Timber: a sustainable solution to the construction crisis?
SG Voice spoke to Antto Kauhanen, manager of Stora Enso's Katajanokan Laituri project, to explore the opportunities for timber construction.
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‘Net zero’ pensions have not yet committed to ending deforestation
Pension providers are yet to establish clear policies against deforestation, despite their commitments to global net zero initiatives.
Six ways finance can slash 60% of food system emissions by 2030
Planet Tracker has released a roadmap with practical, tangible actions for financial institutions (FIs) to cut the food system's global emissions and deliver over $1.5 trillion in economic benefits.
Continued deforestation inaction threatens businesses and net zero goals
Global Canopy warned that the companies and financial institutions exposed to forest-based supply chains are severely lacking internal policies to address deforestation. This adds potential risk to the achievement of global net zero and biodiversity goals, as well as presenting significant business risks, explains Emma Thomson, lead of the Forest 500 report.
World Bank and Ethiopia sign $40m landscape management deal
The World Bank and Ethiopia have signed a $40 million deal using verified emissions reduction credits to finance landscape protection and restoration.
IKEA shares list of wood suppliers in transparency drive
Swedish furniture maker IKEA has shared the companies that supplied the wood it used in 2022, in the hope to spread awareness among consumers on responsible sourcing practices.
Greenhouse gloss – are leading beauty brands ignoring net zero?
While there is growing consumer demand for ‘clean beauty’, a recent analysis by Carbon Trust shows that the ten highest-revenue global beauty and personal care companies have yet to fully embrace net zero.
iov42 and DoubleHelix to tackle deforestation with digital
UK startup iov42 and Singapore-based DoubleHelix Tracking Technologies have announced plans for a new Due Diligence Management Platform.
VonWood raises €2.7m to expand online timber trading platform
Netherlands-based startup VonWood has raised €2.7 million to expand its online platform that connects buyers and sellers of sustainable timber.
Brazil’s President Lula reopens Amazon Fund
President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva has reactivated the Amazon Fund, dedicated to stopping deforestation.