Day: 8 July 2024

Tetra Pak commits to taking action for nature

Stuart Mitchell

Ahead of the last month’s United Nation’s International Day of Biodiversity, Tetra Pak has announced the launch of its ‘Approach to Nature’ – a comprehensive framework that defines the company’s contribution to halting and reversing nature loss and enhancing water security. The approach aligns with global targets, including those outlined in the Biodiversity Plan that calls for action to halt biodiversity loss and put nature on a path to recovery for the benefit of all life on earth.1 A report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services…

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Making Waves: 15 years of impact with the Mars Ambassador Program

Stuart Mitchell

Mars has showcased the history of its Mars Ambassador Program (MAP) on its website – as it is an interesting piece showcasing the history of the program I have copied it below. We believe companies can be a force for good. 15 years ago, we created our Mars Ambassador Program (MAP) to harness the power of our global Mars community to drive positive change. The program serves as a testament to our belief that, together, we can make a tangible difference in the world. MAP, our signature skills-based volunteering program,…

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Berry Global Recognized by The Climate Registry for Climate Leadership

Stuart Mitchell

Global packaging leader, Berry Global Group, earned an Organizational Leadership Award from the Climate Registry at the 2024 Climate Leadership Awards. Recognizing actions that go beyond business-as-usual in the management and reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, this award underscores Berry’s commitment to advancing climate action across its global operations and supply chain. “We are committed to leveraging organizational resources and value-chain collaboration to continue paving the way for a circular, net-zero economy for plastics,” said Robert Flores, Vice President of Sustainability at Berry Global. “This prestigious award reflects our…

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Hospice UK launches new strategy and refreshed brand 

Stuart Mitchell

Hospice UK has launched its new five-year strategy along with a refreshed brand, setting out its vision for hospice care for all who need it, for now and forever. The bold new branding and ambitious 2024-29 strategy comes at a crucial time for a hospice sector facing significant challenges, with rising demand for palliative care, mounting funding pressures and staff shortages.   Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, said: “The UK faces a turning point, with demand for children’s and adult palliative and end of life care set to surge…

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Vodafone publishes its Climate Transition Plan

Stuart Mitchell

At Vodafone, we are committed to playing our part in addressing the climate crisis and helping to drive the transition towards a low-carbon future for our planet and its people. We have ambitious goals to reduce our own greenhouse gas emissions. We offer products and services, including IoT, that have enormous potential to accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reduction and help people adapt to our changing climate. Net zero is when the amount of greenhouse gas we add to the atmosphere is balanced by the amount we take away. Our targets…

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