1. Entrepreneurial dynamics of women in France
BpiFrance reveals that 28% of French women participate in an entrepreneurial dynamic, reducing the gap with men in this field and highlighting significant progress since 2018.
Source: L'Info durable — “More than one French woman out of four committed to an entrepreneurial dynamic”
2. Tax on billionaires discussed at the G20
At a G20 meeting in Brazil, the idea of a global tax on billionaires to finance the fight against poverty and the ecological transition received the support of major political figures.
Source: Radio France — “At the G20, a billionaire tax project”
3. Legislation Against Fast Fashion
A bill in France aims to regulate fast fashion, particularly the practices of Chinese e-commerce platforms, by considering advertising restrictions and financial penalties.
Source: Novethic — “To regulate fast-fashion, you still need to define it well”
4. Greenblaming, a New Critical Trend in Ecology
“Greenblaming” is identified as a practice aimed at attributing responsibility for various social and economic problems to ecology, calling into question climate actions.
Source: Novethic — “Greenblaming: when ecology becomes a scapegoat”
5. Telework and Gender Equality
A study shows that teleworking, which has become a common practice post-Covid, particularly benefits women by offering a better balance between professional and personal life.
Source: Le Monde — “Teleworking is a little better combined with women”
6. Digital Markets Act: Reactions from Tech Giants
The entry into force of the Digital Markets Act in the EU has provoked reactions from major technology companies, which are challenging new regulations limiting their influence on the market.
Source: Novethic — “Faced with the Digital Markets Act, the giants are fighting back”
7. Patronage and CSR
The bill to include support for organizations of general interest in the declaration of extra-financial performance of companies could strengthen the link between sponsorship and CSR.
Source: CareNews — “Extra-financial reporting: towards increasing the value of corporate support for structures of general interest?”
8. Total in Justice for Duty of Vigilance
Total is facing a lawsuit in Paris to determine whether the company is complying with its duty of care obligations, in particular with regard to its ecological impacts.
Source: Reporterre — “Total in court: should it pay for its ecological damage?”
9. Interest Rates and Ecological Transition
One forum suggests applying differentiated interest rates to promote green investments, thus encouraging a faster and more effective ecological transition.
Source: Le Monde — “The ECB could apply lower interest rates to the refinancing of bank loans allocated to the ecological transition””
10. Unique Packaging Banned from Restaurants by 2030
The EU has reached an agreement to ban single-use plastic packaging in cafes and restaurants by 2030, aiming to significantly reduce plastic pollution.
Source: Le Monde — “Plastic pollution: the European Union is setting goals to stem the explosion of packaging”
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