Month: November 2020

Carnival Corporation Releases 2019 Annual Sustainability Report

Stuart Mitchell

Carnival Corporation & plc has  released its 10th annual sustainability report, developed in accordance to the high standards of the Global Reporting Initiative. Titled “Sustainability from Ship to Shore,” the report is available on the company’s newly redesigned sustainability website at www.CarnivalSustainability.com. In 2019, Carnival Corporation achieved the remaining targets within its 2020 sustainability goals and established new goals as part of its initial 2030 sustainability goals, including a commitment to reduce the rate of carbon emissions by 40%, which aligns with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements in alignment…

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Holly Willoughby, Peter Andre and Mason Mount back ‘Christmas Together’ appeal

Stuart Mitchell

Christmas will be tough for everyone this year, but it’s especially hard for vulnerable and isolated families caring for children with incurable and life-limiting conditions, who don’t know how many Christmas’s they have left with their child. With the support of Patrons Holly Willoughby and Peter Andre, and Ambassador Mason Mount, Together for Short Lives are appealing for donations so that we can support more families caring for a seriously ill child so they get the support they need and can treasure precious time together. Our Patron Simon Cowell has…

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National Grid to cut Scope 3 GHG emissions by 20% by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

National Grid has announced commitments to reduce Scope3 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) emissions for the electricity and gas we sell to our customers by 20% by 2030. The target aligns to Science Based Targets Initiative’s two degrees pathway. National Grid will also reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG by 80% by 2030, 90% by 2040, and to net zero by 2050 from a 1990 baseline. The move is part of a set of commitments announced by National Grid today in a Responsible Business Charter, which identifies where we can have…

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BBC Radio 6 Shaun Keaveny presents (V)Oxjam 2020: a virtual music festival raising funds for Oxfam’s Christmas Appeal

Stuart Mitchell

Music lovers will be able to enjoy a day of festival-inspired entertainment from the comfort of their own home during lockdown thanks to an amazing curation of national artists and local musicians, including Andy Bell, on Saturday, November 28 from midday. Were it not for COVID, many would have been performing on the main stages of Glastonbury, WOMAD and Boom Town. The virtual line-up will be presented by BBC Radio 6 Music host Shaun Keaveny and will include an exclusive set from Andy Bell where he’ll cover Ride songs and…

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IKEA to remove non-rechargeable alkaline batteries by 2021

Stuart Mitchell

Following IKEA’s commitment to inspire and enable people to live a healthier and more sustainable life at home, all non-rechargeable alkaline batteries will be removed from the global home furnishing range by October 2021. With this decision, IKEA wishes to inspire consumers who need to frequently use batteries to make a switch to rechargeable batteries. Regular use over time enables consumers to both save money and reduce waste at home. Several current comparative Life Cycle Assessment studies show that the environmental impact of alkaline batteries is higher compared to rechargeable…

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