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Meat, fish and dairy producers not addressing sustainability risks, says FAIRR

The vast majority of meat, fish and dairy producers have not meaningfully addressed basic sustainability risks, according to a report by investor network FAIRR.

How Trump inspired climate action by US companies and cities

Companies and cities across the US have taken on a leadership role in terms of climate change action, since President Trump pulled the country out of the Paris Agreement 12 months ago, says Lance Pierce.

New food index finds most meat and fish companies are of ‘high risk’

More than half of meat and fish companies are of ‘high risk’, according to the first index for global food companies launched by the $5.9 trillion investor network FAIRR.

US food companies must do more to prevent 'antibiotics apocalypse'

Investors are beginning to wake up to the dangers posed by antibiotic immunity, argues Maria Lettini

EcoAct snaps up Carbon Clear

EcoAct, a Paris-based climate change advisory firm, has acquired Carbon Clear of the UK for an undisclosed sum.

Companies' understanding of forest risk 'lacking'

Many investors and companies "have much to do understand the risks arising from deforestation", despite encouraging signs that more are reporting data relating to the problem, a report warned.