Day: 24 December 2024

New Research Shows How Leading Water Utilities Are Paving the Way to Net Zero

Stuart Mitchell

World leaders are gathering this week in Baku, Azerbaijan, to accelerate the decarbonization of the world economy at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The water sector, which accounts for almost 2% of the world’s carbon emissions, is answering the call with ambitious strategies to deploy advanced technology to cut the sector’s carbon footprint. A recent survey of more than 100 utilities by water technology company Xylem showed that 75% of utilities have set greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals that they…

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XPO Logistics receives prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award by UK Armed Forces Covenant

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has been awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award by the Armed Forces Covenant for the company’s exceptional work in supporting veterans throughout the business. The Covenant helps members of the UK Armed Forces community gain access to critical Government and commercial services and products, including healthcare, education, childcare and other areas. Individuals with military backgrounds comprise a considerable part of the XPO Logistics team. More than 200 personnel in the UK are veterans, military spouses, cadet…

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Morrisons Foundation Celebrates Retailer’s 125th Anniversary With Up To £1 Million In Donations To Charities Nationwide

Stuart Mitchell

The Morrisons Foundation has celebrated the retailer’s 125th anniversary by donating up to £1 million to charities across England, Scotland and Wales to help them continue to deliver the important work in local communities that serves those in need. 125 Charities from around the country have received grants of up to £8,000 in support of their essential work, with donations helping with plans such as developing community spaces, enhancing local facilities and providing support for those that are vulnerable or disabled. All charities receiving support were nominated by Community Champions…

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Green Pastures Celebrates Milestone of 1,700 Investors, Nearing £48 Million in Ethical Investments to House the Homeless

Stuart Mitchell

Green Pastures, a UK-based social enterprise tackling homelessness through partnerships with local charities and Christian groups, has reached a major milestone of 1,700 investors – everyday people who are collectively lending nearly £48 million to help those most in need. This growing investor community enables Green Pastures and its partners to provide housing, wraparound support, and the hope of of a future without homelessness to vulnerable people across the UK. As the cost of living crisis escalates, Green Pastures currently provides homes to more than 1,500 residents, with another 79…

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DNV recognized in LEADERS’ quadrant for ESG & sustainability assurance services

Stuart Mitchell

DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, has been positioned in the leaders’ quadrant in Verdantix’s newly released Green Quadrant: ESG & Sustainability Assurance Services 2024 report. The report benchmarked 14 of the most prominent ESG and sustainability assurance providers globally. To qualify companies needed to demonstrate that they could meet the diverse needs of large, complex organizations, this required a minimum of 1,000 full-time employees, a global presence, and the capabilities to deliver both limited and reasonable assurance services across at least three of the quadrants four key…

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