3M achieves Science Based Targets initiative validation, strengthening commitment to decarbonisation and customer innovation

3M has announced that its near-term, science-based emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being in line with the 1.5° C trajectory of the Paris Agreement. This milestone reaffirms 3M’s ongoing commitment to climate action, decarbonisation of its operations and portfolio of products and continual innovation on behalf of customers around the world.  “3M has a long history of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The validation of our targets by SBTi reflects years of collaboration and dedication by 3Mers working on a detailed action…

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UNESCO and Relais & Châteaux Announce a Partnership To Protect Biodiversity

UNESCO and the Relais & Châteaux Association announce the signing of a partnership agreement to develop and implement joint projects supporting the sustainable conservation and use of biodiversity through the world’s hospitality and culinary traditions and knowledge. The partnership with UNESCO is a natural step for our Association to take: Our objective is to support and encourage change, to continue to rethink our properties’ operational models so as to dovetail travel – a source of personal enrichment – with environmental, social, and economic objectives.Laurent GardinierPresident of Relais & Châteaux Never…

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New multi million pound National Lottery programmes set to power up Scotland’s communities

The National Lottery Community Fund has opened a new £166 million funding stream that will give Scotland’s communities a much needed boost over the next five years. With a focus on building the strengths of people and communities in greatest need, community groups across the country can now apply to share these life changing funds. The two new programmes, Community Action and Fairer Life Chances, are aimed at helping communities to tackle poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination, three of the biggest barriers to people and communities finding their power and agency.…

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The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop 2024 announced
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The Charity Retail Association are delighted to announce that The Air Ambulance Service Shop in Melton Mowbray has been crowned the winner of the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Award! The East Midlands charity shop claimed the winning title at the 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, held in London on 19 November. The shop was one of 12 area winners in the running to receive the title. Two runners up were also announced on the night, with St Peter’s Hospice, Bristol, and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, Godalming taking home the titles. The…

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