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We are a non-profit organisation working globally with business and government to create a sustainable future.

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What sustainability has to do with huskies

We publish our Annual Report for 2011, and explain how we're creating a little happiness in our corner of the cosmos...

Action for a sustainable shipping industry by 2040

Last week, the Sustainable Shipping Initiative launched its 'nuts and bolts' phase in Singapore. Sam Kimmins shares his thoughts.

Dairy 2020 - a lesson in building trust and working together

18 months, 40 organisations, five workshops, and many heated debates... building a vision and framework for a whole industry isn't easy, but we got there!

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We aim to transform the systems which serve our vital needs so they are fit for the 21st century.

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