Month: August 2025

Ceres calls on EPRI to strengthen their draft emissions reduction guidance

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres issued the following statement in response to the release of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)’s draft SMARTargets methodology designed to encourage utility companies to set and deliver on greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.   “Ceres has fundamental concerns that the proposed methodology disregards the well-established scientific consensus on sectoral decarbonization and instead defaults on projected global emissions. This represents a step backward at a time when investors and other stakeholders require greater sector-specific accountability and action to address climate-related risks and opportunities,” said Steven Clarke, Program Director of Climate…

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NSC Announces Finalists for 2025 Green Cross for Safety Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Green Cross for Safety® awards, given annually to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in keeping people safe on and off the job. Winners will be celebrated at the Green Cross Celebration, sponsored by U. S. Steel. Safety Advocate, sponsored by First Student: Recognizes those who have made a significant impact on safety by raising awareness and bringing about change. Amazon  Emergent BioSolutions JLN Associates, LLC Safety Excellence: Recognizes a corporation, coalition or organization that relentlessly…

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Mars debuts recyclable pet food pouches for WHISKAS®

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, continues to make progress in recyclable pet food packaging with the launch of a new mono material pouch for its WHISKAS® brand in the UK and Germany. The new WHISKAS® pouches are designed to be recyclable, compatible with current or emerging recycling infrastructure. The switch to recyclable material has reduced the carbon footprint of the packaging by 46%. The innovative packaging moves away from traditional multi-material pouches which are difficult for consumers to recycle due to inseparable plastic and…

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Co-op pledges to stand firm on climate, opportunity and community as others scale back

Stuart Mitchell

As political and public debate grows around the need to rebuild social cohesion and restore fairness in the UK’s most deprived communities, Co-op has announced a new strategy to deliver social value across every part of its business. The move, informed by its 6.5 million members, reaffirms Co-op’s commitment to speaking up and speaking out on the issues that matter most to its members and communities – from climate change and sustainability to social mobility and diversity and inclusion. At a time when powerful voices are encouraging business to scale…

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RWE and North Star sign long-term agreements for next-generation service operation vessels to maintain RWE’s growing offshore wind fleet

Stuart Mitchell

RWE has entered into a long-term partnership with North Star, the UK’s largest shipowner-operator, backed by global private markets firm Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients. The companies have agreed that RWE will charter two next-generation service operation vessels (SOVs), the Grampian Eagle and the Grampian Kestrel, from North Star – both capable of using alternative low-emission fuels. Full marine services will be delivered by North Star as part of the charters. RWE and North Star have also signed reservation agreements for two newbuild vessels delivered by the…

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