Month: October 2025

Big Issue and Lenovo partner to support digital access for UK social enterprises

Stuart Mitchell

Big Issue has partnered with global tech leader Lenovo to equip charities and mission-driven businesses with Certified Refurbished ThinkPad laptops. The devices will support day-to-day operations, help organisations increase efficiency and improve how effectively they can serve various communities across the UK. Through the partnership, Big Issue Invest, the social investment arm of Big Issue, is providing several of its investees with refurbished Lenovo laptops. An initial 50 devices have been made available. Investees that successfully applied to receive the devices include a charity dedicated to fighting digital poverty in…

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Acer EMEA focuses on green logistics: 2,470 tonnes of CO₂ reduction by 2025 thanks to electric trucks, biofuel and continuous emissions monitoring

Stuart Mitchell

Acer is set to achieve an ambitious goal in reducing CO₂ emissions in its supply chain, going from -274 tonnes in 2023 to a target of -2,470 tonnes by the end of 2025. This result will be achieved through a mix of innovative solutions: electric transport, certified biofuels and continuous monitoring of emissions with dedicated internal tools. From September 2025, the first shipments by electric trucks will begin in the Netherlands, significantly reducing local emissions and contributing to improved air quality in urban areas. Projects are also underway with Kuehne+Nagel…

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Human Appeal marks 10th anniversary with biggest Wrap Up ever

Stuart Mitchell

Winter, a time of festivities, family and celebration, can also be a time of extreme hardship for many. Human Appeal, one of the UK’s leading humanitarian aid charities, announces the 10th anniversary of its national Wrap Up campaign, to collect and deliver coats and warm clothing to vulnerable communities in need, to help them stay warm this winter. Originally launched in 2015, Wrap Up now celebrates its 10th year. Running from the 6th October until the 3rd November, Wrap Up will take place across major UK cities: Glasgow, Bradford, Leeds,…

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Virgin Media O2 awarded ‘A’ rating for its sustainability supply chain practices and boosts performance as an ethical supplier

Stuart Mitchell

Virgin Media O2 has received two prestigious accolades for its efforts in cutting carbon emissions and operating as a responsible company.   It has been awarded an ‘A’ rating from non-profit, CDP, as part of their Supplier Engagement Assessment for the 2024 disclosure cycle.   The company received the top score after demonstrating the robust measures it has in place for working with suppliers, ensuring they align with Virgin Media O2’s commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 (supply chain) emissions by 90% by the end of 2040.   This includes: …

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Sepsis Research FEAT Appoints First CEO to Drive Growth and Awareness

Stuart Mitchell

 Sepsis Research FEAT, the UK’s only charity dedicated to funding sepsis research has appointed its first Chief Executive Officer in a landmark move to expand its reach and impact. Stephen Moore takes up the role with immediate effect, marking a new era for the charity as it sets ambitious plans to scale its work, reach more people, and increase funding for life-saving research. Moore is a seasoned leader with decades of experience in business growth, innovation, and strategic development. Over his career, he has built five companies as Founder/CEO and advised more than…

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