Author: Stuart Mitchell

National Wealth Fund to drive more than £100 billion into the UK economy

Stuart Mitchell

The National Wealth Fund has today set out its ambition to drive more than £100 billion of investment into the companies, infrastructure and supply chains that will unlock growth, creating a more prosperous, cleaner, greener and resilient future for the UK. In its new strategic plan, published today, the Fund sets out how its investments will create and support more than 200,000 jobs, accelerate the pathway to clean energy by saving 500 million tonnes of CO2e GHG emissions by 2050iii, and ultimately deliver a positive return for the taxpayer.  …

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Creating a fairer deal for African farmers: Why ‘Equal Trade’ chocolate really does taste better

Stuart Mitchell

The Equal Trade Alliance (ETA) has surveyed cocoa farmers in Ghana and is now sharing their stories with manufacturers, lawmakers and young people in the West — aiming to drive awareness and lasting change through its campaign: Equal Trade Chocolate Tastes Better. The campaign calls for a fair profit distribution model that gives cocoa farmers more autonomy over pricing and revenue allocation.   Who really gets rich from chocolate? For decades, Western countries have generated billions of dollars from the trade of raw materials sourced from African nations, while the farmers who produce the essential ingredients…

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Nature recovery in England: Reflections from ISEP’s recent roundtable

Stuart Mitchell

Recently, ISEP convened sustainability leaders, environmental experts, academics and civil society organisations for a roundtable on Nature Recovery in England: Progress, Priorities and the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP 2025) with Fleur Anderson MP, Chair of the Environment APPG. The discussion explored how the UK can strengthen the delivery of environmental objectives, support nature recovery, embed Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and build a more coherent, cross-government approach to environmental improvement. In this blog, Asim Ali, Senior Public Affairs Officer at ISEP, reflects on the key themes that emerged.  Nature recovery as a…

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Gerety Awards Announces London as 2026 Executive Jury Location and Appoints Nadja Lossgott as Jury President

Stuart Mitchell

The Gerety Awards is pleased to announce London as a 2026 Executive Jury location, with Nadja Lossgott, Joint Chief Creative Officer at AMV BBDO, appointed as Jury President. One of the UK’s most influential creative voices, Nadja will lead the Executive Jury in evaluating work that demonstrates creative ambition, craft, and cultural impact. The London Executive Jury will unite leaders from across the creative industry, reflecting the market’s long-standing role in shaping global advertising standards. “Nadja’s creative leadership and point of view make her an outstanding Jury President,” said the…

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Accelerating progress in 2026 towards a streamlined sustainability reporting system

Stuart Mitchell

With a new year underway, GRI is increasing momentum to deliver sustainability standards that strengthen the quality and usability of reporting, helping organizations and their stakeholders unlock greater value from disclosed information. In Q1, there are a series of key standards updates and innovations – as well as opportunities to engage and participate – from GRI, the global leader in sustainability reporting, all of which contribute towards a more cohesive and effective disclosure ecosystem: Biodiversity and Mining Standards take effect for reporting from 1 January GRI 101: Biodiversity – setting…

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