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WRAP launches new drive to promote circular living in the USA and across the Americas

Stuart Mitchell

In a significant move to tackle the impact that businesses and people have on the environment through unsustainable production, consumption and waste, climate action NGO WRAP has opened a key office in Washinton DC. The new office, led by Executive Director Leah Karrer, will coordinate action on food waste, plastic pollution, and textile waste right across South, Central and North America – from the foot of Chile to the top of Canada.   Leah Karrer, Executive Director of WRAP in the Americas, said “I am thrilled to scale-up WRAP’s work…

Charity Bank and YMCA Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank dedicated to fostering positive social change, celebrates a decade of collaboration with YMCA. Charity Bank uses its savers’ money to provide much-needed loans to UK organisations working to drive positive social change (like YMCAs!) – bringing benefits to people, communities, and the environment.   For over 20 years, Charity Bank has been a steadfast supporter of YMCAs, formalising its partnership with YMCA England and Wales a decade ago. Through Charity Bank loans, YMCAs have addressed homelessness, unaffordable housing, and inadequate housing by purchasing, developing,…

85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

Stuart Mitchell

An average of 85% of people polled worldwide believe a soon-to-be concluded global plastic pollution treaty should ban single-use plastics that now account for more than 70% of ocean plastic pollution, according to an Ipsos survey of more than 24,000 people in 32 countries commissioned by WWF and the Plastic Free Foundation. A Greenpeace International study, also recently released, shows similarly overwhelming support for ending single-use plastics. These results come ahead of the fourth and penultimate plastic pollution treaty negotiations, taking place in Ottawa, Canada from April 23-29. With more…

The LEGO Group recognised as the most reputable company in the world for the second consecutive year

Stuart Mitchell

The LEGO Group has been ranked as the most reputable company in the world in the annual Global RepTrak®100 survey released by the RepTrak Company™. Chief Executive Officer of the LEGO Group, Niels B. Christiansen, said: “I am very proud the LEGO Group has been named the World’s Most Reputable Company again in 2024. This is testament to the dedication of our colleagues who all play a part in building a sustainable future and a better world for our children to inherit. Together, we’re working to create positive, lasting impact and…

Nonprofits lead the way for female leadership in Spain

Stuart Mitchell

More than half of Spanish nonprofits (54%) are led by a woman, with female leadership particularly common in smaller organisations. This is according to Fundación Lealtad, a nonprofit organisation which evaluates NGOs. Published ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), its data covers the boards and leaders of the 277 nonprofits holding its ‘Dona con Confianza’ (Donate with Confidence) accreditation. In addition to 54% having female CEOs, 44% have a woman as chair or president, and boards or governing bodies are 48% female. This contrasts with the boards of listed companies, which…