Author: Stuart Mitchell

EcoVadis Launches Worker Voice Connect to Strengthen Human Rights Accountability in Global Supply Chains

Stuart Mitchell

EcoVadis, the leading sustainability intelligence platform for global supply chains, has launched EcoVadis Worker Voice Connect, a digital grievance mechanism designed to help organizations and procurement teams more effectively address worker concerns in global supply chains, anywhere and at anytime. The new solution expands on EcoVadis’ existing Worker Voice solutions developed with Ulula, which give direct, real-time access to workplace conditions. “Grievance and whistleblower channels have been around for decades, but often only for direct employees,” said Pierre-Francois Thaler, Co-CEO and Co-founder of EcoVadis. “They rarely reach workers in the…

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Twice as many firms face biodiversity and greenwashing risks

Stuart Mitchell

New research from RepRisk, the world’s most respected DaaS company for reputational risks and responsible business conduct, shows that the global share of companies linked to both greenwashing and biodiversity risks has doubled over the past five years – from 3% in 2021 to 6% in 2025. RepRisk’s fourth annual report on greenwashing – focusing on the link between greenwashing and biodiversity risks – indicates that rising awareness of nature-related risks and the adoption of “nature positive” strategies are increasing pressure on companies to demonstrate progress, which, at times, results…

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Mars and Cargill Deepen Renewable Energy Partnership With Innovative 224MWac Solar Procurement With GoldenPeaks Capital in Poland

Stuart Mitchell

Two leading global food companies, Mars and Cargill, announced they are spurring the development of more than 224MWac* of new renewable energy capacity through five virtual power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Poland. The PPAs were signed with GoldenPeaks Capital, one of Europe’s fastest-growing independent producers of renewable energy. Two leading global food companies, Mars and Cargill, announced they are spurring the development of more than 224MWac of new renewable energy capacity through five virtual power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Poland. This collaboration builds on Mars and Cargill’s existing  work on…

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Integrity Council launches Asia Pacific hub; partners with National Climate Change Secretariat and Singapore Economic Development Board

Stuart Mitchell

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market has launched its first overseas office – an Asia Pacific hub in Singapore – in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board.   The hub is also the Integrity Council’s first physical office, since its global team operates fully remotely. It will build on existing work in the region related to the Integrity Council’s Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) with governments, corporates, financial institutions and market actors. Its aim is to support a thriving, interoperable high integrity carbon market across the Asia Pacific region.…

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UNEP launches $100 million programme to accelerate climate and nature action

Stuart Mitchell

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), together with the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), have officially launched the Net-Zero Nature-Positive Accelerator Integrated Programme. With $100 million in GEF funding and $700 million in co-financing, the Programme will be led by UNEP, with CAF and ADB serving as co-leads. The initiative seeks to align climate and biodiversity goals by driving systemic economic and financial transformation, while mobilizing governments, businesses, and communities to take urgent, integrated action. Despite clear scientific consensus on the…

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