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Global Property Linked Finance Initiative launched to create new global asset class unlocking trillions to fund building decarbonisation and resilience

Stuart Mitchell

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) and the Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) have today announced the launch of the Global Property Linked Finance Initiative (GPLFI) during Climate Week New York City. This landmark initiative aims to scale Property Linked Finance (PLF) into a globally recognised asset class capable of unlocking billions in private capital for net-zero and climate-resilient buildings. PLF is a proven, innovative, financing mechanism that links repayments to the property rather than the owner, enabling long-term, affordable finance for building upgrades and overcoming the barrier of prohibitive upfront…

EFA responds to Meta’s muzzling of European civil society

Stuart Mitchell

On 25 July, Meta announced its intention to ban all advertising relating to political, electoral or social issues within the European Union from October 2025. The details provided in an official Meta document published on 26 September will lead to the removal of almost all civil society publications from its platforms. The European Fundraising Association is concerned about the major risks to freedom of expression and information and the significant impact this decision will have on the capacity and finances of European civil society organisations. Censorship solely at the discretion…

Mars releases Cocoa for Generations 2024 Progress Report

Stuart Mitchell

The report highlights the progress we’ve made in helping create a more modern, inclusive and sustainable cocoa ecosystem. From the crunchy, chewy goodness of SNICKERS® to the dark chocolate drizzled over a KIND® bar, cocoa is a cornerstone of our company. In fact, we’ve been using cocoa from around the globe to make our iconic lineup of chocolate brands for over 100 years. We recognize our role in the global cocoa industry and the opportunity we share in helping create a better cocoa ecosystem for cocoa-growing communities and the planet.…

Green tokens are back! Waitrose relaunches its Community Matters programme with a refined focus on supporting food causes that matter

Stuart Mitchell

The Waitrose Community Matters programme has, to date donated over £50m to good causes across the country, and was the first scheme of its kind to be introduced to a supermarket back in 2008.  Over time the green tokens built up a deep rooted fondness amongst customers and Partners alike, therefore it was a difficult (yet necessary) decision to remove them when Covid hit in 2020. Waitrose has continued to give to worthy causes as part of the scheme, but this was done without the physical customer voting mechanic in…

Integrity Council approves six carbon dioxide removal methodologies

Stuart Mitchell

A further Improved Forest Management and an Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation methodology version were also approved in ICVCM’s latest assessment decisions. The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) today approved another batch of engineered Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) methodologies, following the approval of three biochar methodologies in July. Engineered CDR involves using purpose-built technologies to draw down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While it currently represents less than 1% of the voluntary carbon market by issued volume, CDR is responsible for a considerable volume of forward sales in…