Tag: sustainability

HelloFresh announces sustainability progress and commits to ambitious targets

Stuart Mitchell

HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit provider, today announced that it has exceeded its sustainability plans for 2020 and will further expand its efforts for 2021 and beyond. The recently published Sustainability Report 2020 highlights key achievements, in line with the “Sustainable Development Goals” defined by the United Nations. “In 2020, we offered our customers a safe, convenient way to source fresh ingredients when they needed it most. Our responsibility for our planet and our people has significantly increased with the size of our company, which is why we’ve continued…

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New Lloyds Bank team to support clients’ sustainability ambitions

Stuart Mitchell

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has created a new team to support its corporate clients as they transition their businesses to become more sustainable. The team will specialise in structuring environmental, social and governance (ESG) products and services, helping corporates become more sustainable and supporting the UK’s road to net-zero. The team will be led by Jonas Persson, currently head of the sustainable and natural resources team in the bank’s Corporate & Institutional Coverage (CIC) division, which supports larger businesses. In his new role Jonas will report to Scott Barton, Managing…

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Visualizing Sustainability in our More Empathetic World By Rebecca Rom-Frank, Creative Insights Researcher, iStock

Stuart Mitchell

We don’t often do Guest Posts but we thought that this post from Rebecca Rom-Frank, the Creative Insights Researcher at iStock would be of interest and value to our readers, thanks to Rebecca: This year, Earth Day, celebrated globally on April 22, took place in a changed world. After a year of a global pandemic and social justice movements, consumers now expect brands to communicate with greater empathy than ever before. At iStock, global customer searches for “solar panels on roof” and “sustainable finance” rose significantly in 2020, along with…

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The Student Video Award returns to showcase sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

Following its successful launch last year, Pro Carton’s Student Video Award is now officially open for entry. European students in full-time education are encouraged to get creative and ‘think outside the box’ for their chance to win €5,000. Students from 13 European countries participated in the inaugural edition of the competition by rising to the challenge of creating a video about the benefits of cartonboard. Entrance to the competition is free of charge, with participants simply required to demonstrate a passion for sustainable packaging through submission of a short video…

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Bridgestone Americas Underscores Commitment to Sustainability with New $1.1 Billion Credit Facility

Stuart Mitchell

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., has announced the issue of a $1.1 billion sustainability-linked credit facility, one of the first of its kind in the U.S. tire industry.  The credit instrument underscores the commitment of Bridgestone to sustainable business practices and complements its 2050 Vision to become a sustainable solutions company that provides social and customer value.  “Sustainability is at the center of our company’s mission to realize innovations that improve the way people move, live, work and play, “said Paolo Ferrari, president and CEO of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. “We will continue…

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