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Mark Hillsdon, (Sep 7, 2022)
Retailers, big brands and commodity traders are all backing initiatives to reduce deforestation risk from the crop, but progress is thin on the ground, reports Mark Hillsdon
Oliver Balch, (Oct 27, 2021)
In his monthly column, Oliver Balch reports on some of the big issues for fast-moving consumer goods companies ahead of the crucial climate conference
Nadine Hawa, (Dec 9, 2020)
Companies that want to credibly lead on tackling climate change have to take their customers – and governments – with them. Nadine Hawa reports
Ignacio Gavilan, (Nov 24, 2020)
COMMENT: Ignacio Gavilan of The Consumer Goods Forum says Covid-19-related shortages mean shoppers are more accepting of wonky veg schemes introduced by UK retailers like Tesco
Angeli Mehta, (Sep 1, 2020)
By empowering consumers to make more sustainable choices in the fish they buy, the impact for biodiversity in the oceans could be profound, reports Angeli Mehta
Mark Hillsdon, (Mar 7, 2020)
Jair Bolsonaro's anti-environment rhetoric has led to the collapse of initiatives like the Cerrado Mechanism and Soy Moratorium to hold the line on deforestation, but civil society and progressive companies in Brazil are fighting back. Mark Hillsdon reports
Oliver Balch, (Jan 2, 2020)
In his first round-up of sustainability news in 2020, Oliver Balch reports on the consequences of extreme weather events in 2019, a healthy eating plan for the planet, and nature-based solutions to office stress
Monica Romis, (Aug 6, 2019)
Oxfam’s Monica Romis explains the findings of the charity’s latest Supermarket Scorecard on human rights, which gave Tesco top place among 16 of Europe's biggest supermarkets
Angeli Mehta, (Apr 2, 2019)
Angeli Mehta talks to London’s deputy mayor Shirley Rodrigues about how 11 companies, including Landsec, Siemens, Tesco, Sky and Morgan Sindall are working with the capital to deliver on its climate goals
Terry Slavin, (Mar 8, 2019)
Terry Slavin interviews the CEO of TerraCycle, the New Jersey start-up that has partnered with brands including P&G, Unilever and Nestle and retailers Carrefour and Tesco in the new Loop platform, a breathtakingly ambitious attempt to move from disposable to durable packaging
Liam Dowd, (Nov 6, 2018)
Insights into the winners of our ‘Sustainability Report of the Year’, ‘Integrated Report of the Year’, ‘Communications Campaign’, ‘Community Investment of the Year’ and ‘Partnership of the Year’ awards
Terry Slavin, (May 1, 2018)
On the eve of a tense AGM this week, the Unilever CEO sits down with Ethical Corporation’s editor Terry Slavin, and dismisses any idea he is preparing to step down
Terry Slavin, (Feb 22, 2018)
A new report says all-powerful UK retailers are pushing farmers into over-production of fruit and vegetables to meet demands such as strict cosmetic standards
Terry Slavin, (Feb 22, 2018)
Liz Goodwin of WRI talks to Terry Slavin about the challenges of tackling food loss and waste at a global level after 15 years at WRAP
Diana Rojas, (Feb 22, 2018)
Some 60% of the world’s largest food companies have pledged to halve food waste by 2030 in line with SDG 12.3. Diana Rojas talks to some of the leaders, including Tesco, Campbell Soup and Kellogg
Rebecca Ley, (Jul 7, 2017)
C40 urges G20 to act on climate change, Body Shop expands 'bio-bridges', Anglian wins BITC's top award, Volvo to go all-electric,anaerobic digestion needs more support, Johnson & Johnson joins Manufacturing2030
Rebecca Ley, (Jun 1, 2017)
Climate change cost to cities, Sainsbury's launches own Fairly Traded label, The Body Shop asks UN to end animal testing, and Tesco slashes carbon footprint with new refrigerant
Terry Slavin, (May 10, 2017)
M&S, Target join Cotton 2040, Lego hits 100% renewables, Tesco sets science-based target, Waitrose moves on biomethane, Goodhope promises palm traceability, Smurfit Kappa close to 2020 goals
Rebecca Ley, (Mar 15, 2017)
Tesco steps up food waste battle, sugar-laden products reformulated, eco-friendly holidays, UK emissions, Jaguar Land Rover goes green, Costa brews up sustainability, and packaging checklist
Terry Slavin, (Jan 26, 2017)
Marks and Spencer and Waitrose keep top spots in BBFAW annual benchmark, while Tesco improves to second tier