Day: 17 March 2024

Maersk becomes first to have climate targets validated by SBTi under the new Maritime Guidance

Stuart Mitchell

A.P. Moller – Maersk´s (Maersk) greenhouse gas emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to be in line with the 1.5-degree pathway from the Paris Agreement. This marks an industry first under SBTi’s new Maritime Guidance. While Maersk continues to aim for Net-Zero* greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the entire business in 2040 with significant milestones for 2030, the validated targets include new specific and absolute targets to reduce emissions from Maersk’s own operations and across its supply chains (covering all scope 1, 2 and…

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Yuka Celebrates B Corp Certification, Reinforcing Dedication to Transparency and Accountability

Stuart Mitchell

Yuka, the independent health and wellness app that more than 48 million consumers in 12 different countries use to check the health and environmental impact of the food and cosmetics they purchase, is proud to announce it has become a Certified B Corporation (B-Corp), further demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability.  B Lab certifies B Corporations based on rigorous standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, values that perfectly align with Yuka’s twofold mission of empowering consumers by offering transparent product information and encouraging them to advocate…

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The “Love Has No Labels” Campaign and WWE® Expand Partnership by Celebrating Heritage Months Throughout the Year

Stuart Mitchell

WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings, and the Ad Council’s award-winning “Love Has No Labels” campaign announced an expansion of their partnership. As part of this broader partnership, “Love Has No Labels” will be WWE’s first official heritage month partner, developing new work through the iconic campaign to promote the acceptance and inclusion of all people across race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability. To launch the expanded partnership, WWE will release an exclusive merchandise collection with unique designs highlighting various heritage months including Black History, Women’s History,…

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Stewart Investors joins Responsible Minerals Initiative Investor Network as founding member

Stuart Mitchell

Stewart Investors, an active, long-only equity specialist focused on sustainable investing since 2005, has announced today that it is the founding member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative Investor Network. The Investor Network will bring together a range of investment industry stakeholders to advance responsible sourcing and the renewable energy transition. “We believe that investors have a role to play in ensuring that global mineral supply chains are free of human rights abuses,” said Chris McGoldrick, Senior Investment Analyst at Stewart Investors. “In the past, NGOs, regulators, and companies have often…

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Gender Lens Investing reshaping financial landscapes

Stuart Mitchell

A report focused on advancing gender equality through impact investing and sustainable finance was released. ‘Empowering women, building sustainable assets: Strengthening the depth of gender lens investing across asset classes’ was prepared by UN Women, in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano (TIRESIA project), Phenix Capital Group and Bocconi University – Axa Research Lab on Gender Equality. The report explores the Gender Lens Investing (GLI) market through quantitative and qualitative analysis. The GLI approach places gender equality at the centre of investment decisions with the aim of reducing gender inequality through…

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