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The European Commission Unveils New Sustainable Finance Package

by Ecosistent Staff | Jun 14, 2021 | Sustainability-General

The package focuses on material sustainability reporting and disclosure obligations, as the EU looks to direct capital toward sustainable activities. On 21 April 2021, one day prior to Earth Day and a US-led global climate summit, the European Commission adopted a...

A Drone Army Is Rising Against Ocean Plastics

by Ecosistent Staff | Jun 14, 2021 | Sustainability-General

Floating drones inspired by whale sharks and four-wheeled robots that resemble the Mars rover are among the latest inventions designed to remove litter from the oceans. The number of tools to monitor, prevent and clean up ocean pollution has grown almost exponentially...

Luxury vegan silk startup sets high bar for sustainable fashion

by Ecosistent Staff | Jun 14, 2021 | Sustainability-General

Luxury comes in many forms but often at a significant cost to the planet. This U.S.-based company aims to make your home and pool lounging both opulent and eco-friendly with vegan silk-based products that draw attention to sustainability in material selection,...

Atlanta Hawks game becomes world’s first sports event with sustainability recognition

by Ecosistent Staff | Jun 14, 2021 | Sustainability-General

The game against the Knicks on May 30 became the first sporting event with a Total Resource Use and Efficiency certification. ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks won more than just the playoff game against the Knicks on May 30. On Monday, the team announced in a...

GSA takes on government-wide sustainability: A conversation with Krystal Brumfield

by Ecosistent Staff | Jun 14, 2021 | Sustainability-General

This content is provided by the IBM Center for the Business of Government. Mondays at 11:00 a.m. & Fridays at 1:00 p.m. The Business of Government Hour, hosted by Michael J. Keegan, features a conversation with government executives and thought leaders who are...

General Electric Teams With Safran to Make Greener Aviation Engines

by Ecosistent Staff | Jun 14, 2021 | Sustainability-General

Jim Cramer Says Buy General Electric StockJim Cramer says that he really likes General Electric. General Electric Co. ( GE ) – Get Report announced Monday that its GE Aviation subsidiary was launching a program with aircraft engine maker Safran SA called CFM...