Sustainability Bulletin - 05.09.2022

Dear Friends,

We have prepared a condensed bulletin for you based on news, articles, and developments that recently took place around the globe about Sustainability.

Here’s what happened last week in our Sustainable World;

?? Research for Solar-power: Solar-powered electronics are one step closer to becoming an everyday part of our lives thanks to a “radical” new scientific breakthrough. In 2017, scientists at a Swedish university created an energy system that makes it possible to capture and store solar energy for up to 18 years, releasing it as heat when needed. As detailed in a new study published in Cell Reports Physical Science last month, this model has now been taken a step further. The Swedish researchers sent their unique molecule, loaded with solar energy, to colleagues at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. There the energy was released and converted into electricity using the generator they had developed. The device could potentially replace batteries and solar cells, fine-tuning the way we use the sun’s abundant energy. Read more: https://ow.ly/tAIy50IXW7F

?? Ramp Up Rules: Countries around the world are introducing rules requiring companies to disclose information about their impact on society and the environment. This can involve anything from tracking greenhouse-gas emissions and plastic waste to reporting on diversity and social inclusion. As other governments add or firm up their rules, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed regulations requiring public companies to disclose extensive climate-related information. Read more: https://ow.ly/QnXX50IXXb7

?? IBM Global Consumer Study: More than half (51%) of respondents say environmental sustainability is more important to them today than it was 12 months ago, says a new IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value (IBV) study. They are demonstrating its importance through their purchases, household choices, investments, employment, and travel decisions. However, they need help from companies to make the most sustainable choices. Read more: https://ow.ly/T5Bb50J0cqs

?? Formed Fibre Offers: As packaging companies look to innovation as a means to hit their sustainability targets, Finland’s Stora Enso secured a high-profile arrangement with take-away salad bar company Picadeli earlier this year. The partnership has led to Picadeli's switch out of single-use plastics for Stora Enso’s ‘PureFiber’. The packaging option, sourced from wood-based formed fibre, is free from plastic as well as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Read more: https://ow.ly/eLym50J0fT7

? Goal of the Century: Hyundai Motor Company announced the launch of its global sustainability campaign under the banner 'Goal of the Century'. The campaign kicked off on Earth Day on April 22, and will run through and beyond the upcoming FIFA World Cup TM, which will be held from November 21 to December 18, 2022. As part of the global launch, Hyundai Motor released a manifesto film and global TV commercial featuring football legend Steven Gerrard and global pop sensation BTS, sharing the company's ambition to unite humanity through football and encourage universal support for a sustainable future. Read more: https://ow.ly/HC2Q50J0htf

?? Global Sustainable Tourism Council: App in the Air, the personal travel assistant application loved by more than six million frequent flyers worldwide, has marked Earth Month (April) by joining the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and furthering its commitment to helping travelers achieve carbon neutrality. Read more: https://ow.ly/3MmB50J1GCJ

?? Eco-Friendly Packing List: The 2021 Global Sustainability Study found that 85 percent of people around the world have shifted their purchase behavior to be more sustainable in the past five years. More importantly, nearly one-third of the global population stated they would be willing to pay more for sustainable products or services. However, the overuse of these words has led to extreme greenwashing, leaving consumers overwhelmed and undereducated when it comes to truly knowing how to shop sustainably. Read more: https://ow.ly/QQ2l50J1GKZ

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