Month: December 2024

New research reveals significant sustainability benefits of Fairtrade organic cotton in India as compared to conventional practices

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade certified organic cotton in India is associated with better environmental outcomes than non-Fairtrade cotton, according to a new study released today at the first International Fairtrade Textile Forum in Paris. Commissioned by Fairtrade India, the study was conducted in six of the top cotton-producing states in India and was designed to detect differences between farms that are both Fairtrade and organic certified, farms that are non-Fairtrade and using conventional methods, and some variations in between, including Fairtrade farms in the process of converting to organic. Cotton that was both…

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Top 100 local nonprofits across North America named Community Impact Award Winners by The PepsiCo Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

The PepsiCo Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Community Impact Awards, a prestigious program providing $7,500 grants to 100 nonprofit organizations across North America. All 100 organizations were nominated by PepsiCo employees and celebrate a diverse range of local initiatives dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities. The Community Impact Awards highlight the PepsiCo Foundation’s commitment to supporting local organizations that address critical issues surrounding food insecurity, economic opportunity, and safe water access. These grants empower nonprofits to continue their vital work, fostering vibrant…

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Automotive Data Show Massive LGBTQ+, People of Color Consumer Power; Red Flag for Automakers Backtracking on Inclusion Commitments

Stuart Mitchell

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation released a new analysis of S&P Global Mobility data that shows LGBTQ+ and people of color consumer power in the automotive sector that could threaten billions in future sales for Ford and Toyota due to their decisions to scale down diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in recent months. With close to 30% of Gen Z adults identifying as LGBTQ+ and the community holding $1.4 trillion in spending power, retreating hastily from DEI is detrimental to any company’s bottom line and employee retention. August 2024…

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Berry Launches Fully Recyclable, High-Performance Alternative to Coloured PET Pill Bottles

Stuart Mitchell

Leading packaging solutions provider Berry Global has launched a range of clarified polypropylene (PP) bottles for healthcare applications, which offer superior sustainability and enhanced product protection compared to traditional coloured PET pill bottles. Ideal for a wide variety of products including vitamins, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, beauty supplements and OTC treatments, the new ClariPPil™ bottle has achieved a RecyClass A certification for its recyclability in countries with the appropriate recycling infrastructure in place, when combined with Berry’s PP closures. “We believe our ClariPPil bottle provides an advanced packaging solution that will…

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Triodos Bank tops global ranking for financing clean energy projects for eighth time

Stuart Mitchell

Triodos Bank has been named as the most active clean energy lead arranger for total number of deals by independent analyst Clean Energy Pipeline. The bank acted on 97 deals in 2023, with a total value of over $517 million, securing the top spot for the eighth time. The projects that Triodos Bank financed covered a broad range of clean energy generation and infrastructure projects, including traditional renewables such as onshore wind, solar and hydro, as well as battery storage, low-carbon transport and energy efficiency projects. The Clean Energy Pipeline…

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