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Samsung to source 100% renewable energy in Europe, US and China
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Renault pledges €1bn of funding for EV research and manufacturing
French carmaker Renault has announced that it will pour more than €1bn of funding into electric vehicle (EV) research, design and manufacturing at four of its plants by 2022.
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As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
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On the Mission Possible sofa with UK GBC's Alastair Mant and the EIC's Matthew Farrow
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Achieving Mission Possible: The sustainability success stories of the week
- Renault pledges €1bn of funding for EV research and manufacturing
- Samsung to source 100% renewable energy in Europe, US and China
- Volvo to use 25% recycled plastic in new vehicles
- Business appetite for tackling food waste could lead to international rollout for Neighbourly
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