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Accelerating progress in 2026 towards a streamlined sustainability reporting system

Stuart Mitchell

With a new year underway, GRI is increasing momentum to deliver sustainability standards that strengthen the quality and usability of reporting, helping organizations and their stakeholders unlock greater value from disclosed information. In Q1, there are a series of key standards updates and innovations – as well as opportunities to engage and participate – from GRI, the global leader in sustainability reporting, all of which contribute towards a more cohesive and effective disclosure ecosystem: Biodiversity and Mining Standards take effect for reporting from 1 January GRI 101: Biodiversity – setting…

New research finds waste heat from data centres could heat over 3.5 million UK homes

Stuart Mitchell

Analysis from EnergiRaven and Viegand Maagøe finds that projected growth in data centres will produce enough waste heat to warm millions of homes in the UK by 2035 – if the infrastructure is in place to take advantage of it. The UK risks missing out on a major source of low-cost home heating if it fails to invest in the Heat Highways needed to capture waste heat from the next generation of data centres. New analysis shows that these facilities could supply enough heat for at least 3.5 million homes…

Call for Entries – Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2026 now open

Stuart Mitchell

The Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2026 has launched. From now on, agencies, in-house teams, companies and independent designers can submit their work to the international competition. The award is open to all those shaping brands and communication through strong ideas, clear concepts and excellent execution – regardless of medium, channel or format. Red Dot stands internationally for quality in design and communication. Within the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design, projects are recognised for their impact, attitude and consistent conceptual implementation. Submissions are assessed by an…

£1.17m funding awarded to support older people facing poverty in coastal areas

Stuart Mitchell

A total of £1.17 million has been awarded to eight charities supporting older people living in coastal areas across England and Wales, boosting their work to improve the financial wellbeing of older people in their area and ensure their homes are safe and suitable. The funding comes from Independent Age, the national charity committed to tackling poverty in later life, through the second round of its Older People’s Fund. This funding round focuses on coastal communities with high numbers of older private renters, a group shown to be at greater…

Aston University partnership will create a one-stop app for personalised nutritional support

Stuart Mitchell

Aston University and BioCare Ltd are working together to create a unique AI-powered digital health tool that can deliver personalised nutritional and lifestyle advice by analysing data from health tests and questionnaires. Along with ongoing support, the app will empower its users to make long-term and lasting improvements to their health and wellbeing. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) will bring together Aston University’s experts in AI, machine learning, and digital health technologies with the team at Birmingham-based BioCare.   The company is an international provider of nutritional supplements, professional guidance,…