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NSC Study Finds Major Perception Gap Between Workers and Safety Leaders

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly 30% of workers who experience pain at work don’t report it, and safety leaders consistently rate their workplace culture more positively than frontline employees do, according to new research from the National Safety Council. The research from Frontline Worker Perspectives on Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention, based on survey data from 1,000 non-managerial workers across diverse industries, reveals significant disconnects between management perceptions and worker experiences in MSD prevention efforts.  “These findings offer a powerful reminder that safety cannot be achieved without the voice of those doing the work every day,”…

Southeast Asia can harness vast renewable resources to meet fast-growing electricity demand

Stuart Mitchell

New IEA report examines opportunities for countries across the region to integrate more solar and wind into their power systems to help reach energy security and emissions goals Southeast Asia’s electricity demand is rising at one of the fastest rates in the world, underscoring the need for countries to diversify energy supplies and reinforce grid infrastructure. A new IEA report released today highlights how countries in the region can leverage their abundant renewable resources, notably wind and solar PV, to meet soaring demand and achieve their energy priorities. Electricity demand…

Amcor and Burts team up to launch crisps packs with 55% post-consumer recycled materials

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has commissioned a survey of over 2,000 UK consumers* to understand what drives crisp-buying decisions. The study found that 1 in 3 UK consumers (30%) consider the environmental impact of the packaging when buying crisps. This proves to be particularly important for younger consumers, with 43% of 18-44 year-olds agreeing they are more likely to consider the environmental impact, compared to 20% of over 45 year-olds. The research – completed in August 2025 – underscores the collaboration between Amcor…

Barclays unveils approach to navigating nature-related financial risk

Stuart Mitchell

Barclays publishes leading approach to assessing nature-related financial risks of large financial portfolios and outlines pragmatic steps to drive progress. Understanding of nature-related risk and how to include it in economic and financial modelling is nascent. To make progress, Barclays is seeking to drive forward an industry-wide conversation and, in a new publication, Navigating Nature Risk: Applying the TNFD’s LEAP framework, details how it has leveraged the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure’s Locate, Evaluate, Assess and Prepare Framework (LEAP). Focusing on a sample of mining and European power companies, Barclays…

Uber strikes new deals to boost EV charging access for drivers and couriers in major US and European cities

Stuart Mitchell

With access to charging overtaking vehicle cost as the number one barrier preventing drivers from going electric, Uber & C40 Cities have agreed to an international partnership to help cities significantly boost access to charging infrastructure. The C40 programme will work across three cities – London, Boston and Phoenix – to facilitate the uptake of EVs by high-mileage drivers. It is projected to benefit over 55,000 Uber drivers who currently lack access to affordable and convenient charging, through technical support, research, and policy advocacy. Uber has surveyed drivers since 2021…