Month: April 2023

Binning the plastic bag – the future of fresh produce mapped out

Stuart Mitchell

Research from WRAP published last year showed the significant potential that removing plastic packaging from fresh uncut fruit and veg could have on reducing plastic packaging and food waste at home. Since then, WRAP has been working with retailers on an ambitious pathway that will change the way we shop and help reduce the 70,000 tonnes of plastics put on the market every year, around fresh produce items. Catherine David, Director of Collaboration and Change, WRAP: “No good food should go in the bin. We’re very excited to be working…

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Channel 4 and Prime Video Survey shows 1 in 4 offices in TV are physically inaccessible to Disabled talent

Stuart Mitchell

A survey for Channel 4 and Prime Video UK into the TV industry’s accessibility for Disabled talent has revealed that 1 in 4 offices operated by broadcasters, streamers or production companies are physically inaccessible, and that 1 in 4 have no functioning accessible toilet. The Access Into Action Report highlights the areas where improvements are needed, and creates a three step action plan for organisations to implement some relatively speedy change, while more structural changes are put in place at an industry-wide level. The results have been gathered from 105…

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Leaders Urged To Heed Science and Act Now To Avert Climate Catastrophe

Stuart Mitchell

After a marathon final two days of talks, countries have approved a new climate science report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The report brings together current scientific research, with leading scientists and governments agreeing to a summary that lays bare the devastating reality and risks posed by the climate crisis, and the ways in which the world must respond. The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Synthesis Report (AR6) spotlights the rapid emission reductions needed to meet intermediate climate targets – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030…

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Boeing Releases 2022 Sustainability Report, Maps Sustainable Aerospace Progress

Stuart Mitchell

Boeing has released its annual Sustainability Report, which further defines the company’s sustainability goals and includes key metrics to measure progress of core enterprise priorities. This includes employee safety and well-being; global aerospace safety; equity, diversity and inclusion; sustainable operations; innovation and clean technologies; and community engagement. In addition, the report highlights the company’s 2021 sustainability achievements, its sustainable vision for the future of flight, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts in alignment with global sustainability standards. “We are honored to release our second sustainability report that builds on…

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Octopus Energy announces €1 billion investment in French green energy market and new European tech hub in Paris

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy, the UK’s third largest energy retailer, has announced plans to invest €1 billion in the French green energy market over the next two years. The investment will be used to accelerate the energy transition in France and generate enough local green power to supply 300,000 households. Building on its investments already made in France, the company is launching a new European tech hub in Paris through its subsidiary Kraken. The new hub will create hundreds of clean energy jobs and support millions of customers across the continent. Octopus…

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