Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Richmond Global Sciences (RGS) seeks to provide comprehensive tech solutions for key stakeholders committed to making a positive impact on the Environment and Society while generating Financial Returns. It provides impact analysis and financial data insight to public, private, and fixed income investors. CSRHub is now integrating this data into its consensus Environment, Social, and […]

In this blog post, Nicola Jackson shares the findings from their latest study looking at how sampling air particles to detect DNA can be useful in monitoring and conserving koalas. Perched high up in a Eucalyptus tree, swaying from side to side, lies a sleepy koala unaware of the means spent each year trying to […]

The cover image for our October issue shows the first part of an automated process to extract leaf area from herbarium images. Here the model’s predictions of leaves are on the pressed plant specimen of Corymbia gilbertensis. The image relates to the Editor’s Choice article ‘Using machine learning to link climate, phylogeny and leaf area in eucalypts through […]

*** This article explores the detrimental effects of the fast fashion industry, highlighting corporate irresponsibility in various stages of production. It compares fast fashion with slow fashion, examining the use of cheap labor, low-quality materials, and exploitative practices that keep prices low at the cost of workers’ well-being. The discussion extends to environmental concerns, including […]

In the ‘Restoring Landscapes’ blog series, we are promoting knowledge exchange from restoration projects around the world. As part of Solent Seascape Project, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and Project Seagrass are partnering to restore a combined total of seven hectares of seagrass beds. Seagrass meadows are internationally important habitats, serving as […]

Eugénie Mas, from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (@MasPlantphys) discusses her article: Drought effects in Mediterranean forests are not alleviated by diversity-driven water source partitioning Forest are unique ecosystems where each species of animal, plant, and microorganism interact together to provide many services, called ecosystem services. These services can benefit humans directly through wood production, […]

The Commission has today published its assessment of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) of Austria, with recommendations on where Austria should raise its ambitions in line with the agreed EU objectives for 2030. This follows the individual assessments and recommendations on draft updated NECPs previously published for all 26 other EU countries.  NECPs are […]

Chengjin Chu and co-authors discuss their latest research which presents a cross-trophic interaction study between the red imported fire ant and plants. The red imported fire ant (RIFA) is one of the most invasive insects in the world. Many pest management methods have been used to control the spread and damage of RIFA, like quarantine […]

For Black History Month 2024, the British Ecological Society (BES) journals are celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world and sharing their stories. In this blog, Dr. Sharon Kahara shares her story and journey in academia. Name: Dr. Sharon Kahara Affiliation: University of New Haven, USA Ecology Interests: Wetlands, wildlife, carbon dynamics How did you get […]