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Grupo Rio da Prata Wins Prestigious 2024 Eco Amcham Award for Sustainability Leadership

A Commitment to Sustainability and Regenerative Tourism Earns Grupo Rio da Prata the Eco Amcham Award in the Products and Services Category Grupo Rio da Prata, a leader in ecotourism with attractions located in Jardim and Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul – Brazil, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by winning the 2024 Eco Amcham Award. […]

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Understanding IFRS S Insights from Kwantland's Las NIIFs (con S al Final)

Understanding IFRS S: Insights from Karen Wantland – “Las NIIFs (con S al Final)”

This article draws directly from the insightful post “Las NIIFs (con S al Final),” authored by the expert Karen Wantland at Kwantland. Her analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their evolution into the new IFRS S standards, which focus on sustainability-related disclosures. Below, we summarize and expand on

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Reducing the Carbon Footprint: The Impact and Leadership of the Senac Casa do Comércio School Restaurant

In Salvador, Bahia – Brazil, the Senac Casa do Comércio School Restaurant, a benchmark National Service for Commercial Learning (Senac) benchmark project, is setting an inspiring example of how the gastronomy and hospitality sector can lead decarbonization efforts. This school restaurant not only provides high-quality education for its students but is also deeply committed to

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Green Initiative and Machu Picchu: A Winning Partnership for Climate and Nature Sustainability through Regenerative Tourism

In 2024, Green Initiative proudly received the prestigious title of World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2024 at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, largely due to its successful implementation of the Carbon Neutral Certification for one of the World’s most iconic destinations: Machu Picchu. This collaboration highlighted how sustainability and responsible tourism can directly impact

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Bio Amayu's Climate Positive Journey AJE Group Redefining Sustainable Beverages in 2024

Bio Amayu’s Climate Positive Journey: AJE Group Redefining Sustainable Beverages in 2024

Bio Amayu, a brand developed by the renowned AJE Group, is setting new standards in sustainability and innovation within the beverage industry. In 2022, Bio Amayu earned the prestigious Climate Positive certification for its fruit beverages, featuring unique flavors like Açaí, Aguaje, Goldenberry, and Camu Camu. This recognition showcased the environmental benefits of its products

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How COP29 is Transforming Tourism, Transport, and Urbanization for a Climate Positive Future

How COP29 is Transforming Tourism, Transport, and Urbanization for a Climate and Nature Positive Future

On November 20, 2024, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked a transformative moment in global climate action by dedicating a day to critical sectors shaping our climate future: tourism, transport, and urbanization. With two groundbreaking declarations, the conference showcased a vision of sustainability that integrates innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and a commitment to leaving the planet better

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Green Initiative Finalist for the Green Projects Awards Leading Sustainable Tourism and Climate and Nature Positive Action

Green Initiative: Finalist for the UN Tourism Green Projects Challenge Awards | Leading Sustainable Tourism and Climate and Nature Positive Action

From November 13th to 16th, 2024, the vibrant city of Cartagena, Colombia, hosted the 122nd Executive Council Meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). This prestigious event brought together global tourism leaders to discuss the future of travel, emphasizing sustainability, resilience, and innovation in a post-pandemic world. Attended by representatives from 47

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Green Initiative Showcases Machu Picchu as a Model for Carbon-Neutral and Regenerative Tourism at COP16

Green Initiative Showcases Machu Picchu as a Model for Carbon Neutral and Regenerative Tourism at COP16

During the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16), Green Initiative presented the case of Machu Picchu as a model for a Carbon Neutral and Regenerative Tourism Destination. COP16 concluded in Cali after 12 days of intense discussions. Known as “The People’s COP,” the summit was divided into

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Green Initiative and Swiss Impact Fund Alphamundi Join Forces to Drive Climate Mitigation Finance

Green Initiative and Swiss Impact Fund Alphamundi Join Forces to Drive Climate Mitigation Finance

As the world faces escalating climate challenges, the need for innovative financial solutions to support climate mitigation has never been more urgent. In response, Green Initiative and AlphaMundi Group are proud to announce a strategic partnership to accelerate climate certification for select portfolio companies of the Social Alpha Fund. This collaboration represents a critical step

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Join Us at COP 16 Machu Picchu – A Carbon Neutral and Regenerative Tourism Destination

Join Us at COP 16: Machu Picchu – A Carbon Neutral and Regenerative Tourism Destination

At this year’s COP 16, we are excited to invite you to a key side event, organized by Green Initiative, focusing on how one of the world’s most iconic sites—Machu Picchu—is becoming a global leader in sustainable tourism. Discover how collaboration between public and private sectors is making Machu Picchu a carbon-neutral and regenerative tourism

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