Month: January 2026

The Ad Council and TVB Launch 22nd Annual Project Roadblock to Prevent Buzzed Driving

Stuart Mitchell

The Ad Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB), today announced the launch of the 22nd annual Project Roadblock. Each year, local broadcast TV stations across the country donate airspace to Buzzed Driving Prevention public service advertisements (PSAs) during the holiday season, reminding holiday travelers about the dangers of buzzed driving and encouraging them to plan ahead for a safe ride. Project Roadblock spans the six-day period between December 26 and 31, with a special…

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EcoVadis named top Rating agencies by ERM Sustainability Institute

Stuart Mitchell

The ERM’s latest assessment of the ESG rating landscape finds that corporates continue to favor active raters for the quality and usefulness of their ESG ratings. While S&P Global ESG and CDP rank first and second for quality, EcoVadis jumped up the rankings to take third place (up from fifth place in 2023) and first place for usefulness (up from seventh place in 2023). The report indicates that “EcoVadis’ advancement reflects the growing popularity of supply chain sustainability insights”. Survey background and methodology ERM’s Rate the Raters has been tracking…

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Integrity Council confirms carbon crediting program Puro.Earth as CCP-Eligible

Stuart Mitchell

Puro.earth is the eighth program to be approved as CCP-Eligible, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) announced today. The approval applies to the most recent version of the Puro.earth standard (version 4.2). CCP-Eligible status means that programs have demonstrated that they meet the rigorous criteria of the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) Assessment Framework for effective governance, transparency, tracking and robust independent third-party validation and verification. They have also met the CCPs’ program-related rules on robust quantification of emission reductions and removals, no double counting and sustainable development…

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USD 52.8 million in new GEF support to boost UNEP-led environmental initiatives worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has announced USD 52.8 million for four new UN Environment Programme (UNEP)–led projects during its 70th Council meeting. The funding will support practical solutions to some of today’s most urgent environmental challenges, including restoring critical ecosystems, expanding clean mobility and strengthening global climate transparency.  This announcement comes a week after the seventh session of the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-7) that brought together over 6,000 delegates from over 180 United Nations Member States. UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen welcomed the announcement, saying: “These new investments…

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IFC Invests in Scotiabank Mexico to Expand Access to Housing Finance for Women

Stuart Mitchell

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced an investment of up to US$250 million in Scotiabank Mexico to expand access to housing finance for women—a key segment for the country’s economic and social development. The investment aims to address Mexico’s significant housing deficit and the gender gap in access to mortgages, while promoting growth and economic inclusion. Mexico faces a housing shortage of 9 million units, leaving millions of families—especially in rural and low-income communities—without adequate housing. Women are disproportionately affected: only 4.5% have…

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