Year: 2020

Britvic announces move to 100% recycled plastic bottles in Great Britain by the end of 2022

Stuart Mitchell

Britvic has announced its intent for all plastic bottles in GB to be made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET) by the end of 2022 – three years earlier than originally planned, and ahead of the previous target of 50%. This will cover the entire GB portfolio of Britvic-owned and PepsiCo brands, and demonstrates both companies’ commitment to sustainability and to a healthier planet. This is the latest in a series of sustainable business measures, including Britvic’s recent move in Ireland to rPET for Ballygowan 500ml bottles and Fruit Shoot Hydro…

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More than half UK public worry about the environmental cost of their clothes

Stuart Mitchell

Research by WRAP, the UK’s leading sustainability charity, found that more than half of people now view the environmental impact of clothing as severe, with two in three (63%) saying clothes made to look good and last longer are now factors in the brands and clothing they choose. WRAP warns major clothing retailers and brands that they must clearly demonstrate their commitment to making sustainable longer-lasting clothes, or risk losing sales.  The findings build on earlier WRAP research which found that the public wants inventive new retail options that prolong…

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Barclays announces a new charity partnership with Samaritans to help the charity continue to be there for people who are struggling to cope

Stuart Mitchell

Barclays has announced a new three-year partnership with Samaritans, a charity which provides emotional support to anyone struggling to cope. Samaritans is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with 201 branches across the UK and Ireland. The three-year strategic partnership will enable Samaritans to meet demand for its services and help reach those most at risk. Samaritans is there for anyone who is struggling to cope with how they are feeling, offering non-judgemental emotional support, through a listening service, including by phone, email, letter, face to face…

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Palletforce Pledges Logistics & Financial Support To Food Aid Charities

Stuart Mitchell

EV Cargo’s Palletforce has pledged long-term support to two of the nation’s leading charities battling hunger after supporting their efforts over the last few months. The international express distribution network has committed supply chain expertise and financial support to both FareShare and the Trussell Trust after being inspired by their work and efforts to redistribute food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last few months, Palletforce and its members have played a key role in the UK-wide distribution of food and grocery items donated to foodbanks as part of a…

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Barclays raises £400m through second ‘Green Bond’ issue

Stuart Mitchell

Barclays has announced that it successfully closed a £400m ‘Green Bond’ issue (the 2020 Green Bond) on 27 October – the second bond it has issued with a specific intention to support climate-related products and initiatives. The 2020 Green Bond, which matures in 2026, attracted strong institutional investor interest with orders amounting to more than £2bn (an oversubscription of five times). It will offer a yield of 1.70%. The funds raised will be allocated towards the financing and/or re-financing of mortgages on energy efficient residential properties* in England and Wales…

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