RNIB See Differently Awards 2022 to recognise and reward outstanding contributions in sight loss sector

Nominations for the RNIB See Differently Awards 2022 are now open. Building on the success of the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s 2019 awards, the 2022 event will recognise and celebrate outstanding work to support people with sight loss. They aim to highlight the contributions being made to break down barriers and improve the world for people with sight loss. Nominations are now being sought and the award winners will be announced at a ceremony which will take place at a central London hotel on 29 March 2022. RNIB…

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UnitedHealth Group Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability

UnitedHealth Group has released its 2020 sustainability report detailing the company’s ongoing commitment to helping ensure it meets the needs of those it serves, including its customers, employees, shareholders and society broadly. Informed by broad stakeholder engagement, input from leaders across the company and consultation with our Board of Directors, this report focuses on efforts across UnitedHealth Group, Optum and UnitedHealthcare to advance key priorities, including: Helping to Create a Modern, High-Performing Health System: UnitedHealth Group is committed to a future that expands access to care, improves health care affordability,…

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Nespresso continues sustainability awareness drive through new Guardian Labs sponsorship

Nespresso UK is partnering with Guardian Labs, the Guardian’s branded content division, as part of a new sustainability campaign, devised and brokered by media agency, Zenith. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of Nespresso’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and belief that coffee can be a force for good. Nespresso has been integrating sustainability into its operations and throughout its supply chain for over 30 years, and pledged last year that every cup of its coffee will be carbon neutral by the end of 2022.   Through the…

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O2 announce campaign to tackle data poverty this Black Friday

O2 has announced the launch of its Black Friday deals. For every plan purchased with us between 1 November and 31 Jan, O2 will be donating 10GB data to the National Databank to help tackle data poverty. The deals will also include a range of exclusive online offers on refurbished ‘Like New’ handsets from leading manufacturers, perfect for consumers looking to make a choice that is not only good for their pocket but for the planet too. “This year we’re not only offering customers great value deals, we’re also helping…

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Big Issue Invest’s Power Up Scotland announces the eight social ventures chosen to receive £500,000 of investment

On Friday 29th October, Big Issue Invest (BII) announced the eight social ventures which have been chosen to receive support from the Big Issue Invest’s Power Up Scotland scheme.   Power Up Scotland is a lending scheme that offers investment, advice and support to early stage social ventures across Scotland. This year the scheme has been able to offer £500,000 worth of investment in total.   The eight social ventures which will receive support from the Big Issue Invest scheme are: Ayrshire Women’s Hub, Bikes For Refugees, Brave Strong Beautiful, Coffee + Clay, Common Ground Against Homelessness, Lochend Football Academy, MyPickle and Wee Seeds.   Big Issue Invest’s Power Up programme, launched in 2017, was opened to organisations across Scotland from July to September this year. The funding scheme aims to enable…

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