Day: 16 September 2025

New Rice Farming Methodology From Global Heat Reduction Initiative Zeros In on Projects That Reduce Climate Super Pollutants

Stuart Mitchell

The Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR) released a first-of-its-kind methodology that will measure and reward the reduction in climate super pollutants achieved through more sustainable rice cultivation practices. In addition to covering the full range of greenhouse gases including the powerful climate pollutants, methane and nitrous oxide, it also accounts for black carbon emissions associated with burning and equipment operations. The methodology also enables users for the first time to assess the global heat reduction value of reducing these emissions over near-term timeframes, such as between now and 2030 or…

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Whole Foods Market Foundation Awards $3,425,000 to Schools To Grow 950 Edible Gardens Serving Nearly 555,000 Students

Stuart Mitchell

Whole Foods Market Foundation announced recently that 950 garden grants will be awarded to schools to start or expand edible learning spaces. For the second year, Amazon Fresh is supporting the program with $150,000, funding 48 garden grants. New this year, 100 select garden grant recipients are receiving additional funding totaling $100,000 from Newman’s Own Foundation to further their garden programs. The total $3.425 million investment will serve 554,385 students by providing $3,500 grants in the U.S and Canada. This year’s award is the largest annual investment in the garden…

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Logitech Releases Fiscal 2025 Sustainability Impact Highlights

Stuart Mitchell

Logitech International recently shared progress on its sustainability goals from its Fiscal Year 2025 impact highlights report. This past fiscal year, Logitech cut its direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 53 percent and its value chain emissions (Scope 3) by 13 percent against its baseline years[1]. Carbon reduction programs across the company resulted in the elimination or avoidance of nearly 170,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2024. “At Logitech, we know innovative, sustainable design matters to our customers.” said Hanneke Faber, CEO of Logitech. “By intentionally designing…

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Cascale’s “Source of Good” Podcast Spotlights Pathways to Decarbonizing Carbon Goods

Stuart Mitchell

Cascale has wrapped Season 2 of its Source of Good podcast, a ten-episode series amplifying industry voices driving decarbonization across the consumer goods sector. Accelerating supply chain transformation and empowering collective action to combat climate change is critical to Cascale’s mission, targeting a 45 percent reduction by 2030, in line with the 1.5°C pathway. This season explored renewable energy, supplier engagement, material innovation, and manufacturer practices – showcasing experts from manufacturers, brands, and service providers, including the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), Tapestry, Cotton Incorporated, Hanesbrands, Elevate Textiles, Avery Dennison, ITL,…

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UNESCO launches the World’s First Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects at a global scale at MONDIACULT 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Three years after its announcement at MONDIACULT 2022, UNESCO is launching an innovative initiative: the Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects. This global platform harnesses cutting-edge digital technology to raise awareness of the illicit trafficking of cultural property, one of the most pervasive challenges for cultural heritage globally. The event will take place at the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2025, on Tuesday 29 September in Barcelona, Spain. The launch event of the “UNESCO Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects” will celebrate the public release of the…

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