Day: 24 May 2026

2 Sisters Food Group Accelerates Sustainable Feed & Higher Welfare Strategy To Drive Net Zero By 2035 & Injects £50m To Strengthen Food Security

Stuart Mitchell

2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) recently announced a major step forward in its sustainability journey, unveiling an expanded deforestation-free commitment and a significant shift toward British-grown protein in poultry feed. These initiatives form part of the company’s wider “NextGen” Strategy, aimed at achieving Net Zero by 2035. Expanded Deforestation-Free Commitment 2SFG will extend premium payments to South American Soyameal farmers to cover all land conversion – not just deforestation – helping protect vital ecosystems such as native grasslands and supporting biodiversity beyond standard industry pledges. Sourcing from farms where deforestation…

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Winners of the Legacy Giving Awards 2026 revealed

Stuart Mitchell

The winners of the prestigious Legacy Giving Awards were announced yesterday afternoon (29/4) at a ceremony held on Northumberland Avenue in London. Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate excellence, innovation and impact across the UK legacy giving sector, recognising the individuals, teams and organisations driving forward this vital income stream for charities. Fourteen winners, selected from 91 finalists, were revealed during the ceremony, showcasing the extraordinary contributions of legacy professionals and partners from across the sector. The winners were chosen by an expert judging panel of 15 leading…

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Martin House hits £2 million retail milestone, helped by surging online sales

Stuart Mitchell

Martin House Children’s Hospice has reached a major milestone in its retail operations, generating £2 million in sales over the past year. The figure covers the period from May 2025 to March 2026, and includes revenue from the hospice’s 13 charity shops, its Thorp Arch warehouse, and online platforms such as Vinted and eBay. The achievement comes as the hospice, based in Boston Spa, continues to grow its digital retail offering, following investment in a dedicated online team three years ago. Over the last 12 months, online sales accounted for nearly 10% of total retail income – up from just 6% two years ago. While e-commerce is growing, Martin House’s high street shops remain the heart of the operation, and continue to generate the majority of the income.  Stephanie Rimmington, Head…

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Climate Bonds updates Bioenergy Criteria to support emissions reduction in transport

Stuart Mitchell

Climate Bonds Initiative has announced the launch of its revised Bioenergy Criteria, expanding the scope of eligible bioenergy activities to include electricity while addressing key socio-economic and environmental impacts from biodiversity, to growing energy demand, water use and food security. The updated framework provides investors, industry and policymakers with a science-based tool to scale sustainable investment across the bioenergy sector. The revised Criteria also move from a feedstock-agnostic approach to a more defined feedstock eligibility framework, reinforcing sustainability safeguards across biomass sourcing.  The revised Criteria also provide guidance and best…

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Samaritans responds to EHRC guidance after 40% rise in calls following Supreme Court ruling

Stuart Mitchell

Responding to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission guidance recently, Samaritans remind the trans community that support is out there if they are struggling. Hayley Peters, Head of Culture & Inclusion at Samaritans, said: “Samaritans volunteers reported a significant spike in suicidal callers from the trans community when the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex was made last April, with call rates increasing by 40 percent. We’re concerned about the impact this news could have and urge anyone struggling to reach out for support if they need it.”…

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