Year: 2025

The Hague becomes first Dutch city to ban steel slag

Stuart Mitchell

The Hague has become the first city in the Netherlands to ban the use of steel slag in public space. The material, a by-product of steel production, has long been sold under names such as Duomix and Beaumix and widely used in roadbuilding and other construction projects across the country. From now on, The Hague no longer allows these products to be applied in any top layer, and the city will phase them out entirely, even in deeper ground layers where there is no direct contact. Like many municipalities, The…

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Lego Group announces stronger reporting to track climate progress

Stuart Mitchell

Each year, the LEGO Group tracks and reports its absolute Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with the internationally recognised Greenhouse Gas Protocol framework. This includes emissions from direct operations, purchased energy, and other activities involved in making and selling LEGO® products, reported as Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Moving forward, the company will publish its GHG emissions report as part of its annual sustainability statement which is released each March. GHG reporting for 2024 and 2025 will be part of the report due in early March 2026. The…

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Legacy Futures is now a Certified B Corp

Stuart Mitchell

Legacy Futures is officially a Certified B Corp, joining a global community of businesses committed to balancing purpose with profit.   The B Corp certification recognises organisations that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. It’s a rigorous process that assesses every aspect of how a business operates, from how it supports its people, to its impact on clients, communities, and the planet. Legacy Futures state: Becoming a B Corp is not about changing who we are but about affirming what has always driven us.…

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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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