Month: August 2023

Vattenfall’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2022: Focus on energy transition and to support customers in a demanding time

Stuart Mitchell

In 2022, the energy market was marked by the war in Ukraine, which led to a sharp increase in electricity prices throughout Europe. Vattenfall has focused on supporting its customers during a very tough time for many, while at the same time the company has continued to increase investments to succeed with energy transition conversion and electrification. Prices on electricity and gas doubled in 2022 in all of Vattenfall’s markets, leading to a very difficult situation for many customers. Vattenfall has therefore supported its customers with advice on energy saving…

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Berry’s PCR Bottles Support Bio-D’s Sustainability Commitments

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global has created a range of reusable bottles made entirely out of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for leading UK ethical cleaning company The Bio-D Company. The range includes 750ml, 1 litre and 5 litre sizes for a number of Bio-D’s liquid products including Laundry Liquid, Fabric Conditioner, Dishwasher Rinse Aid, Washing Up Liquid, and Home & Garden Cleaner. Bio-D specialises in the production of cleaning products which offer 100% naturally derived alternatives to toxic chemicals for safe and efficient cleaning that does not harm people or the environment. This…

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CAP – Technical updates to the infant and follow-on formula rules

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Technical updates to the infant and follow-on formula 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 have made technical updates to the information supporting the UK Advertising Codes’ rules on the advertising of infant and follow-on formula. The rules reflect legislation which creates specific controls for such advertising, including a prohibition on nearly…

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ShareAction challenges finance sector to adopt ambitious new definition of ‘responsible investment’

Stuart Mitchell

ShareAction, the charity campaigning for responsible investment, has today launched a new definition of ‘responsible investment’ in a bid to raise standards across the financial sector and help prevent greenwashing and misleading claims. This definition represents a step-change in ambition beyond ESG investing and actively calls on institutional investors – pension funds and other asset owners, asset managers, insurers and banks – to take responsibility for the real-world impacts of investments on people and planet. ShareAction has identified systemic issues holding back the investment industry’s potential to act on pressing…

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EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling

Stuart Mitchell

ENERGYLOOP, a company owned by FCC Ámbito and Iberdrola for the recycling of wind farm components, has signed a collaboration agreement with SURUS, a leading Spanish company in adding value through the execution of projects related to sustainability and the circular economy, with the aim of providing a joint solution for the recycling of wind turbine blades in wind farm repowering projects. Spain is a leading country in wind energy production, fifth in the world in the ranking of countries with the highest installed wind power capacity and second in…

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