Day: 20 January 2026

Practical guide explains key terms on labour rights, supply chains and trade

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a user-friendly publication to simplify the complex terminology linking labour rights, trade and supply chains. Understanding rights at work: A guide to key terms related to fundamental principles and rights at work, trade and supply chains offers clear, accessible explanations of essential concepts such as forced labour, child labour, collective bargaining, equality and non-discrimination, occupational safety and health, and key trade frameworks. Each entry provides a plain-language definition, a concise reference drawn from international sources, and examples to encourage reflection, dialogue and application.…

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IOC joins global effort to unlock ocean finance and build coastal resilience through ORRAA

Stuart Mitchell

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) has officially become an Institutional Partner of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), reinforcing global efforts to scale investment in coastal resilience, ocean risk reduction, and nature-based solutions.  This collaboration underscores IOC’s commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 14 (Life Below Water), by strengthening the science-policy-finance nexus essential for protecting and regenerating the ocean. Why ocean finance matters Despite the ocean’s critical role in climate regulation and economic stability, ocean finance remains underdeveloped. Barriers such as fragmented governance, limited risk data, and…

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Waitrose announces market leading welfare standards on continental meats

Stuart Mitchell

In an industry leading move, all Waitrose own brand continental meat is higher welfare, from salami or chorizo to pizza toppings and Waitrose’s delicious No.1 Antipasto Misto – it’s all reared to higher animal welfare standards, perfect timing for the festive season, as searches for ‘charcuterie’ have jumped by 80% on Waitrose.com in the last 30 days alone. Waitrose has worked tirelessly with European producers to partner with farmers who not only lead industry standard for continental charcuterie, but also produce in a way that’s steeped in tradition.  “It’s been…

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Sucden and Mars announce collaboration for climate-resilient cocoa

Stuart Mitchell

Sucden (General Cocoa) and Mars, Incorporated are pleased to announce the launch of a five-year collaboration (2025-2029) aimed at advancing low-carbon, climate-resilient cocoa production in participating farms in the Dominican Republic and Ecuador. The project aims to bring together innovation, science-based reductions and farmer-centered approaches to drive meaningful greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions across the participating farms in the cocoa supply chain.   Collaboration on this project builds on a shared commitment between the companies to help minimize the environmental footprint of cocoa production while helping farmers improve their yields. The…

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Iberdrola and Microsoft strengthen their partnership with two long-term PPAs for 150MW and the use of new global AI solutions

Stuart Mitchell

Microsoft and Iberdrola have announced a new partnership to deepen their work together on energy and artificial intelligence projects. The partnership builds on the success of previous initiatives and includes the signing of two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Spain, the first that the two companies have signed in Europe. The agreement envisages expanding the use of Microsoft’s Azure computing and cloud platform, the deployment of Microsoft Copilot and security and regulatory compliance solutions to boost Iberdrola’s digital capabilities and promote the use of AI throughout the Group. Iberdrola has…

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