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Three amazing entrepreneurs awarded UNEP Young Champions of the Earth prize

Stuart Mitchell

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and American cleantech CEO Chris Kemper announced today the selection of three environmental entrepreneurs from India, Kenya and the United States as the 2025 Young Champions of the Earth. Winners are recognized for groundbreaking contributions that advance a global circular economy and improving environmental outcomes by treating wastewater, expanding access to clean water, tackling plastic pollution, and creating sustainable alternatives to conventional materials. Award recipients will receive seed funding, mentoring, communications support, and a global platform to showcase and scale their solutions. The Young Champions program,…

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IPA to launch new media carbon calculator with Ad Net Zero’s GMSF Standard built-in

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA has announced the forthcoming launch of the first industry-commissioned carbon emissions calculator for the media supply chain, developed in line with Ad Net Zero’s Global Media Sustainability Framework (GMSF). The tool will help agencies and their clients calculate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their media campaigns. By adhering to the GMSF, the calculator will comply with internationally recognised sustainability standards, including the IPCC framework and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. It will also directly support Action 3 of the Ad Net Zero Action Plan, which aims to cut…

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Amcor and Burts team up to launch crisps packs with 55% post-consumer recycled materials

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has commissioned a survey of over 2,000 UK consumers* to understand what drives crisp-buying decisions. The study found that 1 in 3 UK consumers (30%) consider the environmental impact of the packaging when buying crisps. This proves to be particularly important for younger consumers, with 43% of 18-44 year-olds agreeing they are more likely to consider the environmental impact, compared to 20% of over 45 year-olds. The research – completed in August 2025 – underscores the collaboration between Amcor…

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Triodos Bank takes title of ‘Finance Trailblazer of the Year’ at Global Good Awards 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Triodos Bank has won gold in the ‘Finance Trailblazer of the Year’ category at the inaugural Global Good Finance Awards 2025. The award recognises its dedication to positive impact through financing social and environmental change over three decades. Established in 2015, the Global Good Awards honours a diverse array of businesses, social enterprises, NGOs, and charities that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical leadership. This is the first year that the programme has run awards aimed specifically at the finance sector, recognising its important role in the transition to…

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Historic Ocean Treaty set to enter into force, opening path for marine biodiversity recovery

Stuart Mitchell

In a landmark moment for ocean protection, the High Seas Treaty has reached the threshold of 60 governments signing it into law, clearing the way for the historic agreement to enter into force. This is the most important global agreement on the environmental crisis since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.  With less than 1% of the High Seas currently fully or highly protected, the Treaty is crucial to expanding protection, establishing sanctuaries that allow biodiversity to recover and wildlife to thrive, helping to mitigate the climate crisis, and safeguarding food…

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