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Countries in Global South paying the price of UK’s clean energy – Oxfam

Stuart Mitchell

Report reveals climate colonialism entrenching inequality and human rights violations The UK and other “advanced economies” are benefiting from cheaper clean energy investment, while countries in the Global South face inflated costs, according to a new Oxfam report. The UK renewables and electric vehicle industry supply chains are heavily dependent on minerals from countries in the Global South who are not getting a fair share of the profits. Although Global South countries hold roughly 70% of transition minerals reserves, most investments in renewable energy are in the Global North (50%)…

Water impacts from data centers may expose companies to more risk than acknowledged, a new analysis shows

Stuart Mitchell

Case study of Phoenix, Arizona provides a comprehensive picture of potential water risks from direct water use and energy consumption tied to data centers    A new Ceres analysis released today covers the full range of potential water risks facing data center companies, high-tech businesses, and investors due to compounding water demands from data centers, especially in areas where water is already scarce.  Drained by Data: The Cumulative Impact of Data Centers on Regional Water Stress, uses Phoenix, Ariz., a booming data center hub, as an example of data center water…

Center-right industry advocates and former GOP lawmakers call for protecting responsible investing at Climate Week

Stuart Mitchell

At a main stage event at Climate Week NYC, prominent thought leaders from center-right organizations and former Republican members of Congress made the case for championing efforts to protect the long-standing rights of investors and companies to consider all financial risks in decision-making. They are part of a growing chorus of bipartisan voices working to safeguard the freedom to invest responsibly.   “If investors are denied the ability to invest in what they think is best, that will significantly reduce the opportunities to make profits, to have a market that…

CAP – Get your advertising of sustainable cruising in ship shape

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Get your advertising of sustainable cruising in ship shape. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Consumers are becoming more aware of sustainable tourism, wanting to make increasingly eco-conscious travel choices. In response, many companies in the cruise industry are keen to showcase their green credentials. There are, however, several fundamental principles that advertisers. who market…

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…