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82% of organizations now plan to increase investment in environmental sustainability in the next 12–18 months as a core future-proofing strategy

Stuart Mitchell

The fourth edition of the Capgemini Research Institute’s report, “A world in balance 2025: Unlocking resilience and long-term value through environmental action,” released today, finds that organizations remain committed to sustainability despite global uncertainty. In fact, three quarters of them say it is a core future-proofing strategy for their organizations to drive long-term competitiveness, innovation, and resilience. However, the report reveals a gap between perceived preparedness and actual resilience, suggesting organizations are confusing planning with concrete climate adaptation. Organizations continue to prioritize sustainability despite global uncertainty More than 4 in…

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Uber strikes new deals to boost EV charging access for drivers and couriers in major US and European cities

Stuart Mitchell

With access to charging overtaking vehicle cost as the number one barrier preventing drivers from going electric, Uber & C40 Cities have agreed to an international partnership to help cities significantly boost access to charging infrastructure. The C40 programme will work across three cities – London, Boston and Phoenix – to facilitate the uptake of EVs by high-mileage drivers. It is projected to benefit over 55,000 Uber drivers who currently lack access to affordable and convenient charging, through technical support, research, and policy advocacy. Uber has surveyed drivers since 2021…

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Phenix Label Awarded Bronze Medal in Sustainability by EcoVadis

Stuart Mitchell

Phenix Label, a leader in prime labels and flexible packaging, has announced the company has achieved a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, a leader in business sustainability assessments. Phenix Label’s score placed the company in the top 35 percent among sustainable businesses worldwide. At the forefront of cutting-edge sustainability in the printing industry, Phenix Label partners with EcoVadis-rated brands to develop lower-impact labels and smart packaging that measurably supports supplier scorecards. Phenix Label’s sustainability program includes 99 percent landfill-free operations at the company’s production facility in Olathe. Each week, more than…

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One Water Expands Sainsbury’s Distribution to 1,300 Stores, featuring in Meal Deals across the estate

Stuart Mitchell

One Water, the ethical bottled water brand committed to funding clean water projects worldwide, has significantly expanded its presence in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK. Distribution has grown from 700 Sainsbury’s Local stores to 1,300 locations across their wider estate, making it easier than ever for shoppers to choose water with purpose. As part of the expansion, One Water bottles will feature in Sainsbury’s popular meal deals across front-of-store chillers, offering customers convenient access to the brand while supporting life-changing projects. In partnership with The One Foundation, One has raised over…

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Carbon Data Open Protocol (CDOP) Coalition Unveils Open-Source Data Model at Climate Week NYC to Facilitate and Scale Carbon Markets

Stuart Mitchell

Last month at Climate Week NYC a growing coalition of carbon market participants announced the release of Version 1.0 of the Carbon Data Open Protocol (CDOP) structure to help facilitate and scale carbon markets by standardizing rules and definitions that describe carbon crediting projects and carbon credits across markets, geographies, and activity types. The new structure provides a collaborative, cross-industry schema for project location, project details, and project approach. This CDOP Version 1.0 structure, with its harmonized data schema, marks a critical breakthrough in addressing data fragmentation that has hindered the carbon market’s…

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