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Update on Coca Cola Collective Actions to Advance Working Conditions for Sugarcane Workers in India

Stuart Mitchell

The Coca‑Cola Company is committed to respecting human rights and continues to work with a range of stakeholders to help improve working conditions in the India sugarcane farming sector. Though our authorized bottlers purchase less than 1% of the total volume of sugar produced in Maharashtra, we are committed to driving progress and maximizing our influence and impact in the region to the extent possible through partnering with critical stakeholders such as suppliers, NGOs, peer companies and local communities.  This year, we refreshed and expanded our collaboration with Solidaridad in…

Updated U.S. climate pledge is achievable with stable policy, Ceres says

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres Senior Director of Federal Policy Zach Friedman issued the following statement after the United States updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) toward global efforts to limit temperature increases from reaching catastrophic levels, pledging to achieve a 61-66% reduction in climate pollution by 2035.  “Ceres applauds the U.S. for putting forward an ambitious, yet fully achievable, NDC that will position the country to capitalize on the private-sector momentum to build and deploy affordable, reliable, abundant American-made clean technologies and solutions.   “As nations around the world press to reduce pollution…

EcoVadis Hires Product Carbon Footprint Experts to Usher in New Era of GHG Emission Reduction

Stuart Mitchell

EcoVadis, the leading sustainability intelligence platform for global supply chains, announces the hiring of Antoine Verger and Varena Junge to expand EcoVadis’ existing carbon expertise. In a move to push the boundaries on GHG emission reduction strategies, the two will be tasked with developing a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool as part of EcoVadis’ Carbon Action Manager solution that already supports growing carbon maturity across supply chains. Verger and Junge’s expertise will build upon EcoVadis’ holistic supply chain decarbonization strategy which helps organizations increase the availability and quality of granular…

Tokamak Energy partners with U.S. DOE and UK’s DESNZ to accelerate fusion development through $52m ST40 upgrade

Stuart Mitchell

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the UK’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Tokamak Energy recently announced a plan to jointly sponsor a $52 million upgrade to the ST40 experimental fusion facility to advance fusion science and technology needed to deliver a future pilot plant. Fusion powers the sun and stars, and, if harnessed on Earth, can provide an abundant, safe, and carbon-emissions-free energy source. In December 2023, the DOE and DESNZ announced a fusion strategic partnership to advance both the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for…

BonCulina UK Invests £600k in Equipment to Boost Food Quality, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

BonCulina UK is investing £600,000 in advanced cooking equipment, including braise units, pressure cookers, blast chillers, steam boilers, and steam mixers. This investment aims to improve food quality, enhance energy efficiency, and support the company’s commitment to sustainability. By upgrading to energy-efficient, eco-friendly systems, BonCulina UK will reduce energy consumption, minimise waste, and lower its carbon footprint, all while supporting a greener future. The new equipment will streamline operations, improve consistency, and elevate food safety, ensuring high-quality meals for clients in healthcare, care homes, business & industry, and defence sectors.…