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An Post has launched its second Sustainability Report highlighting the essential role An Post is playing in the national drive for carbon reduction and its commitment to sustainable living, better quality of life and a healthy island. Carbon emissions have been reduced by 23% since 2009 with An Post on track for 50% reduction by 2025, and carbon zero by 2030. The report also highlights An Post’s response to the Covid-19 crisis as part of its purpose to act for the common good. The report was ...

A study has analysed the various systems and schedules implemented by the American entertainment platform in recent years in relation to its original feature films, which have allowed it to become the leader in the distribution of on-demand audiovisual content.

Health care workers have staged what they are calling a "pop-up protest" at Queen's Park on Sunday to demand that the Ontario government take an evidence-based approach to dealing with the pandemic.

The Canadian Press, with files from staff As it becomes increasingly clear that workplaces are a key transmission location in the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, some Canadian employers are offering paid sick leave to their employees in the absence of government action. Paid sick leave benefits, which allow workers to call in sick without fear of losing a day’s pay, are becoming a political issue across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic’s third wave, especially in Ontario. O...

PRINTING United Alliance Announces the Recipients of its Annual Sustainable Business Recognition Awards on Earth Day 2021 Alliance member companies showcase exemplary sustainability measures implemented within their unique operations which adhere to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Login or register now to gain instant access to the rest of this premium content! PRINTING United Alliance today celebrates Earth Day 2021 by recognizing the recipients of its an...

In absence of mandated paid sick days, some companies are stepping up April 23, 2021 April 23, 2021 By Denise Paglinawan As it becomes increasingly clear that workplaces are a key transmission location in the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, some Canadian employers are offering paid sick leave to their employees in the absence of government action. Paid sick leave benefits, which allow workers to call in sick without fear of losing a day’s pay, are becoming a politic...

Massey’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goals recognised  Massey University is ranked second overall among New Zealand universities in the latest Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Times Higher Education has released its 2021 Impact Rankings for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – and it’s good news for Massey University, rising to second overall in Aotearoa New Zealand after adding an additional 20 points to its score from last year. The Times Higher Education Impact R...

CDU Charles Darwin University (CDU) has ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in six areas of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings place Charles Darwin University in the top 100 universities in the world in six areas of sustainable development Gender equality is one...

How can universities ensure progress towards the UN SDGs? For a long time, higher education institutions have been engaged in institutionalising sustainable development, community and engagement studies into their systems or operational practices. However, it is since the 1990s that the concept of sustainability has gained prominence in understanding and measuring the impact of higher education institutions in the communities and jurisdictions in which they serve and operate. Furthermore, highe...

PRINTING United Alliance today celebrates Earth Day 2021 by recognizing the recipients of its annual Sustainable Business Recognition Awards Program. Member companies submit details about their sustainable business practices, operations instituted in reducing the company’s environmental footprint, improvements to employee safety and well-being, all while optimizing the company’s bottom line. All applications are reviewed and recommended for award designation by PRINTING United Alliance’s ...