Day: 13 July 2023

Pinsent Masons advises Carlton Power on development of £200m green hydrogen project portfolio

Stuart Mitchell

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Carlton Power on the establishment of a joint venture with Schroders Greencoat for the development of a portfolio of green hydrogen projects in the UK. The joint venture company, Green Hydrogen Energy Company Limited (GHECO), is governed by a shareholders’ agreement between Carlton Power and Schroders Greencoat. The JV will see Carlton Power develop the projects to ready-to-build status, at which point they will transfer to GHECO, and benefit from up to £200 million of funding committed by Schroders Greencoat with an option…

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HS2 contractor commits to move towards net zero carbon concrete

Stuart Mitchell

Construction joint venture SCS is the latest company to join ConcreteZero, committing to reduce emissions from concrete in its construction works today and into the future. This will boost the demand for more sustainable concrete, adding significant momentum for low emissions and ultimately net zero concrete in the UK. ConcreteZero is a global initiative led by Climate Group in partnership with WorldGBC. It brings together pioneering businesses to drive demand for more sustainable and net zero concrete. ConcreteZero members commit to buying and using 30% low emission concrete by 2025…

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Charities Win Big at Global Good Awards 2023

Stuart Mitchell

Charities and third sector organisations recently announced as winners in the virtual awards ceremony for the 2023 Global Good Awards (GGA), sponsored by Barley Communications. The awards recognise organisations and leaders who are achieving practical, real-world impact for people and planet that is both scalable and replicable – and who have inspiring stories to tell. Environmental change charity Hubbub won their third GGA Gold award for Campaign of the Year for their Eat Your Pumpkin campaign, while Kent Wildlife Trust & Wildwood Trust won Gold in the Game Changing Innovation category for their Wilder…

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See Sport Differently tackles reasons why sport isn’t accessible for blind and partially sighted people

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and British Blind Sport (BBS) launch See Sport Differently participation campaign to tackle the disparity of physical activity amongst blind and partially sighted people. In a series of emotive videos, the See Sport Differently campaign shares the real stories of blind and partially sighted people who have overcome the many hurdles that often prevent them from getting involved in sport and physical activity. RNIB and British Blind Sport have created an accessible online hub to provide information and guidance on accessible sports…

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Consumer support for Fairtrade remains strong despite global cost of living crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Consumers all over the world are staying loyal to Fairtrade as the most visible and trusted ethical label, according to new research findings released by GlobeScan and Fairtrade. Close to three in five (56 percent) shoppers surveyed in 12 countries said they were willing to pay more for a Fairtrade product, despite the increased cost of living. While consumers are increasingly concerned about rising food prices, small-scale farmers also face skyrocketing fuel, transport and fertiliser costs, putting their livelihoods even further at risk. “It is encouraging that shoppers are staying…

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