CSO Connect
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● DEC 11, 2024
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Hey there!
Welcome to your new bi-weekly business and climate update on CSR news. Here’s what’s on the agenda for today’s edition of CSO Connect:
Here’s what’s in store for you this week:
🎥 A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the environmental toll of global shopping events.
📈 Analysis: Generational carbon footprints
✈️ A closer look at the environmental impact of Wizz Air’s unlimited flight subscription.
🎙️ Elon Musk spreading misinformation
And of course: The CSO Connection, our curated picks and industry's insights.
The Greenly team
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At the intersection of storytelling and awareness, Netflix’s new documentary Buy Now dives deep into the unintended consequences of the global shopping bonanza. From Black Friday to mega sales, the film highlights how consumerism fuels an unsustainable cycle impacting both the environment and human well-being.
Streaming giant Netflix brings this critical conversation to living rooms worldwide, urging viewers to rethink their shopping habits and prioritize sustainability.
Curious to learn more? Check out Bloomberg’s breakdown of the film’s themes here.
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That’s the annual global carbon footprint of humans today. Generational differences play a crucial role in shaping this number, with distinct patterns of consumption and lifestyle contributing to variations in carbon emissions.
Each generation’s habits, from energy use to transportation and shopping behaviors, leave a unique mark on the planet.
Millennials and Gen Z are leading the way in adopting more sustainable practices, while older generations remain pivotal in shaping large-scale change through policy and infrastructure.
Understanding these trends isn’t just about comparison—it’s about learning how to bridge gaps and drive collective action for a greener future.
Explore the full breakdown and key insights.
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- 🎙️ Podcast: Chris Goodall - Possible Ways to Net Zero. “Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the thread connecting all our futures.”
- 🔩 The RoHS Directive: The evolution of the Directive, its goals, and its impact on the electronics industry.
- 🇬🇧 UK Regulation Guide: This guide covers essentials like sustainability reporting, carbon disclosures, and compliance with upcoming standards, helping companies stay compliant and competitive in a changing regulatory landscape.
- 🇺🇸 US Regulation Guide: Greenly's Regulation Guide is a concise resource for businesses to navigate key sustainability regulations across the US.
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Phony Quote of the Day 🗑️
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“It’s not going to make any difference to global warming or the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere if people eat pure steaks. It doesn’t matter. It’s irrelevant. You can totally eat as much meat as you want.”
Elon Musk
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In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan and tech mogul Elon Musk dismissed concerns about the environmental impact of meat consumption, claiming that eating fewer steaks is "irrelevant" to global warming.
This spreading of climate misinformation isn't a first for Elon Musk. He has tweeted before that farming has no impact on climate change, and that killing “some cows” won’t make a difference for the environment.
Among global industries, agriculture is known as the fourth biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. This places it behind energy, transport, and manufacturing. Continuing to produce cattle at the rate we currently do will have negative impacts on our climate by contributing significantly to global warming.
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The Unknown Footprint of ✈️
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Wizz Air’s unlimited flight subscription has been making waves, offering budget-friendly options for frequent travelers. But what’s the environmental cost?
While convenient for passengers, this model raises concerns about increased greenhouse gas emissions, over-tourism, and resource strain. Addressing these challenges is critical as the aviation industry grapples with its environmental responsibilities.
Want to learn more?
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Events you can’t miss!
- UNCCD Conference of Parties 16th session Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2-13 December
- Budapest Climate Summit, December 2nd, 2024
- European Sustainability Week, Königswinter (Germany), December 10-12th, 2024
- Cool Climate Wine Summit, Copenhagen, January 19-20th, 2025
- Climate Chance Europe Africa 2025 Summit, Marseille, March 31st and April 1st
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Tell us what you thought about this first edition. We always welcome your feedback, suggestions, critics, questions… See you soon !
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