Scotland Food & Drink’s Post

📣 It’s your last chance to tell us what support you need to make your business more sustainable. The aim of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership Net Zero Commitment is to equip Scottish food and drink businesses with the right tools for embarking on a Net Zero journey, but we need to better understand what support is needed. Complete our short survey which will help us target our support to food and drink businesses like yours: https://lnkd.in/g8up-9m7

In late October, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), the leading standard for palm oil, released a 37-page draft of a new set of rules. RSPO’s standards, which are finalised through consensus among growers, consumer goods firms, retailers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), are called the RSPO principles and criteria (P&C). They are reviewed every five years. This latest version of the P&C, which will be effective from 13 November 2025, features commitments to protect forests and peatlands, reduce the climate impact of the industry, and safeguard the rights of workers, Indigenous groups, local communities and environmental defenders. Joining the Eco-Business Podcast to discuss the changes is RSPO’s director of standards and sustainability, HS Yen, a data scientist who joined the organisation a few months before the last P&C was launched in 2018. Listen now on the website: https://lnkd.in/gUnxg2VH

Is your business stuck on how to calculate your carbon footprint? 👣 The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership Net Zero Commitment is here to ensure that everyone in Scotland’s food and drink industry understand Net Zero. Have your say on the support you need now 👇 https://lnkd.in/g8up-9m7

As global leaders gather at the UN Summit for the Future, one thing is clear: securing access to clean water is essential for sustainable development. However, 2.2 billion people globally still lack access to safely managed drinking water. With PFAS standing in the way, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Tackling water contamination is critical, especially with the Declaration on Future Generations calling for urgent action on pollution and water scarcity. Despite this, only 17% of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track, highlighting the need for immediate change. At Agilent, we’re doing our part, delivering complete PFAS workflows that detect PFAS at trace levels, helping regulators and industries protect our water and secure a sustainable future for generations to come. Read article: https://bit.ly/3ztHRFy

"There is no point setting targets without plans for how to deliver these." This was my key takeaway from Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP at the Green Alliance summer reception today, and this is exactly what we do at WRAP! WRAPs voluntary agreements with value chains set out not just targets, but pathways to their delivery. Below is an example of the pathway to tackling #greenhousegasemissions from our #food system. You can find out more on how we need to change our systems to deliver environmental change here: https://lnkd.in/emmV7FRr

Anti-Greenwashing Regulations Emerge in Canada and the EU In recent months, Canada and the European Union have forged ahead in passing new legislation aimed at reducing false or misleading environmental claims, a practice commonly referred to as greenwashing. A new blog post from ISS-Corporate unpacks Canada’s Bill C-59, passed in June 2024, and the proposed EU Green Claims Directive, expected to be finalized in late 2024. We explore the aims and key differences of the regulations and their implications for future regulatory developments in the anti-greenwashing landscape. Read the blog post by Wesley Leung, Associate, Sustainability Advisor, and Dennis Tung, Associate Vice President, Manager, Sustainability Advisory: https://lnkd.in/gesJxKZv #Greenwashing #Sustainability #SustainabilityRegulations  

📢 Tonight, Jessika Roswall outlined her #priorities for her upcoming mandate as #Commissioner-designate for #Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive #CircularEconomy. Highlights from Ms. Roswall’s priorities: 💚 #Implementation and #enforcement of the European Green Deal to drive a competitive economy and a clean transition. 🧪 Presentation of a #Chemicals Industry Package in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣, including a modernisation of #REACH, providing clarity on PFAS, and speeding up substitution of hazardous substances. ⚖️ Streamlining and scrutinizing existing laws to simplify enforcement. 💬 An open, collaborative approach with authorities and stakeholders across regions, emphasizing bridge-building and #dialogue. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is ready to engage with the new European Commission to support a #SHIFT towards a more resilient and competitive Europe.🌍 Learn more about our recommendations at www.shift2024.eu. 👉 For more information, check the dedicated European Parliament’s webpage ⬇️

We ended 2024 on a high note, securing a Silver Sustainability Scorecard with EcoVadis, the globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of our teams across our water, waste and energy services, we showcased how our sustainability principles are embedded across all of our activities and systems. I'm proud to share that we were commended for our advanced management of environmental and ethical issues which goes to show that we are living up to our promise of delivering ecological transformation which seeks to reconcile human progress with environmental protection. By enshrining sustainability at the core of what we do at Veolia UK we can lead by example and show that economic growth and environmental protection isn’t a zero sum game. In 2025, let's aim for gold! #EcologicalTransformation #Sustainability #ESG

We will monitor! 🔍 As the preparations for the transition to circular economy continue, the most important stage is the Monitoring Mechanism. As DEEP, our work on Circular Economy Monitoring Mechanism and Indicators continues. After bilateral meetings with relevant institutions and organizations to establish the circular economy monitoring mechanism, we continue to work on reporting. Çevre Şehircilik ve İklim Değişikliği Bakanlığı Avrupa Birliği Türkiye Delegasyonu IPA Çevre/Environment TÜRKİYE DAI

See below: Ecopreneur.eu - The European Sustainable Business Federation is one of the business organisations supporting the adopted European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety motion objecting to the proposed mass balance method for recycled content calculation in the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). Next step is a plenary vote in the European Parliament. Crucial for creating a well-functioning EU market with a level playing field for mechanical and chemical recycling. https://lnkd.in/eCZf_-VT