Under the proposed law, all U.S. distribution transformers would be required to shift from industry-standard grain-oriented electrical steel cores to amorphous steel cores.

The latest terms of the contract sweeten management’s previous offer of health insurance and increased wages while also limiting mandatory overtime.

Nestle joins airline EasyJet Plc and Gucci owner Kering in backing away from so-called carbon offsetting as a way to meet net zero emissions targets.

“Political leaders in Europe... are interested in so-called decoupling or de-risking. Which, to be honest, according to our understanding, would be [economic] suicide,” said Hungary’s Foreign Minister.

The restored status will take effect July 21, 2023, according to a June 27 statement from Japanese trade minister Yasutoshi Nishimura.

As consumers demand more sustainable practices, and governments increase regulations, businesses must promote environmental responsibility, and change how they operate. 

"Temperatures above the norm across Europe could potentially increase energy demand for cooling purposes,” said Energi Danmark in a note.

China imported just 490,000 tons of cotton during the first five months of 2023, half the amount compared to the same period in 2022. 

Lithium carbonates and hydroxides lead the U.K.’s exports of the five minerals, but face considerable competitive challenges.

Sustainable procurement is the order of the day — but how to achieve it? Miguel Cossio, senior director analyst with Gartner, discusses the technology solutions that are available to companies today, and what to expect in the future.