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Managing biodiversity can be even more complex than reducing carbon emissions. But the costs of inaction are becoming clear
Reducing waste and cutting meat consumption are among the main challenges to address
Companies urge flexibility to ease the compliance burden of new but differing requirements
Bloc is split on conservation law as green industries demand trade-offs
As regulators focus on sustainable investments, campaigners are calling for greater disclosure and even political action
Success on deforestation and agricultural reforms contrasts with country’s huge expansion in hydrocarbons
If it is broke, then fix it — but manufacturers don’t always make it easy. We report on Europe’s growing ‘right to repair’ movement. Plus: plastics crisis; greener funerals; coffee waste innovators; battery mining; recycling renewables
‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ is a familiar mantra, but there are sharp disagreements over which to prioritise
Carbon-intensive ceremonies are giving way to more eco-friendly practices
As the world switches to renewables, difficulties in dealing with spent panels and turbines are coming into focus
It’s more than just a drink: companies are finding ways to process spent grounds and other waste into useful products
The old philosophy of ‘make do and mend’ is making a comeback in Europe
Degrees are being tailored to meet the sustainability demands of the sector and applicants
From the FT Archive: Should you put your money into ESG funds?
Efforts to ensure teams are financially stable have limited what they can invest in the technology needed to improve sustainability
Also in today’s newsletter, can the ESG agenda work for Africa?
Banks need to prove to investors that green finance initiatives are more than just a promotional exercise
A fresh opportunity lies in the clean energy sector’s slump
From vegan leather to compostable seaweed, more sustainable options still provide a piece of theatre
Certification of small-scale miners provides ethical reassurance but consumer demand for low prices creates pressure
The Norwegian firm’s treated softwoods emulate tropical hardwoods, but with fewer environmental downsides
Sector is a big investor in renewable energy, where discounts have widened to 25 per cent
Several industry names shun sustainability survey despite boards placing higher value on responsible practices
Ministers intend to unveil formal proposals as early as January against backdrop of global crackdown
Also in today’s newsletter, a new can of worms is opening up for board directors
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