Author: Stuart Mitchell

Winners of the John Lewis Partnership’s Circular Future Fund – one year on

Stuart Mitchell

The John Lewis Partnership and environmental charity Hubbub, have recently published an impact report, detailing the progress of four trailblazing projects that were awarded funding as part of the Circular Future Fund, created to find pioneering circular economy ideas.   In 2022, four projects were each awarded grants of between £150,000 – £300,000, from 245 applications, to develop their innovative solutions that challenged the ‘make…use…throw-away’ culture of modern society. The £1 million fund was made possible by the sales of 10p plastic bags through the John Lewis Partnership.   Helping menstrual cups…

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Phoenix Group launches Midlife MOT to its UK Employees

Stuart Mitchell

Phoenix Group, the UKs largest long-term savings and retirement business, has launched its “Midlife MOT” programme, following a successful pilot in 2022, to help its 6,700 employees make better informed decisions about their work, wealth and wellbeing. Phoenix Group’s Midlife MOT offering for all its UK employees includes a digital assessment tool, plus in-person workshops for those within 10 years of retirement. The digital assessment tool is designed to allow its employees to evaluate their individual wellbeing, work-life and wealth, and makes recommendations for actions they can take, providing tips,…

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Regulatory deadlines loom and only 25% of companies feel ready to have ESG data independently assured: KPMG research

Stuart Mitchell

KPMG’s new report, Road to trust: KPMG ESG Assurance Maturity Index 2023 reveals that as many as 75 percent of companies globally feel they have a long way to go to be ready to have their ESG data assured and meet new regulatory requirements. In a matter of months, the first tranche of mandatory regional and international sustainability reporting standards will come into force. “Being ESG assurance ready means identifying the relevant regulatory framework and having the right metrics with robust systems, processes, controls and governance for collecting and managing…

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Government must take the lead in supporting consumers who face challenges switching to electric vehicles and heat pumps, Which? warns

Stuart Mitchell

Consumers recognise their role in reducing their climate impact but need more support in order to make the switch to more expensive green technologies such as electric vehicles and heat pumps, Which? research has found.  The consumer champion is concerned that the government weakening its green targets risks endangering the business investment that consumers need to play their part in tackling climate change. Which?’s research revealed that a majority of people want to do their bit to help combat climate change, with three in four (78%) UK adults expressing concern…

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Pro Carton Young Designers Award winners announced

Stuart Mitchell

The winners of the Pro Carton Young Designers Award 2023 – sponsored by Turkey’s leading packaging specialists Duran Doğan and Kartonsan – were announced at a glamourous ceremony in Seville, at the end of September. Recognising the best young design talent in Europe, the winners were announced by Horst Bittermann, Pro Carton’s Director General, in front of an audience of packaging industry leaders. This year’s ceremony featured awards in four categories – Creative Cartonboard Packaging (Food & Drink); Creative Cartonboard Packaging (All Other); Sustainability and the Public Vote Award. More…

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