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PepsiCo Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announce million dollar partnership to expand workforce training

Stuart Mitchell

The PepsiCo Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at expanding restaurant and hospitality job-readiness training to new cities across the United States to help build a future workforce. This collaboration will empower people from all backgrounds to pursue jobs in the restaurant industry, providing them with the skills necessary to start and build a restaurant industry career. The PepsiCo Foundation awarded NRAEF $1 million dollars to expand the Restaurant Ready program aimed at training employees and providing career services…

We talk fossil fuel advertising with alderman Robert Barker the man behind The Hague’s groundbreaking ban

Stuart Mitchell

On September 13 last year, in a groundbreaking move that received huge international coverage, The Hague, Netherlands, became the first city globally to legally ban advertisements for fossil fuels. This legislation marks a significant milestone in the fight against climate change, addressing the powerful role of advertising in shaping public perception and consumer habits. There are implications here for ethical marketing, climate change and the face of advertising worldwide. As this is such a big deal we’re going to look into the ban, the background to it and add in…

Co-op announces five year extension to £400m sustainability-linked revolving credit facility

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op has announced the extension of its main bank revolving credit facility for the next five years. The £400 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility underlines Co-op’s continued commitment to a more sustainable future and aligns with ambitious sustainability and social goals targets initiated within the original facility agreement and the wider Co-op member-centric Vision and Strategy. Co-op’s Revolving Credit Facility provides a backstop liquidity source with access to additional funds should they be needed to support the Group’s vision and growth strategy. Six banks support Co-op in the extended facility,…

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches a dedicated fund for responsible forest management

Stuart Mitchell

BNP Paribas Asset Management is launching the BNP Paribas Future Forest Fund, its first fund dedicated to forests, classified as Article 9 under the SFDR regulation, which aims to contribute to the fight against global warming, improve the resilience of forests and strengthen biodiversity. What does this fund consist of? The FFF fund is the first to be launched with the International Woodland Company (IWC), a Danish specialist in responsible investment in forest and agricultural land around the world, as well as consulting on sustainable forestry, agriculture and natural ecosystems,…

Bield celebrates prestigious awards for leadership in tenant engagement and equality

Stuart Mitchell

A LEADING housing and care provider hasachieved a remarkable double win at two prominent industry award events, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in fostering inclusivity and empowering tenant voices across Scotland. Bield Housing and Care was awarded Housing Organisation of the Year at the TIS National Excellence Awards on 7th November. This esteemed accolade celebrates its efforts in tenant engagement, community building and delivering high-quality, person-centred housing services. In addition, Bield won the Marion Gibbs Award for Equality in Housing at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland Awards…