Government regulators have been putting in place frameworks to encourage key sectors of the economy such as publicly listed companies, banks and financial institutions to contribute to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a member of the United Nations, the Philippines has...
Because summer is not over yet! H&M Summer 2021 swimwear collection In 1907, actress Annette Kellermann received major side eyes for wearing a skin-tight swimwear. Though her entire body was covered, except for her head and limbs, the look was deemed scandalous as it exposed her womanly figure....
On its third season, Acne Studios presents pieces made with repurposed fabrics from the house’s past collections. With the brand’s move into being a more circular company, Acne Studios releases another sustainable collection. The capsule consists of genderless pieces with psychedelic design for...
The Gherkin in London, the HSBC Building in Hong Kong, the Apple Park in Cupertino, La Garenne-Colombes in Paris, the South Beach in Singapore—all of these properties have challenged the notion of what traditional architecture is, and showed the world how the architectural envelope can be further...
After the historic Paris Agreement on climate change entered into force in November 2016 when 55 parties accounting for at least 55 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) had ratified it, notable progress has been made. According to the World Resources Institute, 189 countries have ratified or...
American fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer once said, “I am a believer that color affects people's moods.” That is quite true. A dash of vibrant reds and yellows can brighten a gloomy day. Blues and greens provide Zen and serenity, a sense of paradise. Pink is not short on fun and giggles and...
Globe Telecom, Inc. said it will ramp up collaborative initiatives with its customers in order to double efforts on reforestation, watershed conservation, and carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction efforts to combat climate change. So far, the company raised P15.65 million for these efforts, which will be...
For some fun spring inspiration, Jacquemus partnered with famous flower shop Les Fleurs de Paul in Carqueiranne and digital communications office Yoann et Marco for a pop-up flower shop in the south of France. View this post on Instagram The ephemeral collaboration called "Les Flowers," operating...
Swedish fashion retailer H&M once again proves its dedication to sustainability in fashion with the release of their women’s spring 2021 collection. Taking yet another bold step toward its ambitious goal to only use 100 percent recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030, H&M makes...
Coach and Loewe aim to push for sustainability with new carryall handbags If there is a positive effect the pandemic has caused to the global fashion industry, it is strengthening the conversation about sustainability, consumption, adapting to a more circular business model among the industry...
About 70 percent of Philippine fishing grounds are currently overfished. If this continues, future generations won’t have fish to eat. Limiting our catch is one way to preserve marine biodiversity and to save the livelihood of almost two million Filipino fisherfolk. If everyone collects...
The Aboitiz Group has pledged to continue supporting the Philippine government in terms of addressing hunger and malnutrition as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. In a statement, Aboitiz Group said it believes collaborating with the government in its effort to combat hunger...
