Month: November 2025

Chile, UK and Madagascar Join Global Effort to Put the Ocean at the Center of National Climate Plans

Stuart Mitchell

At a ministerial-level New York City Climate Week event last month, Chile, the UK and Madagascar committed to the Blue NDC Challenge, underscoring both the economic and environmental value of protecting the ocean. The initiative urges coastal nations to integrate ocean-focused actions into their climate plans – nationally determined contributions (NDCs) – ahead of COP30. The NDCs are the cornerstone of global climate action under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), serving as investment plans and the primary tool for limiting global warming. With these new members, the…

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New global initiative to rally building value chain for cement and concrete net zero mission

Stuart Mitchell

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched a new initiative and category of membership – Net Zero Value Chain Partners (NZVCP) – to support and help deliver the industry’s net zero mission. With a membership that extends beyond cement and concrete manufacturers alone, the NZVCP initiative is for organisations in the wider building value chain, such as equipment suppliers, admixture companies, industrial infrastructure partners for carbon capture, utilization and storage, and other solutions providers, to share expertise, innovation and ideas, and key engagement to help decarbonise the industry.…

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Charity appeals for volunteer mentors amid rising demand to support young people at risk

Stuart Mitchell

Caudwell Youth, the mentoring charity founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist John Caudwell, is marking its third anniversary this October by issuing an urgent call for more volunteer mentors. Since launching in 2022, the charity has received more than 700 volunteer applications – a milestone it says demonstrates a huge appetite to support young people facing serious challenges. But with demand for mentoring outstripping supply in Luton, Milton Keynes and Slough – the areas the charity operates in – Caudwell Youth is appealing for more local people to come forward and…

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One Water picks up the pace with new hire

Stuart Mitchell

One Water has appointed Frances Lewthwaite as Marketing Manager to fuel growth, in a busy period in which the ethical water brand has doubled expansion at Sainsbury’s Local stores, and announced a partnership with premiership team Brentford Football Club.  Lewthwaite, an experienced expert in social media, influencer marketing, and brand and charity partnerships, will play a key role in amplifying One Water’s mission and expanding its presence across digital and retail channels.  Frances brings extensive experience from both corporate and high-growth brand environments, having worked with companies including Vitamin Well and…

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High-quality carbon credit prices hit new highs as retirements hold firm, Sylvera data finds

Stuart Mitchell

The voluntary carbon market remained stable in Q3 2025, according to analysis by carbon data provider Sylvera, with retirements holding steady and issuances showing a slight decline compared to the previous quarter. Alongside this, Sylvera’s enhanced pricing and buyer insights point to a growing focus on quality and evolving patterns in corporate demand. Retirements, the process of using a credit to offset emissions and making it permanently unavailable for trading, reached 33.5 million in Q3. While this represents a drop from the record 40.5 million credits retired in Q2, it…

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