Announcements |
IISD is pleased to announce Jason Potts as the recipient of the inaugural Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of his vision and leadership in championing inclusive sustainability standards. “At this critical moment in the world’s history, IISD recognizes the value of creative, ...
Announcements |
Cancun, Mexico, December 5, 2016—The booming sustainable agriculture market can help save endangered species and stem an alarming loss of habitat, but a new study has found that policy-makers must also play their part. Most voluntary sustainability initiatives—like Fairtrade Internation...
Announcements |
GENEVA—May 11, 2016—The sustainable seafood market is surging. In 2015, demand from big retailers and restaurant chains pushed suppliers to certify a catch valued at $11.5 billion USD, a study published Wednesday found. Sustainable seafood now accounts for 14 percent of global productio...
Blog |
The arrival of ethical beef at Earls restaurants should be considered good news. But the Canadian chain’s controversial decision to snub humane producers in Canada and only buy from U.S. sources points to the disruptive potential of competitive forces within ethical labeling. There are currently...