Tag: sustainability

UKRI challenge reveals impact on plastic packaging sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Packaging (SSPP) Challenge, has revealed new data on its sizeable impact on UK plastic packaging sustainability and circularity. The SSPP Challenge has revealed that its work has boosted UK plastics recycling infrastructure. It has also enabled potential carbon dioxide equivalent savings of more than 1.5 million tonnes between 2025 and 2030 as its funded projects have come online and reached commercial scale operation. The challenge is delivered by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The contribution of the £60 million challenge to driving plastic…

Read More

ELC Announces Collaboration with MIT’s Langer and Jaklenec Labs to Research Sustainability and Biotech Innovation in Cosmetics

Stuart Mitchell

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) is proud to announce a collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and its laboratory led by the renowned Dr. Robert Langer to research innovation in cosmetics. ELC is funding this promising research led by Dr. Ana Jaklenec, principal investigator at MIT’s Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research —and in close collaboration with Dr. Langer— to research the development of biodegradable materials for cosmetic applications and explore new solutions to combat the effects of visible light from the sun. This collaborative research with MIT…

Read More

BonCulina UK Invests £600k in Equipment to Boost Food Quality, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

BonCulina UK is investing £600,000 in advanced cooking equipment, including braise units, pressure cookers, blast chillers, steam boilers, and steam mixers. This investment aims to improve food quality, enhance energy efficiency, and support the company’s commitment to sustainability. By upgrading to energy-efficient, eco-friendly systems, BonCulina UK will reduce energy consumption, minimise waste, and lower its carbon footprint, all while supporting a greener future. The new equipment will streamline operations, improve consistency, and elevate food safety, ensuring high-quality meals for clients in healthcare, care homes, business & industry, and defence sectors.…

Read More

UEFA EURO 2024 champions sustainability and social responsibility in football

Stuart Mitchell

UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany went beyond incredible gameplay and memorable on-field moments. It was a celebration of football’s impact on society, setting new records and sparking change that extends far beyond the pitch. Beyond the excitement of the matches and the vibrant atmosphere in the stadiums and fan zones, UEFA set out to redefine sustainable event hosting – a commitment reflected in the publication of the UEFA EURO 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which was launched in Frankfurt on 1 November. With a mission grounded in ambition,…

Read More

Ferrero Launches New Hazelnut Sustainability Commitments, Building On 3-Year Achievements

Stuart Mitchell

Ferrero has recently released its Hazelnut Charter and Action Plan for 2024-26 as part of its aim to contribute to a hazelnut industry that creates value for all. The new Hazelnut Charter and Action Plan outline continued activities to improve working and living conditions for agricultural workers and their families, and to promote supply chain traceability and regenerative agriculture. As part of Ferrero’s multi-stakeholder approach to the elimination of child labour, the company also announced the extension of its partnerships with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for another three years,…

Read More