Day: 11 November 2024

Mercedes-Benz and Hydro join forces in the Brazilian Amazon to foster long-term development along their aluminium supply chain

Stuart Mitchell

At New York Climate Week, Mercedes-Benz and Hydro elevate their strategic partnership by enhancing the vertical integration of their aluminium supply chain and launching the long-term Corridor Program for a sustained development in the Amazon. Following their joint decarbonization roadmap Mercedes-Benz and Hydro signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with local NGOs and partners in the state of Pará, Brazil. Their goals include promoting human rights, generating income for local communities, fostering biodiversity and low-carbon value chains in the Brazilian Amazon.  “In managing our supply chains responsibly, we…

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$8 Trillion Opportunity in Sustainable Cooling Solutions for Developing Economies – IFC and UNEP Report

Stuart Mitchell

The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from around USD 300 billion to at least USD 600 billion, per year by 2050, according to a report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition and International Finance Corporation (IFC). The fastest growth in cooling is expected in Africa, which will see the market multiply by a factor of seven, and South Asia, which will quadruple in size. The report calls for prioritising passive, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and economically viable cooling solutions. The report, “Cooler Finance: Mobilizing…

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Armadillo’s James Ray named IPA Chair for England & Wales

Stuart Mitchell

James Ray, Chief Executive Officer of Armadillo, has been appointed as the new IPA Chair for England and Wales following the IPA Council meeting on Thursday 19 September. He succeeds Richard Aldiss, formerly of McCann Manchester, in the role. As IPA Chair for England & Wales, James will act as a figurehead for IPA member agencies in England (outside London) and in Wales, working closely with the team of IPA City Heads to champion the outstanding talent in the advertising community and support Josh Krichefski’s People First agenda as IPA…

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Berry Partners with Lassonde to Use Recycled Content in Private Label Lemon and Lime Bottles

Stuart Mitchell

Global packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc. collaborated with food and beverage leader Lassonde Industries Inc. to incorporate 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content into its private label lemon and lime juice bottle. The new, 15-ounce bottle is also widely recyclable and optimized to be lightweight. The new flip-top closure is recyclable when consumers recycle the bottle with the cap on, as encouraged by the Association of Plastic Recyclers. “We are committed to helping each customer make transformative leaps toward their sustainability goals and solve whatever challenges come next in their…

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ALDI SOUTH Group among the first global grocery retailers to set science-based net-zero targets

Stuart Mitchell

The ALDI SOUTH Group reaches a significant milestone after gaining SBTi approval of new emissions reduction goals. The company now stands as one of the first global grocery retailers to have set science-based Scope 3 net-zero and FLAG greenhouse gas emissions targets, alongside our new 2030 commitment. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a collaborative body designed to independently assess and promote best practices in science-based target setting, assessed and validated the ALDI SOUTH Group’s new emissions reduction goals following an extensive review. With these ambitious new goals, the ALDI…

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