Day: 12 August 2024

Regenerative flour could save over three million tonnes of carbon by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

3.6 million tonnes of carbon could be saved by 2030 if every operator across the UK hospitality and brewing sector switched to regenerative flour and barley, according to new data from not-for-profit Zero Carbon Forum and the UK’s leading regenerative farming and food business, Wildfarmed. That’s the same as cancelling more than 5.5 million one-way flights between London and New York. What’s the problem?  35% of the UK’s emissions come from the food and drink sector. Zero Carbon Forum’s benchmark data found that within that, flour and barley production is…

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Ecobat Releases 2nd Annual Sustainability Report To Lead Responsible Business Practices within the Global Energy Storage Industry

Stuart Mitchell

Strengthening its position as the world leader in battery recycling and lead production, Ecobat has released its second annual Sustainability Report, which tracks its commitment to integrate sustainability throughout the company, its processes and the products it produces. The report arrives as the energy storage industry works to embrace greater responsibility and reduce the environmental impacts from lead, polypropylene, and lithium-ion batteries, the global demand for which is estimated to increase by approximately 30% annually through 2030. The report, covering the period of January through December 2023, demonstrates Ecobat’s efforts…

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Nearly Three-Quarters of Young People Deeply Concerned About Their Future

Stuart Mitchell

The Mix, the UK’s leading digital charity for young people, has revealed new research that nearly three-quarters (73%) of young people aged 16-29 are deeply concerned about their future, highlighting a growing distrust in government efforts to prioritise youth issues. The research, conducted by MEL Research on behalf of The Mix, underscores the urgent need for the next government to increase investment in online youth support services, with 59% of respondents advocating for more government funding in this area over traditional face-to-face support. Ahead of the imminent general election, The…

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Denzel’s and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home join forces to ‘share the love for dogs’, with new co-branded heart-shaped dog treats

Stuart Mitchell

Premium dog treats brand, Denzel’s, has been announced as the Official Treats Licensee for Battersea. The collaboration will be marked by the launch of a brand new, co-branded product called Battersea Hearts, sales of which will support the charity’s work to provide expert care by rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs and cats in need. Set to hit shelves in July 2024, Denzel’s Battersea Hearts are made with all natural ingredients showcasing a brand-new flavour combination of beef and berries. Each purchase of Battersea Hearts will support leading animal welfare charity,…

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Investors drive banks toward greater transparency on climate in 2024 proxy season

Stuart Mitchell

In a notable move for the 2024 proxy season, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and New York City Public Pension Boards (NYCERS) submitted six shareholder proposals asking banks to disclose a novel metric for assessing their progress towards their net zero targets and contributions to the clean energy transition. The proposals yielded significant commitments and above-average support, reflecting a growing investor demand for a comprehensive understanding of banks’ funding practices to ensure alignment with responsible objectives.   As of now, there is little comparable information on banks’ green energy financing.…

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