PENGUIN PERSPECTIVES BLOG
Penguin Perspectives Blog
This is where we cherry pick the latest news and views on climate change and how its effects are already making waves in our economies, societies and daily lives. Tune into the fresh perspectives and opinions from both our own experts and other great movers and shakers on the climate scene and read uplifting stories from our climate protection projects across the world. Have an idea or topic you'd like to learn more about? Get in touch - our experts will have it covered!
UK and Ireland – are you ready for the year of climate action?
To help inspire change in your organisation, and stay ahead of the competition, we’ve helpfully rounded-up some of 2020’s leading climate pledges from across the UK, Ireland and further afield.
How blueprints can help drive private finance in conservation
Nature-based solutions are here and private money is moving – which is good news for everyone: latest research shows that the global economy is better off with more nature protected.
How is Asia responding to the global climate challenge?
Despite the impacts of COVID-19, climate action in Asia is accelerating rapidly. Some of the largest emitters in the region have set Net Zero targets and businesses are following suit. This is a welcome trend given Asia’s growing number of big multinationals – and the fact that it is home to the supply chains of various global brands. How is the region responding to the climate challenge and what can we expect from 2021?
Are Australian business leaders ready for Net Zero?
Despite COVID-19, corporate climate action in Australia and globally continues apace and, in some cases, is even accelerating. We've rounded up 2020's key commitments to inspire your business to take the next step on your climate journey in 2021.
Net-zero is not just a buzzword - businesses must show they are serious about climate action
New survey finds many companies have set net zero climate targets, but few have milestones to reach them, explains South Pole CEO Renat Heuberger.
UK Government’s Ten Point Green Plan: what does it mean for corporate climate action?
The UK Government’s Ten Point Green Plan was announced this week and climate action is hitting the headlines again. But what does this mean for corporate climate action?
Nature action needs finance – and finance needs attractive investment opportunities
Attractive investment cases for nature-based solutions are key to unlocking the growing interest among private capital to meet demands for nature conservation.
Guest Blog - Sustainable business travel: good for the environment and good for business
In 2019, humans produced more than 43 billion tonnes of CO2*. The global aviation industry was responsible for around 2% of those emissions*. When comparing the CO2 emission contributions across different forms of transport, road transport accounts for 74% of CO2 emissions compared to 12% from aviation*.
Climate Chatter: Der neue Podcast rund um das Thema Nachhaltigkeit
In unserer ersten Episode spricht unser Sustainability Advisor Roman Bolli mit Frank Hasselmann, Geschäftsführer von Galaxus Deutschland. Der Deutsche Ableger des Schweizer E-Commerce-Marktführers Digitec Galaxus will sich von anderen E-Commerce-Unternehmen auf dem deutschen Markt unterscheiden, indem sie nicht nur einfach ein Onlineshop sind, sondern auch ein ehrliches Fachmagazin und eine aktive Community fördern.
The rise of Green Friday and how the UK retail sector can take climate action now
Gaining momentum in the retail sector is a Black Friday spin-off campaign that addresses the environmental impact of consumerism. We've rounded-up some key insights into how consumer pressure has led to the rise of Green Friday, what this looks like in the wake of a global pandemic, and how your retail brand can take climate action today.
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