Profitability is taking a back seat to technology transformation, supply chain and operational challenges, according to a survey released September 18 by Jefferson Wells.
It could take a while to really cut emissions, because it would still be cheaper to pay for the emissions rather than use more expensive marine biofuels.
Adopting a technology-driven approach to sustainability offers more advantages than tighter regulations that disproportionately benefit large-scale corporations and drive up prices.
Sources said Codelco is hoping to replace exclusively copper concentrate deals with other agreements that include concentrate and value-added intermediate products.
The mechanism will consist of a direct ban on purchases, which would take effect on January 1, as well as an indirect ban, which would kick in more gradually.
A lot has happened in the 10 years since Patagonia, the big designer of apparel and gear for outdoor recreation, published a book about its 40 years of being in business.