Month: January 2025

IKEA supports social entrepreneurs for positive societal impact

Stuart Mitchell

In FY24, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship increased its support and is pleased to announce that it has supported a total of 104 social enterprises and continued collaborating with 11 social business partners who create products selling in IKEA stores worldwide. Together with partners, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship supported various programmes and directly supported social enterprises. This effort reinforces IKEA Social Entrepreneurship’s mission to support social enterprises and promote a more sustainable, inclusive future. Today, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship is releasing its Annual Review for FY24.  Thanks to rising contributions to funds and direct…

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ILO advocates for decent work and social justice in historic UN Plastics Treaty Negotiations

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) says occupational safety and health (OSH) and a just transition must be be integral to the upcoming legally binding instrument on plastic pollution if its implementation is to be equitable and durable. It is also encouraging members to include International Labour Standards (ILS) and references to social dialogue in the treaty text. The ILO, which is taking part in the fifth meeting of the International Negotiating Committee (INC-5) along with its partners the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the International Organization of Employers (IOE),…

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

Stuart Mitchell

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

Stuart Mitchell

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

Stuart Mitchell

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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