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Vancouver , Canada
In 2010 , Vancouver implemented the ‘ Greenest City Action Plan ’ which set out to double the number of green and local food jobs in the city while also doubling the number of businesses improving sustainability in their operations . Grocery shopping , hospitality and consumer goods are just some of the industries that are moving towards a greener future .
In 2020 , it was recorded that the city operates on 90 % renewable energy , thanks to high dependence on hydroelectricity .
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Stockholm , Sweden
The Swedish government has a history of promoting sustainability . In 2019 , Stockholm won the World Smart City Award for its GrowSmarter project , described as ‘ innovative , open and connected ’.
A far cry from their Viking ancestors , human rights are of high importance to Swedish businesses : H & M clothing retailer , founded in Stockholm , operates an audit team of 70 people to monitor the compliance , of around 800 independent suppliers , to sustainable sourcing , child labour and workplace safety .
138 September 2021