<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Katri Hastings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katri Hastings]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:25:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Carbon Accounting Can Discourage Circular Economy Actions ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Problem: When Carbon Accounting Hinders Progress  The path to a sustainable, net-zero future is paved with innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to rethinking traditional systems. At the heart of this transformation lies the circular economy—a model that keeps materials in use for as long as possible, minimizes waste, and reduces pollution. Yet, paradoxically, a tool meant to guide us toward lower emissions, carbon accounting, often discourages the very practices that define a...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/how-carbon-accounting-can-discourage-circular-economy-actions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f4efec81ffc3560e733d0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:52:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Government Circular Economy Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Government has announced a new Circular Economy Strategy will be published this, Autumn .   Why the Circular Economy Matters for...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/uk-government-circular-economy-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f43fbc81ffc3560e712f0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:30:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Misalignment Between CSR and Climate Goals Impacts Reputation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the Risks of Inconsistency  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a cornerstone of modern business strategy,...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/how-misalignment-between-csr-and-climate-goals-impacts-reputation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6843089486515cbded9ac31f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:04:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Businesses Embracing the Circular Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transition to a circular economy is reshaping industries, fostering sustainability, and driving innovation across the UK. Many...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/uk-businesses-embracing-the-circular-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f451e2a0c8d5ba9495afb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:03:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Analysis of Stakeholder Reactions to EU and UK Carbon Levies ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comparing Perspectives on Global Decarbonization Strategies   The EU CBAM: A Catalyst for Change   The EU Carbon Border Adjustment...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/an-analysis-of-stakeholder-reactions-to-eu-and-uk-carbon-levies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f3c8713b054eec39ca55d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:32:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the EU Carbon Levy and Its Comparison to the Proposed UK Carbon Levy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Detailed Look at Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM)  Introduction  The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) are...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/understanding-the-eu-carbon-levy-and-its-comparison-to-the-proposed-uk-carbon-levy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f3c15c81ffc3560e6fb67</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:31:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focusing on Sustainability as a Pathway to a Better Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reframing Sustainability to Accelerate Corporate Decarbonisation  Sustainability is often viewed through the lens of climate urgency,...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/focusing-on-sustainability-as-a-pathway-to-a-better-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684305b72e0c4f9f01f03e04</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:31:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Complexities of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Climate Era ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction  In today's world, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and climate goals have become essential components of...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/understanding-the-complexities-of-corporate-social-responsibility-in-the-climate-era</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6843067586515cbded9abdb3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:31:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Challenges UK Businesses Face When Transitioning to a Circular Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the Roadblocks on the Path to Sustainability  The circular economy represents a transformative opportunity to shift away...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/challenges-uk-businesses-face-when-transitioning-to-a-circular-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f477013b054eec39cc5dd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:31:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Carbon Removals are Required to Meet Net Zero]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Path to Climate Resilience  Introduction  Carbon removals are not just complementary to reducing emissions—they are essential for...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/why-carbon-removals-are-required-to-meet-net-zero</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f3cfe2a0c8d5ba949433d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:30:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are KPIs Helping or Hindering Corporate Sustainability?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exploring the Balance Between Data and Alchemy   To borrow Rory Sutherland's idea, is it time for corporate sustainability strategies to...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/are-kpis-helping-or-hindering-corporate-sustainability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68430adc3b8c630e155b23df</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:24:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Reporting Overshadows Climate Action: Rethinking Carbon Accounting Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. Prioritizing Data Accuracy Over Decisive Action While accurate emissions data is crucial for credible net-zero pathways, an excessive...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/when-reporting-overshadows-climate-action-rethinking-carbon-accounting-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68430a52856d937d0f50c677</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:35:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transitioning to a Circular Economy: A Pathway for UK Businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The circular economy is a transformative approach to sustainability that offers businesses the opportunity to reduce waste, regenerate...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/transitioning-to-a-circular-economy-a-pathway-for-uk-businesses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f44462a0c8d5ba949587c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:51:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Its Impact ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the Shift in International Trade Dynamics  The introduction of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...]]></description><link>https://katrihastings.wixsite.com/sustainability/post/the-eu-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-cbam-and-its-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f3a84fef3898b4e7deaae</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:42:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>katrihastings</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>