Month: May 2025

Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign Named a Young Global Leader

Stuart Mitchell

The World Economic Forum named Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson to the Forum of Young Global Leaders, its annual list of just over 100 changemakers from around the world who are recognized for their remarkable potential to shape the future of our world. The list recognizes the impact, innovation and achievement of the world’s most impactful individuals—the Young Global Leaders community includes over 1,400 leaders from more than 120 countries spanning business, government, civil society, media, the arts and beyond.  Robinson is a trailblazing advocate and leader in the…

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UK marketing budgets decline for first time in four years but year-ahead plans stay upbeat

Stuart Mitchell

UK companies revised their total marketing budgets down in the opening quarter of 2025, marking the first overall decline in four years, according to the latest IPA Bellwether Report. A net balance of -4.8% of firms cut their marketing budgets, a marked shift from the previous quarter which recorded growth with a net balance of +1.9%. Just under a quarter of panel members reported a reduction in their marketing budgets (24.2%), compared to 19.4% indicating an increase. Anecdotal evidence suggested that declining sales and reduced revenue led to a reallocation…

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IFC and Santander Chile Launch First US$100 Million Loan for Green Building Projects

Stuart Mitchell

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), has committed a US$100 million loan to Santander Chile to finance green building projects. This marks IFC’s first green loan in Chile dedicated exclusively to environmentally friendly buildings, and it is also the first loan of its kind granted to the Santander Group worldwide. The transaction includes a sustainability-linked incentive, which is contingent on Santander Chile meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the development of green construction sub-projects aligned with the Excellence in Design for Greater…

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The Sheba Hope Grows™ program gives an inside look at coral restoration efforts with new “Reef Builders” documentary

Stuart Mitchell

The Sheba Hope Grows™ program gives an inside look at coral restoration efforts with new “Reef Builders” documentary, Mars have posted on their website here about this new documentary and the future for this project, the post is featured below: At Mars, the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today – and we’re seeing that happen through our purposeful impact in coral restoration, brought to life in a new documentary called “Reef Builders,” presented by the SHEBA® brand. The brand believes in the power of storytelling…

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Berry Global’s Versalite™ Cups Receive the APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global Group, Inc. is pleased to announce they have been formally recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for their Versalite™ cups. APR Design® Recognition provides third-party validation that the Versalite cup design and packaging components meet the highest criteria for recyclability and are compatible with the North American recycling system according to the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability. Versalite is Berry’s innovative patented technology that offers exceptional insulation for both hot and cold beverages while also prioritizing recyclability. The Versalite to-go cups are made from fully recyclable*…

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