Author: Stuart Mitchell

Xampla secures $14 million new investment to replace 10 billion units of single-use plastic

Stuart Mitchell

A major injection of more than $14m in private capital is set to accelerate Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives made from plants.  Lead investor Emerald Technology Ventures runs Europe’s first specialist, venture-backed investment fund targeting the full packaging lifecycle.  The fund aims to catalyse leaps in advanced materials that benefit the planet and earn significant returns.   Also leading the Series A round is BGF, one of the largest growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland, and Munich-based Matterwave Ventures, along with follow-on investment from existing investors…

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Manchester City Council sets out latest five-year plan to tackle climate change

Stuart Mitchell

The Climate Change Action Plan 2025-30 details how the Council will continue to deliver dramatic reductions in the amount of carbon (the biggest contributor to harmful climate change) which is pumped into the atmosphere as a direct result of its own operations.   Under the plan, the Council will aim to reduce its emissions by 44% from 2025 to 2030 – saving almost 43,000 tonnes of carbon. This would enable the organisation to remain on track to meet its goal of becoming zero carbon by 2038, building on the successes of…

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Schneider Electric Establish Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Sustainability Ambitions

Stuart Mitchell

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a strategic partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew.  As Kew’s official Energy Sustainability Partner, Schneider Electric, recognised for two years running as the World’s Most Sustainable Company by TIME and Statista, will play a critical role in helping the world-famous botanic gardens meet its goal to become climate positive by 2030.  As a UNESCO World Heritage site with a sizeable footprint, Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings, and high visitor numbers, Kew Gardens faces…

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ASOS selects TrusTrace to streamline supply chain risk, compliance, and impact management through real-time end-to-end traceability

Stuart Mitchell

TrusTrace, a global leader in supply chain traceability and compliance, today announced a strategic partnership with ASOS, the global fashion destination, to enhance supply chain transparency and resilience, strengthen risk management, and support compliance across its global value chain. As part of its ongoing Fashion with Integrity strategy, ASOS is investing in robust traceability infrastructure to gain real-time visibility into its supply chain, down to farm level (Tier 5). By integrating TrusTrace’s AI-enhanced platform, ASOS will be able to streamline operations across risk, compliance, and impact management, ensuring timely access to…

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66% of Consumers Want Business To Stay the Course on Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

Sixty-six percent of U.S. consumers believe businesses should continue their sustainability efforts regardless of the political climate. Yet many corporate communicators feel pressure to pause or scale back their messaging, especially in the U.S., where political scrutiny is rising. In fact, media mentions of top companies tied to sustainability have already dropped more than 10% in the first four months of 2025 compared to last year. At first glance, pulling back might seem like the safer option. But here’s the reality: the risks of speaking out are often overstated, while…

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