Day: 8 November 2024

Digital reuse powered by re-universe

Stuart Mitchell

Blenheim Palace and the Eden Project, two of the UK’s most renowned visitor attractions, have made a groundbreaking move to reduce single-use waste by introducing a fully-operational, permanent returnable cup system, designed by re-universe. This innovative partnership establishes new sustainability benchmarks by utilising digital technology to eliminate the reliance on single-use coffee cups, all while providing a smooth and convenient user experience. How does it work? Re-universe clients can choose between two systems: a ‘deposit return’ or a ‘holding charge’ scheme. Both options are designed for simplicity, offering a hassle-free…

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SBTN publishes pilot outcomes, proving the concept of science-based targets for nature

Stuart Mitchell

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has recently published outcomes from its year-long corporate pilot program, proving that companies now have a clear and credible pathway to take ambitious action for nature. The pilot outcomes, detailed in a report linked here and below, highlight that first-mover companies are now equipped with a gold standard approach to comprehensively assess their biggest impacts on nature, measure those impacts accurately, and set science-based targets – beginning with freshwater and land. This approach enables them to address key drivers of nature loss in the…

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The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Committee unlocks £100M in green investment

Stuart Mitchell

A massive boost to green investment in the West of England has been announced recently. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Committee, chaired by Mayor Dan Norris, has approved setting up a £100 million investment fund to drive the green economy. Mayor Dan Norris said: “Tackling the climate crisis and delivering on our net zero and wildlife recovery ambitions are essential. My Mayoral Combined Authority is committing £10 million of new investment to attract £90 million of private investment to create growth and jobs in important Net Zero industries.…

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British Airways To Become The Largest Purchaser Of Carbon Removals In The UK As Part Of 2030 Environmental Drive

Stuart Mitchell

British Airways has signed a deal to purchase more than £9 million worth of innovative carbon removals credits in the United Kingdom and overseas as part of a six-year agreement. The deal is part of an ambitious drive to accelerate the airline’s climate change efforts between now and 2030. One ground-breaking scheme in Scotland will see CO2 emissions captured from whisky distilleries and repurposed into building materials. Another, spread across multiple locations in the UK, uses an enhanced rock weathering technique to lock away carbon for thousands of years. The…

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PRCA announces new Chair and members of its Global Advisory Board

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is pleased to announce the relaunch of its new Global Advisory Board, a strategic initiative designed to bolster the Association’s international reach and reinforce its status as the world’s largest professional body for PR professionals. The Global Advisory Board will focus on four key workstreams: Talent, Ethics, Innovation, and Future. Each workstream aims to address crucial aspects of the PR industry, driving forward best practices and ensuring the sector’s continued growth and relevance on a global scale. Talent: This workstream is dedicated to…

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