Day: 15 February 2019

New Campaign Urges Vietnamese to Stop Buying Wildlife Products on Eve of Lunar New Year

Stuart Mitchell

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, WildAid and CHANGE along with several prominent Buddhist temples are urging Vietnamese citizens to make an auspicious start by protecting rhinos, pangolins, and elephants in a new campaign called, “Be Their Bodhisattva,” or, be their savior. Rhinos, elephants, and pangolins are killed to supply the demand for illegal products. To launch the campaign, real-life statues of the three species kneel “in prayer” to Buddha at the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). The rhino kneels with its horn cut off,…

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About Fairtrade Fortnight 2019

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade Fortnight is the highlight of the year for the Fairtrade movement in the UK and in 2019 it will run from Monday 25 February until Sunday 10 March. Fairtrade is also celebrating 25 years of Fairtrade in the UK. A multi-faceted, celebrity fronted campaign will call on the British public to support a living income for some of the world’s poorest farmers and workers around the world.  Over 90% of British people recognise the Fairtrade Mark and during Fairtrade Fortnight the Foundation will be supported by the wide network…

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Guest Post – People, planet, and profit – measuring success the BCorp way

Stuart Mitchell

In 2017, Simply Business became an accredited B Corp. This accreditation recognises their strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment. They have very kindly written a guest post about their experiences in becoming a B Corp. This post has been written by Simply Business and is (c) to them, we hope that you find it interesting. It’s natural that as a business owner you want your ventures not only to survive but also to thrive. Success is an obvious goal – but have…

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Every Pack Gives Back as top brands sold in Morrisons raise cash for CLIC Sargent

Stuart Mitchell

Shoppers will be able to support CLIC Sargent with every purchase of top brands in Morrisons stores and online during February. The ‘Every Pack Gives Back’ campaign, launched on World Cancer Day, Monday 4 February, will see the charity receive a donation for every purchase of a range of brands, from cereals to fabric softener. Donations will be triggered when shoppers buy any of the below in store and online: Seabrook 6 packs of Sea Salted, Cheese & Onion, Sea Salt & Vinegar crisps, Beefy, Prawn Cocktail, Canadian Ham and…

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NSC announces its annual list of leaders with proven track records of putting safety first.

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council has announced the 2019 CEOs Who “Get It,” an annual recognition presented to safety leaders who go above and beyond to protect employees both on and off the job. “These leaders understand that safety is the cornerstone of every world-class business,” said Nick Smith, NSC interim president and CEO. “They have set a standard for their peers and colleagues, and we are proud to recognize their efforts.” This year’s CEOs represent national and international organizations. Each honoree has built his or her organization’s safety strategy using…

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