Day: 9 July 2024

New data reveals over 200 million children don’t have a toilet at school – leaving girls no way of managing their period

Stuart Mitchell

Over 400 million children globally lack decent toilets at school according to brand new data from the World Health Organisation and UNICEF ’s Joint Monitoring Programme – this means either toilets don’t work, girls and boys are forced to share facilities – even when girls are on their periods – or there’s no toilet at all. Meanwhile just over half of this number, 220 million, don’t have a toilet at school at all. In Sub Saharan Africa alone, 50% of schools have inadequate toilets.  This is having a huge and…

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Asset owners reaffirm their commitment to engagement with the world’s biggest corporate emitters

Stuart Mitchell

In a statement published this week, 45 asset owners reaffirmed their support for the Climate Action 100+ initiative and their ongoing commitment to engagement with high-emitting companies. Their message signals to all investors that considering climate-related financial risks and opportunities in decision-making is aligned with investors’ fiduciary duty to ensure long-term shareholder value.  “Investors in Climate Action 100+ are engaging with companies to address material financial issues arising from climate change. These investor-led engagements support companies as they plan for a decarbonized economy and create long-term shareholder value,” said Kirsten…

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PEPSI® Dig In Taps Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole Hayes as Ambassador To Uncover the Nation’s Best Black-Owned Restaurants and Reward Diners for Nominating Their Favorite

Stuart Mitchell

PEPSI® Dig In, a platform designed to drive access, business growth and awareness for Black-owned restaurants, is calling upon foodie fans to nominate their favorite restaurant for its Restaurant Royalty program. Returning for the third consecutive year, the program is partnering with Pinky Cole Hayes, CEO and Founder of fan-favorite plant-based fast food chain Slutty Vegan, as an ambassador to help recognize the country’s best Black-owned restaurants – and unlock even more rewards for diners and restaurants alike. As a long-term supporter of Hayes’ business from its early stages, Pepsi…

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Committee publishes report on net zero and the UK’s maritime sector

Stuart Mitchell

The Environmental Audit Committee has recently published its report on ‘Net zero and UK shipping’. Read the report Summary (HTML) Read the full Report (HTML) Read the full Report (PDF) Inquiry: Net zero aviation and shipping Environmental Audit Committee In March 2021, the Committee launched an inquiry into efforts to decarbonise civil aviation and shipping, two of the UK’s hardest to abate industries. This inquiry resulted in two separate reports, of which this is the second. The Committee’s report on net zero aviation is available here. In its report, the…

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Star Athletes Share Their Mental Health “Rituals,” Encouraging Fans to Prioritize Their Mental Health

Stuart Mitchell

11 professional sports leagues and organizations teamed up with the national “Love, Your Mind” campaign to announce a comprehensive mental health partnership with the premiere of a series of public service advertisements (PSAs). The series, titled “The Rituals We Share,” features star athletes sharing their “rituals,” or steps they take, to care for their minds on and off the field – encouraging sports fans across the country to prioritize their mental health and explore free resources from LoveYourMindToday.org. The “Love, Your Mind” campaign from Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the…

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