Ecological footprint

Slovenia's Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy and Global Footprint Network host high-level event to mark Earth Overshoot Day 2023

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Friday, July 28, 2023

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented collaborative endeavor, Slovenia's Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy, in partnership with Global Footprint Network, announces a critical date for the planet: this year's Earth Overshoot Day lands on August 2nd .

Key Points: 
  • LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented collaborative endeavor, Slovenia's Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy, in partnership with Global Footprint Network, announces a critical date for the planet: this year's Earth Overshoot Day lands on August 2nd .
  • The date, calculated by Global Footprint Network each year using National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts , marks when humanity's demand for biological resources exceeds the Earth's capacity to regenerate them within that year.
  • To spotlight this issue, the Ministry and Global Footprint Network are organizing a high-level event on August 1st, held in Ljubljana and online , to discuss the implications of overshoot.
  • Entities that act now are not just safeguarding the environment but future-proofing their economy and the wellbeing of their residents," underlines Steven Tebbe, CEO of Global Footprint Network.

Slovenia's Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy and Global Footprint Network host high-level event to mark Earth Overshoot Day 2023

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 28, 2023

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented collaborative endeavor, Slovenia's Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy, in partnership with Global Footprint Network, announces a critical date for the planet: this year's Earth Overshoot Day lands on August 2nd .

Key Points: 
  • LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented collaborative endeavor, Slovenia's Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy, in partnership with Global Footprint Network, announces a critical date for the planet: this year's Earth Overshoot Day lands on August 2nd .
  • The date, calculated by Global Footprint Network each year using National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts , marks when humanity's demand for biological resources exceeds the Earth's capacity to regenerate them within that year.
  • To spotlight this issue, the Ministry and Global Footprint Network are organizing a high-level event on August 1st, held in Ljubljana and online , to discuss the implications of overshoot.
  • Entities that act now are not just safeguarding the environment but future-proofing their economy and the wellbeing of their residents," underlines Steven Tebbe, CEO of Global Footprint Network.

This year's Earth Overshoot Day lands on August 2: The trend is flattening but still far from reversing

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

GENEVA, June 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- August 2nd marks this year's Earth Overshoot Day, according to the latest National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts. They now track countries' performance up to 2022, reducing reporting lag by three years. However, Earth Overshoot Day's apparent delay by five days compared to last year's isn't all good news, as genuine advancements amount to less than one day. The remaining four days are owed to integrating improved datasets into the accounts' new edition.

Key Points: 
  • GENEVA, June 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- August 2nd marks this year's Earth Overshoot Day , according to the latest National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts .
  • However, Earth Overshoot Day's apparent delay by five days compared to last year's isn't all good news, as genuine advancements amount to less than one day.
  • Earth Overshoot Day's apparent delay by five days compared to last year's isn't all good news.
  • For every edition, results, including the annual dates of Earth Overshoot Day, are recalculated back to 1961, ensuring consistency across time and countries.

This year's Earth Overshoot Day lands on August 2: The trend is flattening but still far from reversing

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, June 4, 2023

GENEVA, June 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- August 2nd marks this year's Earth Overshoot Day, according to the latest National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts. They now track countries' performance up to 2022, reducing reporting lag by three years. However, Earth Overshoot Day's apparent delay by five days compared to last year's isn't all good news, as genuine advancements amount to less than one day. The remaining four days are owed to integrating improved datasets into the accounts' new edition.

Key Points: 
  • GENEVA, June 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- August 2nd marks this year's Earth Overshoot Day , according to the latest National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts .
  • However, Earth Overshoot Day's apparent delay by five days compared to last year's isn't all good news, as genuine advancements amount to less than one day.
  • Earth Overshoot Day's apparent delay by five days compared to last year's isn't all good news.
  • For every edition, results, including the annual dates of Earth Overshoot Day, are recalculated back to 1961, ensuring consistency across time and countries.

Earth Overshoot Day 2022: Ecuador's Minister of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition calls for "seizing the ecological power to shape our future"

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

QUITO, Ecuador, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecuador's Minister of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition, Gustavo Manrique, is hosting a special event today to mark Earth Overshoot Day 2022 (July 28), featuring the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, authorities from different countries in the region, representatives of non-governmental organizations, businesses, scientists and academics. Global Footprint Network founder Mathis Wackernagel will be participating as the guest of honor.

Key Points: 
  • "Earth Overshoot Day demonstrates that the current system of production and consumption is not compatible with the intention to continue to inhabit this planet.
  • From Ecuador, we call on the world to commit to this cause," explains Minister Gustavo Manrique.
  • The date of Earth Overshoot Day is calculated each year by Global Footprint Network , using National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts data.
  • Producing power by cost-competitive on-shore wind, as practiced in Denmark and Germany, could move it at least 10 days.

Earth Overshoot Day 2022: Ecuador's Minister of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition calls for "seizing the ecological power to shape our future"

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

QUITO, Ecuador, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecuador's Minister of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition, Gustavo Manrique, is hosting a special event today to mark Earth Overshoot Day 2022 (July 28), featuring the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, authorities from different countries in the region, representatives of non-governmental organizations, businesses, scientists and academics. Global Footprint Network founder Mathis Wackernagel will be participating as the guest of honor.

Key Points: 
  • "Earth Overshoot Day demonstrates that the current system of production and consumption is not compatible with the intention to continue to inhabit this planet.
  • From Ecuador, we call on the world to commit to this cause," explains Minister Gustavo Manrique.
  • The date of Earth Overshoot Day is calculated each year by Global Footprint Network , using National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts data.
  • Producing power by cost-competitive on-shore wind, as practiced in Denmark and Germany, could move it at least 10 days.

Sherwin-Williams Issues 2021 Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

"Our 2021 Sustainability Report reflects the progress we have made in pursuit of our goals and outlines the steps we are taking that reflect our commitment to continuous improvement in everything we do."

Key Points: 
  • "Our 2021 Sustainability Report reflects the progress we have made in pursuit of our goals and outlines the steps we are taking that reflect our commitment to continuous improvement in everything we do."
  • The year's Sustainability Report builds on the enhanced sustainability framework introduced in the 2020 report, focusing on three pillars: Environmental Footprint, Product Blueprint and Social Imprint.
  • In preparing this report, the Company referenced sustainability reporting frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the TCFD.
  • The 2021 Sustainability Report includes an appendix containing the Company's SASB Index disclosures , TCFD Report and Investor ESG Summary .

North American Aluminum Production Carbon Footprint Drops More than Half Since 1991

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Since 1991, the carbon footprint of primary aluminum production declined by 49% while the footprint of recycled aluminum production dropped by 60%.

Key Points: 
  • Since 1991, the carbon footprint of primary aluminum production declined by 49% while the footprint of recycled aluminum production dropped by 60%.
  • Between 2010 and 2016 alone, the carbon footprint of aluminum production (primary and secondary) declined between 5 and 21%.
  • Regional variations in primary aluminum production also drive significant differences in the environmental footprint of various aluminum products.
  • The LCA includes energy use and carbon footprint analysis of product types including extruded aluminum, aluminum sheet, aluminum foil, die cast aluminum, and aluminum sheet and extrusions for the automotive market.

Nordson Releases Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Friday, November 12, 2021

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced the release of its November 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Key Points: 
  • Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced the release of its November 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • Fostering a purposeful, inclusive and diverse culture helps Nordson attract, engage and retain top talent.
  • To view the Companys full ESG report, visit Nordsons Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability webpage.
  • Nordson Corporation is an innovative precision technology company that leverages a scalable growth framework to deliver top tier growth with leading margins and returns.

Schneider Electric’s Third-quarter Sustainability Progress Focuses on Urgent Climate Action and Meeting 2021 Full Year Commitments

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, published today the detail of third-quarter progress on its 2021-2025 sustainability impact targets.

Key Points: 
  • Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, published today the detail of third-quarter progress on its 2021-2025 sustainability impact targets.
  • Named as the worlds most sustainable corporation 2021 by the Corporate Knights Global 100 Index, Schneider Electric had announced the acceleration of its sustainability strategy in January 2021, aligned to ongoing commitments to climate, resources, trust, equal opportunities, generations, and local communities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211027005665/en/
    Schneider Electric continues to engage in positive climate action with the broader business ecosystem by expanding its global sustainability consulting business , and helping organizations make meaningful decarbonization progress.
  • Most recently, Schneider extended its climate strategy partnerships with Velux , Alfa Laval and DuPont .