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U.S. Bank Announces Resource Hub to Assist Small Business Owners

Stuart Mitchell

U.S. Bank has launched a new online education platform called U.S. Bank Business Resources Central that provides educational courses and other tools to help small business owners run and grow their businesses. The platform, which is free, is designed to help U.S. Bank clients and non-clients, as well as small businesses that are suppliers to the bank. The new resource hub aligns with a commitment at U.S. Bank to support small businesses, which are a driving force in the economy and a vital source of employment. As part of this…

New British Gas Energy Trust report calls for unified action to end fuel poverty, bringing frontline voices to policymakers

Stuart Mitchell

The British Gas Energy Trust (the Trust) recently published its report, Towards a fairer future: A unified approach to ending fuel poverty in Britain. A follow on from its 2024 landmark piece, Towards an end to fuel poverty in Britain, the report amplifies the experiences and recommendations of charities, community organisations, and industry representatives working directly with those most affected by fuel poverty. With the number of fuel-poor households in England more than doubling from 4.3 million to 8.9 million between 2020 and 2024, this report captures critical insights from…

World Food Prize Foundation Names Top Ten Agritech Startups for Inaugural Innovate for Impact Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation have announced the Top Ten agritech startups selected for its inaugural Innovate for Impact Challenge, a global competition recognizing scalable, science-based innovations advancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. The semi-finalists were selected from nearly 400 submissions spanning 65 countries across all hemispheres. The Top Ten startups—representing eight countries and four continents—bring a diverse range of technical expertise, including biotechnology, digital agriculture, post-harvest innovation, soil and seed science, animal health and renewable energy solutions. Their selection underscores the geographic breadth and disciplinary depth of the Challenge, as…

Ceres calls on EPRI to strengthen their draft emissions reduction guidance

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres issued the following statement in response to the release of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)’s draft SMARTargets methodology designed to encourage utility companies to set and deliver on greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.   “Ceres has fundamental concerns that the proposed methodology disregards the well-established scientific consensus on sectoral decarbonization and instead defaults on projected global emissions. This represents a step backward at a time when investors and other stakeholders require greater sector-specific accountability and action to address climate-related risks and opportunities,” said Steven Clarke, Program Director of Climate…

Unity Trust Bank partners with Birmingham County FA to support sustainability initiatives within local grassroots football

Stuart Mitchell

Unity Trust Bank has partnered with the Birmingham County Football Association (BCFA) to support local sustainability initiatives.   Unity is sponsoring the BCFA’s ‘Green Innovation Fund’, which supports the sustainability efforts of local grassroots football clubs through green project funding.   BCFA affiliated clubs can apply to receive up to £500 to support their environmental initiatives.  More than 150 grassroots organisations have already benefited from the fund since its inception in season 22-23.   As part of its sponsorship, Unity will contribute £12,500 to the £16,000 fund. It will also join the BCFA…