Year: 2024

Sylvera publishes first Article 6 carbon project rating

Stuart Mitchell

Sylvera, a leading carbon data platform, today announces that it has rated a cookstove project in Ghana, credits of which are being bought by Switzerland to count towards the nation’s targets under the Paris Agreement. This is the first time an Article 6 project has been given an independent, external rating of quality. With the credits now authorised for transfer, they will become recognised as Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. While ITMOs are subject to specific integrity requirements, the climate impact of carbon…

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$2.5 Billion Available to Fund Sustainable Practices in India, According to New Report

Stuart Mitchell

Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), in collaboration with Development Finance International Inc. (DFI) and with support from HSBC, published the Landscape and Opportunities to Finance the Decarbonization of India’s Apparel Manufacturing Sector report, outlining solutions for mobilizing sustainable financing to support the decarbonization of India’s textile and apparel industry. Significant investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions are required to reduce the absolute emissions of the fashion industry by 50% by 2030, the target set forth by the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Change, which is operated under the United…

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Social Care Charities Milestones Trust And White Horse Care Trust Merge

Stuart Mitchell

Milestones Trust, which provides support for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in Bath & NE Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset, has today merged with White Horse Care Trust – a similar organisation that supports people with learning disabilities in Swindon and Wiltshire. The merger represents an exciting opportunity for the combined organisation, which will operate as Milestones Trust, to increase its impact and support even more people to live happy and fulfilled lives. The two organisations both share similar histories. Milestones was formed in 1986,…

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1 in 4 committed to participating in a charity event in the next 12 months

Stuart Mitchell

One in four (23%) people are committed to participating in a charity event in the next 12 months. This is being fuelled by 18-34 year olds, with 14% already signed up and 19% planning to, according to the annual Mass Events research report from Enthuse, the digital donations, fundraising and event registration platform. This research launches after London Marathon Events announced a 10 year partnership with Enthuse, giving long-term stability to the future of mass participation events.  Rising to the challenge Raising money for charity is a key motivator for those who take…

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World Food Prize Foundation Announces $50,000 Innovate for Impact Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, is excited to announce the launch of the Innovate for Impact Challenge, a groundbreaking initiative designed to accelerate innovation in agricultural technology (AgTech). The Challenge is aimed at identifying and supporting early-stage, tech-driven startups whose solutions hold the potential to revolutionize agriculture and address the most pressing issues of global food security. Launched at the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, the Innovate for Impact Challenge invites visionary entrepreneurs to present breakthrough technologies that can improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.…

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