In the National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights, the German federal government requests organizations to integrate human rights due diligence into their business processes. The action plan …
Plant-based Products – new BRCGS Standard under Development
When the Beyond Meat Burger was launched in Germany, the product was sold out within minutes. This is yet another indication that consumers are increasingly ready to consider plant-based alternatives. …
Sustainable Finance: Climate Bonds Standard Version 3.0 is coming
A new version of the Climate Bonds Standard will be launched soon. The release of issue 3.0 is part of an ongoing development programme to support the use of climate …
New area of application for REDcert²: Biomass in the Chemical Industry
The REDcert² certification scheme for sustainable biomass has expanded its scope: the scheme is now also applicable to a new, highly complex sector – the chemical industry. The certification system …
The elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work? ILO-Convention published
This year, the International Labour Conference celebrates its 100th anniversary. Rather than reminisce about the past, ILO is focused on present and future challenges. In June 2019, ILO adopted a …
How the EU wants to finance climate protection – The EU Green Bond Standard
In the past weeks, many EU member states have committed themselves to becoming climate-neutral by 2050. In order to achieve this goal, massive investments in a more sustainable economy will …