Day: 1 September 2024

New resources to help banks operationalise the links between the circular economy and sustainability impacts

Stuart Mitchell

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) recently released the first reports in a new series of resources helping banks implement and benefit from the interlinkages between the circular economy and major sustainability challenges of climate change, nature loss, and pollution. Designed for the 300+ signatories of the Principles for Responsible Banking and the wider banking sector, the new resources set out practical guidance to move from target-setting for sustainability objectives to delivering on their commitments. The guidance encourages banks to embed circularity into internal policies and processes, engage…

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TotalEnergies and SSE join forces and create Source, a new major player in EV charging in the UK & Ireland

Stuart Mitchell

TotalEnergies and SSE have signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture to establish a new major player in EV charging infrastructure in the UK and Ireland, under the brand “Source”. The new business will deploy in both countries up to 3000 high power charge points, meeting demand from EV and fleet owners to provide fast and reliable charging. Establishing a needs-based fast charging network across the UK & Ireland Within the next 5 years, Source will deploy up to 3000 high power charge points (of 150 kW and…

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CAP – Don’t hate the player, hate the game(play) – misleading gameplay in videogame ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Don’t hate the player, hate the game(play) – misleading gameplay in videogame ads. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Video games are a unique medium that can offer content and immersion for tens, even hundreds of hours. Players should not be misled into spending hours on a game only to find it looks and plays…

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High-Level Political Forum places women and girls at the heart of the 2030 Agenda

Stuart Mitchell

Women and girls around the world are facing significant threats, from wars and conflicts to devastating climate change, widening inequalities, and pushback on their human rights and freedoms.  These threats were at the top of the agenda of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the main UN platform to assess progress towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This year’s forum opened on 8 July 2024 under the theme of “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative…

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UK Finance launches site to support charity access to banking services

Stuart Mitchell

UK Finance recently launched a new site including a step-by-step digital guide and FAQ to support charities and other voluntary organisations open and manage bank accounts. The new site also includes a free Account Finder tool, to help organisations in the voluntary sector find the best account for their needs. The launch of the site is the final step of a project run by UK Finance to deepen understanding of the specific issues felt by charity bank account customers. UK Finance has worked with charitable organisations, members and regulators to…

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