Day: 18 September 2023

World Cleanup Day Receives United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Award for Mobilization

Stuart Mitchell

In recognition of its profound impact on global environmental sustainability, World Cleanup Day (WCD) was honoured with a United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Award for Mobilization. The Skill Mill, a social enterprise providing employment for young ex-offenders in watercourse and horticulture services, is the leader for the UK for WCD, a worldwide initiative. The remarkable achievement was celebrated at the UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony, held in Rome on 24 July 2023. Waste presents a pressing global challenge that demands immediate attention and direct action. As one of…

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TNFD publishes scoping study exploring global nature-related public data facility

Stuart Mitchell

High level scoping study from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and partners concludes that demand for nature-related data is growing quickly and a global nature-related public data facility could scale the availability, quality and maintenance of nature data with significant benefits for public, private and civil society stakeholders globally. Interest in global scale solutions to nature-related data needs have accelerated since the successful agreement of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at the CBD COP15 meeting in Montreal in December 2022. The availability of accurate, comparable and decision-useful nature-related…

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Wild introduce their Shower Gel in a 100% plastic-free, compostable refill

Stuart Mitchell

Wild began three years ago on a mission to reduce single-use plastic in the bathroom. While it all started with deodorant, we knew that to create real change we had to revolutionize the entire bathroom experience with natural and convenient alternatives, creating an ecosystem of refillable products that make a real difference in reducing single-use plastic.   What is the problem? There’s simply too much plastic! Plastic is everywhere, it doesnt get recycled properly and ends up in landfill for thousands of years and then creates microplastics which end up…

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New interactive map reveals country-specific supply chain regulations for businesses

Stuart Mitchell

As new supply chain due diligence regulations – such as the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive – continue to evolve, global businesses face the challenge of staying up-to-date with regional legislation and the implications for their operations. In response, LRQA, a leading global assurance partner, has published an online Responsible Sourcing Regulation Map. Featuring real-time updates on active and upcoming legislation, this interactive tool provides a comprehensive breakdown of the most significant supply chain due diligence regulations impacting businesses worldwide. Kevin Franklin, LRQA Advisory Managing Director, said: “Navigating global supply…

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Jorvik Tricycles saddles up with university to reduce carbon emissions

Stuart Mitchell

Europe’s leading tricycle manufacturer, Jorvik Tricycles has partnered with Loughborough University to launch a range of e-tricycles that will see the education provider reduce its carbon emissions. The initial launch saw three electric tricycles rolled out across the university’s campus to replace diesel vehicles used by the grounds team, in a bid to help the education provider strive towards zero carbon.  The university invested in the new e-tricycles to give its 60-member strong Maintenance, Grounds and Gardens team a carbon neutral way of navigating the campus whilst completing planned maintenance.…

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