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By NJ Ayuk, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) If someone were to put me on the spot and ask me to name an environmentalist group, I’d probably blurt out the first thing that comes to mind, Greenpeace. There are obvious reasons for this: Greenpeace has been around for more than 50 years, and it has done a masterful job of bringing environmental concerns to the world’s attention and keeping them there. The group has a strong track record when it comes to advocacy and awareness, and it has a global reach. It’s truly one of the most visible non-governmental orga...

Assessment, policy and goals Description of the relevance of human rights for the company (i.e. human rights risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on Human Rights. At Aspen Medical, we believe passionately that having a Social Purpose ensures that the business can benefit shareholders and the community. We aim to create a better world by the very act of conducting business and to be a positive force in society. Social Purpose is much more than Corporate Social Responsibility in that it is embedded into our operational and strategic decision making. ...

The Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change of the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a legislative hearing on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. via Cisco WebEx. The hearing is entitled, "The CLEAN Future Act and Environmental Justice: Protecting Frontline Communities."  

Close The massive need for face masks since the covid-19 pandemic has swept the world and has resulted in large manufacture of disposable masks, but it's now feared that if not disposed appropriately can cause a huge threat to the natural planet. New research assessed across the earth shows that humans are presently using mind-blowing 129 billion face masks each month. The average usage of 2.8 million masks is taking 31 days in a month around the world to be used in a minute (Photo : Anna Shvets) An Increase in Environmental Risks   Researchers now caution that the total amount of masks, wi...

The Role of Financial Institutions In Tackling The Challenges Of Climate Change, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard At The "2021 IIF U.S. Climate Finance Summit: Financing A Pro Growth Pro Markets Transition To A Sustainable, Low-Carbon Economy" Hosted By The Institute Of International Finance, Washington, D.C. The Role of Financial Institutions In Tackling The Challenges Of Climate Change, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard At The "2021 IIF U.S. Climate Finance Summit: Financing A Pro Growth Pro Markets Transition To A Sustainable, Low-Carbon Economy" Hosted By The Institute Of Inter...