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Learning Outcomes

1.9 and 2.5

Learning Intentions

I will learn about consumer responsibilities

I will reflect on the impact of my shopping.

I will learn about the impact businesses have on the environment through the production of clothes.

How might you use this stimulus material in class?

This video provides a great introduction to Fast Fashion - defining the problem and outlining the role of social and financial organisations in the industry.

Support resources: the question quadrant provides open and closed questions to support student discussion.

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You will need to find this online, but it is a great documentary on Fast Fashion.

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Stacey Dooley uncovers the shocking environmental impact caused by an insatiable appetite for cheap clothing.

Stacey Dooley travels the world to uncover the hidden costs of the addiction to fast fashion. She sees for herself how toxic chemicals released by the garment industry pollute waterways that millions of people rely on. She witnesses the former Aral Sea, once one of the largest bodies of fresh water, now reduced almost entirely to dust.

These are shocking discoveries likely to make you think twice about whether you really need those new clothes.

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BBC Three - Stacey Dooley Investigates, Fashion's Dirty Secrets

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Stacey Dooley uncovers the shocking environmental impact caused by an insatiable appetite for cheap clothing. Stacey Dooley travels the world to uncover the hidden costs of the addiction to fast fashion. She sees for herself how toxic chemicals released by the garment industry pollute waterways that millions of people rely on.

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1.9 Debate the ethical and sustainability issues that arise from their consumption of goods and services and evaluate how they can contribute to sustainable development through consumer behaviour

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The Journey Of Bananas: From Land To Your Hand

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Looking at foodcloud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUQTSJIs8qQ&t=1s

Food cloud website
https://food.cloud/about

Students can research Food cloud and find out who they are, what they do and how they are an example of a social enterprise

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What is FoodCloud? Meet founders Iseult and Aoibheann

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The True Cost: Who Pays the Real Price for YOUR Clothes | Investigative Documentary

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The Truth About Animal Testing for Cosmetics #BeCrueltyFree

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1.9 ethics and sustainability of consumption

Understand the social, environmental and economic impact of the scale of production and waste around the world.

https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/signals-2014/articles/from-production-to-waste-food-system

https://youtu.be/wItRFF_jDYw?list=PL-jSetDzcPcXW_8iMoe8CFHZo71R8Y-Ir

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The town of Claremorris is fast becoming a green hub for the West of Ireland.

As far back as 2015, local residents began promoting greater usage of renewable energy across the region, through the creation of the Claremorris and Western District Energy Co-Operative Society.

Bringing fresh and creative solutions to age old problems, the Coop embarked on the development of an 'anaerobic digester' to demonstrate the ease with which energy could be created from waste products.

Developed in conjunction with Gas Networks Ireland, the 'digester' was put on display at agricultural fairs and schools across the region. The photo shows JP Prendergast, Chairperson and Duncan Stuart talking to the children at Logboy National school about the benefits of anaerobic digestion.

This was followed by an altogether more ambitious initiative to create a new district heating system for the town and its environs, based on renewable energy sources. The highly-innovative project would see heat supplied to premises and buildings in Claremorris, from a centralised source.

It would deliver a range of environmental and economic benefits to the town, including lower cost heating, new job opportunities and a new market for suppliers of waste and renewable fuel products.

The Co-op, now a community member of Community Power, have obtained planning permission and grid connection for two community owned solar farms in Claremorris totalling 8mwh of renewable electricity. Enough to Power 2000 homes. The Co-Op is creating a local heatwave!

The financial support to develop the project was secured from the Local Enterprise Office, but bridging finance was required to draw down the grant. Clann Credo was delighted to provide the bridging loan and ensure this transformative local project was brought to fruition.

Location: Claremorris, Co. Mayo

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Claremorris-and-Western-District-Energy-Co-Op-631552026992842

"The highly-innovative project would see heat supplied to premises and buildings in Claremorris, from a centralised source."

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Community loan for Claremorris Energy Co-Op

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Although this provides free meals to students that need it there is a lot of food wasted every day.

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Meal

Max Rate of Payment (per child per day)

Minimum number of food items

Examples of Food to be Provided

Breakfast/Snack

€0.60

2 items

1 serving of wholemeal/wholegrain cereal or bread PLUS 1 serving of fruit OR 1 serving of milk, yogurt or cheese

Lunch

€1.40

1 substantial item + 1 small item + a drink

Wholemeal/wholegrain sandwich or roll containing 1 serving meat, poultry, egg or cheese and 1 serving salad PLUS 1 serving fruit PLUS a drink (for example: water, milk, unsweetened juice)

Dinner

€1.90

Hot meal + drink

1 serving meat, poultry, egg, beans PLUS 1 serving potatoes, pasta or rice PLUS 2 servings vegetables/fruit PLUS a drink (Milk, Water, Unsweetened Juice)

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Learning Outcomes

1.9 and 1.10

How might you use this stimulus material in class?

Get students to answer questions while watching the video.

News Article
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/14/patagonia-founder-donates-entire-company-to-fight-climate-change.html

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Supports for organisations in the community

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1.9
LI 1 - List the advantages and disadvantages of switching to an electric vehicle
LI2 - Debate the choice of switching from both a personal finance view and a sustainability view
Students will view the video and use placemats to write individual notes. After the video, they will discuss their points within the group to make a group list, to share with the class

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Students can watch the video and complete a stop and jot after the video. They can present their findings or what they found interesting.
Learning outcomes:
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1.7
1.9

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Food Waste: The Hidden Cost of the Food We Throw Out I ClimateScience #9

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1.6 Identify appropriate types of insurance for particular personal needs and consider costs,

benefits and risks

3.3 Evaluate how changes in the supply and demand of goods and services in different markets can affect prices

We are learning to evaluate the pros and cons of private health insurance

We are learning to understand the effects of supply and demand on the price of certain medicines

The stimulus would be used to enable students to understand and analyse the effects health insurers have on the retail price of medicines. Supply and demand could then be included in the discussion referencing certain types of medications and illnesses.

This lesson could be used with classes who have previously discussed supply and demand and who have dealt with the topic of insurance.

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Tesco becomes first Irish retailer to recycle soft plastics for customers

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Customers can dispose of soft plastics from purchases in Tesco's 151 stores Tesco Ireland announced today it has become the first retailer in Ireland to create a recycling solution for soft plastics. To date soft plastics have not been recyclable through the national household recycling bin infrastructure in Ireland.

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This is a great resource for all aspects of environmental education.

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Debate the ethical and sustainability issues that arise from their consumption of goods
and services and evaluate how they can contribute to sustainable development
through consumer behaviour.

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Learning outcomes - 1.9 & 2.5

Learning intentions
- outline the impacts of food wastage on local economy’s
- Identify the possible solutions to food wastages

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8. Biodegradable plastics and recycled plastics

There's no getting around it - sometimes plastic packaging is the only viable solution to meet your business and shipping needs.

Yet, in these situations, there's no need to cut back on your eco-credentials, as you have 100% recycled plastic and biodegradable options available.

From drums, spill trays, and spill control pallets, you can opt for recycled plastic materials to reduce raw material extraction demand. Yet, it must be noted that there's a limit to the number of times plastic can be recycled ( 2-3 times), meaning even recycled content will soon end up in landfill sites.

Another - and greener - alternative would be to source biodegradable plastic materials. Biodegradability describes the extent to which a material can be decomposed by living microorganisms producing water, carbon dioxide, and biomass. We've already discussed one bioplastic, cornstarch, but others such as those made from sugar cane and wheat exist - which again, compete with human food supplies. Yet, bioplastics also cover a sub-set known as microbial polyesters, or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) - aha, have we now found an ethical source of bioplastics?

PHAs are polyesters that are synthesized and stored by various bacteria and archaea. When these microorganisms are cultured in nutrient-limited concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, or oxygen with excess carbon, they produce biodegradable polyester chains. The only restraint on this plastic alternative is the cost of the carbon provided to be metabolized by the microorganisms. Yet, waste cooking oil and animal oils offer a promising, cost-effective, and sustainable option. Plus, bacteria have been genetically modified to create a more efficient process.

Companies such as Nestle, Pepsico, and Bacardi are introducing this new PHA plastic into their supply chain.

Click here to buy wholesale PHA to manufacture plastic packaging products, and click here for a list of recycled plastic suppliers across the USA, to meet your business's shipping needs.

9. Organic ecological textiles

Ecological textile packaging will give extra value to your customers while also reducing business waste across your supply chain, being a multi-use, durable material. For instance, you can design reusable bags to replace plastic bags or textile wraps that can be reused as furniture surface protectors.

There are a variety of organic fabrics on the market including hemp, organic or recycled cotton, tapioca, and palm leaves (plus more). All of these materials are biodegradable, meaning they take relatively less time to decompose naturally. For instance, pure linen takes two weeks to decompose. In comparison, it takes 10,000 years for plastic bags to degrade. Once more, plastics degrade into microplastics, which seep into food chains, negatively impacting wildlife and human health.

Below we've listed some ideas on how you can use organic textiles for the shipment of your products:

Organic cotton wool can be used as a cushioning agent,

Linen and poplin can be used as anti-scratch wrap covers or bags,

Hemp tape can be used to bundle products together.

Click here to purchase ecological textile packaging to meet your business's shipping needs.

10. Edible films

Take one moment to imagine. Imagine walking around the grocery store and seeing food items wrapped in edible skin. Imagine eating your wrapped fruit, chocolate bar, or ice cream right off the shelf, packaging included. Well, your imagination might soon be a reality with the invention of edible films.

More appropriate to the food industry, edible films provide a sustainable packaging alternative for wrapping food items. This packaging has the potential to make food storage, preparation, and of course, transportation simpler. Edible films have the potential to curb food and packaging waste, while also reducing chemical leaching from plastic coats.

Different natural products can be used to create edible packaging, but the most effective and widely used is chitosan. Chitosan is a sugar that's made from the chitin shells of shrimp and other crustaceans. This makes chitosan one of the most abundant biopolymers after cellulose.

If you work in the food industry, switch to edible film packaging to protect and package your food items before shipment, rather than using environmentally-harmful plastics.

Click here to purchase edible film packaging to meet your business's shipping needs.

Buyers guide: Eco friendly packaging for small businesses

Adopting eco friendly packaging for your small business will require an internal shift, to introduce new ways of operating. You'll need to assess and re-adjust your business supply chain to make a tangible and positive contribution to your organization and the world around you. To help you achieve this, below you'll find our step-by-step eco friendly packaging buyers guide.

Step 1: Identify the current materials you use for packaging

Look at your products and review the packaging you use for every item you sell. This means going beyond the packaging used to ship/transport your products, to think about the packaging used for product storage and on-the-shelf marketing.

Compare packaging used between product types, locations, and every other part of the supply chain. Look through your packaging and decide what materials you can substitute, and which materials take up the most resources. Your aim is to cut down on the wasteful packaging you don't need.

Step 2: Listen to your customers and employees

We know consumers want eco friendly packaging, meaning they're a useful stakeholder group to collaborate with to support your green journey. Talk to your customers and find out what their pain points are. Do they feel you're guilty of using excess packaging? Can they recommend packaging alternatives? How much more are they willing to pay for a more sustainable option? What packaging features are they willing to compromise on (e.g. aesthetics, design features)?

Don't forget about your employees. Chat to those who work on the manufacturing and production processes. Do they have ideas on how you can reduce packaging waste, and switch to more eco friendly materials? Welcoming your employees to the discussion will create a positive, green culture - fundamental to the success of your overarching sustainability program.

Define your green goals by balancing the responses given by your customers and employees with the organization's business needs (e.g. your product still needs adequate protection for transportation). Your aim is to create a world that can support your business, yet keep in mind that to do that, your business needs to support our world.

Step 3: Keep up with your competitors

As consumer pressure grows, more companies are adapting their shipping systems to be sustainable. Innovative companies will stay ahead of this change curve, setting precedent for everyone else.

You need to be a part of these trendsetters. Start with small-scale alterations, such as reducing the amount of air space within each packed item (a change that will even save you money). Switch to recycled materials, such as recycled cardboard or plastic. Then strategize and set goals for the big changes, such as swapping plastic from your supply chain with PHA (or other) alternatives.

Step 4: Focus on the long-term cost savings and draw a budget

The prevalence and increasing demand for plant-based, bio-based, and sustainable materials has accelerated research and development in this field, meaning these materials are becoming increasingly competitive in today's market.

" Not only do bio-based materials and chemicals perform as well, they can actually perform better than petro-based incumbents and offer real business value to companies - Lux Research, Hunting For Value And Performance In The Bio-based Materials And Chemicals Space.

On this note, the World Economic Forum showed that sustainable sourcing reduced costs along a business's supply chain by up to 16%. In addition, as consumers seek sustainable materials, these cost reductions come with an increase in sales.

In addition, across the globe we see leaders address our environmental crisis with new policies, legislation, and taxation. And business waste has come up for scrutiny in recent years. For instance, on the 1st of April 2022, the United Kingdom introduced the Plastic Packaging Tax - applying to plastic packaging produced in, or imported into the UK that doesn't contain at least 30% recycled plastic. Will the USA follow suit? In 2021, Congressman Tom Suozzi introduced a bill that would impose a fee on the sale of virgin plastic for single-use products. Sourcing eco-friendly packaging materials will help you stay ahead of legislation, policy and taxation updates, meaning you'll be well-and-truly prepared when the business landscape changes.

You must consider these hidden business savings when drawing your budget for sourcing eco friendly packaging materials.

Step 5: Set your green goals

Use our 10 eco friendly packaging ideas, your budget, and the information gathered from your customers and employees to define your sustainable packaging goals - for the packaging used in product storage, transportation, and for on-the-shelf marketing. These goals should be fluid, and open to change as you continuously evaluate the business landscape for further improvements and innovations in the eco friendly packaging market.

Be sure to set short and long-term goals. Your short-term goals should be quick wins to drive momentum. Long-term goals are likely to demand more financial backing and a restructuring of your supply chain.

Step 6: Work with the right supply chain partners

Research supply chain partners that align with your green goals. Look for green business certification which demonstrates a business's commitment to sustainability. Your aim is to form positive and collaborative B2B relations with ethical, sustainable, and certified suppliers. As a consumer of sustainable packaging, think about what improvements your suppliers can make. Support your suppliers in developing more sustainable material-sourcing and production processes.

Step 7: Buy in bulk

Bulk buying reduces costs per unit, meaning your investments will go further. Bulk buying is also better for the planet by minimizing the transportation of goods. Larger packages mean the delivery truck can be packed more efficiently reducing emissions from the burning of fuel.

Also, think about bulk buying when delivering your products to customers. Can you deliver items to multiple customers together, rather than running separate logistic trips? This idea goes beyond the scope of this article, but if you want to learn more head to Supply Chain Sustainability: Your 20-Tip Guide to Creating A Sustainable Supply Chain.

Step 8: Make continuous improvements and get certified

How do your consumers feel about your new packaging?

How much are your logistic costs now compared to the costs of your old packaging system?

How has the market changed? Are there any new, alternative packaging materials - even more beneficial to the environment - that you can introduce into your supply chain?

Sustainability is a continuous process, one where you need to be collecting and analyzing relevant internal business data, plus the business landscape for further green developments.

Without keeping track of the green improvements you've made, it can be hard for you to assess the impact of the changes introduced.

Once more, you'll want to conduct regular audits to identify how you can streamline packaging and distribution processes further.

Keep in mind that sustainability is a holistic approach that goes beyond the packaging materials you use. That is, you'll need to be visiting all facets of your organization to create a truly sustainable business model.

To help you, the Green Business Bureau has developed an affordable EcoAssessment and EcoPlanner for small business owners like you, helping you keep track of the green initiatives you've introduced and get certified for your efforts.

Measure results and set goals for the future. Whether that's introducing more sustainable packaging materials, or simplifying your distribution systems, GBB has more than 400 green initiatives covering every operational area of a business. These green initiatives can be ordered by effort and impact, helping you implement low-hanging fruit changes first, to kick-start your program.

Once your sustainability program is rolling, you'll receive green business certification for your efforts, having your very own clickable Green Seal of approval. Your customers can use this Green Seal to access your online EcoProfile and view what green changes you've successfully installed, and your green goals for the future.

The changing tide of packaging

With many eco friendly alternatives on the market at competitive prices, more businesses are recognizing the opportunities to make the switch to eco friendly packaging. As such, smart business owners throughout the country are making the change today to ensure they are ahead of the game tomorrow. To showcase their commitment to being green, and to guide their sustainability program, businesses are seeking green business certification platforms like the Green Business Bureau.

For more information on sustainable packaging for your business, why not read our Sustainable Packaging Guide for Small Business.

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Discussion piece - would lidl or tescos decision to reduce packaging influence your shopping choices

What else would impact your decisions

Group work - do they think their decisions can impact on the packaging choices business regarding packaging

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1. I will learn about what rights a worker has.

2. I will reflect on how it might feel for workers in a country that don't have these rights.

3. I will learn about what role I can play in the support of worker's rights.

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WWF Living Planet Report - Businesses are part of the solution

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Species populations have declined by 52% since 1970. That's half the population just in my lifetime. Is that really true? The facts are there, in black and white for all to see in the latest Living Planet Report - a scientific analysis published by WWF and partners focusing on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity.

At first sight, it seems like a dark read. But it's not all doom and gloom. The end isn't nigh. In fact it's an essential tool to help us understand what we need to do to protect our natural resources for the future. We just need to be realistic about the impacts of human consumption and make better choices.

That's because we depend on nature. Not only as individuals, but also as businesses. Everything we produce, buy, transport and sell has some sort of interdependence with nature such as water, carbon, forests or species. According to the Living Planet Report, the two primary threats to populations are habitat loss or change and exploitation, for example deforestation, over abstraction from rivers or over fishing. But that doesn't mean we have to live without - well, perhaps we might if we continue the way we are going according to the Living Planet Report. Currently we are living beyond our means of one planet.

WWF sees businesses as part of the solution to the challenges that the Living Planet Report uncovers. That's why we are working in partnership with M&S, supporting its Plan A commitments, to address ways in which the retailer can help to maintain and restore nature, to ensure resilience for the business and resources for the future.

Businesses need to understand their environmental footprint and address the risks that this might create, transforming how they do business. That's exactly what M&S is doing with support from WWF. A 10 year span of working together has seen some great achievements in terms of more sustainable sourcing and making a positive contribution to the natural world.

Heart of Borneo

Where to start? Why not at the beginning, with M&S' contribution towards a priority WWF conservation programme, called Heart of Borneo, to restore an area of forest in Sabah thereby protecting the habitat of the amazing orangutans.

And then there is the contribution towards protecting the marine environment through the Forever Fish Campaign, which has raised over £2 million in support of WWF's international marine conservation work across the UK, Africa and the Coral Triangle. Take a look at our latest film celebrating what's been achieved through Forever Fish and thanking UK consumers for their support.

Human and elephant conflict

Looking to the future, the new phase of the partnership will support our work to address human elephant conflict in India - which has undoubtedly increased as a result of agriculture encroachment on the homes of these majestic animals. All of these conservation projects can demonstrate an indirect benefit to business in their own ways. When it comes to supporting Plan A commitments, we've been looking closely at the direct benefits particularly within sustainable sourcing; identifying and mitigating risk to business when it comes to the natural world and its resources.

Unless the current situation improves, stocks of all species currently fished for food are predicted to collapse by 2048. As the first retailer to sign up to WWF's Seafood Charter, M&S has taken steps to address the fact that more than 70% of the world's commercial marine fish stocks are either fully exploited or overfished.

The past three years saw us identify and mitigate risks within the M&S fresh produce supply chain, resulting in implementation of projects on the ground in Kenya and the Western Cape of South Africa.

But it's not just about what businesses are doing. You can add value as an individual, challenge where your products are coming from. Are they part of certification schemes like FSC for forest products? We must take this opportunity to scale up our positive impact and advocate for change, one of the easiest ways to do this is to keep in touch with our up and coming WWF campaigns.

My advice to others is commit to change, commit to this being at the heart of your business like Plan A and stay focused on the long term goals.

If you would like to receive an email alert when we post our latest blogs, click here.

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2.2 Appreciation of Enterprise
3.6 positive impact on society

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Greencoat Capital's investments in Europe are concentrated in Greencoat Renewables PLC, an owner and operator of euro-denominated renewable energy assets, for which Greencoat Capital is the investment manager.

The company initially invested in wind farms in the Republic of Ireland before expanding into continental Europe in 2020. Greencoat Renewables is listed on the Euronext Growth Market of Euronext Dublin and the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. It is the third-largest renewable infrastructure company with a UK listing.

For more information, please visit Greencoat Renewables' website.

History

Greencoat Capital recognised the appetite for renewable energy generation assets (principally wind and solar) whose cash flows were denominated in euros. In March 2017, Greencoat Renewables PLC purchased two operating wind farms in Ireland, and listed in July 2017 with a €270m raise. The company has subsequently grown to a market capitalisation of over €800m and grown throughout Ireland. The team has since expanded into continental Europe with acquisitions in France and Finland, and continues to assess opportunities on a pan-European basis.

Portfolio

The current portfolio consists of 24 wind assets owned by Greencoat Renewables in the Republic of Ireland, France, and Finland, with significant pipeline of opportunities across continental Europe across wind and solar.

Strategy

Greencoat seeks to acquire and operate euro-denominated renewable infrastructure assets, targeting wind and solar PV assets in countries with robust regulatory frameworks.

The aim is to provide attractive risk adjusted euro returns to investors through an annual while growing the capital value of its investment portfolio. This is achieved in the longer term via active management of the investment portfolio, reinvestment of excess cash flows and the prudent use of leverage.

Team

The European team has significant investment expertise and long experience in the Irish and European renewables markets. It is led by Bertrand Gautier and Paul O'Donnell.

Key Information Document (KID)

KID is produced as part of the Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (PRIIPs) regulation requirement. See document.

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Learning Outcome: 3.6
Intentions: Students will learn about how global climate is changing because of human activity

I will learn about the impact of climate change and how these impacts will have an effect on local,national and global economies

Students choose a goal and create a PPT or Prezi about this Goal highlighting its relevance for economic growth and come up with recommendations for Business organisations

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In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals (officially known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs). It's now seven years on, and we have more work than ever to do. These goals have the power to create a better world by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change.

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Learning Outcomes
2.4  Distinguish between the

rights and responsibilities of employer and

employee from a legal, social, environmental

and ethical perspective

Learning Intentions
1. I will learn about employee and employer rights and responsibilities.
2. I will reflect on well-known business ethics cases such as Nike etc.

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Watch a Cruise Ship Pollute as Much as 13 Million Cars—in One Day | TakePart

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Learning outcomes
- 1.9 and 2.5
Learning Intentions
- I will learn about consumer responsibilities
- I will reflect on the impact of my shopping
- I will learn about the impact businesses have on the environment through the production of cosmetics and packaging for it.

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Why Most Of Your Cosmetic Products Aren’t Being Recycled

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Learning Outcomes: 2.5 Investigate the positive and negative impacts on a community of an organisation from

an economic, social and environmental perspective

3.10 Use their knowledge, and information from a range of media sources, to discuss
current economic issues and present an informed view

3.11 Evaluate the benefits and costs of a government economic policy and assess who enjoy the benefits and who bears the costs

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1.9 & 1.2

Learning intentions:
•I will learn about the different types of renewable/clean energy available to my household
•I will compare the costs of energy bills when a household uses non-renewable and renewable sources of energy
•I will learn ways to reduce my energy use and save money for my household

Stimulus:

SEAI website: research, grants available to households for greener energy options. Tips of reducing energy.

Debate: Students debate which type of energy is better for their household while thinking about cost, impact on environment and society.

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Teagasc has announced a series of in-person and virtual seminars, farm walks and competitions as part of its Signpost Sustainability Week.

'Farming for a Better Future' is the theme of the event, which takes place from October 14-21.

The week's activities will kick off on Friday, October 14 at 9:30am when Dr Tom O'Dwyer, Head of the Teagasc Signpost Programme, will set out the plan for achieving a 25% reduction in emissions from agriculture.

Dr O Dwyer will also provide an update on the Signposts programme, farmers for climate action, which includes over 50 organisations and companies, and includes over 100 demonstration farmers across the range of farming enterprises.

On Monday, October 17, The Teagasc Rural Economy programme will publish the annual Teagasc Sustainability Report for 2021, which is based on data collected from farmers through the National farm survey. The reports looks at the economic, social and environmental sustainability of Irish farms.

The Sustainability Week programme includes:

Reducing Greenhouse Gas

Emissions Greenhouse gases have a negative impact on climate change and are methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2). In agriculture the first two are the most important. Agriculture contributes over 30% of our national greenhouse gas emissions.

Improving Water Quality

In Ireland all water policy and management is led by the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and under this, the country has been set a target of achieving 'good status' for all its waters. However, despite a lot of good work over the last 20-30 years we are falling short in achieving this target and water quality has remained mainly static with no significant improvement being recorded. Updates will be provided on the work of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) to help improve water quality. And also on the latest information from the Agricultural Catchments Programme.

Enhancing Farm Biodiversity

The Irish landscape provides a rich variety of natural, cultural and built heritage. Here, we outline a range of relevant Teagasc resources that address farmland biodiversity and the Irish countryside. These include an overview and further references to current and recent research projects, as well as a collection of Teagasc leaflets and information booklets.

Improving Soil Health

Teagasc has a long history of soils research and is currently working at the cutting edge of soil research in association with national and international collaborators. Its current programme focuses on the chemical, physical and biological health of agricultural soils and the development of sustainable soil management advice that enhances soil functions, including soil biodiversity, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, productivity, and water purification and storage.

Signpost farmer Steven Fitzgerald, from near Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, will host a farm walk from 11am to 1pm on Thursday, October 20.

Teagasc Signpost Series Webinar: Seamus Kearney from the Teagasc Signposts programme will outline how Teagasc can help farmers improve sustainability on their farms. He says the first step to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is to reduce Nitrogen emissions from chemical fertiliser.

Sustainability Week 2022, will see the start of quarterly photo competitions where Teagasc will be inviting photo entries from the public relating to the quarterly climate actions. The first competition will focus on Autumn climate actions and there is €250 up for grabs.

See www.teagasc.ie/sustainabilityweek for details.

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25% emissions reduction plan to be unveiled in October

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Teagasc has announced a series of in-person and virtual seminars, farm walks and competitions as part of its Signpost Sustainability Week. 'Farming for a Better Future' is the theme of the event, which takes place from October 14-21.

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Floods are a natural and inevitable part of life in Ireland. They are usually caused by a combination of events including overflowing river banks, coastal storms or blocked or overloaded drainage ditches. Numerous severe floods have occurred throughout the country in the last decade.