Day: 24 December 2022

Triodos Bank sets out concrete action for an inclusive society

Stuart Mitchell

Triodos Bank– a frontrunner in sustainable banking – urges governments, companies, social institutions and the financial sectorto make the transition to a regenerative economy that is fairer and more inclusive. There are three courses of action: empowering people, building inclusive societies, and challenging dominant values and structures. All the proposals are included in Triodos Bank’s vision paper “Building open and resilient communities for an inclusive society” published today. Promoting inclusion in society is a strategic priority for Triodos Bank: its loans and investments focus particularly on the labour market, financial inclusion,…

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Danone announces Re-Fuel Danone: A global energy excellence programme to drive energy efficiency, resilience and decarbonisation journey

Stuart Mitchell

Danone has announced a Global Energy Excellence Programme, Re–Fuel Danone, to transform the energy footprint of its sites worldwide and make its operations more agile, energy and cost efficient, resilient and more sustainable. To deliver the ambitious programme, Danone will harness digital innovation and its existing engineering expertise to drive energy efficiency and accelerate its decarbonisation journey. It will also expand on partnerships with local renewable energy providers to increase energy resilience and create shared value in the communities where it operates. The Re–Fuel programme will see Danone: improve energy…

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Guylian Commits to 100% Fairtrade Certified Cocoa, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainable Production

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade America, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, is honored to announce that partner Guylian, the premium Belgian chocolate brand famous for its chocolate seashells sold across four continents and in 120 countries, has committed to sourcing 100% of the cocoa used to make its premium chocolates on Fairtrade terms. All Guylian offerings will now carry the Fairtrade Mark on the front of the package, signaling to consumers that the cocoa farmers behind Guylian’s unique treats got a fairer deal and the product’s supply chain is…

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IOC Launches Climate Action Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking to recognise National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Federations (IFs) and Olympians and Paralympians for impactful projects to address climate change, by launching the Climate Action Awards. An initiative supported by Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partners (TOPs) Airbnb, P&G and Deloitte, the Awards are aimed at supporting NOCs, IFs and athletes in their efforts to manage their carbon emissions and understand their impact on the environment. The Awards focus on three categories of actions, each supported by a relevant TOP Partner: Climate Action x…

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Goodera raises $10M to bring employee volunteering to workplaces around the world

Stuart Mitchell

As organizations navigate hybrid work environments and seek greater opportunities to be good corporate citizens, employee volunteering programs are becoming a favorite for combining social impact and employee engagement. Scaling with this trend, Goodera, announced a $10M series A funding round to bring employee volunteering to every workplace. Investors in this round include Elevation Capital, Zoom Ventures, Xto10X, Nexus Venture Partners, Omidyar Network, Binny Bansal, and others. “Goodera has reimagined volunteering to meet the needs of the evolving workforce. Their inspiring growth makes me hopeful about a future where employers…

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