Tag: sustainable development

The Sustainable Development Crisis – How Big is the Financial Gap in Accomplishing the SDGs?

The entire planet strives to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the latest United Nations report indicates that countries are not moving well enough towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development....

ESG In the Oil Industry – Sustainable Business Implies Responsibility

The focus of the last United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development Goals, which took place in mid-September, was precisely on fulfilling these goals. Officials warn that the situation is slowly but surely...

UNESCO Names 18 New Geoparks

UNESCO’s Executive Board has endorsed the addition of 18 sites to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network. This brings the total number of geoparks to 213 in 48 countries. The new geoparks are situated...

Green Kilowatts For Nova Crnja

The path we need to take, which leads us to a more sustainable and secure future, must be paved with renewable energy sources. Summing up the year 2023, one of the most important...

WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY?

At the end of what many called a “challenging” year, we spoke with Igor Anić, Chairman of the Executive Board of ProCredit Bank, about what can really ensure business sustainability in times...

WORLD WATER DAY – WATER FOR PEACE

World Water Day is marked every March 22 and this year's theme is “Water for Peace”. More specifically, the theme aims to highlight the key role of transborder water cooperation in fostering...

EFFECTIVE APPLICATION OF THE GREEN CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES, EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND PARTNERS

By implementing innovative solutions, using energy from alternative sources, and adequate waste management, a sustainable environment is created that positively impacts the surroundings. MPC Properties, a regional leader in real estate development,...

A STORY INSPIRED BY THE LOVE AND CARE OF CHILDREN

The Alkaloid pharmaceutical company recently celebrated the 45th anniversary of one of its most recognizable brands – Becutan, a collection of skincare products for babies and children. The story of Becutan is firmly...

MIXKON CONNECTS INDUSTRY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE

Waste from most factories creates landfills, contaminates soil and groundwater, and frequently and significantly affects large bodies of water. Factories like chemical factories, steel mills, crude oil refineries, and aluminium smelters are...

Five tips for living more sustainably

Humanity’s unsustainable consumption and production patterns are placing unprecedented pressure on the planet. From the ubiquity of single-use plastic products and fast fashion to food and transportation choices, lifestyle choices impact human...

GOOD POLICIES AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR A GREEN TRANSITION

Meet the smallest country in Scandinavia. In it, almost every resident, and there are 5.8 million of them, not only owns a bicycle but also rides it every day, and 11,000 km...

WORKING DAILY IN PEOPLE’S BEST INTERESTS AND PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT

Our planet is facing major environmental challenges. Awareness of how important environmental protection is for our future has been growing, so a new economic model, such as the transition to a circular...

Elnos Group: Future is now

Dreaming big in business and making those dreams come true requires a lot of courage and hard work in real, everyday life. Every success story has a unique formula. However, those coming...

Businesses Have a Role to Play in Achieving Global Food Security. This is What They Can Do

Ores mined in war zones have long been subject to heightened attention when it comes to sustainability and reputational risks. Yet in 2022, it is the production and sourcing of ‘soft’ commodities,...

France Plans Fashion Revolution With Climate-Impact Labels

Is it better for the environment if you buy a brand-new cotton T-shirt or a recycled one? Well, it depends. Recycling has apparent benefits, but the process shortens cotton fibres and so usually has...

EBRD Finances First-Ever Green Taxi Project

More than 60 per cent of the nearly 900,000 residents of Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s capital and the country’s largest municipality will now be able to enjoy environmentally friendlier and safer taxi rides thanks to...

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