Day: 19 July 2023

Tetra Pak makes further progress on sustainability transformation

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak has published its Sustainability Report FY22[1], highlighting the company’s progress across various aspects of sustainability. Now in its 24th edition, the report demonstrates how sustainability remains core to Tetra Pak’s strategy and continues to be prioritised in decision making. During the year 2022, Tetra Pak achieved significant milestones, reducing operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 39%[2], with 84% of the energy coming from renewable sources[3]. This puts the company on track to achieve net zero within its own operations by 2030. Additionally, the sale of 8.8 billion plant-based…

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Kellogg Company is on track to fulfill its environmental, sustainability commitments

Stuart Mitchell

As millions around the globe mark World Environment Day, Kellogg Company is highlighting the progress it made in 2022 against its Kellogg’s Better Days® Promise commitments to nurture the planet: 31.1% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (since 2015) 13% absolutely reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (since 2015, as of December 2021) 40.3% of electricity used was from renewable sources (in 2022) 17% reduction in water use in high stress regions (since 2015) 23% reduction in food waste (since 2016, as of December 2021)…

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PepsiCo Announces Final 16 “Team of Champions” Organizations, Delivering On Its Commitment To Invest $1 Million To Support Soccer Access In Underserved Communities

Stuart Mitchell

Entering the third and final year, PepsiCo, Inc. has announced it has added 16 new organizations to culminate “Team of Champions” — a national purpose platform that improves access to soccer in underserved communities, including Black and Hispanic youth, across the U.S. The $1 million commitment made over the past three years has made actionable investments on and off the field, including helping teams with apparel and equipment costs, field access, mentoring, coaching and education, and fan experiences. By continuing to expand its reach into more communities in 2023, “Team…

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Major New Jersey companies support affordable, equitable, pro-worker transition to 100% clean energy

Stuart Mitchell

More than a dozen companies with headquarters or operations in New Jersey released a letter today to Gov. Phil Murphy and state lawmakers, urging them to support legislation committing New Jersey to 100% clean energy by 2035 The letter — signed by Avocado Green Brands, Ben & Jerry’s, Danone, DSM-Firmenich, ECOS, Eileen Fisher, IKEA, Mars, Miller/Howard Investments, Nestlé, Sealed, Unilever, and Uplight — demonstrates the sector-spanning corporate support for ambitious clean energy policy in New Jersey. It comes as the state legislature considers a 100% clean energy standard that positions…

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New Research by the Ad Council Research Institute Outlines How Best to Reach, Encourage and Support those Open to Treatment

Stuart Mitchell

In the midst of a growing national crisis of drug overdose deaths, the Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI) have announced its findings of a mixed-method research study identifying how to reach, encourage and support individuals open to treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs). The report hones in on the audiences most impacted by or at risk for substance use disorders, identifies those open to seeking treatment, deciphers barriers and motivators to seeking treatment and informs message development to help individuals explore resources and recovery. Results shine a light on opportunities…

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