Here are the latest News, Blogs and Resources from the Rio Club
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Six reasons to be optimistic about the climate summit.
As day two begins in Sharm el-Sheikh, here are six reasons to be optimistic about the climate summit.
8 November, 2022 / Environmental Law and Compliance, Carbon, Climate Change, cop27,
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COP 27: GLOBAL IMPACTS & EXPECTED CLIMATE OUTCOMES
Over 120 world leaders have arrived at the COP27 summit, as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns COP27 must address urgent & credible climate action.
7 November, 2022 / Environmental Law and Compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Carbon,
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Scope 3 Emissions to be Included in Required Company Disclosures
Reporting on Scope 3 emissions will be included as part of required company disclosures, according to a statement Friday by the ISSB, marking a significant milestone in the development of climate and sustainability-related reporting standards for companies.
25 October, 2022 / Circular Economy, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environmental Law and Compliance, TCFD,
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What are Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulations? | Rio
We offer an explainer on the SFDR's regulatory technical standard coming January 1st, 2023. and the new rules on investment reporting. Learn more with Rio.
5 October, 2022 / Environmental Law and Compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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The Environment Bill
An unpredictable bill with very predictable themes.
12 November, 2019 / Environmental Law and Compliance,
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Going circular with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
Dan Botterill, CEO of Ditto Sustainability, interviewed by Letsrecycle.com, explains how Artificial intelligence (AI) can help towards achieving a more circular economy.
15 October, 2018 / Circular Economy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Corporate Sustainability, Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, Environmental Law and Compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Good Health and Wellbeing, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,
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Shocking news highlights, 'What's your waste duty of care?'
A leading provider of healthcare waste management has been stockpiling tonnes of medical waste & body parts, failing to dispose of them properly; highlighting the importance of the waste duty of care. This blog explains the duty of care; providing practical guidance on how to meet your requirements.
9 October, 2018 / Waste, Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, Environmental Law and Compliance, Good Health and Wellbeing, Learning,
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Energy-from-waste vs. Incineration. What's the difference?
Did you know that a portion of the rubbish that leaves your home is burned, and that some of it is recovered for energy?
20 September, 2018 / Waste, DEFRA, Food Waste, Environmental Law and Compliance, Climate Action,
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RWM: Is my waste contractor ripping me off?!
Join us at RWM on both days at stand 4G101 (within Data, Tech & Services) to discuss sustainability learning, environmental compliance, waste data analysis & reporting; how AI technology can cost-effectively be used to advance the circular economy and protect future resources.
21 August, 2018 / Waste, Circular Economy, Events, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Law and Compliance, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,
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Climate change: A scorching August update
What a scorcher! The Beast from the East was just a few months earlier! California burns. Australian farmers slaughter livestock as NSW is declared a 100% drought state. Temperatures in Portugal & Spain reach 45C; Ireland seen from space is brown – where's the Emerald Isle?
14 August, 2018 / Environmental Law and Compliance, Life on Land, Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Climate Action,
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WHITEPAPER: Achieving the SDGs: A Blueprint for Business Leadership
This brand new edie insight report, produced in collaboration with Ditto Sustainability, provides clear, practical steps that can be taken by sustainability and CSR professionals to embed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their organisation’s business strategy.
9 August, 2018 / Circular Economy, Corporate Sustainability, Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environmental Law and Compliance, Zero Hunger, Clean Water and Sanitation, Life on Land, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Partnerships for the Goals, No Poverty, Good Health and Wellbeing, Gender Equality, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life Below Water, Learning,
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An A-Z glossary of waste definitions
These abbreviations and acronyms are all common to the waste industry, however please note that when used in other contexts they can mean something different!
17 July, 2018 / Waste, DEFRA, Environmental Law and Compliance, Learning,