Day: 14 March 2024

Tesco launches dedicated section in stores for menopause-friendly products

Stuart Mitchell

Tesco is trialling a new menopause-friendly section in selected stores, helping customers find dedicated products to help manage their symptoms and highlight other items that are safe to use when menopausal. It comes as the retailer joins forces with GenM, an awareness collective who empower brands to transform how women search, source and shop when going through the menopause. The M-tick, the world’s first symbol to signpost menopause-friendly products, will now be clearly visible on products, both in Tesco stores and online.  And to celebrate the partnership, for the next six weeks…

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Hohenstein releases 2023 sustainability report

Stuart Mitchell

With the publication of its sustainability report for 2023, testing provider Hohenstein is providing greater transparency. The report details sustainability efforts at its Boennigheim headquarters and targets for 2024. Hohenstein has replaced previous environmental guidelines with strategic development in accordance with Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) and adopted a sustainability roadmap for the future. Example highlights in the report include: Environmental: Overall, energy consumption was actively reduced, and renewable energy use promoted. Hohenstein also collected rail and air travel data to be used in CO2 accounting in 2024. Social:…

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Network launch for immersive digital mental health therapeutics

Stuart Mitchell

Innovate UK announces partnership with the Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London to support UK innovators. Mindset Innovate UK’s £20 million Mindset programme is driving the growth of immersive digital mental health solutions in the UK. By funding projects that develop therapeutic interventions, Mindset is establishing a supportive ecosystem to facilitate the market entry of these innovations. Through fostering collaboration between the immersive technology sector and mental health providers, Mindset aims to accelerate treatment by leveraging immersive digital therapies to offer faster and more accessible support for individuals with mental…

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Asda and GroceryAid launch Tickled Pink Fund to support grocery colleagues going through a breast cancer diagnosis

Stuart Mitchell

Asda have announced it is collaborating with GroceryAid to provide financial, emotional and practical support to grocery colleagues affected by breast cancer as part of it’s Tickled Pink campaign. Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign works with charity partners, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!, to raise funds for better treatments, vital education and life-changing support, for anyone who needs it. The Asda Tickled Pink Gala Ball is a fundraising event with suppliers and partners and raised over £1.4 million for its charity partners; Breast Cancer Now, CoppaFeel! and GroceryAid at the event…

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Launch of Green Guarantee Company to mobilise billions in climate finance

Stuart Mitchell

The world’s first climate-focused guarantee company is set to unlock billions in climate finance for developing countries by providing guarantees for institutional investors buying green bonds issued and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and green loans issued in the private credit market.   The Green Guarantee Company (GGC), developed by the Development Guarantee Group, which was co-founded with Cardano Development, celebrated the launch of its operations with a Market Closing Ceremony at the LSE on Friday, 2 February 2024. GGC will use guarantees to help borrowers in developing…

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