Day: 14 September 2022

Alaska Airlines launches new program to advance sustainable aviation fuels through corporate partnerships, shared learning

Stuart Mitchell

Alaska Airlines is taking the next step in advancing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of Alaska’s Ever Green program for improvements in environmental sustainability. Today, Alaska launched a program to engage its corporate customers in the decarbonization journey through purchase of SAF credits and continued efforts to expand education and awareness about opportunities to improve the sustainability of business travel including through use of SAF. The program builds on a first-in-the-US program launched with Microsoft in 2020 to reduce corporate business travel emissions through corporate partnerships. “Launching this program…

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The People’s Projects is back!

Stuart Mitchell

The National Lottery Community Fund, ITV, UTV and the Sunday Mail have launched The People’s Projects – a National Lottery funding programme that not only delivers vital funding support to the heart of UK communities, but also raises awareness of the incredible work of community groups across the land. The popular funding programme returns after a 3-year break and is making a share of over £4 million of National Lottery funding available with applications accepted from today. Groups and projects can apply for grants of up to £70,000 to help…

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Inter IKEA Group makes minority investment in Flow Loop

Stuart Mitchell

Inter IKEA Group has made a minority equity investment in Flow Loop, a Danish start-up developing a water recycling shower solution together with IKEA to inspire and enable people to be more water and energy efficient. IKEA and Flow loop have been collaborating since March 2020 to develop an innovative water recycling shower solution that can be retrofitted in existing shower spaces. The aim is to make it easy and affordable for people to save both water and energy without compromising the shower experience. “At IKEA, we know that we…

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Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, says ILO

Stuart Mitchell

Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), which confirms that the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt young people more than any other age group. The Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022: Investing in transforming futures for young people  report finds that the pandemic has exacerbated the numerous labour market challenges facing those aged between 15 and 24 years, who have experienced a much higher percentage loss in employment than adults since early 2020. The total global number of unemployed youths…

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In Colombia, UN Women Executive Director galvanizes action for women’s leadership and gender equality

Stuart Mitchell

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous conducted a three-day mission in Colombia, where she met with government officials, civil society groups, and partners. The purpose of the mission was to build on momentum and galvanize action for women’s leadership and gender equality across Colombia.  The mission came as a new government took office, led by President Gustavo Petro and Vice-President Francia Márquez, the country’s first Afro-descendant woman Vice President. The new government has committed to prioritize gender equality, and to reach gender parity in cabinet appointments. To date, for the Government’s…

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