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Most British businesses do nothing to support charities

Stuart Mitchell

Most of Britain’s businesses do nothing to support charities, new research by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has found. Only 25% of British businesses donated to charities in the form of time, cash or goods last year. CAF’s Corporate Giving Report 2025 reveals that from those that do support charities, an estimated £4.2 billion was donated by British business in 2024, with nearly half donated by FTSE 100 companies. Charitable donations by FTSE 100 companies totalled £1.85 billion last year. If donations had kept up with inflation, charities would have…

66% of Consumers Want Business To Stay the Course on Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

Sixty-six percent of U.S. consumers believe businesses should continue their sustainability efforts regardless of the political climate. Yet many corporate communicators feel pressure to pause or scale back their messaging, especially in the U.S., where political scrutiny is rising. In fact, media mentions of top companies tied to sustainability have already dropped more than 10% in the first four months of 2025 compared to last year. At first glance, pulling back might seem like the safer option. But here’s the reality: the risks of speaking out are often overstated, while…

Ceres urges EPA to maintain the Endangerment Finding to keep American businesses competitive and economy strong

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres Senior Director of Federal Policy Zach Friedman testified today in front of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in support of preserving the greenhouse gas Endangerment Finding to protect the stable policy environment that businesses need to invest confidently in critical 21st industries. Rolling it back would not only undermine existing investments but also send shockwaves through the economy and threaten U.S. competitiveness, Friedman emphasized in his testimony.   “By providing policy certainty, these standards have supported U.S. economic growth, driven private investment, and accelerated clean, cost-effective technologies that strengthen America’s competitiveness…

IFC and Japan Partner to Launch Tokyo Business Hub to Support Global Development

Stuart Mitchell

To strengthen partnerships with Japanese businesses and mobilize private capital for global development, IFC and the Government of Japan have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the Tokyo Business Development Hub (Tokyo Hub). In alignment with government efforts, the Tokyo Hub will create a robust pipeline of potential projects with Japanese partners, focusing on key areas such as food security, energy infrastructure, and African development. Welcoming this major milestone, IFC and the Japanese Ministry of Finance underscored the potential of the Tokyo Hub to mobilize…

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…