Month: August 2023

CAP – Technical updates to the lotteries and under-25s rules

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Technical updates to the lotteries and under-25s rules. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. CAP and BCAP are publishing technical updates to their rules on lotteries advertising and the inclusion of those who are or seem to be under the age of 25. The changes do not impact on advertising policy and practice. They are…

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ShareAction launches new series of guidance manuals to raise responsible investment best practice

Stuart Mitchell

ShareAction, the responsible investment charity, is today publishing the first in a series of guidance manuals that set out standards and expectations for responsible investment practices by asset managers across specific topics. This follows the launch last week of the charity’s ambitious new definition for responsible investment, which calls on institutional investors to take responsibility for the adverse real-world impacts of their investments on society and the environment. It describes four key principles for responsible investment: transparent, embedded consistently across all activities, considers negative and positive impacts on people and…

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Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reducing Our Environmental Impact

Stuart Mitchell

The climate crisis is one of the most defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both individuals and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we have the scale and reach to take action and contribute to collective transformation. Biodiversity is crucial for the environment and human health and well-being. Our operations impact biodiversity in all parts of the value chain – particularly our activities related to sourcing of raw materials, green- house gas emissions, water consumption and effluent water,…

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KeyCorp 2022 ESG Report Highlights Women In Business

Stuart Mitchell

Through advocacy, connections, and empowerment, Key4Women supports the financial progress and empowerment of businesswomen, providing a wealth of resources to help them meet their personal and professional goals. Since its launch in 2005, our certified advisors have facilitated more than $12 billion in loans to women-owned businesses. The program offers members: Customized financial services and advice from Key4Women certified advisors Exclusive member events and forums with industry experts to help foster professional and business development while creating lasting connections with industry leaders and professionals Timely and robust thought leadership content…

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M&S – Together with Wuka – Call on Government to remove VAT from period pants

Stuart Mitchell

Marks & Spencer has come together with period pants brand, WUKA, to ask the Government to remove the 20% VAT that applies to period pants – a reusable period product.   To launch, more than 50 signatories, including 35 MPs & peers and the charities Wellbeing of Women and Bloody Good Period, have put their name to a public letter to Victoria Atkins, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, requesting that period pants are classified as a garment in this year’s Autumn Statement. Say ‘Pants to the Tax’ will also call…

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