Day: 25 November 2025

The Green Climate Fund achieves record-breaking year as Board channels USD 3.26 billion to developing countries in 2025

Stuart Mitchell

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board approved a record volume of climate finance for developing countries this week, greenlighting 22 new projects for climate action around the world. The USD 1.332 billion total is the largest amount approved at a GCF Board meeting and brings the year’s total to USD 3.26 billion, a new high surpassing the previous record of USD 2.9 billion in 2021. This record achievement emphasizes the Fund’s ongoing commitment to deliver support to developing countries as it heads to COP30 in Belem, Brazil. Ten years after…

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Ocean support Reflecting Radiance exhibition for Black History Month

Stuart Mitchell

Every October Ocean celebrate Black History Month, a chance to reflect, learn and amplify voices across their network. Ocean states: This year, on Piccadilly Lights and across our wider network, we highlighted the Reflecting Radiance exhibition. An exhibition that launched on World Down Syndrome Day, and showcases the strength and individuality of Black children with Down Syndrome through a series of powerful images. The campaign challenges stereotypes and affirms that representation matters. Download Reflecting Radiance campaign, Piccadilly Lights Shot by renowned photographer Misan Harriman, the photos were displayed as part…

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Cascale Releases Higg MSI v3.11: New Cotton Data, Home Materials

Stuart Mitchell

Cascale has released version 3.11 of the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI), introducing new cotton datasets and expanded material categories for home furnishings. The update enhances data accuracy and supports more informed, science-based material choices across the consumer goods industry. Part of Cascale’s Higg Index suite, the Higg MSI is the industry’s most widely used standardized framework for measuring material impacts – from raw material extraction through manufacturing and finishing. Updated twice yearly, the tool ensures users have access to the most credible, current data available. The Higg MSI…

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New analysis reveals “The £1-3 million optimal wealth band”

Stuart Mitchell

When it comes to legacy giving, it’s not always the biggest estates that make the biggest difference. In a bid for greater understanding of this concept, we’ve taken a deep dive into our data and new analysis from Legacy Futures and Smee & Ford has revealed that estates worth £1-3 million are the most impactful group for charitable giving. Although they represent just 27% of total estate wealth, they contribute a significant 33% of all charitable bequests – worth £1.3 billion. The generosity of the “middle” While giving generally increases…

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Octopus Energy powers past 10 million customers globally

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy has hit a major milestone, serving 10 million retail customers worldwide. The breakthrough underscores Octopus’ extraordinary trajectory driven by technology, innovation and customer-centricity, cementing its place as one of the world’s fastest-growing energy suppliers. In less than a decade, Octopus has risen from a tech challenger to the largest energy supplier in the UK, whilst branching out into new markets and industries. It operates a £7 billion renewables portfolio – one of the largest in Europe – as well as thriving EV leasing, heat pump and solar businesses.…

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