La Crema, a family-owned winery known for its dedication to sustainability and innovation, has been awarded the Marie Claire Sustainability Award 2024 in the wine producer category. The winery’s commitment to regenerative farming, water conservation, and renewable energy impressed the judges. La Crema’s efforts are part of its larger ‘Rooted for Good’ initiative, which aims to create a lasting, sustainable future for the wine industry.
Gina McCarthy, former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, has joined UBQ Materials’ International Advisory Board, signaling a commitment to expanding the use of UBQ’s innovative bio-based material in the United States. UBQ Materials, a global leader in converting household waste into sustainable materials, seeks to transform waste disposal practices and advance circular economy solutions.
Scotland’s free bus travel scheme for under-22s has reached a significant milestone, with over 150 million journeys taken. The initiative has been lauded for promoting sustainable travel, boosting social mobility, and reducing child poverty. However, challenges have emerged, including increased vandalism and antisocial behavior on buses. The scheme’s long-term impact on travel habits and the environment remains to be seen.
A British couple’s vacation photos have gone viral for showcasing the dramatic retreat of the Rhone glacier in Switzerland. The before-and-after photos, taken 15 years apart, vividly illustrate the effects of climate change on the Alps and highlight the urgent need for climate action.
The Tschuggen Collection, a Swiss hotel group, has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The group’s four hotels are implementing green initiatives and innovative energy solutions to reduce their environmental impact.
The C40 Food Systems Network, a global network of 50+ cities working to create healthy and sustainable food systems, has been awarded the prestigious Food Planet Prize 2024 for its efforts in tackling food-related challenges in urban environments. The network’s focus on reducing food loss and waste, promoting planetary health diets, and supporting cities in developing sustainable food policies has been recognized by the Food Planet Prize jury.
Cloverly, the leading platform for climate action, has partnered with IMEX to enable attendees of IMEX Frankfurt 2024 and IMEX America 2024 to take actionable steps towards positive climate contributions. This collaboration allows participants to purchase vetted carbon credits through their IMEX accounts, effectively offsetting their estimated travel emissions while supporting high-impact environmental projects.
The United Nations’ COP28 climate talks introduced CHAMP, the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships, emphasizing collaboration between states and subnational governments in climate planning, financing, implementation, and monitoring. Examples from Oslo, Stockholm, and Amsterdam showcase how cities have been implementing CHAMP principles through partnerships across sectors, demonstrating the potential for scaling up climate action and achieving ambitious climate targets.
ViewSonic, a leading provider of visual solutions, has had its ambitious targets for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This milestone underscores ViewSonic’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its proactive role in combating climate change. ViewSonic has committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 42% by 2030 and achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
Tamil Nadu aims to leverage the carbon market to finance climate actions such as the Wetland Mission and expanding mangrove cover. The state government intends to create new mangrove areas, restore degraded patches, and provide green jobs to local communities while registering projects for carbon credits. Blue carbon credits, based on the state’s extensive coastline, offer another avenue for funding. Additionally, partnerships for agroforestry expansion and forest restoration are being explored. Tamil Nadu has established a first-of-its-kind Green Climate Fund and allocated an additional fund for Green Shoe Option. The carbon market serves as an alternative funding source for climate initiatives, helping Tamil Nadu advance its greening and low-carbon aspirations.
