Day: 31 January 2024

Retailers urged to tackle food waste crisis post COP28

Stuart Mitchell

More than 70 organisations – including Unilever, WWF and Wrap – have signed an open letter urging businesses and global leaders to “acknowledge the critical role of food systems in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement”.  “It is important not to overlook the role of retail supply chains in global food systems,” comments Svante Gothe, Head of Sustainability at RELEX Solutions. According to a report by The Grocer, supermarkets throw away 277,000 tonnes of edible food annually in the UK alone. In fact, it’s estimated that the UK’s total…

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Mind the gap: tool provides action plans advancing gender equity

Stuart Mitchell

Unilever and the International Center for Research on Women have created a Gender Equity Assessment Tool. It’s designed to measure the impact of our sustainability initiatives in empowering women and provide tailored action plans to accelerate progress. Of the many gains to be had from advancing gender equity, none are clearer than the financial benefits for the world’s GDP and global business’s bottom line. Estimates from the World Bank Group suggest that if women had the same lifetime earnings as men, global wealth would increase on average by $23,620 (€22,392) per…

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IKEA announces new commitments to support integration of refugees

Stuart Mitchell

IKEA announces new commitments for forcibly displaced people by 2027 at the UNHCR Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. With these commitments, IKEA continues its work to the integration of refugees by supporting them in finding meaningful work, promoting their social inclusion, and empowering them to advocate for their rights.  Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, is launching a new commitment to increase the employability of an additional 3,000 refugees and asylum seekers by the end of 2027. IKEA Social Entrepreneurship along with Cisco Foundation and implementation partner NESsT, support…

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Reuben Sinclair launch support group for parents in PR

Stuart Mitchell

PR recruitment specialists Reuben Sinclair have announced the launch of a peer-to-peer networking and support group for parents and parents-to-be working in the PR industry, in association with the PRCA. ‘Parents in PR’ seeks to make it easier for both mums and dads, especially those new to parenthood, to thrive in their career and lead a full family life. The first event, on Thursday 14 March 2024, will include a panel discussion on navigating the return to the workplace after parental leave and will cover legal entitlements, what to do…

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International Women’s Day 2024: ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’

Stuart Mitchell

In a world facing multiple crises that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to secure prosperous and just economies, and a healthy planet for future generations.   One of the key challenges in achieving gender equality by 2030 is an alarming lack of financing with a staggering USD 360 billion annual deficit in spending on gender-equality measures.   The time for change is now! Join us on 8 March 2024…

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