Vattenfall and Samuel L. Jackson present Wind Farmed Seaweed Snacks, a delicacy grown at a wind farm

Together with the iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson, Vattenfall is now presenting a sea-farmed delicacy – Wind Farmed Seaweed Snacks, snacks made from seaweed grown at an offshore wind farm. The collaboration aims to show the potential of offshore wind farms to not only generate fossil free electricity but also support food production that can help regenerate the marine environment. Vattenfall is continuously working to explore how power generation facilities can serve beneficial purposes in addition to the production of fossil-free electricity. One such initiative is WIN@sea, a project in…

Forest Green Rovers announce first fully certified vegan football kit

Forest Green Rovers, widely recognised as the most sustainable football club in the world, reveals a bold new playing strip for the 25-26 season. Alongside Official Teamwear Partner, Reflo, both organisations have been working hard with the Vegan Society to create the world’s first fully certified vegan kit. Both the home and away kits feature the same bold design; a striking leopard print pattern inspired by nature. The new home shirt will be worn for two seasons, part of a commitment the club makes to reduce waste and lower the…

The Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe Form Alliance

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) have announced a new partnership to collectively advance the marketing profession, for the benefit of the sector, business and society in Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom. As part of the agreement, which commenced in May, CIM and MAZ have developed an aligned pathway for professional marketers in the two regions to obtain membership of both organisations, whilst also promoting a framework to align qualifications. The two organisations will also design programmes to support the development and mobility…

Alliant Energy releases new Corporate Responsibility Report

Alliant Energy Corporation recently published its latest Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR). The report includes updates on the company’s sustainability data for 2024. The report also highlights the company’s balanced mix of energy sources, employee engagement opportunities and positive impact on the communities it serves. “At Alliant Energy, we are growing and will continue to grow at the pace of our customers and communities,” said Lisa Barton, President and CEO, Alliant Energy. “By powering opportunity, we’re helping build stronger, more resilient communities for generations to come. From data center development to…

Bureau Veritas Partners with IFC’s Building Resilience Index to Expand Resilience Verification Services Globally

Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), has signed the first global verifier agreement to expand the reach and impact of the Building Resilience Index (BRI). Under this agreement, Bureau Veritas will serve as a verification partner for BRI across key emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and East Asia and the Pacific. An innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, BRI is a web-based framework designed to help developers, investors, and policymakers identify risks to buildings posed by natural hazards and…