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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become a major concern in global public health, not only because they are linked to chronic diseases, notably obesity — they are calorie-rich and nutrient-poor — but also because geopolitical and commercial forces shape where, how, and to whom they are marketed. This analysis focuses on the impact of American UPFs
The green transition is advancing, with corporations and the public sector at the forefront of progress. Nevertheless, in the UK and globally, the “implementation gap” is growing. Innovators, investors, and business owners must realign with governments and policymakers in order to achieve meaningful progress. On June 23 and 24, 2026, Reset Connect London, an award-winning
Today’s ESG Updates Engie Expands UK Power Grid Presence with $14B Acquisition: French utility Engie announces the purchase of UK Power Networks, boosting grid investments and supporting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050. EU Seeks G7 Coordination on Maritime Services Ban for Russian Oil: The European Union plans a coordinated ban on
This week, world leaders gather in Baku, Azerbaijan for the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29. Last year’s global climate conference broke new ground as the first to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from food, with over 100 countries signing a key declaration to deliver change in their food sectors by 2025. Food
Popular wisdom says that it’s easy to focus on the negatives. In 2023, it might have been easier than ever as climate change and El Niño made it the hottest year on record. It was also a year of extreme weather events that caused at least 12,000 deaths globally and COP28, which carried a lot
Costco Wholesale is the 11th largest company in the United States and the third largest retailer in the world. While it previously lagged behind competitors in sustainability, the company has made significant strides in recent years. With Black Friday right around the corner, let’s look at Costco’s sustainability efforts and how they compare to the
In an unprecedented industry collaboration, a coalition of prominent American companies has launched a Clean Energy Procurement Academy to “build capacity of select supply chain partners in energy markets that contribute material volumes of greenhouse gas emissions.” This groundbreaking initiative was founded by Apple and Nike in collaboration with the Clean Energy Buyers Institute (CEBI),
131 major global companies, collectively representing $987 billion in global annual revenue, have joined forces in a resounding call to action ahead of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). In an open letter to attending governments, these corporate giants are urging policymakers to establish concrete timelines for phasing out fossil fuel production and
Wednesday marked a groundbreaking moment as the European Parliament passed the ambitious EU Nature Restoration Law. The law’s passage marks a significant milestone in safeguarding our planet’s environment for future generations. Surviving The Knife-Edge Vote On Wednesday, a vote occurred regarding the revised law regarding the revised EU Nature Restoration Law. Following a tight race,
For the 2020 Top 100 Global Brands, a list derived from Forbes World’s Most Valuable Brands, the goal of sustainability continues to be out of reach, despite their many claims to the contrary. This is what the findings of a three-month analysis carried out by the Impakter Index team has just revealed (results published on
From 2015 to 2020, 33 major European based Financial Institutions invested a combined total of 20 billion US$ in companies directly linked to climate-changing deforestation in Brazil. Unless Financial Institutions urgently address their role in funding deforestation, the Amazon and the battle against climate breakdown will be lost. It is the dry season in Northern
(updated 23 September 2020) Few would disagree that we need a more sustainable world, where climate change is finally under control and the degradation of the environment is stopped. But as consumers, we feel helpless, caught in the vortex of endless consumerism. As investors, it is hard to discern the real deal among all the