Day: 26 December 2025

CATF named most effective climate organization for the sixth year in a row

Stuart Mitchell

Clean Air Task Force has once again been recognized by leading independent evaluators as one of the most effective climate organizations in the world—marking the sixth straight year CATF has earned top rankings for its impact, rigor, and results.   In its newly released 2025-2026 Top Climate Nonprofits list, Giving Green announced $26 million in grants to high-impact climate organizations, including $4 million over two years to CATF, citing CATF’s track record of driving measurable climate progress. Giving Green has recommended CATF every year since 2020, citing the organization’s comprehensive approach…

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CARBIOS signs two new multi-year commercial agreements for recycled PET with major players in the beverage industry

Stuart Mitchell

CARBIOS (Euronext Growth Paris : ALCRB), announces the signing of two new multi-year commercial agreements with major players in beverage industry, for the supply of recycled PET (r-PET). The signing of these two new commercial agreements marks CARBIOS’s entry into a new strategic sector: beverages. These new commercial agreements are part of the pre-commercialization process for CARBIOS’s future industrial site, bringing the current level of pre-sales to approximately 50% of the site’s maximum production capacity. Negotiations are ongoing with other partners to reach a pre-commercialization level of 70% of the…

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Charity Bank Wins Specialist Lender of the Year at NACFB Broker Partner Awards 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank has been crowned Specialist Lender of the Year at the 2025 NACFB Broker Partner Awards. This accolade recognises our unique approach to lending and our commitment to supporting charities and social enterprises nationwide.  The NACFB Awards celebrate the best in commercial finance, with over 428 entries from more than 100 lenders across 23 categories. Charity Bank stood out for its purpose-driven model – combining financial expertise with a social mission to create lasting impact in communities across the UK.  Nathan Whitaker, Director of Business Development & Borrower Experience,…

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Over half of LEGO Group packing lines switch from plastic bags to paper-based alternatives

Stuart Mitchell

The LEGO Group is celebrating a significant milestone in its journey to make all its packaging from more sustainable sources. Over half (56%) of packing lines that package LEGO bricks have now transitioned away from using single-use plastic bags, replacing them with sustainably sourced, technically recyclable paper-based alternatives. Currently, 93% of LEGO packaging by weight is made from paper, cardboard and other paper-based materials to make the vast majority of LEGO packaging recyclable – something children consider important. Recently LEGO Group research found that four in five (81%) children say…

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Danone achieves B Corp™ certification worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

Danone has officially achieved B Corp™ certification worldwide, becoming a global leader in B Corp™ certification at scale. With more than 200 legal Danone entities now certified in over 60 countries, Danone employees represent around 9% of the global B Corp™ movement workforce. This milestone marks the culmination of a 10-year journey which began in 2015, underscoring Danone’s long-standing commitment to delivering business success while driving positive social and environmental impact. Over the past decade, Danone has progressively certified its eligible subsidiaries – beginning in Spain and expanding across multiple…

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