Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

[ad_1] This update was corrected on 23 July to correct an error in the number of allowances being reallocated. The published calendar reflects the operation of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) from September until 31 December 2023. Following the publication by the Commission on 15 May 2023 of the total number of allowances in circulation […]

[ad_1] At the end of June 2023, Ecological Solutions and Evidence received its first Journal Impact Factor (JIF), and this served as a good moment in the journal’s developmental journey to reflect on what impact our published articles have had in our first three years. On 28th June 2023, Clarivate unveiled their annual Journal Citation […]

[ad_1] Role: Blog Editor, Journal of EcologyLocation: Anywhere (fully remote)Working pattern: 8-10 hours per monthSalary: Voluntary (with benefits)Closing date:  31st July 2023Interviews: 23rd August 2023, online We’re seeking an ecologist with a passion for communicating research to help grow the Journal of Ecology blog, and lead on commissioning and editing scientifically robust, high-quality content! Journal of Ecology publishes cutting-edge research […]

[ad_1] Agriculture is an essential pillar of Europe’s economy with farmland covering 38% of the EU’s total land area. The sector accounts for 11% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, but it also has the unique capacity to sequester carbon from the atmosphere, so there’s great potential for climate action. With this in mind, the […]

[ad_1] Understanding B Corporations, and how their profit/purpose balance impacts society, is a key advantage for any UK SME. So what is B Corp, and how do you get certified? First, you should understand that the B Corp methodology is based on the corporate-grade Global Reporting Institute (GRI) framework, which is integral to Environment, Social, […]

[ad_1] On 27 June 2023, under the IFRS Foundation (International Financial Reporting Standards), the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) released the S1 and S2 reporting standards.

[ad_1] Nina Wurzburger discusses new research exploring the impacts of nitrogen fixers on tree species in recovering temperate forests. Finding evidence of a detrimental effect of nitrogen fixation on oak-hickory biomass, Wurzburger and colleagues suggest management techniques to manage forest nitrogen cycles. Nitrogen fixation: A crash course Nitrogen-fixing plants are nature’s answer to fertilizer. These […]

[ad_1] Our July issue contains a Special Feature on active remote sensing for ecology & ecosystem conservation. Published jointly in Journal of Ecology, Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Journal of Applied Ecology, and Journal of Animal Ecology. Active sources of remote sensing data, in particular LiDAR and RADAR, majorly differ from passive sources by offering data […]

[ad_1] by Gael O’Brien Is the U.S. economy slowing to a point where we can expect companies to begin laying off more workers? Maybe, according to an analysis of recent Labor Department data  which shows the average number of hours worked a week by private-sector employees declined in May to below the 2019 average and […]

[ad_1] Today, the Commission adopted the annual emission allocations for Member States for 2023, 2024 and 2025. This sets the maximum level of greenhouse gas emissions that each Member State can generate per year in the sectors covered by the European Union’s Effort Sharing legislation. The legislation enables Member States to share the effort to […]