Day: 13 March 2021

Private sector companies support International Women’s Day and amplify UN Women’s Generation Equality campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Throughout the month of March, a variety of private sector companies are partnering with UN Women to support International Women’s Day and further amplify the Generation Equality campaign. In response to annual calls from the private sector as to how they can do more for women and girls, these companies will be sharing their expertise, platforms and audiences to spread the message of gender equality and how we can all do our part. Click here to donate much needed funds for women and girls around the world. Fast Retailing will…

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Creative Industries Federation warns of “crippling inequalities” unless government acts now to support UK’s creative sector

Stuart Mitchell

New statistics show that creative freelancers, microbusinesses and those dependent on audiences are seeing the biggest financial hit as a result of the pandemic.  Creative industries outside of London hit particularly hard, with those outside the capital more likely to see bigger turnover decreases and least likely to be able to monetise digital content.   The Creative Industries Federation, the membership body for the UK’s creative sector, warned of “crippling inequalities across the country” as new statistics paint a picture of a sector that needs further support, as it seeks to find new ways to adapt and monetise creative work.   The…

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WRAP guide offers pattern for increasing clothing recycling

Stuart Mitchell

In-store take back schemes are expected to undergo a renaissance post-lockdown, as environmental charity WRAP publishes new best-practice guidance to delivering effective retailer-led collection schemes for post-consumer clothes. Many consumers are unaware of take back schemes, with current data showing that only 2% of people choose this route to donate their unwanted clothing compared to more established methods.  During lockdown, many people will be storing their items at home until restrictions are lifted, when many charity shops will see an influx of donations (Citizen Insights: Textiles and COVID-19 Survey). This…

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Raeburn Construction & Raeburn Training select Hearts & Minds as their Charity of the Year

Stuart Mitchell

Hearts & Minds is delighted to have been selected by leading Fife companies Raeburn Construction & Raeburn Training as their Charity of the Year for 2021. Over the next year the two companies, owned by Scott and Sarah Raeburn, are planning to undertake a number of live and virtual fundraising events involving the staff and their families to support the work of Hearts & Minds and the Clowndoctors & Elderflowers. Their first breath-taking challenge is going to be an adrenalin packed 40m bungee jump off a bridge in Killiecrankie, Perthshire!…

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Tetra Pak recognised with prestigious double ‘A’ score for global climate and forests stewardship

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak has been recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious A List for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect forests – two of the three environmental themes covered by CDP. Tetra Pak is the only company in the carton packaging sector to be included in the CDP leadership band for five years in a row and to score an outstanding double ‘A’ for climate and forests in 2020.   Tetra Pak is part of a very small number…

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