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UN’s Global Corporate Sustainability report says companies are starting to act

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New York, 5 September 2013 – Today the United Nations Global Compact released its flagship Global Corporate Sustainability Report 2013. Based on survey responses from nearly 2,000 companies across 113 countries, the report provides a snapshot of the actions taken by business to embed responsible practices.

EIANZ releases new position paper on Social Aspects of Sustainability

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The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) has released a new position paper on Social Aspects of Sustainability The six page position paper has been developed by the EIANZ Standing Committee for Policy and Practice in consultation with EIANZ members and with the assistance of Richard Hoy (Committee.

Housing stress and energy poverty – a deadly mix?

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By Alan Morris and Lynne Chester The well-being of low-income Australian households is being seriously undermined by the increasing cost of housing and electricity. Many such households are suffering from both housing stress and energy poverty. Housing stress occurs when low-income households (the bottom 40% of households) use about a third of their income to.

Category Archives: Social sustainability