BASF to open new plants in China and Germany
BASF has announced its plans to open a new citral plant in China and menthol and linalool downstream plants in Germany. The new facilities are slated to come on stream from 2026 onwards.
L’Oréal scoops HKAEE award for environmental excellence
L’Oréal Hong Kong has been named the Bronze Award winner of the Shops and Retailers category at the 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE). The French beauty giant was recognized as a sustainability leader in the Green Office and Green Retail sectors.
Unilever factories in China and Brazil awarded Lighthouse status
Two of Unilever’s production facilities have been awarded Lighthouse statues by the World Economic Forum. The award recognises the factories’ use of technology to enhance productivity and efficiency as well as their environmental credentials.
Indonesia and Malaysia to fight ‘discrimination against palm oil’
Indonesia and Malaysia have signed eight memorandums of understandings aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two palm-oil producing nations and help rebuild palm oil’s reputation, according to a report published by Reuters.
Environment in 2022 – promises, promises
In the first six months of the year, we saw more and more targets set: Douglas published its global ESG goals, China’s Yatsen published its first ESG report and Christian Dior unveiled its eco strategy, while existing sustainability agendas were expanded or extended
AmorePacific signs VPPA with Bukchon Seomo Wind Power
AmorePacific has signed what it is claiming to be Korea’s first Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Jeju-based Bukchon Seomo Wind Power.
Garnier opens plastic waste collection center in Chennai
L’Oréal-owned Garnier has teamed up with Plastics for Change to open a plastic waste collection facility in Chennai, India, according to a report published by The Print.
Shiseido to issue first sustainability linked bonds
Shiseido is set to offer its first sustainability linked bonds, having filed an Amended Shelf Registration Statement on November 11 with the Director General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau.
Alibaba encourages consumers to shop sustainability on Single’s Day
Alibaba has encouraged eco-friendly shopping during the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, according to Alizila.com.
LVMH signs first energy saving deal with Chinese mall owner
LVMH has announced that it has signed its first partnership with a leading shopping mall owner as part of its wider policy to reduce its energy consumption.
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