Day: 8 August 2026

Octopus takes UK’s EV salary sacrifice revolution overseas

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV), the UK’s leading EV-only leasing company, is taking one of the UK’s biggest electric vehicle success stories overseas, launching its award-winning salary sacrifice scheme in Germany. After shaking up the UK market and delivering more than 50,000 electric vehicles through salary sacrifice, Octopus is bringing its proven model to Europe’s largest automotive market just months after launching its German business. The all-inclusive scheme allows employees to lease a brand-new EV through their employer, saving around 40% compared with conventional leasing, while giving businesses a sought-after…

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CISL Living Lab Accelerates Water Efficiency Innovation

Stuart Mitchell

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has been selected for support through the new Water Efficiency Cambridgeshire Fund (weCB Fund), helping to accelerate the development and testing of practical solutions to one of the region’s most pressing challenges: water scarcity Cambridgeshire is one of the most water-stressed regions in the UK. At the same time, it is home to a world-leading innovation ecosystem and ambitious plans for future growth. Addressing water scarcity is increasingly recognised as critical to enabling sustainable economic development across the region. Through its Living Lab, CISL…

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New polling shows overwhelming global business support for clean electrification amid fossil fuel volatility

Stuart Mitchell

A landmark global survey of business executives across 18 countries shows overwhelming support for a rapid transition to electrified economies run predominantly on renewables-based electricity.  The findings suggest geopolitical instability is accelerating an existing business shift toward clean electrification, but that power systems, grids and policy frameworks are not keeping pace.  As geopolitical tensions continue in the Middle East, and G7 leaders gather in Evian amid growing concern over economic resilience and global vulnerabilities, 91% of business leaders say electrification would improve energy security, and 79% say instability has made…

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WWF and Reckitt Expand Partnership to Protect Freshwater in China

Stuart Mitchell

 In a major step toward building the long-term health of local natural environments, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Reckitt have announced an innovative wetland restoration pilot project at the Taicang Jincanghu Provincial Wetland Park in China.   This initiative is part of a broader, strategic partnership between WWF and Reckitt aimed at protecting and restoring vulnerable freshwater habitats. By combining WWF’s conservation expertise with Reckitt’s commitment to water stewardship, the project focuses on improving water management, and restoring the natural health of the wetland park, with an aim of being replicable and scalable, whilst supported by local authorities.  Situated within the densely populated Yangtze River Delta, Jincanghu Wetland is a vital natural…

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Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Idina Menzel Join National Billboard Campaign To Champion Brighter Futures For America’s Kids

Stuart Mitchell

Today, millions of children across the country miss out on enriching summer experiences that help them learn, grow, and prepare for the school year ahead. To help close that opportunity gap, Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) and the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), the nation’s only organization dedicated exclusively to summer learning for children, have partnered with The Felix Organization and A BroaderWay Foundation to launch a nationwide digital billboard campaign encouraging Americans to invest in the future of kids through the transformative power of summer.   Featured in the campaign as…

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