Month: January 2026

‘Beyond GDP’ economists push for clearer metrics on wellbeing, sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

Top finance experts are meeting at UN Geneva this week to push for a radical shake up in the way economic growth is gauged, in response to concerns that GDP measurements provide little insight about progress on key sustainability targets that are vital to our survival. Backed by the UN trade and development agency, UNCTAD and other partners, the “Beyond GDP” initiative acknowledges a warning from Secretary-General António Guterres that global policymaking is over-reliant on Global Domestic Product data. “Every day, we witness the consequences of our failure to balance…

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IEA to host Mission Innovation Secretariat in step to enhance international energy technology cooperation

Stuart Mitchell

Mission Innovation’s 24 member governments from around the world approve basing the secretariat at IEA headquarters, cementing collaboration between the organisations The International Energy Agency will host the Mission Innovation Secretariat, a global government initiative that works to catalyse action and investment in research, development and demonstration of advanced energy technologies. The decision for the Mission Innovation Secretariat to join several other global initiatives at the Paris headquarters of the IEA, the world’s energy authority, has been approved by the member governments of both organisations. Mission Innovation was launched in…

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CAP – Weight-loss and detoxing: Cut out the bad stuff and ensure a balanced diet of responsibility and evidence

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Tread carefully:Weight-loss and detoxing: Cut out the bad stuff and ensure a balanced diet of responsibility and evidence, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Hot on the heels of Christmas festivities, comes the New Year and renewed commitments to a moderate lifestyle. Marketers keen to promote weight-loss products and regimes should take care to ensure they don’t tip the scales in favour of misleading…

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eBay Introduces its Inaugural Climate Transition Plan to Advance Sustainable Commerce

Stuart Mitchell

eBay Inc., a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today released its inaugural Climate Transition Plan. This plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap detailing how the company will advance sustainable commerce, reduce emissions across its operations and value chain, and achieve its long-term climate commitments. “At eBay, we believe the future of commerce and the future of our planet are deeply connected,” said Renee Morin, eBay’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “Building on our recommerce legacy, our Climate Transition Plan showcases how we will achieve…

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Cargill Advances Maritime Decarbonisation with Delivery of First Green Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill recently announced the maiden voyage of Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessels chartered by the company. The deployment of the Brave Pioneer marks another important milestone in Cargill’s broader decarbonization efforts – one focused on innovation, testing and learning as the company works with customers and partners to refine future-ready solutions for Cargill and the industry.  Built by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and owned by Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Brave Pioneer is equipped to operate on both conventional marine fuels and green methanol, a lower-carbon alternative. The estimated CO2 saving…

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