sustainable production Archives

Aerial view of a palm oil plantation. The bottom two thirds of the image shows regular planted trees; across the top third a wavy forest borders cuts off the pattern.

Assessing tropical deforestation in Germany’s agricultural commodity supply chains

Other publication / The German economy is linked to significant amounts of deforestation risk, but the majority of this risk results from just five key commodities.

29 January 2024 / About Land use and Supply chains

Abstract art representing a nebula, used as a header image for Currents 2024.

SEI Currents – which trends will shape the coming year? – online event 17 January

Media advisory / SEI Currents 2024 leverages expertise from SEI centres across five continents, presenting trends that will shape 2024 and beyond.

11 January 2024 / About Geopolitics, Public policy and Sustainable lifestyles

Asian workers sewing clothing in garment factory - stock photo of a long aisle perspective shot with the backs of what looks to be mostly women sitting at sewing machines on long tables on either side with fluorescent lights and bright white ceiling, pillars, and floor.

Consumption-based emissions: a new frontier for EU climate policy

Perspective / In an era where the world is facing increasing climate challenges, addressing the environmental impact of consumption habits among EU citizens is key.

20 December 2023 / About Public policy and Sustainable lifestyles

LeadIT 2.0 – partnerships for a just and equitable industry transition

Past event / This official COP28 side event will address how to accelerate a just and equitable industry transition.

10 December 2023 / About Business, Climate policy, Finance, Innovation, Public policy and Renewables

Q&A: what new UN research says about alternative proteins

Feature / SEI scientists weigh in on the new UNEP report exploring potential effects of some novel alternatives to conventional animal products, which launched at COP28.

8 December 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Innovation, Land use, Mitigation, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

Trase at COP28: Trade practices must change to end emissions from deforestation

Perspective / Countries should collaborate on requiring importers to include action on deforestation at the heart of their sourcing practice, write Trase representatives.

6 December 2023 / About Finance, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles

Construction site. Birds. Low angle photography of cranes on top of building

Building a stronger steel transition – global cooperation and procurement in construction

Journal article / Learn how the construction sector can play a key role in un-locking a stronger steel transition though stronger demand for green steel.

20 November 2023 / About Climate policy

To deliver on sustainable consumption targets, countries must measure their footprints

Perspective / Trase, in partnership with Defra, the GCRF Trade Hub and SEI York, is releasing the Global Environment Impacts indicator.

15 November 2023 / About Supply chains, Sustainable Development Goals and Sustainable lifestyles