Magazine

How to really hold business to account on their carbon footprint – include their supply chains

University of Warwick
Donald Trump may not believe climate change is happening, but most business leaders do and it is no surprise to see it top of the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Many firms and organisations are now working hard to reduce their carbon emissions. And it is not just good public relations. Pressure is building on firms to lead society in the move towards a sustainable future.... Read More...

With Historic Win, Foodora Couriers a Big Step Closer to Union Certification

CUPW
The Ontario Labour Relations Board ruled today that couriers working for Foodora are, as Foodsters United and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers argued, dependent contractors – which means they have the legal right to organize and certify a union.Until now, Foodora misclassified the couriers as independent contractors, which allowed them to avoid certain employer responsibilities, and does not entail the right to union certification. ... Read More...

For a sustainable future, we need to reconnect with what we’re eating – and each other

Trinity College Dublin
Research is revealing the negative impacts of eating alone, which has been found to be linked to a variety of mental and physical health conditions, from depression and diabetes to high blood pressure. So it’s cheering that hundreds of food sharing initiatives have sprung up around the world which aim to improve food security and sustainability while combating loneliness.... Read More...