Day: 28 September 2023

The Coca‑Cola Foundation Joins Forces with Microloan Platform Kiva to Support up to 45,000 Entrepreneurs

Stuart Mitchell

The Coca‑Cola Foundation has announced its support for Change Make Her, a new five-year partnership with microloan nonprofit Kiva to improve financial access for under-represented entrepreneurs around the world.  The announcement was made at the Coca‑Cola “Level the Playing Field” DEI Summit in Sydney as the company builds on its long legacy of support for the FIFA Women’s World CupTM. Coca‑Cola continues to work with influential partners around the world in a broader push for progress for women and under-represented groups across business and society.   Kiva is best-known for its…

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PepsiCo Announces It Will Eliminate Plastic Rings on Beverage Multipacks Across U.S. & Canada By Introducing Recyclable Paper-Based Designs

Stuart Mitchell

As part of PepsiCo’s pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) sustainable packaging journey to ensure packaging never becomes waste, PepsiCo is the first beverage company to commit to a North American roll out of paper-based solutions to replace plastic rings across multipacks that have traditionally used plastic rings. PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) today announced the new paperboard designs that will begin to roll out in a phased, regional approach in the US later this year. This builds upon PepsiCo’s progress in Canada where the transition to paperboard is beginning to roll out.…

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New Benchmark Analysis of U.S. Banks Reveals Inconsistencies Between Climate Goals and Climate Lobbying Practices

Stuart Mitchell

A new benchmark analysis of 13 of the largest banks operating in the United States reveals significant inconsistencies between the banks’ public climate commitments and their direct and indirect climate lobbying practices.   The Responsible Policy Engagement Benchmarking for Banks shows that despite banks’ public endorsement of the Paris Agreement’s goals and pledges to align their lending and investments with net zero emissions by 2050 or even earlier, the banks’ lobbying practices do not match their stated support for Paris-aligned policies and regulations with 92% of banks advocating  against or…

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Asda set to launch biggest ever Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Campaign with over 200 exclusive pink products

Stuart Mitchell

Asda is set to launch its biggest ever Tickled Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with over 200 exclusive pink products available to purchase. Sales of the products will help to raise vital funds for charity partners Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! supporting new breast cancer treatments, vital education, and life-changing support, as well as on pack vital breast cancer awareness on a range of products. The range will see support from some iconic brands who are turning their packaging pink, including Diet Coke, Heinz Baked Beans…

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Global Water Challenge and Cargill Launch Impactful New Projects To Expand Access to Safe Drinking Water in Brazil

Stuart Mitchell

Global Water Challenge (GWC) and Cargill announced the launch of new projects in Brazil, in partnership with Brazilian based non-profit organizations. This initiative supports Cargill’s global commitment to addressing local water challenges and specifically improving access to safe drinking water in communities in priority regions. Cargill and GWC launched its Cargill Currents platform in 2021 to address water challenges faced by local communities. The program supports access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and enhanced water security in priority regions by tailoring to the specific needs of the target communities. The…

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