Month: May 2024

Marriott International Celebrates Milestone on Journey Towards Net-Zero

Stuart Mitchell

Marriott International, Inc. has verified its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a global climate action organization that develops tools that allow businesses to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in line with data-driven methodology. Marriott is the largest global hospitality company to receive approval for both near-term and long-term science-based targets. The company has committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Marriott also commits to reduce absolute…

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FCA confirms anti-greenwashing guidance and proposes extending sustainability framework

Stuart Mitchell

Ahead of the anti-greenwashing rule coming into force on 31 May, the FCA is supporting industry with guidance to help them meet the standard. The new rule is designed to protect consumers by ensuring sustainable products and services they are sold are accurately described. Results from the latest Financial Lives survey shows significant consumer interest in sustainable finance as 81% of adults surveyed would like their investments to do some good as well as provide a financial return. This work supports the long-term growth and competitiveness of the sector by helping businesses…

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UK SMBs could save 280m tonnes of CO2e by hitting 2030 targets

Stuart Mitchell

On Earth Day, BT announced a new partnership with the UK Business Climate Hub (UKBCH) that aims to help UK small & medium businesses (SMBs) halve CO2e emissions by 2030 and empower them to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. It comes as research suggests UK SMBs would stop 280 million tonnes of CO2e emissions from reaching the atmosphere if they hit this near-term goal*. There are 5.5 million SMBs in the UK, making up more than 99% of all businesses nationwide. Collectively they account for almost half (44%**) of…

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Wildlife and climate campaigners unite in what could be the biggest ever march for nature

Stuart Mitchell

Environment campaigners are urging anyone who cares for nature to unite and march through London to Parliament Square on Saturday 22 June, with a simple demand to all political parties: Restore Nature Now.  This legal demonstration aims to be the biggest gathering of people for nature and climate that the UK has seen and is both a celebration of UK nature and a protest for urgent political action on the nature and climate emergencies.   The Restore Nature Now march is a peaceful, inclusive and family-friendly event. It is supported by…

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amfori in the Spotlight in the Reuters
VISION 2045 Documentary Series

Stuart Mitchell

amfori, a leading global business association for sustainable trade, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Reuters VISION 2045 Campaign. VISION 2045 brings together stories from various organisations that are driving systemic change through their services and expertise by implementing principles of sustainable action and social impact at the core of their operations. amfori has been selected as a featured organisation, highlighting its continuous contribution to a more sustainable world in which trade serves a purpose: delivering social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone. Trade creates economic opportunities, stimulating…

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