Fashion United recently spoke with Kerry Bannigan, managing director and president of the board at PVBLIC Foundation, who has dedicated her career to leading global fashion and media initiatives that drive transformative social, economic, and environmental change. In this conversation, Bannigan shares her insights on the current state of independent
UNDP and Global Partners Establish Sustainability Disclosure and Management Hubs Across Developing Economies Key Points: A Global Alliance for Sustainability The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), GSG Impact, the IFRS Foundation, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), has formed a unique
Key Points: As regulators, investors, and stakeholders worldwide increasingly demand more rigorously produced sustainability data, companies are recognizing the strategic importance of climate change. This has led many organizations to develop plans to reduce emissions and manage climate-related risks and opportunities. For companies, complying with these demands for more detailed
Key Points: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has announced the election of Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as its new Secretary General for the period 2025-2028. Carvalho’s election, held during the ISA’s twenty-ninth session, reflects the Member States’ confidence in her leadership to guide the organization through the complex challenges of
Key Impact Points Today, the UN Global Compact Network USA (Network USA) announced this year’s American SDG Pioneers, highlighting business leaders who are championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring others to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Chosen from a network of over 900 businesses and organizations,
Key Impact Points: Paris 2024 is set to be the first Olympic Games fully aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020, promising a more sustainable, responsible, and inclusive event. The organizers have laid out an ambitious plan to cut the Games-related carbon footprint by half, utilizing cutting-edge solutions across various sectors. As
In a world marked by constant disruptions, the importance of resilient supply chains cannot be overstated. Deloitte’s Ben Dollar and Animesh Arora provide valuable insights into how organizations can proactively manage risks and bolster their supply chains to withstand and quickly recover from unforeseen challenges. Understanding Supply Chain Resiliency Supply
Key Impact Points ENGIE has started construction on one of Europe’s largest Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at its Vilvoorde site in Belgium. This significant development follows the project’s construction permit approval in July 2023 and its selection for capacity remuneration in October 2023. With an installed capacity of 200
Key Impact Points: Rising Star in Fashion SDG NEWS RISING STAR: Peabo Sampson, a name now synonymous with innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry, continues to captivate and inspire with his unique design philosophy. The young Barbadian designer, first runner-up in the celebrated Caribbean fashion designer challenge, “Mission Catwalk,”
Impact Points: SDG NEWS RISING STAR: In our latest Rising Star feature, we celebrate the accomplishments of Angelica Wright, a pivotal figure at the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund, a branch of GRID Alternatives based in Oakland, California. At just 26, Wright has significantly advanced the cause of energy sovereignty for
