In the past years, sustainability has become a main driver of the economy with more and more governments, financial institutions and corporates committing to the journey towards Net Zero. But how has the sustainability agenda been affected by a changing environment in the recent months? We asked the question to our expert speakers from BNP...
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More and more people choose R&D services to develop and implement their sustainability ideas. Providing solutions for the recycling of used materials, and waste management, along carrying out other green industry developments, Bay Zoltán Nonprofit Ltd. for Applied Research has been a returning guest of the Ökoindustria expo for several years now, which took place...
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In response to new market conditions, Generali – celebrating its 190th anniversary – has set out to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As part of the EnterPRIZE Initiative, the Company helps SMEs with an educational webinar series, as well as a new SME Award. The categories of the award are employee welfare, environmental protection,...
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For HUF 6 per litre, drivers can offset the emissions resulting from the use of the fuel they purchase at Shell retail sites. During a month after the launch, the offer is available free of charge to Shell ClubSmart members. From the funds generated thanks to the program, Shell is purchasing carbon credits in forest...
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Last year, global retail e-commerce traffic stood at 22 billion monthly visits, with exceptionally high demand not only for everyday essentials , but also for discretionary items. Today, shopping is one of the most popular online activities worldwide and e-commerce sales are projected to grow to USD 6.54 trillion in 2021. But last-mile delivery is...
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According to ALTEO’s survey, when choosing a form of investment, green aspects are nearly as important in a company’s assessment a show the given company treats its employees. The increasing importance of sustainability is well illustrated by the fact that investors place higher value at those companies of the S&P500 index – which lists the...
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Germany/Egypt – Henkel and Plastic Bank have opened their first three plastic waste collection centers in Cairo. The project is part of Henkel’s successful and long-term partnership with the social enterprise. The partners share a joint vision: to avoid plastic waste in the environment while making a long-term social impact for the local population.  ...
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Preserving and increasing biodiversity, and specifically protecting pollinators is one of the key topics of Syngenta‘s sustainable plan, The Good Growth Plan since 2013. In line with this, and with the aim of drawing public attention to the importance of the topic, Syngenta Hungary, in cooperation with the NGO Mondolo, has started a community and...
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We are truly honoured by the fact, that National Mobile Payment Plc. can introduce itself as the latest member of Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH). We believe sustainability can only be achieved by cooperation, and by sustainability we understand a complex and comprehensive concept of social, environmental and economic aspects. Our Company...
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Target of net zero CO2 emissions globally by 20501 ◼ Significant 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions already by 2030 ◼ Investments of up to €4 billion planned by 2030   BASF is setting itself even more ambitious goals on its journey to climate neutrality and wants to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Based...
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It’s a first! One of Nestlé’s most popular brands launches and tests its paper-based packaging for 3in1 Classic among consumers in Hungary. This new format is widely recyclable, and can be collected selectively with paper waste. “This innovation is the first step to make the packaging of instant coffee mixes more sustainable. The format, flavours and recipe remain unchanged, but the packaging...
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Unilever has so far donated more than 300 million HUF to help fight the epidemic in Hungary. In April, it offered 1,000 gift packages to the staff of the Hungarian Central Honvéd Hospital and 4,600 Lifebuoy Total hygienic hand gels to the staff of the National Ambulance Service. “Although Unilever’s important businesses such as ice...
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