Day: 12 March 2020

Burberry introduces carbon insetting and Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show certified carbon neutral

Stuart Mitchell

Burberry is pleased to announce that its Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show will be certified as carbon neutral as it takes measures to both reduce and offset the carbon emissions tied to the event. Burberry is also creating a Regeneration Fund to support a portfolio of carbon insetting projects to directly tackle the environmental impact of Burberry’s operations. The new insetting projects will be implemented within Burberry’s own supply chain, working to promote biodiversity, restore ecosystems and support the livelihoods of local producers as well as storing carbon at source and…

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Delta commits $1 billion to become first carbon neutral airline globally

Stuart Mitchell

Starting March 1, 2020, Delta Air Lines is committing $1 billion over the next 10 years on its journey to mitigate all emissions from its global business going forward. The airline will invest in driving innovation, advancing clean air travel technologies, accelerating the reduction of carbon emissions and waste, and establishing new projects to mitigate the balance of emissions. “There is no substitute for the power that travel has to connect people, which our world needs today more than ever before. As we connect customers around the globe, it is our…

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Choosing Manchester Over Las Vegas For Your Stag Do Has The Same Impact On Climate Change As Each Person Going Vegan For 1.5 Years

Stuart Mitchell

As the environmental impact of our flying habits comes increasingly under  the spotlight, new research2 commissioned by environmental charity  Hubbub reveals that  just under  half (49%) of all flights taken  by men  aged 20-45  in 2019  were  for stag dos.  Just over a third (35%) of flights taken  by women in the same age  group  were  for hen  dos. By choosing Brighton  over Barcelona, a group  of 10 hen  or stag do travellers  from London could reduce their Carbon emissions by 98%1. This is the equivalent of one  person in…

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Bank of Scotland new £20 notes worth £112,590 to Mental Health UK

Stuart Mitchell

Bank of Scotland has raised £112,590 for Mental Health UK after auctioning off valuable versions of its upcoming £20 Polymer bank note. A total of 92 notes that contain desired serial numbers were up for grabs at the auction run by SPINKS in London on the 12th February, with every single one being snapped up by attendees. In addition, bidders could get their hands on 50 commemorative notes.These notes feature the Queensferry Crossing on the reverse, as well as the most sought after serial numbers with the AA pre-fix. Only…

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Apple launches “She Creates” in stores around the world

Stuart Mitchell

Throughout March, Apple Stores worldwide will host a series of over 5,000 Today at Apple sessions titled “She Creates” to highlight inspiring female creators using photography, design, technology, business, music and film to address tough topics, explore new perspectives and empower their communities. Select stores will host more than 100 sessions led by women across industries and mediums who are empowering those around them through creativity, including co-chair of the Women’s March Linda Sarsour, musicians Meghan Trainor and Victoria Monét, designer Carla Fernández, and many more. “Celebrating the work, spirit…

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