Month: June 2020

Half of UK women face increased challenges to manage periods under lockdown, says new WaterAid survey

Stuart Mitchell

More than half of menstruating women (55%) in the UK have experienced increased challenges managing their periods under lockdown while one in seven (14%) have felt more anxious than normal about their periods, according to a new survey by WaterAid. Ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day (28 May), the international charity asked 755 British women aged 18 to 55 how the nationwide-lockdown has affected their ability to manage menstruation. The survey revealed difficulties around access and affordability, which reflect a worrying global problem, with the pandemic disrupting the production and distribution…

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Second phase of charity’s Covid-19 Financial Hardship Funding launched

Stuart Mitchell

Help Musicians’ second wave of hardship support will help those ineligible for government emergency safety nets or unable to survive on what they receive.  Help Musicians has announced that it will open applications for its new financial hardship fund next week. The latest support initiative from the charity is targeted at self-employed musicians who do not qualify for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and other unemployed musicians who are experiencing significant financial hardship. The fund will open with a total of £2.55m, made up of £2m from the charity’s reserves plus…

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General Mills Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity Globally by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

General Mills set a goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030 as part of the RE100 global corporate initiative. To achieve this, the company is investing in renewable energy efforts to support the company’s environmental objectives. Examples include two large-scale wind farms which will produce renewable energy credits (RECs), and anaerobic digestion (which captures and uses methane from waste to generate electricity). Internationally, the company is investigating renewable projects where it has energy-intensive operations.  “Signing on to a movement like RE100 extends our commitment to renewable electricity globally, across our supply chain,”…

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Marine Stewardship Council Report Shows Sustainable Tuna Success as Global Consumer Demand for Tuna Increases

Stuart Mitchell

Sales of certified sustainable tuna have more than doubled in the last five years, according to a new, “Sustainable Tuna Handbook,” published today by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a non-profit whose sole mission is to make sure wild seafood is around forever. According to the report, more than 54,000 tons of tuna were sold with the globally recognised blue MSC label in 2018/19, compared with 21,500 tons in 2015/16. In the U.S., more than 3,500 tons of MSC labeled tuna were sold in 2018/19 fiscal year, compared to 850…

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The Humblebrag expands its scope by hiring Marit de Hoog as Impact Marketing Manager

Stuart Mitchell

Amsterdam based thought leadership agency The Humblebrag announces a new hire – Marit de Hoog has started as Impact Marketing Manager. Marit de Hoog joins managing partners Lucy von Sturmer and Jessica Hartley to help drive a new area of expertise at the agency.  Marit will build on The Humblebrag’s offering, using earned media influence and owned content strategy to increase the visibility and impact of change-makers, creative innovators and brands. As Impact Marketing Manager she will be responsible for increasing the agency’s societal, cultural and environmental impact. As well…

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