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Sainsbury’s to convert all ‘by Sainsbury’s’ black tea to Fairtrade

Stuart Mitchell

In an exciting new commitment, all by Sainsbury’s black tea is now proudly Fairtrade. As a result of the move, tea farmers and workers will earn an estimated £1,000,000 annually in Fairtrade Premium, and Sainsbury’s is projected to become the largest retailer of Fairtrade tea in the UK. This step forward on tea builds the partnership between Sainsbury’s and Fairtrade, and follows news that last year Sainsbury’s became the first UK retailer to take action to address the living wage gap in bananas, 3 years ahead of the industry commitment.…

Mis/Disinformation Survey Highlights Urgent Need for Stronger Alliances while 81% oppose Platforms Dropping Independent Fact-Checkers

Stuart Mitchell

ICCO’s latest Mis/Disinformation Survey, conducted under the Media Information and Education Pledge, has revealed a growing demand among communications professionals for unified action against information pollution. Drawing insights from respondents across +20 countries[1], the survey shows increasing concern and a clear call for collaboration, upskilling and responsible technology use. The research comes at a time when misinformation and disinformation have been named the most significant short-term global risks in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025. Developed under the Media Information and Education Pledge by: International Communications Consultancy Organisation…

Businesses face ‘far-reaching’ challenges to help achieve clean power target, new Co-op and Green Alliance report shows

Stuart Mitchell

A new report published uncovers the critical role small businesses must play in delivering the Government’s clean energy targets, as millions continue to face significant challenges shifting to renewable electricity. The research from Green Alliance, commissioned by Co-op, uncovered that electricity usage by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) was equivalent to 85% of all renewable electricity generated in 2024. This demonstrates the size of potential demand for renewable electricity from these organisations and the critical role that these businesses will play in the Government’s clean energy mission. Speaking to a…

Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance calls for urgent action to tackle deforestation

Stuart Mitchell

As deforestation rises rapidly up the global agenda, the USD 9.5 trillion Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) releases Guidelines and Recommendations for Halting Deforestation. Highlighting the necessity for action and collaboration between investors, policymakers, companies, and data providers to tackle this issue effectively, the paper provides specific recommendations for each group. Investors are encouraged to evaluate their portfolio exposure to deforestation and linked human rights abuses, phase out deforestation and forest conversion risks by 2030, actively engage with companies, asset managers, and policymakers, and disclose their actions, risks, and progress…

Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their health, safety, or development, according to new estimates released today by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF. The latest data show a total reduction of over 20 million children since 2020, reversing an alarming spike between 2016 and 2020. Despite this positive trend, the world has missed its target of eliminating child labour by 2025. The report, titled “Child Labour: Global estimates 2024, trends and the road…