Day: 27 September 2026

EcoVadis and CO2 AI Partner to Advance Scope 3 Transparency with Primary Data Precision

Stuart Mitchell

EcoVadis, the global standard for resilient, sustainable supply chains, and CO2 AI, the AI-powered sustainability intelligence platform, today announced a new partnership to help organizations accelerate their Scope 3 decarbonization efforts. This partnership combines EcoVadis’ comprehensive supplier carbon ratings and primary emissions data with CO2 AI’s advanced footprinting engine, moving mutual customers beyond spend-based estimates to data-backed primary insights. This collaboration addresses the critical need for granular, supplier-specific data in carbon accounting. While companies are under pressure to report on Scope 3 supply chain emissions, many remain reliant on industry…

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Global Water Challenge and Cargill expand partnership to four additional countries

Stuart Mitchell

Global Water Challenge (GWC) and Cargill announced today the expansion of their Cargill Currents partnership into Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica and Türkiye. Launched by GWC and Cargill in 2021, Cargill Currents is a joint initiative that works in partnership with communities, governments and local organizations to help address the water challenges facing each region. As part of a global partnership, these new country activities join ongoing programming underway in Brazil, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and North America. Planned activities include improving access to safe water and sanitation, repairing water systems and…

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This new report paints a worrying picture about the future of coral reefs

Stuart Mitchell

Like an overmatched boxer, the world’s coral reefs are being pummeled by climate change, and the onslaught may soon prove debilitating. That was the main finding of a report released earlier this week by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, whose partners include the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report found that a succession of marine heatwaves over the last three decades has triggered the loss of at least 9.5 per cent of the world’s corals. Those that remain face a daunting future of potentially deadly underwater heat. “This…

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No 10 handed letter demanding better for everyone affected by dementia

Stuart Mitchell

Campaigners, including broadcaster and dementia patient Jon Snow, are calling for a bold and ambitious plan for better access to early and accurate diagnosis of the disease as research suggested many are facing months-long waits.# It was revealed in June that the veteran broadcaster had in 2023 been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia. He is supporting the Alzheimer’s Society’s call for a better plan to tackle the disease. Actors Sir Jonathan Pryce, Dame Meera Syal, Suranne Jones and Vicky McClure – all Alzheimer’s…

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Creative judging panel for IPA Effectiveness Awards President’s Prize announced

Stuart Mitchell

Eleven of UK advertising’s leading creatives have been named on a special judging panel for the IPA Effectiveness Awards 2026 President’s Prize. Introduced by Karen Martin as part of her agenda to celebrate the contribution creativity makes to business success, the economy and UK culture, the President’s Prize for Creative Effectiveness will recognise the vital role of creativity in driving business success as well as celebrating the people behind the work that delivers tangible results. The expert panel, led by BBH London & Dublin Chief Creative Officer Felipe Serradourada Guimarães,…

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