Month: January 2022

WHO Highlights the importance of Access for All on World Braille Day 2022

Stuart Mitchell

Yesterday was World Braille Day 2022. Braille is a tactile language used by blind and partially sighted people. Combinations of raised dots represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols, so that books and periodicals can be read through touch.     The system was invented by Frenchman Louis Braille nearly 200 years ago.  In a post on Twitter, the President of the UN General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, commended Braille as a tool for freedom of expression, access to information and social inclusion. “This has never been…

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Anheuser-Busch InBev adjust ESG journey with a new ambition to achieve net zero across their value chain by 2040

Stuart Mitchell

Climate change remains one of the most pressing global challenges facing society. At AB InBev, they state they are committed to driving decarbonization and building climate resilience through our 2025 Sustainability Goals. They are proud to announce a new ambition to achieve net zero across their value chain by 2040.   Ezgi Barcenas, their Chief Sustainability Officer, made the announcement during their 2021 Investor Seminar, in which their CEO Michel Doukeris presented a new Global Purpose – They Dream Big to Create a Future with More Cheers – and their…

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Textiles 2030 wins gold for Best Environmental or Sustainable Programme

Stuart Mitchell

Launched in April of this year, Textiles 2030: UK Sustainable Textiles Action Plan has been named the Best Environmental or Sustainable Programme by Corporate Engagement Awards 2021 which recognises innovative partnerships and collaborations. The most ambitious ten-year programme for clothing and textiles in the world, Textiles 2030 was developed and is managed by WRAP, the UK’s leading sustainability charity. It is part of the Textiles Action Network and over the next decade, the voluntary agreement will halve the carbon impact of UK clothing and home fabrics through practical interventions along…

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Square, Inc. partners with Climeworks to remove 2’000 tons of CO₂ from the air

Stuart Mitchell

U.S. financial services company Square, Inc. has now signed a nine-year carbon removal agreement with Climeworks to permanently remove 2’000 tons of CO₂ from the air. Square purchases 2’000 tons of CO₂ removals from Climeworks as part of its net zero carbon commitment Square, Inc. commits to long-term carbon removal on top of emissions reduction efforts In December 2020, Square, Inc. announced its commitment to become net zero for operations by 2030. To achieve this, the company is actively reducing its own carbon footprint and pairing this with a growing portfolio…

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Orange launches “Orange Nature”, a carbon fund to finance reforestation and ecological restoration projects

Stuart Mitchell

Orange takes another step forward in its Net Zero Carbon by 2040 environmental strategy by creating Orange Nature, an innovative €50 million carbon fund, with returns in high-quality carbon credits only. The Orange Nature fund will directly or indirectly invest in various carbon sequestration projects around the world: afforestation, reforestation, and restoration of natural ecosystems (mangroves or agroforestry projects). Specific attention will be paid to the economic and social development of the regions and populations affected by the projects as well as the positive impacts they have on biodiversity. Launched…

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