By Eric Schaffner, Founder of ZeLoop: Circular Economy Reward Platform Q: In 2019, you founded a block-chain app, called ZeLoop that is a great and “fun” solution for raising awareness about plastic pollution and diverting waste from landfill. It rewards citizens for their eco-friendly actions with a focus on collecting used plastic bottles. How was […]
How has shopper behavior been impacted by the pandemic? COVID-19 has changed lives rapidly across the globe, also here in Middle East and, with it, the way we shop groceries. Many consumers have seen their personal finances being impacted negatively since the crisis hit. While lower disposable income and overall economic insecurity has led many […]
The EAD – an organization that unites public and private sectors, as well as individuals towards environmental protection Q: What are the biggest challenges that the EAD has identified and is facing with regards to the positive impacts on the environment and the society on all 3 levels – public, private, and individuals? Changing behavior […]
When the stakeholders’ engagement and recognition are embedded in sustainable strategy Q: Dubai Holding Group (DHG) works closely with suppliers in adopting and bringing the best practices and values in the region and it is the is leading ambassador for international retailers in the Gulf. Could you give me some examples of the practices that […]
Success as the result of CSR, compliance and circular economy strategically anchored together Q: Your company has embedded sustainability values as a part of its DNA. Can you tell us more about your Ethical Compass ? Our Ethical Compass is comprised of four cardinal directions: Nature – Economy – Society – Well-being with all of […]
Controlled and regulated economies towards Net Positive results The world confronts an urgent carbon problem, that has been changing its climate. The temperature of the planet has already risen by 1 degree centigrade. If we don’t curb emissions and temperatures continue to climb, the results will be catastrophic. The world must take urgent action to […]
Visual images have dominated our culture and education in the 20th and the 21st centuries. The Secretariat of the UAE National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) launched a great initiative with the UAE SDG Photography Award 2019 in collaboration with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA). […]