‘Greener’ wind power — but military potential clouds motivation
CEO starts a pan-European crowdfunding bid to advance airborne power generator
MOBILE wind turbines tether a sea container to a kite, which turns in a...
World’s first crowdfunded, climate-neutral sneakers — with caffeine
HELSINKI-BASED eco-startup Rens has launched vegan, waterproof sneakers produced from coffee grounds and recycled plastic.
The firm released “every-day” sneakers made from 21 cups of...
Go, Patagonia! Billionaire owner gives firm to charity
BILLIONAIRE Yvon Chouinard, founder of outdoor fashion retailer Patagonia, has given his company to a charitable trust to fight climate change.
Under the new structure,...
AI: here to improve customer service, honest…
CUSTOMER service has evolved to allow automated systems to assist with traditional human interactions — and AI may hold the key to best-in-class service.
AI...
IFC: Corporate Governance Practices in the European Union
For the first time, European Commission Directive 2006/46/EC required all listed companies to produce a corporate governance statement in their annual report to shareholders....
Hundreds of green apprenticeships backing net zero
MORE than 200 apprenticeships are supporting England’s drive for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The announcement was timed to coincide with Green Careers Week, which...
EV News Round-up Summer 2021
By RICHARD THOMAS
EV SALES in the US grew by 95 percent between January and April, compared with a 36 percent increase in the overall...
Big ideas to nurture little UK businesses
IT’S SMALL Business Advice Week, a time for SMEs to consult with advisers about the best direction for their business journey.
The British Business Bank...
Wage increases strongest in mining sector
By HAL WILLIAMS
ESG, THE environment, sustainability and renewable energy are modern business buzzwords — but workers in environmentally disruptive industries are still arguably better...
Seeking innovators with a hunger for sustainability
By HEATHER LEAH SMITH
DRINKS and snacks maker The Wonderful Company has a biomass problem — and it’s offering a massive payday to the team...





































