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All Together Now -- Industries, Sectors & Professional Groups See Collective Efforts As The Way Forward for Managing Sustainability Issues There is encouraging news as corporate executives, managers and a range of professionals get together to address the risks and opportunities inherent in sustainability matters that could affect a particular industry, sector or profession. And, how with collective industry effort these challenges might be addressed. Example: Landscape architects gathered in Los Angeles to discuss designing (the heart of their work) in the era of challenges posted by climate change and global warming. Consider that perhaps 70% of the Year 2050 global population will be living in urban areas. And so, urban landscapes will need to (1) accommodate and support the greatly expanded population and (2) addressing the changing climate conditions that will complicate their work. There is a video (2:29 minutes) posted with the report. The graphic depictions of possible solutions with to climate change with experts' narratives about the challenges are interesting to view. Thought provoking. Other examples are in three stories below. The vinyl and apparel industries efforts are highlighted, and we also provide a link to the text of a speech by the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands on the global need for new business models and consumption cycle. All together now...forward! Top Stories This Week... Architects shape future cities for sustainability at LA gathering And Other Collective Industry Approaches to Sustainability of Interest Partnership Towards Sustainable Business Apparel Brands, Organizations Create Supply Chain Sustainability Group Source: Sustainable Brands - The vinyl industry recently marked its first “sustainability community anniversary” — that moment where industry leaders came together to pledge to embark on our sustainability journey. About Sustainability: Progress Is Being Made Source: Real Views - With its focus on renewable energy sources and eco-friendly buildings, Washington D.C is setting new standards for cities not just in the U.S. but also globally. Transparency may lead to competitive pricing for sustainable seafood Brazil to improve sustainability image Source: GreenBiz - When entering the increasingly competitive job market, barriers exist for all young professionals, but some careers follow a clear progression: Get a degree in a discipline, apply that knowledge in an entry-level position, work... Source: Ag Web - Many producers already invest in farming practices that hold topsoil in place, limit nutrient runoff and ensure crops survive in harsh weather. Yet 98% of Americans lack a direct connection to agriculture, leaving them with.. Rethinking well-being and sustainability measurements from local to global scales Greater Cincinnati ranked #1 in sustainability Source: Iowa State Daily - Sustainability means something different to everyone whether they decide to practice smalls eco-conscious habits in their daily life or if they live with environmental decisions at the forefront of everything they do.
Corporate Sustainability Journey -- It's Not Always Easy at the Top Why CEOs who lead socially responsible companies see an increased risk of getting fired Source: Chicago Tribune - Increasingly, directors are being challenged by shareholder activists and mutual fund powerhouses — companies that manage millions of 401(k) accounts — to deal with controversial social issues. Topping the list is climate change... And more news... Plant more trees to combat climate change: scientists Measuring corporate accountability in an era of audacious bots EPA to review how clean air, water laws affect energy sector jobs
Volkswagen diesel-emissions fixes approved The massive food-safety recall that hit Walmart and Trader Joe’s is actually good news Kellogg's to replace racially insensitive Corn Pops boxes following Twitter call out Tesla Muzzling Model 3 Buyers These baby foods and formulas tested positive for arsenic, lead and BPA in new study Subaru Chief Says Inspections Were Flawed, Like Nissan's
News & Opinion: Asset Managers, US Pension Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds Fee war between private equity firms and pension funds is heating up pension fund manager PGGM divests from Israeli banks over occupied territories">Dutch pension fund manager PGGM divests from Israeli banks over occupied territories Wall Street wins big as Senate votes to roll back regulation allowing consumers to sue their banks
Roundtup: Hurricanes - Climate Change & Economic Upheavel Apple unlocked a secret iPhone feature to give hurricane-hit Puerto Rico cellular service Five ex-presidents call for unity — and donations — at hurricane benefit concert Senate gives preliminary ok to new hurricane relief package Tesla starts energy storage at hospital to help Puerto Rico A Look At The Health Crisis In Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico residents fleeing to Florida after Hurricane Maria |
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