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?? International ocean tribunal's ‘historic legal victory’ for small island nations

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea/Tribunal international du droit de la mer - a UN court on maritime law - found that anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions can be considered a marine pollutant. It said countries have a legal obligation to implement measures mitigating their effect on oceans. It stated that the major polluters must prevent catastrophic harm to small island nations, and if they fail to do so, they must compensate for loss and damage. Read more

?? Styrofoam products to be banned in Abu Dhabi from June 2024

As part of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) 's Single-Use Plastic Policy which was launched in 2020, a ban on a series of Styrofoam products in the emirate will become effective from 1 June 2024. Styrofoam is a type of plastic called expanded polystyrene and it has a range of uses. As part of the ban, Abu Dhabi is targeting avoidable, single-use consumer products.?Specifically, the banned products comprise cups, lids, plates and beverage containers (including their caps and lids) made of expanded polystyrene. Read more

?? How to eliminate single-use plastic with EPR

Eliminating single-use plastic is achievable through Evreka’s comprehensive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) solutions. EPR mandates that producers, manufacturers, retailers, and importers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including post-consumer disposal. EPR helps prevent single-use plastic by holding companies accountable for their products' end-of-life impact. Evreka’s end-to-end digital solutions streamline this complex process, providing real-time data and transparent reporting. Read more

?? Join us at Sustainability Talks Amsterdam 2024!

We are proud to be one of the sponsors of Sustainability Talks Amsterdam 2024. Join us at De Hallen Studio's Amsterdam on the 31st of May organized in partnership with The Orbit Consulting and Kipas Textiles and strategically partnered with Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters Association (?TH?B) . The event will showcase leading brands and local organizations in the textile sector. Register now

?? Migration policies must improve to meet Europe’s green building goals

European construction industries need reforms to migration policies to offer straightforward, legal pathways for technical trades workers to enter their countries and perform much-needed jobs. The sector needs to carry out a massive wave of renovations to meet the EU’s climate goals. This includes changing gas boilers for heat pumps and insulating older buildings, all while keeping up with demand for new homes. Read more

?? The best solution for construction and demolition waste management!

Construction and demolition work generates significant waste, requiring efficient management to minimize its impact. Business owners need to adopt smart and sustainable practices to improve waste prevention. Evreka provides unique recycling programs and comprehensive intelligent waste management solutions for construction and demolition activities, helping companies maximize the use of residual materials and eliminate waste effectively. Read more

Investors push for more disclosure on corporate lobbying

One ESG issue finding traction at the ballot during the 2024 proxy season: transparency about corporate lobbying.?Shareholder proposals related to lobbying and political spending accounted for eight of the 10 socially oriented resolutions receiving the most shareholder support according to an analysis by Proxy Monitor which tracks shareholder resolutions at the 250 largest public U.S. companies.??Read more

?? Google, Meta, Microsoft & Salesforce’s Carbon Coalition

谷歌 , Meta Facebook , 微软 & Salesforce launch Symbiosis Coalition, a group of corporate buyers aiming to accelerate high-quality nature-based carbon removals. Symbiosis aims to set a new benchmark for best-in-class nature-based carbon removal projects, backed by the latest scientific expertise, to ensure these projects have a measurable, positive climate impact. Read more