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First-of-its-kind analysis of corporate disclosures shows food sector makes progress on reducing direct emissions but is slow to address supply chain emissions

Stuart Mitchell

As more comprehensive climate reporting rules go into effect worldwide, a new Ceres analysis of corporate disclosures in the food sector finds that companies are making progress towards reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions. However, slower progress on addressing supply chain emissions is holding companies back from reducing the total emissions needed to transition their business to a low-carbon economy.  Notably, Ceres’ report, Taking Stock: The State of Climate Action and Disclosure in the Food Sector, reveals food companies with science-based emissions targets covering their total emissions (scope 1 and 2…

CAP – Top tips on how to avoid an ad compliance ‘Nightmare before Christmas’

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Top tips on how to avoid an ad compliance ‘Nightmare before Christmas’ . I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Without wishing to channel our inner Scrooge, it’s important for us to remind you that the Advertising Codes apply all year around. Christmas is no exception. Below are three ways to ensure its ‘Christmas as usual’ for…

Future Business Success Requires Your Commitment to Workplace Inclusion

Stuart Mitchell

The US’ leading civil rights organizations, representing women, people of color, people with disabilities and the LGBTQ+ community, issued a call to action to Fortune 1000 executives and board members to remain steadfast in their commitments to workplace inclusion and the inherent risks in abandoning decades-long best practices. Signers on the letter include the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, NAACP, American Association of People with Disabilities, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, UnidosUS, National Women’s Law Center, National Urban League, the National Organization for Women, and other major civil rights organizations.…

Sustainable procurement slashes carbon footprint from wind farm construction

Stuart Mitchell

In Bruzaholm in the south of Sweden, Vattenfall is erecting a 21 turbine onshore windfarm. From autumn 2025  it will deliver an annual output of 460 Gwh of fossil free power, an important contribution to the electricity supply in southern Sweden. What truly sets this project apart is the meticulous effort dedicated to minimizing the carbon footprint at every step of the construction process. Arthur Besse, Head of Onshore Wind Procurement explains: “At Vattenfall we are committed to become climate neutral across our value chain until 2040 and we have the…

St Mungo’s launches first-ever brand campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Homelessness charity St Mungo’s has launched its ‘We’re Here’ campaign to make more people aware of its specialist services and to garner more public awareness and support. As the cost-of-living crisis and lack of affordable housing bite, the charity is seeing increasing numbers of people rough sleeping for the first time. In London, where this campaign is running, the latest figures show a 20% increase in people sleeping rough for the first time, up from the previous year. However, there is limited public awareness of St Mungo’s specialist support to…