Author: Stuart Mitchell

New plans from the UK Government to tackle pavement parking in England

Stuart Mitchell

RNIB welcomes the announcement of new powers for councils to tackle pavement parking in England, the biggest barrier for blind and partially sighted pedestrians, but we urge government to go further. A new proposal announced this week stops short of a full ban, but instead would give local powers to councils to stop parking in specific areas more easily. The much awaited policy change comes more than five years after a public consultation on pavement parking in England held under the previous UK government. What has been proposed? While RNIB…

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Tetra Pak maintains position on CDP leadership band for forests and water security

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak has once again been recognised for its continued transparency and action on environmental issues by CDP, the global environmental disclosure system. The company achieved an A- score for Forests, marking ten consecutive years in CDP’s leadership band (A or A-), and an A- score for Water Security for the third-year running. This long-standing leadership on forests and water security is reinforced by the company’s Approach to Nature, a comprehensive framework introduced in 2024 to accelerate action across the value chain. The approach focusses on halting and reversing nature…

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Ceres and businesses in Illinois applaud landmark energy law to cut costs and modernize infrastructure

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres joins businesses with employees and operations across Illinois to applaud state legislators and Gov. JB Pritzker for coming together to pass and sign into law the nation-leading Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act to reduce electricity costs, modernize infrastructure, and position Illinois to better compete for business and investment.  “The passage of CRGA is a win for Illinois. It provides a practical, forward-thinking path to tackle the state’s toughest energy challenges. Modernizing infrastructure, expanding access to clean and efficient energy, and preparing the grid for higher demand will…

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EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment Now a Key Search Criterion on Amazon Business stores

Stuart Mitchell

EcoVadis, the global standard for resilient, sustainable supply chains, today announced that sellers who have achieved an EcoVadis Medal or Badge can now prominently display their validated sustainability performance directly on their profile within the Amazon Business store. This integration marks a significant step in standardizing sustainable procurement practices, offering unparalleled transparency and driving competitive advantage for responsible sellers. Sustainable Procurement is now a business imperative. Organizations globally face escalating pressure from regulators and stakeholders, driven by strengthened supply chain due diligence requirements and mandatory environmental reporting. This landscape requires…

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Karen Martin launches new qualification to empower next generation of creative talent

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA has unveiled the Creative Essentials Certificate, a cornerstone of IPA President Karen Martin’s agenda to put creativity back at the heart of the industry and empower the next generation of creative leaders. Running from 20 April to 6 July 2026, this eight-week qualification programme is designed for early-career creatives, offering practical tools, inspiration and industry insight to help them develop, craft and sell work that truly moves audiences. About the IPA Creative Essentials Certificate Across a range of interactive sessions, participants will explore the full creative journey, from…

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