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JANUARY 1 – JUNE 30, 2021 (compared with the corresponding period a year ago) Organic net sales declined 1.0% and were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions and lockdowns. Net sales declined 9.1% to SEK 56,496m (62,119). Sales growth was strong for the second quarter of 2021 and organic net sales increased by 9.5% compared with the second quarter of 2020. Market shares increased for more than 60% of branded sales in the retail trade for the most recent 12-month period E-commerce sales increased organically by 13.7% to approximately 14% of net sales, corres...

Major businesses including Salesforce, Amazon, Netflix, Unilever and Microsoft have formed a new alliance aimed at mobilising funding for scalable climate solutions.

1 June, 2021 Saint-Gobain employees have been donating their old, unused company and personal smartphones and laptop. Smartphones were donated to Community Calling, a campaign run by environmental charity Hubbub, supported by mobile phone operator O2, that aims to support seven million people in the UK who do not have internet access, while tackling the environmental impact of electronic waste. Staff have also been upcycling old laptops and ensuring any components that cannot be re-used or upcycled are disposed of responsibly, following the Was...

Chiquita to receive science based target initiative approval for “30BY30” sustainability program Earlier this year, Chiquita announced its “30BY30” sustainability program, a major program aiming to reduce carbon emissions across brand operations by 30 percent by the end of 2030. After a thorough review process, the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) has approved Chiquita’s “30BY30” sustainability program and aggressive climate target goals, making Chiquita the first global fruit company to be recognized by SBTi. The SBTi organization defines best practic...

An Australian court has refused permission for the creation of a coking-coal mine in New South Wales on the grounds that it would adversely contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and would set back the fight against climate change. Legal scholars are hailing the decision as a "hugely... Read More... Don't Miss Any Updates! News Directly in Your Inbox Subscribe to: