The Netherlands is a pioneer in the world of circular economy. The country even intends to become a circular hotspot in the whole European region. Following our succesful conference in May, the Royal Netherlands Embassy and the Netherlands-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce organise another event about circular economy. The aim of this conference is to present...
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‘We have to stop talking and start walking.’ – with this provocative beginning, Jan Peter Balkenende, former prime minister of the Netherlands, delivered his successful speech about climate change at BCSDH’s business lunch organised for business leaders. During this event, BCSDH’s unique, four-point recommendations for the business sector were announced to help accelerate the shift...
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The WBCSD Sustainable Materials cluster is proud to announce the launch of the MarketplaceHUB, a network for circular economy practitioners. The MarketplaceHUB is a tool for businesses and policymakers to establish a network of circular economy practitioners. It allows users to find a marketplace according to one’s location or by material category. The Hub also...
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The aim of SUSCO Budapest 2016 – Water and the City, the continuation of AJKC’s conference series on sustainable development, is to establish a regional multi-stakeholder forum and network on sustainable development from a Central and Eastern European perspective which provides the opportunity to discuss the challenges and best practices in the region, exchange experiences,...
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Paul Watkinson, a world-famous climate change negotiator, held an unconventional and carbon-neutral live Skype presentation at the BCSDH Business Breakfast about the tasks and business opportunities which have emerged following the entry into force of the Paris Climate Agreement. Paul Watkinson, Head of the Climate Negotiation team at the French Ministry of Environment, Energy and...
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In a historic move, EU ministers approved the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the European Union. The decision was reached at an extraordinary meeting of the Environment Council in Brussels. This decision brings the Paris Agreement very close to entering into force. Once approved by the European Parliament next week, the EU will be...
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India, one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, has ratified the Paris global climate agreement. Under the deal, India has committed to ensuring that at least 40% of its electricity will be generated from non-fossil sources by 2030. CO2 emissions are believed to be the driving force behind climate change. Last December in Paris,...
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Regardless of size and industry, climate change poses a risk to all businesses- business leaders agreed on this statement at BCSDH’s CEO roundtable conversation in September 2016.  Within the framework of the three-year-old Action2020 Hungary program, this year’s focal topic is Climate Change. During the first week of September, CEO roundtable conversations took place on...
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Budapest Energy Summit will be organized on the 5-6th of December 2016 at Budapest, Hungary. The Main Patron of the conference is Mr. János Áder, President of Hungary. The conference is a newly launched, biennial exclusive forum of the top energy leaders and EU leaders, representing businesses, authorities, and international organizations from 18 countries. The aim...
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Is life on this planet getting better? When it comes to the progress of nations, how do you measure what matters most? There’s wealth, there’s health, there’s basic human freedoms. These criteria, and others, make regular appearances in a variety of international rankings, from the Better Life Index to the Sustainable Economic Development Assessment and...
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Sustainability reporting helps organizations to become more responsible, accountable and contribute effectively to sustainable development; to engage with stakeholders and build corporate reputation. To prepare and publish a report needs more than data, wording and editing. Date:                    29-30. September 2016 + on-line exercise Location:            Hungary, Budapest (1133...
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Under the banner of the Natural Capital Coalition, around 240 cross sectoral leaders gathered in London to launch the Natural Capital Protocol – the first ever standardized framework for business to measure and value its impacts and dependencies on natural capital. This is a huge leap forward. All businesses now have access to cutting edge...
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