IFRS Foundation and TNFD formalise collaboration to provide capital markets with high-quality nature-related information

The IFRS Foundation and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signalling both parties’ commitment to build upon the TNFD recommendations in the ongoing work of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), to enable nature-related financial disclosures for use by capital markets. The ISSB will consider the relevance of the TNFD recommendations in meeting the needs of global capital markets. The ISSB has been a TNFD Knowledge Partner since the inception of the TNFD in late 2021 and its…

UK’s largest digital connectivity companies agree new initiative to reduce supplier emissions

As part of a new Digital Connectivity Forum (DCF) initiative, some of the UK’s largest broadband and mobile connectivity players have signed a joint letter encouraging their suppliers to adopt voluntary minimum standards as part of their efforts to reach climate goals. The letter was signed by 10 companies from across the UK connectivity sector, a move which represents in aggregate approximately £50bn in annual turnover. The Digital Connectivity Forum (the primary advisory group to the UK Government on digital connectivity) and its members are committed and determined to play…

InnoVision Marketing Group and Digital Marketing Group Strengthen Strategic Alliance to Expand Marketing Capabilities Under InnoVision Digital Marketing Group

In an exciting evolution of their longstanding collaboration, InnoVision Marketing Group, based in San Diego, CA, and Digital Marketing Group (DMG), based in Portland, OR, are excited to announce an expanded partnership that will combine their specialized strengths in the marketing industry. Together, they will offer an enhanced suite of services, combining InnoVision’s expertise in brand strategy, creative solutions and media placement with DMG’s strengths in digital marketing, performance analytics and audience targeting. Operating under the unified banner of InnoVision Digital Marketing Group (iDMG), the partnership brings together a team…

Cadent Foundation to strengthen focus on tackling fuel poverty after announcing record year of support

The Cadent Foundation has announced that it will strengthen its efforts to address the interconnected issues of cold homes, low incomes and poor health, after releasing its 2024 Impact Report. The announcement comes on the back of a record-breaking year for the Foundation, in which it more than tripled the amount of people it supported through funding vital fuel poverty programmes. Over the past year, over £4.2m worth of grants and funding have been distributed to charity partners, resulting in just under 38,000 people receiving support with advice and energy…

Over 100 Million Meals Donated To Local Good Causes Through M&S Food And Neighbourly

Marks & Spencer colleagues work closely with Neighbourly charity partners to redistribute surplus food from store, supporting over 4.7 million individuals. Over 3,000 local charities and community organisations across the UK provide M&S meal donations to support the community, including families in need, young people, and those with disabilities. Around 98% of M&S stores support a local good cause each week, with many stores partnering with at least two charities or community organisations. For example, at M&S’ Clapham Junction store surplus food is donated to Ace of Clubs, a day…