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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · 41m

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled the organisation had provided "insufficient evidence" that its farms complied with basic environmental laws to substantiate the claims in its ad.

Fabulous work done by environmental group River Action.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.

www.bbc.co.uk

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · 2d

Climate woes.

Dry conditions have forced a group of cheesemakers in the Abondance valley, south of Lake Geneva, to ask the AOC controlling body for a temporary relaxation of rules regarding what their cows could be fed.

#FrenchCheese #climatechange

www.connexionfrance.com/magazine/fre...

French cheese production adapts to climate change

Producers are asking for a temporary relaxation of AOC rules

www.connexionfrance.com

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · 8d

Imagine cooling an entire Island by around 4 degrees. #Singapore is going to try.

www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fr...

Sentosa unveils cooling plans: Misting stations, more greenery and cooler floors

In some parts of the island, the “feels-like” temperature exceeded 50 deg C, a study showed. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · 9d

#Singapore issues #greenwashing guidelines for businesses.

www.eco-business.com/news/singapo...

Full Guidelines here: www.ccs.gov.sg/consumer-pro...

Singapore issues greenwashing guidelines for businesses

Almost two years in the making, the guidance aims to help companies avoid making exaggerated green claims. It emerges 10 months after an advertisement claiming "eco-friendly" air travel was banned.

www.eco-business.com

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · 25d

#CHEESE BOOK

Michael Finnerty becomes an apprentice #cheesemonger at Borough Market and is plunged into a world of intense physicality, extraordinary knowledge, and total geeky passion. Then when Borough Market is attacked, he finds something even more powerful – community.

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Sep 9

Under the current U.S. tariff regime, #British #cheddar exported to the U.S. would be hit by overall tariffs of between 20 and 26 percent — depending on the packaging and processing — while the EU would get tariffs of between 15 and 16 percent.

www.politico.eu/article/what...

#cheese

Brits cheesed off as Trump gives EU a better dairy deal

Cheesemakers exporting to the U.S. are sweating after the EU secured a better agreement on at least one front.

www.politico.eu

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Sep 8

www.thelawyer.com/how-one-lawy...

How one lawyer built the UK’s first tree law firm

By the time Sarah Dodd walked into Newcastle Crown Court on the morning of 15 July 2025, she had spent over two decades immersed in the legal complexities of what grows beneath our feet.

www.thelawyer.com

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Sep 8

insideclimatenews.org/news/2208202...

#climatejustice

15 Children in Wisconsin File the Latest Youth Lawsuit Citing Climate Dangers - Inside Climate News

The suit, which follows legal victories in Montana and Hawaii, alleges violations of the state constitution and says Wisconsin law impedes a transition to renewable energy, locking in harmful air poll...

insideclimatenews.org

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Sep 8

De-risking infrastructure investments ...

US$510 million of committed capital from global and regional private, public and philanthropic institutions - what's there not to like about this #Singapore #green investment initiative?

www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-r...

Green Investments Partnership, a Blended Finance Fund under Singapore’s FAST-P initiative, Achieves First Close with US$510 Million in Committed Capital

MAS announced that the Green Investments Partnership has achieved its first close with US$510 million of committed capital from global and regional private, public and philanthropic institutions. The ...

www.mas.gov.sg

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Sep 6

Wyke Farms - "A heritage dairy brand best known for its English Cheddar is rolling out birdsong monitoring technology enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) across farms, in a bid to monitor and boost biodiversity."

#British #Cheese #AI #Sustainability #Biodiversity

www.edie.net/somerset-che...

Somerset cheesemaker Wyke Farms turns to AI for biodiversity monitoring - edie

A heritage dairy brand best known for its English Cheddar is rolling out birdsong monitoring technology enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) across farms, in a bid to monitor and boost biodiversity...

www.edie.net

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Sep 5

Duxton Hill Chambers is first #Singapore #law practice to open outpost in #UK.

Exciting stuff (for me anyway ...).

www.singaporelawwatch.sg/Headlines/Du...

Duxton Hill Chambers is first Singapore law practice to open outpost in UK

A Singaporean law practice has become the first to set up an outpost in the United Kingdom, anchored by three King’s Counsels (KC). Duxton Hill Chambers launched its London outfit on Aug 28, with KC ...

www.singaporelawwatch.sg

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Aug 21

#ESG #Sustainability #BizHumanRights #lawjobs #lawyers

Who is hiring lately? Here are just a few employers. More to view in our Marketplace Vacancies List - prolawyersesg.com/marketplace-...

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Aug 20

All in one useful article - A Comprehensive Guide to #Trump’s Executive Actions on #ESG, #DEI & #Environmental Policy

natlawreview.com/article/comp...

Comprehensive Guide to Trump’s Executive Actions on ESG, DEI & Environmental Policy

The recent wave of executive orders issued under the Trump Administration marks a dramatic shift in the landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy, sustainability initiatives, and...

natlawreview.com

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Aug 20

Wyke Farms, a British #cheese producer launches 'Birdsong for Biodiversity' – #AI powered pilot project to monitor & enhance nature on farm.

Simply excellent stuff. #Farming

farming.co.uk/news/cheese-...

Farming News - Cheese that protects the planet: Wyke Farms’ new commitment to nature

Farming online news Cheese that protects the planet: Wyke Farms’ new commitment to nature

farming.co.uk

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Aug 20

#Butterfly statistics are in and the figures aren't looking great. Table source - DEFRA.

www.gov.uk/government/s...

#biodiversity #climate

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Aug 15

No need to curl up in a corner and drown yourself in eco-anxiety. There is a lot that you can do as a #lawyer or as someone soon to become one.

A motivational letter here from @danfaber.bsky.social at Berkeley Law.

Dear 2025 1L: legal-planet.org/2025/08/14/d...

Dear 2025 1L: - Legal Planet

Dear 1L: It’s no secret that this is a dark time for people who care about the environment. All the more reason you'll be needed!

legal-planet.org

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Aug 12

What's impacting the worlds of #cheese and #dairy? Speciality Food Magazine does a deep dive, but here are a few takeaways.

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Aug 9

The UN has identified several tactics commonly used in greenwashing: making unsubstantiated net-zero claims ... read here to find out what these are.

#greenwashing #ecofrriendly #greenclaims

edition.cnn.com/2025/08/07/h...

How to spot greenwashing and buy actual green products | CNN

Greenwashing can mislead consumers that products are environmentally friendly through pretty packaging and false claims. Here’s how to spot it and buy green.

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Jul 30

Who does not love a #cheese and #sustainability story?

www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/solar-projec...

Conrad Energy breaks ground on cheesemaker solar project - Solar Power Portal

Conrad Energy has begun construction on a 1.5MW on-site solar development for renowned cheesemaker Belton Farm.

www.solarpowerportal.co.uk

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Jul 30

It seems #cheese is in court again. This time its #Emmentaler.

#trademark #Swiss

www.swissinfo.ch/eng/food-saf...

EU's refusal to recognise Swiss cheese trademark contested in court

The European Commission does not want to recognise the trademark of the traditional Swiss cheese Emmentaler.

www.swissinfo.ch

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Jul 24

Have you taken a good look at your leather shoes lately?

“When it comes to leather, EU product legislation is not very transparent.”

dialogue.earth/en/justice/g...

#supplychains #duedilligence #leather #labourrights #india

Global shoe brands tied to toxic tannery conditions in India

Workers in Tamil Nadu face hazardous conditions amid gaps in European supply-chain due diligence

dialogue.earth

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Jul 21

#ESG will always remain "sound business strategy."

Article by FTI Consulting.

www.fticonsulting.com/insights/art...

ESG Mid-Year Update Who Still Cares and Why You Should | FTI

At mid-2025, ESG remains key to business strategy as investors, regulators, and stakeholders drive material risks, value, and compliance.

www.fticonsulting.com

Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Jul 20

Heard of the "Eat Them or Lose Them" campaign, yet? It's a call to support #British Territorial #Cheese producers by retailer Neal's Yard Dairy.

www.countrylife.co.uk/food-drink/e...

Eat our local cheeses or lose our local cheeses, warns Neal's Yard Dairy

England has a rich tradition of fine local cheeses. Put down the cheddar, and protect some of our heritage dairy.

www.countrylife.co.uk

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Jul 20

There is a shortage of #French and #Italian cheeses in the UK now due to a temporary ban on imports due to Lumpy Skin Disease.

Read more about it here. It's an opportunity for #British #cheese to shine, but let's hope this gets sorted by Christmas.

www.itv.com/news/london/...

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Sangeet Kaur @sangeetkaur.bsky.social · Jul 20

This would be great @cheesenews.bsky.social, considering #India is such a dairy rich country.

Cheese News @cheesenews.bsky.social · Jul 19

“The shift isn’t just about exports, it’s about changing tastes at home. With the rise of gourmet cooking, international cuisines and fusion restaurants, urban consumers are increasingly experimenting with cheeses beyond paneer.

#cheese #news 🧀 #marketing #food #trends #cheesemarket #punjab #india

Beyond Paneer: Punjab dairy farmers eye premium cheese market - The Tribune

www.tribuneindia.com

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