For those whose hearts sink on doing the weekly shop and seeing all that plastic… its not an accident. In fact it’s the end result of a strategy started back in the 1950’s. as the wonderful ClientEarth point out in a recent article: “This flow of waste is no accident. In 1956, Lloyd Stouffer, then editor of […]
Plug in to the opportunities!
Whitbread recently announced that it will be introducing 1000’s of GeniePoint network high-powered electric vehicle charging points across its UK sites. It’s brands include Premier Inn hotels and restaurants Beefeater and Brewers’ Fayre and it boasts more car park locations than the NCP. This is an important step in promoting the uptake of electric vehicles in the UK and shows how hospitality companies can seize the opportunities a greener future brings. To mark the announcement Premier Inn has ‘electrified it’s logo by ‘plugging in’ it’s famous moon. Read more >
Which Cities are leading the way?
CDP is a not-for-profit charity which provides the gold standard of environmental reporting. Helping investors, companies and cities to manage their environmental impact and build truly sustainable economies.
88 cities feature on the 2020 A list, each have set ambitious targets and are leading the way to urgently reduce emissions. Check out the full list here >
Look to the future. Plans for a Green Recovery.
Written in January 2021, here are sustainability thought leaders EDIE with 21 New Year’s resolutions for the sustainability industry.
The European Union have put sustainability at the heart of their post Covid-19 recovery plan. Here in an article from November 2020 the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Learning (CISL) analyse what needs to be done.
But, does it make Financial Sense?
We understand that the changes you make must make financial sense. Here from March 2020 the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance outline the savings potential for hotels.
Speaking of finance, the world’s largest investment company Blackrock are sustainability converts. Here in a 2020 report, they outline survey results showing how it has ” gone mainstream,”
Science-based Measurement from Greenview
We’re committed advocates for science-based measurement and for the hotel sector no-one does this better than TerraVerde partner Singapore based Greenview, who compile an annual benchmarking index together with Cornell University. Download the 2020 report here.
How close are we to a post COVID-19 green recovery?
Client Earth is an environmental charity with a unique approach. They use the law to create powerful change, taking legal action against both governments and corporate giants to protect life on earth. Here from December 2020 Melissa McClements asks how close are we to a post COVID-19 green recovery?
Business Roadmap to Net Zero
Client Earth is an environmental charity with a unique approach. They use the law to create powerful change, taking legal action against both governments and corporate giants to protect life on earth. Here from December 2020 Melissa McClements asks how close are we to a post COVID-19 green recovery?
GSTC – Best Practice Criteria for Tour Operators to Become Certified
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) manages the “GSTC Criteria”, which are global standards for sustainable travel and tourism; as well as providing international accreditation for sustainable tourism Certification Bodies. Here they outline best practice criteria for a tour operator to become certified.
The European Tourism Association (ETOA)
The European Tourism Association (ETOA) is the trade association for better tourism in Europe and a key partner of TerraVerde. Here we include links to their policy pages on climate and sustainability.
