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#StartSmall invests in the journalists of tomorrow

Stuart Mitchell

BBC Media Action is pleased to announce that #StartSmall, the philanthropic initiative of Jack Dorsey, has generously donated $750,000 for their work in support of independent media around the world. Jack Dorsey is the co-founder and CEO of Block Inc (SQ) and the co-founder and former CEO and Chairman of Twitter, now known as X. #StartSmall supports global crisis relief, girls’ health and education, and open internet development including freedom of speech and the press. This significant investment will support BBC Media Action’s Pursuit of Truth initiative to support the…

The BNP Paribas Foundation launches a new “Climate & Biodiversity Initiative” call for projects dedicated to the ocean and costal ecosystems

Stuart Mitchell

Through this 6th edition of the “Climate & Biodiversity Initiative” programme, the BNP Paribas Foundation will support between 7 and 15 projects on the theme of ocean and coastal ecosystems. Applicants can submit their projects from 21 January to 4 May 2025. The process is open to all scientific teams conducting research on these subjects from Europe. The Foundation is dedicating a total budget of 7 million euros to this edition, which has been labeled “Ocean Decade” by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. A call for projects open from…

RNIB launches Travel and Transport Survey open to blind and partially sighted people

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting blind and partially sighted people to share their experience of travel and getting around in a new Travel and Transport survey. This survey aims to gather insights on how recent changes in the UK’s transport infrastructure are impacting those with sight loss. With the rapid introduction of new cycling infrastructure, reduced bus services, and the rise of e-scooters and e-bikes, navigating our streets has become increasingly challenging for people with sight loss. These changes are not just inconvenient; they can…

EcoVadis Introduces CSRD Questionnaire to Simplify Complex Supply Chain Disclosure Challenges for Global Companies of All Sizes

Stuart Mitchell

EcoVadis, the leading sustainability intelligence platform for global supply chains, today announces it has added a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) questionnaire to its risk and sustainability management solution suite. This includes its market-leading AI-powered risk management platform IQ Plus and the light Vitals questionnaire, and works seamlessly with EcoVadis Ratings.  An estimated 50,000 companies must comply with CSRD requirements, and it’s not just European companies. According to The Wall Street Journal, there are 10,000 companies, including U.S. companies operating in the EU or selling to EU-based customers, who must…

Newcastle Building Society puts communities first with £1m donation to help tackle region’s biggest challenges

Stuart Mitchell

Newcastle Building Society announces a £1m donation to help improve lives for people across the region, by tackling some of the biggest challenges facing communities in the North East, Cumbria, and North Yorkshire. The donation into the Newcastle Building Society Community Fund boosts the total value of the investment to more than £3.5m, making it one of the largest of its type in the country. The fund, which is held by the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, is expected to pay out around £150,000 each and every year…