Tred announces Mastercard green debit card to help track and offset customers’ carbon footprint

Tred are launching a Mastercard green debit card in the UK, enabled by global payments platform Nium’s card issuing service. Our mission is to make your money work for both you and the planet, because it’s through your money that you can make an impact on climate change. Our first focus is to make everyday spending more sustainable through our debit card and accompanying app. The Tred green debit card, made from recycled plastic, will be the UK’s first green debit card that gives you the all-in-one ability to track,…

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Above & Beyond launch the Good Fire in Support of Shelter

A virtual fire delivering real heat… As the Christmas countdown begins, ‘The Good Fire’ is set to take the mantle for the most heart-warming ad this festive period. The virtual log fire on YouTube will raise vital funds for the housing and homelessness charity, Shelter. Virtual fireplace videos are an online phenomenon, and their popularity has soared during the pandemic – as home became a sanctuary from the unpredictable outside world. But that security isn’t enjoyed by the thousands of people facing homelessness this winter. This festive period, to raise…

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£1.7 million grant to cut plastic pollution in India, Chile, Kenya and South Africa

Last month sustainability charity WRAP and UKRI launch a major new UK fund to support projects to reduce the impact of plastics on the environment in India, Chile, Kenya and South Africa. The International Circular Plastics Flagship Projects Competition is a £1.7 million fund designed to address the problem of plastics pollution in these key nations. Applicants can apply for funding ranging from £50,000 up to £250,000 that demonstrate solutions which respond to specific targets under the Plastics Pacts of each nation, and which will ultimately help reduce plastic pollution…

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McDonald’s announces Christmas campaign in support of FareShare

The McDonald’s Christmas advert for 2021 ‘Imaginary Iggy’ will premiered in November during Channel 4’s Gogglebox in a takeover of the full 90 second advertisement break. “We’re proud once again to be supporting our charity partner, FareShare through our Christmas campaign, helping those in the greatest need.”Michelle Graham-Clare, Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s The advert kickstarted McDonald’s #ReindeerReady campaign which includes a new Festive Menu and fun, family activities which will be released over the coming weeks. Set to a spine-tingling rendition of ‘Time After Time’ by singing sensation Mabel, viewers…

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Tetra Pak Releases Its 22nd Annual Sustainability Report

Tetra Pak has released its annual Sustainability Report, outlining the progress made on various aspects of sustainability throughout its business operations in 2020, shedding light on its future commitments and ambitions. The global pandemic has impacted lives and economies like never before, at the same time it has also stressed the need to accelerate sustainable actions and find urgent solutions to the planetary challenges we are facing. Adolfo Orive, President & CEO at Tetra Pak, said: “Our sustainability report reiterates the need for a comprehensive, holistic approach to sustainability –…

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