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IFC Invests in Scotiabank Mexico to Expand Access to Housing Finance for Women

Stuart Mitchell

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced an investment of up to US$250 million in Scotiabank Mexico to expand access to housing finance for women—a key segment for the country’s economic and social development. The investment aims to address Mexico’s significant housing deficit and the gender gap in access to mortgages, while promoting growth and economic inclusion. Mexico faces a housing shortage of 9 million units, leaving millions of families—especially in rural and low-income communities—without adequate housing. Women are disproportionately affected: only 4.5% have…

Tesco’s Murray Bisschop to Chair IPA CPD Gold Judges

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA has named Murray Bisschop, UK Marketing Director at Tesco as the Chair of Judges for 2025 IPA CPD Gold Accreditation. Now in its eighteenth year, IPA CPD Gold Accreditation rewards agencies for their exceptional professional development programmes and outstanding investment in the development and wellbeing of their employees. Bisschop and the judging panel will examine CPD Gold submissions and honour those that demonstrate an embedded, effective and innovative culture of learning throughout 2025, bettering the professionalism, development and reputation of the industry and ultimately adding value to both…

Birtenshaw launches £3m crowdfunding with Triodos Bank UK to support young people with SEN in Bolton

Stuart Mitchell

Award-winning special educational needs and disability charity Birtenshaw is seeking to raise £3 million of crowdfunding with a new bond offer, launching today on Triodos Bank UK’s crowdfunding platform (triodoscrowdfunding.co.uk). Founded nearly 70 years ago in Bolton, Birtenshaw supports young people with significant physical impairment, complex health needs, learning disability and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions to lead independent and fulfilling lives through highly acclaimed services.  The group operates special schools in Bolton and Liverpool, a specialist college in Bolton, several children’s homes, Adult Supported Tenancies and further services including a community café, a horticultural project and a sports and activity centre.  The…

Launch of new £25 million Water Efficiency Lab will drive innovation and cut water use across England and Wales

Stuart Mitchell

The inaugural Water Efficiency Lab (‘WEL 1’) – a £25 million challenge-led competition to unlock and scale innovations that reduce water use across England and Wales is to be launched. The first year of the competition, offering £5 million in total funding and up to £1.5 million for individual projects, is inviting innovators to develop new technologies, data-driven tools and solutions that enable people and businesses to understand their water use and take steps to reduce it. Demand for water is already at record levels. England faces a projected 5…

Two-thirds of Americans Are Willing to Pay More for Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

Two-thirds of Americans say they’re willing to pay more for sustainable products, even when no one else knows they’re doing it, according to new national research released today by Northwind Climate and Ceres. The findings, published in From Intention to Action: Inside the Mind of the Sustainable Consumer, reveal an increased intent to buy sustainably over the past two to three years, but trust, clarity and value still determine whether consumers follow through.  The findings also point to a clear imperative for businesses responding to this demand.   “Through our work,…