Each Italian consumes an average of 208 liters of bottled water each year, according to data from market research firm CSA Research, according to which only 29,2% of people in Italy drink tap water every day and almost half (43,3%) drink bottled water. This shows that Italy is the largest consumer of bottled water in Europe and the second largest…
The world is changing, and with it Europe, which has embarked on the path of greening its economies in an attempt to combat global climate change. The Green Deal brought many different reforms, but also challenges for business. One of these challenges is ESG regulation. Is ESG bringing a touch of confusion to businesses in Europe and…
Within the framework of the EU program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enter the markets of Japan and South Korea (EU Business Hub Japan and the Republic of Korea), a business mission EU Business Hub @Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 will be prepared, which will take place between February 17 and 21, 2025. It…
European companies focused on clean energy are abandoning expansion plans, bracing for lower sales or putting US project financing in doubt due to fears of a possible election victory for Donald Trump, Reuters reports. Trump strongly rejects current President Joe Biden's climate change policies. The Republican candidate them…
Athletes who took part in a fashion show in Paris dedicated to gender equality at the Olympics hailed the historic achievement. At the same time, however, they stressed that more work needs to be done to improve working conditions, pay and visibility for women in sports, reports Reuters. Former and current athletes, including gold medalist…
The European Commission has given the go-ahead for €1,2 billion in state support for Spain's fledgling renewable hydrogen industry, a further boost to the country's ambitions to become a major producer of the climate-friendly fuel, Euronews reports. Under a scheme that will be funded entirely by Madrid's share of the EU recovery fund set up after…
Effective leaders are those who have strategy, vision and strong ideas. They inspire and role model, are authentic, and practice behaviors that make everyone feel included. Globally, leadership training is a $366 billion industry. That's how many companies invest their talents on an annual basis...
EFRAG has published a report on the early adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) among large companies in the EU. Powered by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), this study titled “State of Q2024 28 | Implementing ESRS' highlights the prior practices and challenges faced by XNUMX large companies in various sectors. The report…
The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, has launched a new initiative called CopenPay in an attempt to promote sustainable tourism, reports Euronews. Tourists who choose to travel by public transport or bicycle instead of using cars or taxis will be rewarded with benefits such as free coffee, museum admission and 20 minutes of skiing on the slopes of the thermal plant. "That…
Children living in greener neighborhoods have better lung function, claims a new study cited by Euronews. The study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), looked at data on 35 children in eight different European countries – Denmark, France, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. The study found a strong link between exposure to…
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