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PepsiCo Announces “Net Water Positive” Commitment

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo, Inc. have announced its ambition to become “Net Water Positive” by 2030,  aiming to replenish more water than the company uses, which would place it among the most water-efficient food or beverage manufacturers operating in high-risk watersheds. With safe water access a critical component of the holistic water stewardship agenda, The PepsiCo Foundation is also launching a new $1 million program with leading NGO and long-term partner, WaterAid to bring safe water to families in Sub-Saharan Africa – expanding its 15-year, more than $53 million safe water access initiative that reaches over 20 countries and has helped more than 59…

Nespresso continues sustainability awareness drive through new Guardian Labs sponsorship

Stuart Mitchell

Nespresso UK is partnering with Guardian Labs, the Guardian’s branded content division, as part of a new sustainability campaign, devised and brokered by media agency, Zenith. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of Nespresso’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and belief that coffee can be a force for good. Nespresso has been integrating sustainability into its operations and throughout its supply chain for over 30 years, and pledged last year that every cup of its coffee will be carbon neutral by the end of 2022.   Through the…

New initiative to help charities close the digital divide

Stuart Mitchell

Deloitte is launching a new programme to help charities close the digital divide. ‘Deloitte Digital Connect’ will be delivered in collaboration with CAST, a charity helping organisations use digital for social good. The programme will bring together up to 50 charities, including Deloitte’s 5 Million Futures existing charity partners, and connect them with expertise, advice, and a network to support their digital development. Richard Houston, senior partner and chief executive of Deloitte UK, said: “New technologies are rapidly changing how charities need to operate and there’s a growing digital skills…

Mars Unveils Findings from Global Listening Study to Advance Gender Equity

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, Incorporated have released the findings of #HereToBeHeard, a global listening study created to amplify the voices of women across all intersections – including race, age, sexuality, religion, disability and more – in a meaningful dialogue on how to shape a more inclusive world. Launched at a time when the crushing and disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on women has set the march to equality back by 136 years1, the new report aims to advance action on gender equity.  In just three months, 10,319 women from 88 countries took part in…

Stop Funding Hate and Ethical Consumer launch a campaign on how to make hate unprofitable

Stuart Mitchell

Stop Funding Hate and Ethical Consumer have teamed up to launch a new set of guides supporting individuals and organisations to challenge the hate and social divisiveness present in our media. Some UK publications are using hateful content to generate sensationalist stories, increase sales and push social division. Advertisers are a major part of their business model, providing up to half of many companies’ revenues. With hate crime on the rise in the UK, Stop Funding Hate and Ethical Consumer are making hate unprofitable by persuading advertisers to pull their…