Sustainability standards play a central role in global trade, and greatly contribute to the improvement of environmental and social compliance in supply chains. They represent guidelines used by producers, manufacturers, traders, retailers, and service providers to develop good environmental, social, ethical, and food safety practices.
Sustainability map is a free online gateway designed by the International Trade Center (ITC) that enables businesses to promote their sustainable practices, increase their business opportunities and promote the transparency of international supply chains.
Navigating the constantly moving landscape of sustainability standards is challenging. That’s why the International Trade Center (ITC), an agency of the United Nations, has developed the Standards Map, a free tool tailored for different actors along the value chain, enabling them to make informed decisions, better understand the sustainability initiatives landscape and connect with like-minded business partners.
In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs). If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
A call to action for leaders to showcase commitments that are transforming business and the world.
The most energy efficient companies obtain environmental benefits and are more competitive.
A lot of “common knowledge” no longer holds true.
A document from the Inter-American Bank (IDB) suggests that infrastructure requirements in the region will be driven, among other factors, by energy demand, natural disaster risk, urban services and food production.
A document from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) proposes adopting a “multisector vision” on investment decisions in infrastructure, taking into account multiple effects beyond the financial analysis.
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