Industry bodies are struggling to agree on the terms ‘recycled’ and ‘reprocessed’, creating confusion among consumers
Stylish, sustainable sunglasses
Renewed optimism despite outflows from greener funds
Also in today’s newsletter, US shareholder meetings show a mixed picture on sustainability
Emissions targets prompt organisational ‘rethink’ on everything from food to building materials
Corporate backers vie for visibility in joining effort to help Paris games balance budget
Meet the florist who’s invented a sustainable foam
How to mitigate fast fashion’s effect on the planet forms Part 5 of a series on business-school-style case studies about sustainability dilemmas. Read selected FT articles and answer questions on environmental, governance and social obligations
As discarded cheap, disposable clothing clogs the environment, the business model is coming under pressure. Probe the arguments with this ‘instant teaching case study’
Vienna contests move by climate minister Leonore Gewessler to back environmental protection bill
Also in this newsletter: Why Sweden wants to tilt the balance between privacy and security
Four leading finance professors discuss best practice, successful innovations, and important concepts and themes
From contaminants to consumption, these young companies incorporate protection of a vital resource
UN agency says aquaculture boom will boost food security but critics say it harms fragile marine ecosystems
Also in today’s newsletter, majority of Europeans polled willing to pay for climate action
As extreme weather batters the region, companies are striving to cut their carbon emissions
Some investors believe direct backing for enterprises is more positive than using a risk-focused fund manager
Public benefit corporations can help mitigate the risk of a company losing its way as it grows or is taken over
Why is the consumer goods group backpedalling on responsible-business targets? Explore the issues with this ‘instant case study’
Researchers have warned that renewable energy and carbon removal projects can have social risks
Bananas, coffee and cocoa could be collectively bought after competition watchdog indicated it would not challenge the scheme
Demand grows for advice as south-east Asian nations seek to decarbonise economies dependent on fossil fuels
The flower show’s six-figure displays attract criticism from both gardening purists and environmental campaigners
Companies are becoming ever craftier in their efforts to pose as more climate-friendly than they are
Is the EU recklessly piling on costs for companies? Or simply codifying best practice?
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