Day: 14 April 2025

Mars pledges $27M USD for tools, technology and cash incentives to empower dairy farmers to reduce on-farm emissions

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, Incorporated, has announced a new program through its partnership with Fonterra, one of the world’s largest dairy suppliers. Backed by a $27M USD, five-year investment, the Farmer Forward Program aims to empower dairy farmers to embrace climate-smart agriculture practices as Mars strives to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 50% by 2030 against a 2015 baseline. Approximately half of the investment will be allocated to providing funding for on-farm tools and technology to around 2,000 Fonterra dairy farmers. The remaining funds will go into the pockets of about 165 farmers…

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Standard Chartered issues first Social Bond

Stuart Mitchell

Standard Chartered, a leading international cross-border bank connecting the world’s most dynamic markets, has today issued its first-ever Social Bond, which will support the sustainable development of low-income countries across the bank’s emerging market footprint. The EUR1 billion 8-year Non-Call 7 year offering will primarily facilitate lending to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), ensuring access to finance, helping create jobs and empowering and nurturing women-owned SMEs. Proceeds will also finance access to essential services including healthcare and education, and will facilitate investment into affordable basic infrastructure and food security,…

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ChickenTrack 2024 Reveals Progress, but are Companies on Track to Meet the 2026 Better Chicken Commitment Deadline?

Stuart Mitchell

Compassion in World Farming released its latest European ChickenTrack report, tracking companies’ progress toward meeting the higher welfare requirements of the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC).  ChickenTrack reports on compliance with the science-based criteria behind the BCC that, when met in full, will significantly improve the lives of millions of broiler chickens. While some companies have made progress, with improvements varying across different criteria, many still lag behind. With the 2026 deadline fast approaching, urgent action is needed for companies to fulfil their commitments. Over 380 companies have signed up to…

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ICAS announces winners of the 2025 Global Awards at Annual Meetings in Mumbai

Stuart Mitchell

On 17 March 2025, the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) held its Global Awards Ceremony during the ICAS annual meetings  in Mumbai, India. The ICAS Awards reward initiatives that contribute to responsible marketing practices and a more effective and impactful self-regulatory system. In 2025, a new award category, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, was launched in collaboration with the Unstereotype Alliance. All entries were reviewed and winners selected by an international independent jury of self-regulatory experts, chaired by Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Chairman of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) and Managing Partner of Frankfurt Kurnit…

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Housing provider launches £25,000 healthy eating initiative

Stuart Mitchell

A NEW initiative aims to promote healthy eating, combat isolation and strengthen community ties in underserved areas. Bield Housing & Care has announced a new project designed to support tenants in underserved communities by offering access to nutritious food, practical guidance on healthy living and an opportunity to connect with neighbours. Funded by a generous £25,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, the community pantry project will focus on developments that do not currently offer meal services, ensuring Bield extends its impact across its network of tenants. The initiative…

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