Day: 26 May 2021

Co-op bans bags-for-life and calls for joined-up approach from Government to combat plastic carrier use

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op will remove plastic bags for life from sale in all 2,600 stores warning that the low-cost, reusable bag has become the new single-use carrier. The announcement comes as it publishes a new report ‘Bag to Rights’, which sets out new policy recommendations for Government. As part of this move, and ahead of the new carrier bag levy increase coming in to place, the convenience retailer will also roll out compostable carriers to all stores to ensure that customers are able to purchase a low-cost, low impact alternative bag with…

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ASA – Protecting young and vulnerable people: Annual Report 2020

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Protecting young and vulnerable people: Annual Report 2020. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Our Annual Report 2020, published today, highlights how we’re evolving the way we regulate to make sure young and vulnerable people are protected from misleading, harmful or irresponsible ads. By harnessing innovative technology, using data science, and working closely with partners, including other…

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Henkel publishes 30th Sustainability Report

Stuart Mitchell

Henkel has published its 30th Sustainability Report, detailing its achievements and progress in the area of sustainability. “For us, at Henkel, sustainability is not only part of our long-standing tradition, but also an integral element of our strategic agenda for Purposeful Growth. In 2010, we defined our long-term sustainability strategy and targets up to 2030. And we are proud of the progress we have made since then. We achieved most of our targets, and even exceeded some of them,” said Carsten Knobel, CEO of Henkel. “Through sustainable innovations in our…

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Kellogg Company to Achieve Over 50% Renewable Electricity Globally by the End of 2022

Stuart Mitchell

Kellogg have announced that the company will achieve over 50% renewable energy to address the electricity needs of its owned manufacturing globally by the end of 2022. The company signed a long-term wind energy virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in North America with Enel Green Power for approximately 360 gigawatt hours (GWh) of wind electricity annually, which is equal to 50% of the volume of electricity used across Kellogg’s North American manufacturing facilities. Kellogg’s VPPA portion of the renewable energy generated by the wind farm is equivalent to the amount…

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Orchard Street expands ESG commitment with launch of net zero carbon targets

Stuart Mitchell

Orchard Street Investment Management (‘Orchard Street’), the specialist commercial property investment manager, announces an expansion of its ESG efforts through a commitment to become a net zero carbon business by 2050. Orchard Street will publish a 2030 net zero carbon transition strategy in 2021 and is beginning the net zero carbon journey immediately by targeting a 25% reduction in occupier carbon intensity by 2025. Occupier carbon emissions represent over 90% of the business’ total carbon footprint. The commitments were announced in Orchard Street’s annual 2020 Responsible Investment Report, alongside an…

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