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Ascott introduces Sustainability Passport at Somerset properties globally to mark 1st anniversary of corporate sustainability framework Ascott CARES
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has unveiled the Somerset Sustainability Passport Programme to engage guests in a series of eco-friendly activities, wellness programmes and community initiatives at Somerset properties globally. The programme is launched in support of Ascott’s sustainability goals in Ascott CARES[1], which celebrates its first…
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COP28 UAE: SANY Promotes Green Manufacturing Transformation, Takes Concrete Action to Tackle Climate Challenges
CHANGSHA, China, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SANY Group, (“SANY”), a globally leading enterprise of the high-end equipment manufacturing industry, is accentuating advancing sustainable development and the green manufacturing transformation of the heavy machinery industry, ahead of the COP28 UAE, that is set to take place from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai. The theme…
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CSKT receives nearly $38 million in federal grant awards
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes recently announced several successful grant awards, amounting to nearly $38 million, that focus on efforts for restoration, conservation and preservation of homelands across the Flathead Indian Reservation. “The initiatives reflected in these grant awards are areas of focus for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes,” said CSKT Chairman Tom…
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Opening Up Opportunities for Village Community Participation in Carbon Trading
By: Suryani Amin, she holds an M.Si in Sociology and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Health and Social Science International Program at Mahidol University in Thailand, and Ari Mochamad, Program Director of Climate Change and Circular Economy, Save the Children, Indonesia. Indonesia continues to demonstrate its commitment to the global fight against climate change.…
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Flood, drought and plastic pollution: Environmental Photographer of the Year competition shows a planet in peril
CNN — A herd of buffaloes wander parched land amidst a drought, a farmer and his cows wade knee-deep through floodwater, and people walk across a bridge over a multicolored river of trash. All three scenes were among the winning images of the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023 competition, and all three were taken…
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‘Horrendous’ year of koala deaths in NSW prompts calls for lower speed limits, better road design
A coalition of koala conservation groups is calling on NSW Roads Minister John Graham to take action to stem spiking koala road deaths heading into summer. Key points: Environment groups call on the NSW government to do more to stem koala road deaths 30 koala deaths have been recorded on a short section of a…
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Mission for Mangroves’ Eco-Tour Launched In Grand Bahama: Visitors Plant Mangrove Seedlings – The St Kitts Nevis Observer
Mission for Mangroves’ Eco-Tour Launched In Grand Bahama: Visitors Plant Mangrove Seedlings – The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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Bangladesh should advocate nature conservation at COP28
Like every year, 2023 is ending with another Conference of the Parties (COP) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The COP28 will be held in Dubai, in the UAE, from November 30 till December 12. On December 9, participants will join a thematic session on nature, land use and the ocean,…
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Fosun International Receives “Excellence in Environmental Positive Impact Commendation” at Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards
HONG KONG, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656) recently received “Excellence in Environmental Positive Impact Commendation” at the Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards 2023, in recognition of the company’s active green management practices and contribution to environmental protection locally and globally. The Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA) is…
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Ascott introduces Sustainability Passports to mark 1st anniversary of Ascott CARES
In Indonesia, in promoting healthy eating habits, Somerset Sudirman Jakarta offers wholesome snacks and beverages such as healthy crackers and milk for kids upon check-in. Meanwhile, Somerset Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia offers a mini salad station in the lobby for all guests to enjoy healthier diets. Somerset Pattaya in Thailand has in place an ongoing…