Month: April 2025

Isio analysis finds many companies yet to report their Gender Pay Gaps as deadline looms

Stuart Mitchell

With not long remaining before the Gender Pay Gap reporting deadline on 4 April, Isio’s analysis reveals thousands of companies are yet to submit their data. This raises concerns over last-minute reporting and the risks of non-compliance. While there has been a positive trend in timely reporting, with the number of companies submitting late falling from 14% in 2020/21 to 9% in 2023/24, many businesses continue to struggle with the deadline. Last year, two-thirds of late submissions were over a week late, and one-third took more than a month to…

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The Access Group Joins UN Global Compact

Stuart Mitchell

The Access Group has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative, working with other organisations that share our commitment to accelerating sustainability efforts and scaling up impact. The United Nations Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, comprising over 20,000 companies based in 160+ countries, representing every industry sector and size of business.   This commitment is to operate responsibly, in alignment with the Ten Universal Principles, take actions to support society, and report to the UN Global Compact annually on our ongoing efforts.    The Ten Principles start with a…

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Rebecca Brown Appointed President and CEO of the Center for International Environmental Law

Stuart Mitchell

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), a global leader in defending the right to a healthy planet, is excited and honored to announce the appointment of Rebecca Brown as its new President and CEO. With CIEL’s mission to use the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society, Brown will lead the next phase of this international legal and advocacy organization’s work to deliver a transformative impact to protect people and the environment. Brown, a seasoned human rights lawyer with…

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The cost of living and climate change are consumer’s main concerns, reveals Pro Carton’s 2025 Consumer Survey

Stuart Mitchell

The cost of living is now the top factor influencing consumer behaviour, followed closely by climate change, reveals new research commissioned by Pro Carton. The 2025 European Consumer Packaging Perceptions Survey, conducted among over 5,000 consumers across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK, explores shifting attitudes towards sustainability, packaging preferences, and the role of businesses in addressing environmental challenges. Financial concerns are prominent The findings highlight a shift in consumer concerns, with 66% of Europeans now citing the cost of living as their primary worry, overtaking climate change (62%)…

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Polytag to provide traceability of 146,000 tonnes of waste in Wales

Stuart Mitchell

Polytag has recently announced the successful integration of four Polytag Plastic Detection Units at Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) in Wales. The new sites in Conwy, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, and Anglesey mark a significant step in Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme, an industry-led initiative empowering brands, retailers, and waste management businesses with real-time data on the recycling of single-use plastic. The four units have joined Re-Gen’s MRF in Newry (Northern Ireland) and Biffa facilities in Edmonton and Teesside in the programme. Using Polytag’s technology brands will gain data visibility on the 146,000 tonnes of…

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