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Clorox to Achieve About 50% of its Renewable Electricity Goal Through Agreement with Enel Green Power North America

Stuart Mitchell

The Clorox Company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Enel Green Power North America announced today the signing of a 12-year, 70 megawatt (MW) virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for the purchase of renewable energy beginning in 2021. Representing about half of Clorox’s 100% renewable electricity goal in its operations in the U.S. and Canada, this agreement is expected to help Clorox accelerate achieving its goal in 2021, four years ahead of the company’s original plan.  “Climate change and rising greenhouse gas emissions pose a real threat to the health…

Scotiabank to Mobilize $100 Billion by 2025 to Support the Transition to a Lower-carbon and More Resilient Economy

Stuart Mitchell

Recognizing the critical role that the financial services sector plays in the transition to a low-carbon, more resilient and prosperous future, Scotiabank has announced its Climate Commitments to support clients in the transition to a low-carbon economy and decarbonize its own operations. Scotiabank’s five commitments, detailed in a public position statement on the Bank’s website, are: Mobilize $100 billion by 2025 to reduce the impacts of climate change. Ensure robust climate-related governance and reporting. Enhance integration of climate risk assessments in lending, financing and investing activities. Deploy innovative solutions to…

mcgarrybowen and Brita create the Ugliest Ugly Sweater ever, woven from recycled plastic waste

Stuart Mitchell

Today is National Ugly Sweater Day so what better time to highlight this great iniative by mcgarrybowen and Brita, who have created the Ugliest Ugly Sweater ever. So, what makes Brita’s sweater “the ugliest?”  Because single-use plastic bottles are wrecking our planet and filling our oceans with trash. Americans use 2,000 single-use plastic bottles every second, and nearly 70% of those are not recycled. Brita wanted to show their commitment to eliminating the nasty habit of bottled water with an idea that could work during the holiday season. So, mcgarrybowen decided…

The second edition of the Global Report on Women in Tourism highlights how tourism can advance gender equality and women’s empowerment

Stuart Mitchell

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with UN Women, The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), World Bank Group and Amadeus, launched the second edition of the Global Report on Women in Tourism on 6 November 2019. The Global Report on Women in Tourism 2010 provided the first look and a baseline study on the situation of women in the tourism sector. The second edition of the report considers how the situation has evolved and provides a thorough assessment of tourism’s contribution towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5…

FreedomeE launches to empower positive impact fashion designers and champion ethical production and consumption, by disrupting the industry supply chain.

Stuart Mitchell

FreedomeE, has recently launched, it’s a global community of fashion brands, suppliers, artisans, creatives and industry professionals committed to driving positive behaviour in both the production and consumption of fashion. The focus is on responsible producers, who can benefit from FreedomeE’s production, marketing and distribution centres, starting with: Portugal, Brazil, USA, El Salvador, Panama, UK, South Africa, Bangladesh and Hong Kong.   FreedomeE will promote its members, offering a platform for them to showcase and sell their products and services direct to the public, cutting out the expense of the sales…