Month: August 2023

World-first breakthrough in textile recycling unveiled; New technology is a game changer

Stuart Mitchell

Polyester textiles have been successfully recycled back into raw material as part of a joint venture between the UK’s largest charity textile collector and a leading corporate wear producer. Project Re:claim is a joint venture between corporate wear specialists Project Plan B and Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL), the trading arm of the charity, and has unveiled plans for the first commercial-scale, post-consumer polyester recycling plant. Project Plan B developed the exclusive polyester recycling system which is based on plastic bottle recycling. The Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) will…

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TouchPoints data reveals paralyzing impact of cost-of-living crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Almost 40% of Britons aren’t coping on their current salaries; they are spending over an hour longer indoors; 60% are looking for the lowest prices when shopping, and when it comes to longer-term plans – from moving out of their parents’ homes to changing jobs to retiring – they are pressing pause. These are just some of the arresting findings from the 2023 IPA TouchPoints data which, in revealing the habits of British consumers’ daily lives and how their media usage fits into this, evidences the paralyzing impact the cost-of-living crisis…

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Simplified access to free support for small charities

Stuart Mitchell

A new initiative to make it easier for small charities to access free professional support was launched on Friday 23 June, during Small Charity Week by 19 organisations offering skilled volunteering, all members of the UK Pro Bono Association.   Seven out of ten small and medium-sized charities say that they are actively looking for pro bono professional skills to support what they do – but only four out of ten find it. The new initiative will close this gap, with the charities offering pro bono and free support and services…

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Legacy Futures Receives Great Place to Work® Accreditation

Stuart Mitchell

Legacy Futures has been accredited as a Great Place to Work®, a recognition that highlights their commitment to creating an outstanding work environment: Thriving in an Exceptional Work Environment:We are thrilled to share that 100% of our employees agree that this is a great place to work. In particular, they highlighted the strong sense of teamwork and the flexibility that allows them to maintain a healthy work-life balance. One of our team members highlighted the benefits of our flexible culture, saying “Being a fully virtual company helps make it a…

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IAASB Launches Public Consultation on Landmark Proposed Global Sustainability Assurance Standard

Stuart Mitchell

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has issued its proposed International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000, General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements. With its focus on assurance on sustainability reporting, ISSA 5000, when approved, will be the most comprehensive sustainability assurance standard available to all assurance practitioners across the globe. “Our proposed ISSA 5000 is a crucial step in enhancing confidence and trust in sustainability reporting. This proposal directly responds to the International Organization of Securities Commissions recommendations and complements the work of other standard setters, including the…

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