Month: September 2024

VCMI announces public consultation on beta Scope 3 Claim

Stuart Mitchell

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) will run a public consultation on further development of the proposed Scope 3 Claim. Running from 2nd September to 7th October, the consultation will be conducted in accordance with established best practice. Inviting feedback on an updated version of the Scope 3 Claim, the process will help build on and strengthen existing requirements and guardrails to finalize the claim and ensure that it maintains high standards of integrity, while also being practical to potential corporate adopters. The Scope 3 Claim will offer a mechanism…

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UK aid helping cities grow sustainably but more support needed to tackle climate change threats

Stuart Mitchell

UK aid is helping developing countries to build sustainability into their city planning but more focus on adapting to climate change is needed, the aid watchdog reports recently.   The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) found the UK is not doing enough to meet its international climate finance (ICF) ambition to help cities strengthen how they adjust to climate change threats, such as extreme weather, focusing more on the commitment to support emissions reduction.   Nature-based solutions – working with nature to address environmental challenges – are considered key investments in…

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Consumer confidence shows signs of improvement as three in five (61%) say their finances will improve in the next six months

Stuart Mitchell

WARC has released its 2024 Global Consumer Trends report exploring the key issues that will influence consumer purchase decisions across brands and categories, with additional regional highlights for Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. Based on a comprehensive set of GWI surveys combined with WARC’s own research, case studies and analysis, the reports provide a view of the major issues facing the advertising industry through the lens of the consumer, with suggestions to help businesses create the most impact in the coming year.  Stephanie Siew, Senior Research Executive, WARC, says: “2023…

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Devagiri Estate Launches Ethical Farm-to-Table Tea in the UK

Stuart Mitchell

Devagiri, a fresh face in the UK tea market, proudly announces the launch of its farm-to-table brand, now available in reputable trade outlets across the country. Devagiri introduces a range of ethical teas featuring unique blends such as vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom chai, Earl Grey, and breakfast tea, available in both loose leaf and tea bag varieties. Committed to revolutionising the tea supply chain, Devagiri aims to transform the way tea is sourced, produced, and enjoyed, ensuring fairness, sustainability, and exceptional quality from farm to cup. A Transformational Journey Since 1947,…

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Fairtrade’s 2023 Annual Report highlights progress towards fairness agenda

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade International released its 2023 Annual Report today during its General Assembly, showcasing the organisation’s priorities and milestones, including progress on sustainability issues such as tackling deforestation, human rights, and living incomes. Entitled ”Driving the fairness agenda,” the Annual Report highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and its partners in the past year, such as its programmes and initiatives that deepen benefits for more than two million farmers and workers from 68 countries around the globe. Fairtrade reported on its first strategic priority of shifting the balance of power…

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