of €10 million aimed at initiatives which deliver global social and environmental benefits.
Humanity is now more aware of its impact on the planet than ever before. The dangerous effects of climate change are well documented and, unless governments, businesses and society as a whole take drastic action in the near future, irreversible damage may be caused.
NGOs are at the forefront of corporate social movement. If a company is not adhering to regulatory compliance or social responsibilities, NGOs will shout about it.
A recent report estimated that the quantity of plastic in the world's oceans will triple by 2025, highlighting this need for consumers to change the way they approach materialism.
While business has contributed to the mass destruction of our resources, it also holds the key to the solutions. Therefore, the call to business is necessary as corporations are in fact some of the largest economies in the world, transcending borders with far-reaching influence.
High profile activist campaigns on climate change and plastics are a sign of the times, indicating the increasing ability of NGOs to ‘make the political weather’.
Many businesses have come under criticism for their approach on environmental issues, with some consumers even switching their most loyal brands to competitors as a result.
We’ve seen technology swiftly developing across all sectors in recent years, although one sector seems to have fallen behind somewhat. The waste management sector has been a little more reluctant to embrace new technologies, relying on traditional methods for even for communication and booking.
Businesses are more conscious than ever of their impact on the environment. And with studies estimating an annual spend for companies of around $8 billion a year to manage their paper usage, digital alternatives are looking more and more appealing. So, what are the benefits of ditching paper processes in favour of digital replacements? Maplewave, […]
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