Day: 7 June 2025

Fairtrade global statement on partnership and unity during this period of uncertainty

Stuart Mitchell

For over 30 years, the Fairtrade system has transcended borders, political shifts, and economic cycles. Throughout this time, Fairtrade International, together with its member organisations and producer networks, have stood together for a common cause – a commitment to a vision of trade that is rooted in partnership and fairness. Because of this they have posted a statement on their global commitment here, copied below: At a time when global trade and partnership is facing increasing uncertainty, we reaffirm our collective commitment to cooperation across the world. Together, we share…

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Analysis Finds Broad Support for California Disclosure Law

Stuart Mitchell

An analysis of public comments on the implementation of California’s landmark climate disclosure laws found that 59% of commenters expressed support for the laws, while only 9% expressed outright opposition. The public comments were submitted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is responsible for implementing the laws. The two laws enacted in 2023 require companies doing business in California to disclose their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and other climate-related financial risk information. The sustainability nonprofit Ceres analyzed 245 unique submissions to CARB, including 199 institutional letters.…

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Cannes Lions announces Creative Champion of the Year

Stuart Mitchell

Cannes Lions honours Adobe Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen as inaugural Creative Champion of the Year New Award recognises Narayen’s dedication to enabling creativity in its many forms and driving the creative agenda across industries and around the globe The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that Shantanu Narayen, Chair and CEO, Adobe, will be honoured as its inaugural Creative Champion of the Year. The new honouree Award is given to individuals and organisations in recognition of their long-term and meaningful contribution to providing creative people with the…

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Media law reforms to boost press sustainability and protect independence

Stuart Mitchell

People’s access to independent and accurate news will be better protected under updated government rules being set out today, which will modernise powers around media mergers while supporting investment and growth. The Culture Secretary will today confirm reforms to extend powers to scrutinise takeovers beyond traditional media to online news sites and magazines for the first time. The media mergers regime will now cover acquisitions of UK online news publications and periodical news magazines, expanding beyond just television, radio and print newspapers as it presently stands. This reflects modern news…

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NSC Funds Innovative Solutions to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council has awarded over $140,000 to help employers combat the rising threat of occupational heat stress. Through the Work to Zero Heat Stress Pilot Grant, organizations will test and evaluate technologies to protect workers from heat-related illness and death. Nearly 500 workers have died from heat-related workplace incidents since 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These fatalities are preventable through planning, training and tools that provide early warning signs of heat stress. “Employers must take meaningful steps to combat the increasing risk of heat-related illnesses…

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