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Quantis pioneers CO2 removal accounting for trees and soils
Together with soil scientists, the Cool Farm Alliance and dairy and livestock organizations, Quantis is formalizing methodological guidance for carbon sequestration accounting
Counting the cost of fashion
BBC | Quantis' Global Fashion + Sporting Goods Lead, Philipp Meister was invited as a guest on BBC World Service podcast The Climate Question.
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In this issue: Introducing Generation Glasgow | What's Next for Plastics | COP26 | Ask Our Experts | The Net-Zero Standard | Hot Jobs!
Sustainable transformation: what will it take?
Introducing Generation Glasgow and the quest to tackle barriers to change.
Are we better equipped to tackle the plastics crisis?
2022 may mark a turning point, if action matches commitments. Here’s how far the needle moved this past year and what lies ahead in 2022.
Video: What does a circular economy mean for business? Ask a plastics expert.
In this video, Quantis' Laura Peano, explains what circularity means for business and how companies can start embracing its principles.
COP26 is over — here’s what business should have on its radar
We’ve put together the key takeaways from the global climate summit with the biggest impacts on business.
Video: How should businesses approach plastic credits?
In this video, Quantis' Global Plastics + Packaging Lead, Laura Peano, breaks down plastic credits and how to get them right.
SBTi launches global Net-Zero Standard for business
Quantis provided input on the Net-Zero Standard and we’ve put together the key takeaways to bring you up to speed.
Quantis strengthens biodiversity offering with new methodology to assess corporate footprint on nature
Ecosystem AnalytiQs allows the consultancy to guide companies to close the gap between knowledge and practice.
Fashion Is Overselling Circularity And Recycling — But There Is Hope
Forbes | A new piece in Forbes explores where the fashion industry is falling short — and cites Quantis research to back it up.
Video: How can fashion brands take meaningful biodiversity action? Ask a biodiversity expert.
Watch our biodiversity expert Edith Martin explaining how fashion brands can tackle biodiversity loss where it counts.
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In this issue: Igniting True Business Transformation | 3 Plastics Pitfalls | Biodiversity Resources | #NowHiring
Video: What's business getting wrong about plastics? Ask a plastics expert.
In this video, Quantis' plastics expert Laura Peano outlines three common pitfalls that can stand in the way of meaningful action.
If Nestlé wants to reach net zero, farming has to change
CNBC International | Quantis' Daniel Baertschi is sharing insights on regenerative agriculture as part of a CNBC report on Nestlé's plans.
Video: Where should the food industry take biodiversity action? Ask a biodiversity expert.
Watch our biodiversity expert Edith Martin walk us through examples of what that looks like in the food sector.
Co-creating a science-based approach for greater product transparency with major cosmetics players
Quantis looks forward to joining forces with the consortium to ensure transparency and science guide the sector forward.
Quantis @ IUCN World Conservation Congress
Quantis was in Marseille last week for the IUCN Congress — the world’s leading gathering on biodiversity.
When it comes to biodiversity, businesses are at a loss
Most sustainability professionals aren’t clear about what biodiversity loss means for business and how to tackle it. Here’s what you need to know.
LVMH, Kering and a big new challenge: Biodiversity
Vogue Business | LVMH talks biodiversity strategy at the IUCN Congress, citing the importance of the work led by Quantis to assess its footprint on...
Video: How can cosmetics brands take meaningful biodiversity action? Ask a biodiversity expert.
Edith Martin spells out examples of sector-specific steps that companies in the cosmetics industry can take to address biodiversity loss.
3 ways to lead like your corporate climate pledge means something
To be sure that corporate sustainability pledges are more than empty promises, we need to see a bit more walking and a bit less talking...
Guiding the Italian fashion industry towards better manufacturing practices
The Sustainable Mag | The Italian Chamber of Fashion published a document to guide the entire Italian fashion industry towards better manufacturing practices.
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In this issue: Quantis CEO Talks Sustainable Transformation | Ask a Climate Expert | Collaboration | #NowHiring
Quantis CEO talks leveraging purpose, partnership + innovation to drive sustainable transformation
Dimitri Caudrelier shares insights on sustainable transformation and how Quantis is harnessing purpose, partnership + innovation to usher in a new era for business.
Farther, Faster, Together: Putting competitiveness aside to accelerate sustainable transformation
The scope and complexity of the challenges business seeks to tackle require a collective, response to maximize impact.
Giving business a leg up for effective water stewardship
Even the smallest of problems linked to water resources can directly — and significantly — impact business and generate costs.
Video: How to get offsets right? Ask an expert.
As companies ramp up their climate strategies, offsets are generating buzz. In this video, Quantis' Charlotte Bande tackles the topic to help you get offsets...
Quantis @ ChangeNOW: biodiversity, sustainable agriculture + responsible beauty
Quantis took the virtual stage at ChangeNOW last month — the world’s biggest event for the planet. Discover our recap and watch the full sessions.
Video: 3 steps for biodiversity action
Discover an overview of biodiversity + three steps to get corporate action right
Quantis Tool Built for Manufacturers to Assess Packaging’s Environmental Footprint
Waste360 | eQopack was featured in a piece that outlines how the tool enables packaging engineers to make sustainable design choices.
The Greener Good series: How does business adapt?
MPR News | Quantis' Charlotte Bande was invited to share insights on how companies should approach business model transformation.
ClimateCast podcast: Fashion shouldn't cost the Earth
Sky News | Listen to Angela Adams on a new podcast that unpacks the climate issues facing us and looks for promising solutions.
Video: Is your net zero commitment credible? Ask a climate expert.
In this edition, our climate expert Charlotte Bande walks us through several steps every company should take before they declare a net-zero goal.
Quantis launches eQopack to evaluate the environmental footprint of packaging (in French)
Emballages Magazine | Leading French packaging publication, Emballages Magazine, is talking about eQopack, Quantis' new ecodesign tool.
Sustainability in cosmetics: use phase has higher impact than packaging + transportation (in Italian)
Il Sole 24 Ore | Quantis’ Make Up the Future Report was featured in a piece that spotlighted sustainability insights for the cosmetics industry.
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In this issue: Courage | Ask a Climate Expert | New Plastic Resources | Digital Solutions
Courage: The Critical Lever for Driving Sustainable Transformation
It takes a lot of courage to push for positive change. And we need more of it.
Video: Reduction, avoidance or removal? Ask a climate expert.
Our climate expert Charlotte Bande tackles the most common questions raised by companies looking to make meaningful contributions to net zero.
Medicine, e-commerce and shoes: revelations about waste (in French)
M6 Capital | Quantis’ Vanessa Pasquet breaks down the environmental impacts of shoes and how ecodesign can change the game.
Quantis: Moving the Needle on Sustainability
CIO Review | Quantis was named one of 2021’s most promising gamification solution providers.
Discover eQopack, the ecodesign tool changing the face of packaging
Quantis launches new SaaS tool to help companies embed ecodesign into the packaging development process.
Quantis launches eQopack: an ecodesign tool to assess the environmental footprint of packaging
Using robust environmental data, eQopack allows designers and engineers to measure the footprint of packaging, enabling smarter, more sustainable decision-making.
International Day of Forests: Resources to take a bold step towards zero deforestation
Resources to help businesses tackle deforestation-related impacts to make progress on biodiversity and climate goals.
To fix fashion’s sustainability problem, we need a little less conversation and a little more action
The industry is on the verge of a climate revolution, but progress is getting bogged down by semantics and distracted by low-hanging fruit.
These new fragrances will be made from carbon captured from the atmosphere
Fast Company | Quantis partner Coty — the world's largest fragrance company — is moving to use ethanol from recycled carbon emissions in its perfumes.
Can “green" companies be trusted? Expert view: Without the courage to change it's only greenwashing (in Italian)
Repubblica | For true sustainability, leaders need the courage to challenge the “status quo” and business-as-usual.
Quantis leverages satellite tech to map crop footprint: ‘It fills a giant knowledge gap’
Food Navigator | geoFootprint — Quantis’ tool was featured in Food Navigator.
Quantis + partners launch new guidelines for corporate plastic stewardship
We’re in the midst of a plastics crisis that’s rapidly unfolding before us. Businesses hold the power to change course.
Where the planet stands on the other side of Davos
The 2021 World Economic Forum might have been the most ambitious edition yet. But were the outcomes? Here’s what we saw.
Quantis launches geoFootprint, a tool accelerating sustainable agriculture by harnessing the power of satellite imagery
geoFootprint is the first tool to combine data from satellite imagery with environmental metrics to allow users to visualize the footprints of key commodity crops...
geoFootprint is here: The environmental footprint of crops on a world map
Quantis launches geoFootprint, the first tool to visualize the impact of crops anywhere on earth for smarter sustainability decisions.
Q&A: The One Planet Summit and mobilizing business for biodiversity
Quantis' Biodiversity Lead, Edith Martin, shares her insights on how businesses can build on the One Planet Summit momentum
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In this issue: 5 Sustainability Lessons from 2020 | Tackling Biodiversity Loss | Net-Zero Resources | Hot Jobs!
Time to reflect: 5 lessons from 2020 for sustainability
What can businesses take away from the year that changed it all to effectively address the nature crisis and forge a better way forward?
New Guidelines, 2020 Brand Audit Aim to Finally Move the Needle on Corporate Plastic Stewardship
Sustainable Brands featured the upcoming corporate plastic stewardship guidelines to be released by Quantis, 3R Initiative, EA and South Pole.
Chemical recycling technologies: part of the solution to plastics waste?
A new report looks at the greenhouse gas emissions related to chemical recycling technologies — a valuable step to understand their potential
Quantis’ geoFootprint tool nominated for 2020 EIT Innovators Award
geoFootprint tool is nominated for European Institute of Innovation & Technology award for tackling sustainable agriculture challenges.
Quantis partner Olam wins 2020 Reuters Responsible Supply Chain award
Sustainable sourcing solution wins 2020 Reuters Responsible Supply Chain award for its innovative approach to supply chain transparency
New research on the readiness of businesses in Ireland to reduce their carbon emissions
The Irish Times | Quantis was commissioned to examine how ready the signatories of BITCI's Low Carbon Pledge were to commit to science-based target.
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In this issue: The Science Behind Net Zero | SPICE Ecodesign Tool | DIG IN to Food Sustainability | Hot Jobs!
Reductions or removals? Why science — not market forces — must shape our pathway to net zero
To reach net zero by 2050, we need a common, science-based understanding of what the goal means for business.
Watch our 1-on-1 Videos! Quantis Has Talent
Watch these latest clips to get an inside view of life at Quantis from one of our creative geeks.
Video: Driving meaningful action to reduce food loss and waste
Alexi Ernstoff shares the 3 things companies need to know when they want to tackle food loss and waste in their value chain.
SPICE launches publicly available ecodesign tool
SPICE releases a science-based ecodesign tool that assesses the environmental footprint of any cosmetics packaging.
SPICE launches ecodesign tool for cosmetics packaging
Quantis, L’Oreal + 23 major beauty players present the SPICE Tool and environmental claims guidelines.
CLIMATE WEEK: Resources + insights to build your science-based climate strategy
We’ve curated our best webinars + articles to develop your team’s understanding of science-driven climate action.
Quantis signs Business for Nature’s Call to Action + advises on first SBTs for Nature
Read about how we’re supporting business momentum to reverse nature loss
The NEC metric awarded “Impact Initiative of the Year: Global”
Environmental Finance | Quantis is proud to have helped shaped this tool that offers a new way to measure the environmental impact of economic activities.
Quantis calculates footprint of daily activities for Swiss media (in French)
RTS | We partnered with the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment to empower the Swiss public to make smarter environmental choices
Earth Overshoot Day: Accelerating sustainability through design
On Earth Overshoot Day, we're sharing a few key resources to help businesses #MovetheDate back.
New guidance for countries to measure and eliminate plastic pollution
New report developed by IUCN and UNEP with support from Quantis and EA shares a methodology for countries to identify plastic leakage + prioritize actions.
Q&A with WRAP UK: Tackling packaging and food waste
Bojana Bajzelj, Technical Expert in International Food Sustainability at WRAP UK shares insights on the trade-offs between food packaging and food waste.
Quantis + partners ramp up food sustainability data project, launching WFLDB Phase 3
We’re excited to launch Phase 3 of the World Food LCA Database, leading environmental database for the food industry
The NEC metric for sustainable finance highlighted in a French Opinion Finance article
Opinion Finance | The metric will be used to manage a 230 million euros fund dedicated to fighting climate change.
Introducing the SPICE Primer
Co-founded by L’Oréal and Quantis, the SPICE initiative celebrates its second year with the release of the SPICE Primer, an overview of SPICE’s ambition, scope
Talking Fashion's Climate Challenges with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana
Quantis outlined the key actions for fashion brands to shape robust climate strategies in a recent webinar with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana.
Ingenuity and agility to #BuildBackBetter
To build back better, companies will need to embed social and environmental sustainability into the core of recovery actions.
Dimitri Caudrelier becomes CEO + reinforces crew
We’re excited to kick off this decade of change with this passionate and dynamic sustainability expert leading our team.
Quantis Announces New CEO and Appointment of Strategic Positions
Leading environmental sustainability consulting firm Quantis appoints new CEO and reinforces its team to amplify the group’s mission of accelerating the sustainable transformation of business.
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In this issue: Our New CEO | Make Up the Future | Absolute Zero Climate Strategy | #NowHiring
Quantis’ Charlotte Bande recognized as GreenBiz “30 under 30” sustainability leader
Our Climate Strategy Lead honored among the 2020 cohort of individuals “breaking new ground in sustainable business.” Congrats Charlotte!
New report outlines the critical actions for beauty brands to consider for a sustainable business transition
The report maps the urgent actions that cosmetics and personal care brands must consider to reconcile sustainability with today’s fast-changing world.
Quantis releases new report to guide beauty brands towards becoming sustainable businesses
Download this valuable new resource for cosmetics and personal care players to transform and thrive in today’s fast-changing world.
Earth Day videos: planetary boundaries and climate action
On #EarthDay2020, we’re talking about the systems-level approach food companies need to take climate action.
Driving sustainable change #notcanceled
Dive into the key sustainability topics of the moment
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In this issue: Webinar: Absolute Zero | Plastic Leak Project Guidelines | Virtual Events | Resource Library
International Women’s Day
Meet some of Quantis' talented women innovators, scientists and leaders
Quantis launches first science-driven guidelines to tackle plastic pollution
Quantis and EA publish pioneering methodology to measure plastic leakage and identify its pathways into the environment
Quantis Has Talent! Watch our 1-on-1 Videos
Watch these latest clips to get an inside view of life at Quantis from one of our creative geeks.
First standardized guidelines to measure plastic pollution across corporate value chains
The Plastic Leak Project — a multi-stakeholder initiative to address plastic pollution worldwide
Natural Climate Solutions: How 4 global companies leverage nature to tackle the climate crisis
Danone, General Mills, Barry Callebaut and Braskem accelerate climate action through nature-based solutions
Video: How Food Companies Build Ambitious Climate Strategies
Charlotte Bande gives food sector-specific insights on science-based targets, getting internal buy-in and tackling value chain emissions
Starbucks commits to give more than it takes from the planet
GreenBiz.com | Starbucks is brewing a goal to become “resource positive” on carbon, water and waste, while eventually moving away from single-use packaging.
Video: materiality assessment + corporate footprint lay the foundation
In this episode, we break down the two tools you need to start on your sustainability journey: materiality + corporate footprint
Advanced biodiversity impact methodology for French meat + livestock association
Quantis partners with Interbev to enable bold corporate action on biodiversity and soil health.
Destination net-zero: how to build a credible neutrality strategy
As companies commit to carbon neutral, net-zero, climate neutral, they’ll need to prioritize emissions reductions over carbon credits to get there.
GreenBiz’s Joel Makower talks Sustainable Business in 2020
Quantis is honored to welcome Joel as a guest writer for the Quantis Quarterly. He offers some perspective as we approach the Super Year.
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In this issue: Joel Makower of GreenBiz | Net-zero targets | Natural climate solutions webinar | New case studies
World Soil Day: capturing and measuring the benefits of soil health
Quantis soil expert Mariko Thorbecke shares how food companies take on the growing challenges + opportunities in soil health.
Cosmoprof Asia: the Asian beauty market is ready for sustainable trans...
Quantis France Director Dimitri Caudrelier shares insights from his trip to Hong Kong for the largest beauty trade show in Asia
Israeli startup UBQ turning trash into plastic products
Washington Post | To the best of our knowledge, the UBQ Material is the most climate-positive plastic available today.
Q&A with Mars: What it takes to tackle land-use change
Mars' Kevin Rabinovitch shares insights on tackling land-use change in your supply chain, and what to do when certifications aren't enough.
Food for Thought: new series exploring key issues and actions for the agri-food sector
Natural Climate Solutions expert Michèle Zollinger talks about the added value of integrating land-use change and deforestation-related impacts into climate strategy.
Quantis launches Food Report to cultivate a sustainable and resilient food system
Dig In provides valuable guidance on the key sustainability topics for the food industry and viable science-based solutions.
Quantis Food Report digs into the business actions that will shape a sustainable food system
On World Food Day, Quantis releases a comprehensive report showcasing food sustainable business priorities and strategies.
Natixis launches tool to actively manage the climate impact of its balance sheet
Les Echos (FR) | Quantis supports bank Natixis with an environmental decision-making tool to accelerate investment in sustainable solutions.
Cultivating a resilient future for the food system
With the right tools and know-how, building a resilient food system that optimizes planetary and human health is mission possible.
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In this issue: Quantis Food Report | Hot Jobs | geoFootprint | Water Stewardship and more!
New report serves as primer for standardized plastic footprint measure...
Quantis and partners EA and IUCN have published a first-of-its-kind report, laying the foundation for the development of a standardized plastic footprint measurement tool
Measuring Fashion in Bloomberg
Bloomberg | Quantis’ leading report on fashion’s environmental impacts, drivers and risks underscores the significance of the Fashion Pact at the G7 meeting in Biarritz.
New guidance for measuring the benefits of water stewardship
Companies now have a common, science-based method for implementing and valuing water stewardship activities.
Innovation Forum Podcast: Quantis’ Jon Dettling talks innovation...
Quantis' Jon Dettling, shares insights on the Innovation Forum Podcast about how business can innovate to tackle supply chain challenges in the agriculture sector.
The Beef About Burgers
We’re in a race against time to achieve a globally sustainable food system, and the humble hamburger could hold the answers to what will get...
Video: FAQs on the new SBT Guidance for Apparel + Footwear
Global Apparel Lead Angela Adams answers questions on the new sector-specific guidance for setting ambitious SBTs.
Quantis joins UN One Planet’s Consumer Information Work Group (CI-SC...
Quantis helps raise the bar on sustainability consumer communication to drive progress on SDG 12 - Sustainable Production & Consumption
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In this issue: Natural Climate Solutions | Sustainable Packaging with SPICE | SBTi Updates | GreenBiz Highlights Our Unique Culture
5 things you should know about natural climate solutions
How businesses harness the power of nature to fuel their climate action.
SPICE Initiative releases new guidance to assess cosmetics packaging
The Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics celebrates one year of collaboration.
Q&A: Talking purpose + sustainable finance with Barbara Spiegel &...
Getting to know Barbara as she shares insights on the state of sustainable business in the Zurich market + beyond.
Q&A: Farther, faster together at Sustainable Brands Paris
Quantis France Director Dimitri Caudrelier says SB Paris was a turning point for sustainability in Europe.
Q&A with Global Apparel Lead Angela Adams following Copenhagen Fa...
Quantis apparel expert Angela Adams was at CFS last week and shares insights.
Video: Worms for the future – Ÿnsect teams up with Quantis to fuel ...
Ÿnsect CEO shares how it used environmental metrics to raise $125 million to secure largest-ever ag-tech investment outside the US
Video: Innovation, transparency, metrics and collaboration at COSMOPRO...
At COSMOPROF Worldwide Bologna in March 2019, Quantis France Director Dimitri Caudrelier highlighted the latest developments in cosmetics sustainability. Here’s a recap of what it...
Science-driven goals: what businesses want to know
Here’s a glimpse into how these conversations typically progress — from vision, to concepts, to the nuts and bolts of science-based goals.
Can Food Fortification Help Tackle Climate Change?
Adding certain vitamins and minerals to food can tackle specific dietary insufficiencies with low impact on climate change.
Embarking on the sustainability communications adventure at SB Paris
The Quantis team hosted 4 dynamic sessions at Sustainable Brands Paris on April 24
Going for gold: the business case for sustainability in sports
Why smart sports organizations have metrics-driven sustainability strategies and how to build yours
Quantis joins the Cool Farm Alliance to advance sustainable crop manag...
Together we’ll build the geoFootprint and bring greater alignment between farm-level assessment and corporate sustainability needs.
SBTi releases updates for well below 2°C and 1.5°C pathways
What does the SBTi Criteria 4.0 mean for your science-based targets?
A unique culture+spirit
GreenBiz | Curious about our unique non-hierarchical company culture? Check out their interview with our former CEO.
Here’s how the footprint of the plant-based Impossible Burger compar...
Fast Company | Fast Company highlights Impossible Burger 2.0’s “impossibly” small environmental footprint, verified by Quantis
Video: Quantis France Director talks strong commitment and positive en...
Check out Dimitri Caudrelier's advice to companies as they look to their 2030 strategies.
Q&A: the Accounting for Natural Climate Solutions Guidance team t...
This month Quantis released the ground-breaking Accounting for NCS: Guidance for Measuring GHG Emissions from Land, Forests, and Soils Across the Supply Chain.
Quantis breaks ground with guidance on land-related GHG emissions
The Accounting for Natural Climate Solutions Guidance is a game-changer for sustainable management of forestry and agriculture in corporate supply chains
Accounting for Natural Climate Solutions Guidance launches to support ...
A group of companies, non-profits & scientists led by Quantis delivers a guidance on accounting for land-related GHG emissions.
Absolute Sustainability: Getting ready for beyond carbon goals
Here's a recap of webinar 3/3 in the 'Ready > Set > Go Beyond!’ goal-setting series with Quantis, CDP, and the Science-Based Targets Network.
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In this issue: Next Generation Goals + The Plastic Leak Project + Planetary Boundaries + Sustainable Brands Paris + Our Talented Directors
Q&A: Meet our new Director of Quantis Italy, Simone Pedrazzini
We sat down with Simone to talk about his experience and vision for this new chapter in the Quantis story.
FAQs video on the SBTi 1.5°C updates
Quantis Climate Strategy Lead answers your questions on the latest Science-Based Targets initiative updates
Quantis talks planetary boundaries at GreenBiz 2019
Ahead of the event, Quantis' experts share the business case for integrating planetary boundaries into corporate sustainability strategies.
Global Plastic Leak Project kicks off to tackle plastic and microplast...
Key stakeholders from the private and public sector have become members of the Plastic Leak Project.
Going bold on climate: how to set SBTs and build a climate roadmap
Here's a recap of webinar 2/3 in the 'Ready > Set > Go Beyond!’ goal-setting series with Quantis, WWF, WRI and IKEA.
The business case for value chain metrics and how to get started
Here's a recap of webinar 1/3 in the 'Ready > Set > Go Beyond!’ goal-setting series with Quantis and WRI.
Shaping a resilient future for the outdoor industry
Munich, here we come! Quantis is making the trek to ISPO Munich, the world’s largest multi-segment trade fair in the sports business.
Measuring Fashion in NYT
New York Times | In two recent sustainable fashion-focused features, the New York Times shared findings from Quantis’ groundbreaking report.
Quantis nominates Quantis Italy Director to lead expansion
It’s official! Quantis now has an official branch in Milan, Italy with Simone Pedrazzini, whose been with Quantis for the past 8 years.
Quantis expands its European presence in Italy and names Director
To serve a growing client base in Italy, Quantis is officially opening its door to a branch in Milan and names Simone Pedrazzini as Director...
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In this issue: Sustainability Leadership + WEBINAR: Ready > Set > Go Beyond! + PAIA + 1-on-1 video series + REDD-CHAIN + a happy new year
Sustainability leaders resolute to get 2030-ready
To be 2030-ready, sustainability leaders are setting ambitious science-aligned goals, and it’s transforming their business.
Quantis drives collaboration in sustainable finance with the NEC Initi...
The Net Environmental Contribution indicator goes open-source.
Blockchain, AI and IoT: Quantis relies on new tech in pioneering proje...
Quantis will be touching down at COP24 this week, for a panel discussion focused on enhancing the role of land use in climate change mitigation.
PAIA: A sector-driven tool to drive transformation in ICT
PAIA delivers three key components: a streamlined methodology for ICT product footprinting, a suite of simplified online tools, and a multi-stakeholder consortium of ICT companies.
Quantis has talent! Meet the team in our new 1-on-1 video series
Meet one of our #creativegeeks! This video series gives you the inside scoop on life at Quantis and the incredible talent that makes us distinctive.
Quantis Zürich has a New Director: Introducing Barbara Spiegel
Under Barbara’s leadership, it’s full speed ahead for our growing team of #creativegeeks in Zürich.
Barbara Spiegel named as Director of Quantis Zürich
Quantis is honored to welcome Barbara Spiegel as Director of Quantis Zürich to lead the expansion of our business and activities in the market.
NEC: open-source new multi-issue environmental metric for finance indu...
The NEC is the result of 3.5 years of R&D conducted with environmental sustainability consultancies, I Care & Consult + Quantis.
Green Bonds: ALD Automotive + Quantis Team Up to Accelerate Low-Carbon...
ALD Automotive has issued its first-ever Positive Impact Bond to drive the low-carbon transition of its fleet.
Quantis + Mirabaud AM Engage Investors to Close the Plastic Tap
Watch the video - Quantis is shedding light on the impact of plastic pollution on the eco. and the env. during the “Regards d’Experts” forum
Accelerating sustainable finance at Positive Investors Forum
Quantis CEO Emmanuelle Aoustin shares her take on the step-change taking shape in the financial sector, the NEC indicator and more.
Quantis Endorses EMF New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
The Global Commitment provides businesses and governments the opportunity to step forward as global leaders and put an end to marine litter and microplastic pollution.
Quantis Attends Textile Sustainability Conference to Accelerate Sustai...
Heading to Milan for Textile Exchange conference? Then open your agenda and take note of where you’ll find or hear from Quantis during the event.
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In this issue: (re)charged from Quantis retreat + Food Loss & Waste calculator + Plastic Leak project + GeoFootprint project
From volume to value: Shifting the conversation on food loss and waste
To help transform thinking about FLW, Quantis and WBCSD’s project FReSH have developed the Food Loss and Waste Value Calculator.
GeoFootprint Tool will accelerate decarbonization of the agricultural ...
The ground-breaking, two-year project will deliver comprehensive and site-specific data via a publicly available, web-based platform to a diverse set of actors.
Quantis Offsets 2017 Emissions
Delivering intelligent environmental sustainability solutions is our superpower, but even sustainability superheros can have environmental impacts.
Next Stop: The Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco
During the three day event, Quantis Global Director – Services + Innovation Jon Dettling will be attending and speaking in panel discussions, workshops and various...
Quantis Joins Impossible Foods on Planet-Saving Mission to Revolutioni...
Silicon Valley startup Impossible Foods has published its 2018 sustainability report, Mission:Earth, charting its progress and challenges in the pursuit of its mission to make...
Quantis and EIT Climate-KIC launch the GeoFootprint Project to develop...
The GeoFootprint Project will develop a groundbreaking, spatially-sensitive footprint tool to help companies and key stakeholders in crop-based industries support sustainable crop management practices.
Impossible Foods Details Progress Toward Eliminating Animals from Food...
Sustainable Brands | Food tech startup Impossible Foods published its 2018 impact report that includes data verified by Quantis.
Digging into soil health is good business
With its important role in sequestering carbon, soil is gaining recognition as a tool for mitigating the growing threat of climate change.
Homo Plasticus
Le Temps | Ready to take action to protect the planet? Sébastien Humbert, Quantis Scientific Director, shares his advice for avoiding common plastic pitfalls.
Quantis teams up with WBCSD to Shape New Sustainability Standards for ...
The Tire Industry Project, a sector project of the WBCSD, has launched new Product Category Rules for the tire industry.
How can companies be CSR innovators?
Dimitri Caudrelier explains what companies need to do to change the game and why it’s in their interest to act quickly.
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In this issue: Collaborative initiative + SPICE and sustainable packaging in cosmetic + Science-Driven Goals - Land Use Change
First-of-Its-Kind Report Examines Global Environmental Impacts of Fash...
Quantis provides brands with critical insights into the industries’ hotspots to help them set ambitious targets to reduce their climate impact.
Packed water PEFCR approved by the European Commission
EFBW and Quantis are proud to announce that the PEFCR for packed water were approved during the Environmental Footprint Steering Committee
Heading to Brazil to scope out what’s next for LCA
Quantis Simon Gmünder will be presenting at the event, sharing expert insights on eco-design, sustainability in tourism and on the Land Use Change Guidance.
How General Mills, McDonalds and Kering are setting credible, courageo...
In a recent GreenBiz webcast, experts explained why going big on sustainability goals is increasingly a smart business strategy.
Why We Need Metrics – Not Quick Fixes – to Close the Plast...
While plastic has a lower carbon footprint than other materials including metal and glass - reusability, biodegradability and life cycle leakage must also be considered.
Together towards science-driven targets: Quantis joins WBCSD
Environmental sustainability consulting firm Quantis today joins nearly 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
LUC Guidance lands Energy Manager Today Project of the Year Award
Quantis’ Land Use Change (LUC) Guidance has been named Energy Manager Today Project of the Year! The Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Product &...
Ushering fashion towards a sustainable future: What to expect at the P...
Quantis’ creative geeks Angela Adams and Annabelle Stamm are headed to the 2018 Planet Textiles International Conference on May 22nd in Vancouver. The conference provides a...
More recycling can’t fix the fundamental flaws with fast fashion
Imagine if every piece of clothing you own could be recycled into fully new garments when they were worn out, or when you grew bored...
Baume & Mercier teams up with Quantis to set new sustainability s...
Baume & Mercier (B&M) is aligning with the times, launching a new line of sustainable watches dubbed Baume. The eco-designed line looks to connect with...
SPICE kicks off to shape the future of sustainable packaging
Quantis + L'Oréal are proud to announce the launch of the Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics (SPICE) that brings together major cosmetics players.
Major beauty players unite for SPICE to collectively shape the future ...
The Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics -SPICE- members join together to collectively guide sustainable packaging policies, drive packaging innovation, and to meet consumers’ expectations on...
Behind Europe’s quest to scale industrial symbiosis
Can an industrial system be retooled to produce zero waste? Answers in this article published on GreenBiz.com
Measuring Fashion report delivers results from the first study on the ...
The first in-depth, science-based study investigating the environmental impacts of the apparel and footwear sector
WEBINAR: The Science of Setting Credible, Courageous Sustainability Go...
Join Quantis, General Mills, Kering + McDonald’s on May 22 at 5pm CEST / 11am EDT as we discuss why going big on sustainability goals can be a smart business strategy as well...
Quantis CEO talks next generation of science-based targets
In an interview with GreenBiz Studio, Quantis CEO Emmanuelle Aoustin described how companies can overcome key challenges to accelerate progress on their sustainability ambitions.
Quantis has talent! Meet the dynamic team in our new video
We invite you now to come inside and get a behind the scenes peek what it's like to be one of our #creativegeeks!
Inter IKEA partners with Quantis to shape sustainable future for mater...
Inter IKEA has published its FY17 Sustainability Summary Report, highlighting the progress on its journey to becoming “People & Planet Positive.”
Beyond LCA: Why Impact Evaluation Strengthens the Business Case for Bi...
Life Cycle Assessment offers businesses a powerful tool to evaluate the environmental impacts and economic viability of replacing fossil-based plastics with bio-based polymers.
Tackling the visible and invisible to close the plastic loop
Without significant action, there will be more plastic by weight in the ocean than fish by 2050. It’s time to close the negative plastic tap.
Leaders give voice to the power of partnerships
Collaboration runs through the sustainability movement like a sinew that not only holds it together, but also gives it its strength. And with good reason....
Big ambitions – with a side of science – are raising the b...
Meeting goals is meaningless if the targets aren’t set in the right place. Leaders are switching from setting sustainability goals to setting goals to be...
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In this issue: science & goal setting + meet the team + measuring fashion report + Ocean plastics
ICCA makes Avoided Emissions Guidelines public
The International Council of Chemical Associations has published its updated guidelines that highlight the key role of chemicals in avoiding greenhouse gases emissions. Quantis contributed...
Science-driven goals propel sports’ positive legacy
Every year, hundreds of millions of fans follow sports. With such massive audiences and influential players, there is great potential for sports to up their...
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In this issue: Sustainability leaders + Business perf & circular economy + Quantis' talent + Case studies + Hack4Climate + water + Natural capital accounting
Step, step, run…leap!
At the One Planet Summit in Paris this week, a kid in the audience asked the question: “Isn’t it too late to make a difference...
Measuring business performance in the circular economy
The vision for the circular economy is to decouple economic growth from the use of global resources. Naturally, circularity raises multiple questions for industry, including...
Betting on Green Finance for Climate Action
How far have we come since the Paris Agreements? Two years down the line, Paris reconvenes top decision-makers to address that very question. Quantis France...
Lausanne team supports biodiversity by sponsoring a Swiss beehive
Quantis Lausanne proudly supports Mellifera’s honey-making activities by sponsoring a beehive near their office. This non-profit secured the Bio Suisse label, which speaks to the...
Novartis reaches out for a 780% return on forestry projects
Gregory Simonnin and partners at Valuing Nature joined Novartis to assess targeted investments in carbon sink projects around the world. They make a compelling case;...
Quantis pushes for integrated reporting to include natural capital pro...
In its latest report on integrated reporting, the MEDEF (France’s largest employer federation) shares key learnings from interviewing numerous experts, corporate practitioners and stakeholders. Quantis...
Prioritizing food loss and waste in natural capital accounting
About 1/3 of food is either lost or wasted (FLW), squandering the natural capital required to produce it, with little to no societal service. The...
Quantis to collect + share technical insights at COP 23 side events
In the wake of the Paris Agreements, UN Climate Change Conferences generate major expectations for turning the tables on climate change, resilient communities and low-carbon growth. From...
The Product and Organization Environmental Footprint Initiative: A gol...
Imagine you have landed in 2030. You walk into your usual grocery store. Only this time, every product sports a label to help you make...
Quantis channels Superhero Sustainability Powers @SB’17 Copenhagen
Once again Quantis partners with Sustainable Brands for the 2017 Copenhagen edition, taking place from October 3oth to November 1st. Our...
Harnessing Sustainable Superpowers + Brand Value: What to expect at SB...
From October 30th to November 1st, teammates Amanda Martin and Arnaud Dauriat will be attending SB’17 Copenhagen. This is a great opportunity to engage major brands...
How Brands Are Embedding Eco-Design at Scale
Eco-design is now synonymous with new product development (NPD). Sustainable businesses and brands have understood that to remain resilient and competitive, product eco-design must be...
Science-based targets: setting into action
On the sustainability circuit, much of the discussion these days is around science-based goal setting. The approach to setting greenhouse gas reduction goals according to...
Nuancing forestry impacts on biodiversity in LCA
Corporations are increasingly attuned to the influence of human activity on land use, land use changes and forestry (see LUC Guidance). With systemic thinking, businesses...
Companies commit at Climate Week
Back from Climate Week in New York, Quantis consultant Annabelle Stamm reports that science-based goals are effectively structuring the corporate drive toward sustainable strategies. Sessions...
On our radar at LCA XVII next week
Quantis teammates Jon Dettling, Sébastien Humbert, Xun Liao and Melissa Zgola are headed to LCA XVII, taking place on October 3-5. A landmark in the North American...
Six apparel majors join the SBTi to address the sector’s global carb...
Six apparel majors – including Gap, Inc. and NIKE, Inc. – kicked off Climate Week by joining the Science-Based Targets initiative. Ahead of this announcement,...
Paris 2024: going for gold in sustainable games
Today is the day the City of Lights officially lands the hosting of the Summer Olympics in 2024. Now, one of the focal points will...
Quantis shares expertise on sustainable Olympics
Paris, France – As Paris 2024 plans to set the sustainability gold standard for olympic games, Quantis reaches out to the press with expert insights...
Quantis Introduces New Land Use Guidance to Slash Global Supply Chain ...
Sustainability consulting group Quantis, in conjunction with a pre-competitive consortium of over 40 private companies, NGOs, governments and scientific institutions, has released the Land Use Change Guidance:...
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In this issue: Land Use Change guidance + LUC webinar replay + Paris 2024 + Talent offers + Nuancing forestry impacts on biodiversity in LCA
Methodological guidance to help companies account for climate change i...
Committed companies, non-profits, scientists and diverse sustainability stakeholders teamed up with Quantis to deliver a groundbreaking guidance on accounting for greenhouse gas emissions from land...
Key trends to look out for at LCM 2017
From Sep 3-6, Quantis hits the road to join the Life Cycle Management Conference in Luxembourg. A senior Sustainability Consultant...
Danone’s commitments with PETER tool
How does it work? Peter promotes an overview of packaging impact on environment and calculates key indicators allowing designers to develop innovative ecological packaging according...
Sustainable diapers subject to ongoing curiosity
Our scientific director, Sébastien Humbert, was extensively interviewed by Swiss-based paper La Liberté. He shares insights into the environmental footprint of washable diapers, pointing out to...
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In this issue: Science of sustainability + Eco-design webinar + LUC pilot phase + LCP Game + Quantis has talent + Regionalizing agricultural LCA
Standing up for the science of sustainability
Yes, science matters. It sure is refreshing and motivating to see the herds of public and private leaders standing up for science. These leaders are...
Join Pilot Phase for Deforestation Guidance
We are excited to announce that The “Land Use Change Guidance: Accounting for GHG Emissions in the Supply Chain” project will soon enter a pilot...
LCP game for Evonik for the win
Evonik was looking for a way to engage its internal teams on sustainability issues specific to the German specialty chemicals company. Quantis had just the...
Regionalizing agricultural lifecycle assessments boosts decision-makin...
Regionalized lifecycle inventory (LCI) modeling generates and links process datasets to the location in which they occur. Given agricultural...
Q&A: How Quantis Is Driving the Paradigm Shift Towards Science-Ba...
“Science is the backbone of sustainability consulting firm Quantis, which uses science-based metrics to help companies to define, shape and...
A sustainable apparel industry starts with science-based metrics
“Sustainability in the corporate context has evolved to the point where the mere presence of sustainability objectives is not enough....
Eco-design – The weight of tradition
"Suppliers are coming up with greener materials and processes, yet the luxury market remains a slow mover when it comes to eco-design. Without sufficient brand...
Quantis opens doors in Italy
Quantis Italy is official and our team is growing. Milano, Italy is the chosen location for our newest office. We...
Quantis opens doors in Italy to support clients and to further market ...
Milano, Italy - An office in Milano and an expanding team will reinforce local relationships
Use Life Cycle Assessment to Map Your Organization’s Future
“Ask three people how a life cycle assessment (LCA) works and you may end up with four different answers. Running...
Our new look
Today, we unveil our new look and our new space. It is a true and bold expression of Quantis - our people and our solutions....
WFLDB Phase Two: First Steering Committee meeting held at Quantis Laus...
We were delighted to welcome WFLDB Phase Two partners to Quantis Lausanne on February 8th, 2017 for the first Steering Committee workshop. We started the...
FReSH: Quantis joins WBCSD and EAT initiative for healthy, sustainable...
Quantis is proud to be a partner in an unprecedented project: FReSH – the Food Reform for Sustainability and Health program...
European Commission awards Quantis the tender to supply mandatory agro...
Geneva, Switzerland – Quantis will lead a consortium to generate Life Cycle Inventory datasets for the European Commission initiative
Industry Leaders Join Forces to Launch Guidance on Deforestation and L...
“What happens when you unite General Mills, LVMH, Mars, Rainforest Alliance and TSC and more with the experts at Quantis?...
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In this issue: Materiality assessment + Cosmetic report + how to leverage environmental data (webinar) + USEtox2.0
Report released on top sustainability issues and challenges in the cos...
Boston, USA – Valuable insight on environmental and sustainability priorities that looks at how beauty companies are deploying initiatives to...
WFLDB: Agri-food sustainability industry initiative expands its scope ...
Dublin, Ireland – The pre-competitive World Food LCA Database consortium project will enter into Phase Two to enhance data and...
Global organizations unite in new cross-sector initiative to tackle de...
Boston, USA - Companies and non-profits will work together in a pre-competitive initiative to develop a guidance connecting corporate efforts on climate, forests and agriculture.
Hugo Boss ‘monetises’ environmental impacts
“German luxury brand Hugo Boss has placed monetary values on the environmental impacts of its supply chain as part of...
SAC and Lenzing join The World Apparel & Footwear Lifecycle Asses...
Zürich, Switzerland – Two key players in the apparel industry become partners of the database project to improve the environmental...
Getting your house in order
Author Marie Kondo gained a global cult-like following with “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” The catharsis felt by her...
CSI EPD Tool: A Cement Industry Specific Example to Follow
Industry specific initiatives are on the rise. Accessibility and ease-of-use is key to any successful sector-wide project. The cement industry provides a good example of...
Sustainability is Omnipresent
“Industry Stakeholders convene in New York City for Organic Monitor’s annual event to hear how brands are navigating the intricate...
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In this issue: Science-based goals + The cycle of events + OSCAR: equipping the postal sector to tackle climate change + AccorHotels report by Quantis
Science-based goals: a sustainability game changer
There is another transformative debate taking place in London this week. Despite being overshadowed by the Brexit, some of the...
UEFA EURO 2016: the road to more sustainable events
One of the biggest European sporting events is taking place right now. After the final whistle blows on July 10th,...
OSCAR: equipping the postal sector to tackle climate change
Postal activities from the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) member countries generated 62 billion tons of CO2 in 2014. To equip postal services around the world...
Bottled water ‘to overtake fizzy drinks’ in the US by 2017 – stu...
“US consumption of bottled water increased by 7.9% and value sales were up 8.9% on last year, according to new...
MorningStar Farms Calculator Visualizes Benefits of Eating Less Meat
“Not everyone is a fan of MorningStar Farms. Yes, those fake breakfast sausages actually taste pretty good, but this division...
Morningstar Farms Docu-Series Tells 5 ‘Veg Effect’ Stories of ‘W...
“From a veg-loving hip-hop family from Atlanta, to butchers who support ‘Meatless Mondays,’ the new docu-series The Veg EffectTM features...
Quantis is part of the LEILAC ’s technology breakthrough to reduce c...
The lime and cement industry represents one of the most innovative and active sectors in regards to using technological breakthroughs...
Life Cycle Assessment in a nutshell
“Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) helps companies who strive for more sustainable products and operations and may even result in a...
AccorHotels Report: translating metrics into sustainability stories
Quantis not only knows how to measure environmental impacts, we also know how to effectively communicate the results! The AccorHotels environmental footprint report is just...
Cement firms pilot new type of plant to slash carbon by 95%
“Cement makers have long been criticised for being heavy industrial polluters, but now a consortium of international firms is building...
You, too, can master supply chain emissions
“Today, most major companies publicly report their emissions to CDP, an international corporate emissions platform. As sustainability managers know, corporate...
Clean space board game
“It might not look like a training exercise: space engineers sitting around a meeting table, throwing down cards on a...
Supercharging sustainability metrics with science
“Science has helped identify, quantify and measure some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges — including climate change, water...
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In this issue: Metric-based communication + Quantis communication services + Corporate goal setting webinar + Food-specific LCI databases guide
Metrics-bolstered Communications
Communicating on environmental metrics is sure-fire way to create tangible business value for your data. Sometimes, however, talking about communications...
Verdantix names Quantis as a Smart Innovator in Product Stewardship
Quantis was recently recognized as a Smart Innovator in the field of sustainability suppliers by independant research firm Verdantix. The...
Is there a serious problem with coffee capsules?
“The German city of Hamburg has banned coffee pods from state-run buildings as part of an environmental drive to reduce...
ALCIG: first web tool to automatically generate detailed LCA for crops
Lausanne, Switzerland – Calculation and integration of direct emissions is a challenge in Food Industry. This new tool dedicated for...
Becoming a Green Smarter Business
“How assessing your packaging materials and shipping logistics could decrease your environmental footprint adn save you money too.”
COP21: Accelerating the Transition
We have a lot to celebrate. The COP21 Paris Agreement beat the odds: an accord was struck among 196 countries to cap global warming at the 1.5°C threshold....
Which hand dryers save energy and dry fast? Results from Excel Dryer L...
In this highly competitive space where commercial hand dryer buying decisions became more complicated and confusing regarding hygiene, financial cost,...
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In this issue: COP21 + The story behind metrics + Scope 3 webinar + GHG report in Switzerland + Food LCA
Where’s the science? Businesses aren’t setting the right climate t...
“As the UN climate meetings in Paris come to an end this week, diplomats from around the world are under...
Water vs. climate: How to prioritize sustainability risk
“For all the progress on climate change still left to be desired, the issue has managed to evolve into something...
New report reveals that the majority of Swiss publicly traded companie...
Zürich, Switzerland – The study “Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Switzerland” delivers insights and recommendations to the Swiss Federal Office...
Eco-Mobilier proves that circular economy counts for climate
Eco-Mobilier, the French organization of waste furniture sorting and recycling, will succeed in avoiding the equivalent of 70,000 tons of...
An April Fool’s Attitude: A Critical Look At What Is True
“Let me start by saying that I don’t expect you to believe what you are about to read. Why should...
In-depth lifecycle assessment tool launched for apparel
“What claims to be the first comprehensive database for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the apparel industry has launched, designed...
CDP Water reveals the Top 8 ranked companies globally with Quantis
CDP has announced the Top 8 companies in the first global ranking of the CDP Water reporting initiative. These global...
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In this issue: Materiality assessment + Supply chain + Engagement + Communication + COP21 + Water scarcity and degradation
“It All Starts With a Seed”: Farmer Brothers publishes sustainabil...
Quantis had the pleasure of working with Farmer Bros on its environmental strategy. Farmer Bros, the foodservice coffee and restaurant...
New Study Reinforces Effective Portioning Can Reduce Food Waste
“A recent study by Quantis on the environmental impact of single serve coffee portions, relative to bulk coffee preparation at...
Defining Ecosystem indicators for improved land management
“Alongside the growing scientific evidence that the improvement of management and grazing practices of sheep, goats and camelids can contribute...
5 Ways to Untap the Value of your Corporate Footprint
“Driven by initiatives like GRI and CDP, many companies are measuring the environmental impacts of their business and reporting on...
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In this issue: Optimizing the data + Life Cycle Thinking + Water workshops + Cement EPD Tool
Unlocking Data Value
In sustainability circles, ’tis the season to report. Every day sustainability reports are being published highlighting the great progress that...
Bottled Water Industry Urges National Park Service To Permit Bottled-W...
“A National Park Service ban on bottled water sales, which has been attributed to a reduction in litter and garbage...
Launch of New Tool to Measure Scope 3 Emissions
Boston, MA, USA – GHG Protocol and Quantis launch free Scope 3 Evaluator tool to measure value chain emissions
ISO Water Footprint Standard Crash Course, Part 2
“Water is certainly rising to the top of your sustainability agenda because the related risks and opportunities affect your supply...
ISO Water Footprint Standard Crash Course, Part I
“Water is likely rising to the top of your sustainability agenda because the related risks and opportunities affect your supply...
Environmental footprint of dairy products under the microscope
“Major players in the European dairy sector have recently launched the work on the Dairy Environmental Footprint Pilot (‘DAIRY PEF’),...
Kimberly-Clark Study Pinpoints Bamboo as Possible Alternative Fiber
“Bamboo appears to have less impact than fiber from northern softwood trees, particularly when it comes to land use because...
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