Month: August 2024

Ferrero Launches New Hazelnut Sustainability Commitments, Building On 3-Year Achievements

Stuart Mitchell

Ferrero has recently released its Hazelnut Charter and Action Plan for 2024-26 as part of its aim to contribute to a hazelnut industry that creates value for all. The new Hazelnut Charter and Action Plan outline continued activities to improve working and living conditions for agricultural workers and their families, and to promote supply chain traceability and regenerative agriculture. As part of Ferrero’s multi-stakeholder approach to the elimination of child labour, the company also announced the extension of its partnerships with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for another three years,…

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Nominations open for WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2024

Stuart Mitchell

WFA is now seeking nominations from the wider marketing industry as well as via an expert jury of global marketers and industry experts, with media partner, The Drum, promoting the award across its three regional online editions, print magazine and social platforms. Global CMOs at WFA’s recent Global Marketer Week in Toronto refuted the idea that being CMO has become an impossible job, citing their excitement at the broader and more business-focused brief they were being asked to deliver. Those nominated for the award should demonstrate outstanding leadership in two…

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Footprint and Nestlé Professional unveil 2024 Footprint Sustainability Index

Stuart Mitchell

Footprint, the UK’s leading sustainability and ESG expert in the food and drink industry, in collaboration with Nestlé Professional, proudly announces the release of its annual report, The Sustainability Index 2024. This comprehensive report showcases the resilience and unwavering commitment of the foodservice industry in its quest to achieve net-zero, emphasising the need for innovative and sustainable practices. In a year characterised by economic pressures, supply chain disruptions and environmental concerns, the 2024 Footprint Sustainability Index emerges as a testament to progress. The report highlights how businesses are continuously innovating…

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Airbus welcomes London Gatwick to global hydrogen hub network

Stuart Mitchell

Airbus has teamed up with London Gatwick, easyJet and Air Products, the world’s largest hydrogen supplier, to expand hydrogen capability and infrastructure in the UK as the manufacturer moves closer to its target of getting a hydrogen powered aircraft in the sky by 2035.  Standing up the right infrastructure is key to enabling hydrogen flight and this partnership is yet another step towards making this a reality in the UK.  Under Airbus’ Hydrogen Hubs at Airports framework, the scope of work covers liquid hydrogen supply and storage at the airport,…

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Information Commissioner calls for water companies to be crystal clear with public over sewage pollution

Stuart Mitchell

The ICO have released the following article: Water companies must put transparency first if they want to rebuild public trust, we have warned. John Edwards spoke out following ongoing public concern about sewage discharges and the lack of information made readily available to the public. We have today written to 12 water companies, calling on them to be as transparent as possible with their customers. The letter encourages water companies to proactively disclose information relating to sewage discharges on a monthly basis. This will provide more efficient and timely details…

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