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July 10, 2025One Planet Network

Sustainable Public Procurement in the Spotlight at Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)

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Buildings and construction
Public Procurement
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June 17, 2025TÜV Rheinland

TÜV Rheinland Unveils “Achieving Net Zero” White Paper to Guide Global Businesses Through Carbon Compliance and Competitive Advantage

The report examines global policies like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the U.S. Clean Competition Act, and Asia-Pacific initiatives, including China’s dual carbon market system. It highlights emerging carbon border taxes in...

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Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Global
North America
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Buildings and construction
Buildings and construction
Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods
Energy
Energy
Environmental Services
Financial Sector
Industrial Sector
Plastic
Textiles
Transport
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Water
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May 21, 2025One Planet Network

Accelerating Circularity in the Built Environment-From measurement to policy and practice: Key Takeaways from WCEF2025 Accelerator Session

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Buildings and construction
Buildings and construction
Public Procurement
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February 27, 2025One Planet Network

Take part in the 2025 Green Deal Barometer’s annual survey - Deadline: 5th March 2025

After four successful editions, the Institute for European Environmental Policy has just launched the fifth edition of the European Green Deal Barometer with a special focus on the Green Deal’s external dimension. This IEEP’s annual publication...

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Global
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Water
Food & Beverage
Public Procurement
Transport
Environmental Services
Agricultural and Fishery
Forestry
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Financial Sector
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Tourism
Industrial Sector
Textiles
Plastic
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Health
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
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January 30, 2025United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Sustainability in the Building and Construction Sector in Asia: Promoting the harmonization of ecolabel criteria for cement and steel

UNEP is supporting four Asian ecolabel schemes – Thailand Green Label , Ecolabel Sri Lanka , Green Choice Philippine , and Green Mark Uzbekistan – in an initiative to promote the harmonization and mutual recognition of criteria for cement and steel...

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Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Sector(s)
Public Procurement
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
News
January 29, 2025UNEP SCP

Webinar: Enhancing the use of ecolabels and sustainable public procurement to achieve a more sustainable building and construction sector

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1dTgWJ3uRHa1jyhPA8ohMg#/registration

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Global
Sector(s)
Buildings and construction
News
January 28, 2025UNEP SCP

Webinar: Iniciativas y buenas prácticas sobre el uso de ecoetiquetados, certificaciones y compras públicas sostenibles para el sector de la construcción

Este seminario web presenta iniciativas y buenas prácticas sobre el uso de ecoetiquetados, certificaciones y compras públicas sostenibles para lograr un sector de construcción y edificación más sostenible. Esta organizado por el proyecto EcoAdvance y...

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Latin America/Caribbean
Sector(s)
Buildings and construction
News
November 4, 2024One Planet Network

Sustainable Public Procurement in Construction: Launch of the Global Framework for Action to Drive Demand for Near-Zero Emission and Resilient Buildings

Join us at COP 29 for a transformative event that will shape the future of sustainable construction! Register here to attend the virtual launch of the SPP Global Framework for Action in Construction on 19 November 2024 at 1600 GMT+4."

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Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Global
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Public Procurement
Waste, incl. Chemicals
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October 1, 2024One Planet Network

One Planet Network Forum Calls for Global Action on Sustainable Consumption and Production

Global leaders and ministers convened at the 2024 One Planet Network Forum in Rio de Janeiro, achieving major breakthroughs in sustainable development. With a focus on inequalities, just transitions, and circular economy approaches, the event saw key...

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Water
Food & Beverage
Public Procurement
Transport
Environmental Services
Agricultural and Fishery
Forestry
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Financial Sector
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Tourism
Industrial Sector
Textiles
Plastic
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Health
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
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September 26, 2024One Planet Network

Global circularity initiative set to deliver 100 billion tons of material savings by 2050, slashing annual CO2 emissions by 6%

In a significant move towards accelerating the global shift to a circular economy, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) have launched the "Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP) –...

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Africa
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Water
Food & Beverage
Public Procurement
Transport
Environmental Services
Agricultural and Fishery
Forestry
Waste, incl. Chemicals
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Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
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June 29, 2024One Planet Network

SDG Annual Report highlights pathways to progress amidst warnings

The latest UN SDG progress report details how global strides in renewable energy and poverty reduction are tempered by persistent challenges hindering realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
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Water
Food & Beverage
Public Procurement
Transport
Environmental Services
Agricultural and Fishery
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Waste, incl. Chemicals
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Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Tourism
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Textiles
Plastic
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Health
Energy
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June 27, 2024One Planet Network

HLPF 2024 Side Event - Driving Circular Practices: The Role of the Private Sector in Achieving SDGs

This online side event at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum focuses on accelerating the private sector's transition to circular practices. The Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP) is highlighted as a key tool for enhancing corporate...

Region(s)
Global
Sector(s)
Water
Food & Beverage
Public Procurement
Transport
Environmental Services
Agricultural and Fishery
Forestry
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Financial Sector
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Tourism
Industrial Sector
Textiles
Plastic
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Health
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education