Results for Corporate Citizenship
Daily Media Briefing
September 30, 2020- Blackrock's circular economy fund has raised $900m in its first year
- Two-fifths of plants at risk of extinction, says report
- World Bank announces $12 billion plan for poor countries to buy Covid vaccines
- Half of rubber trade agrees new policies to cut deforestation and human rights abuses from supply chains
- Tesco to increase sales of meat alternatives by 300% to reduce environmental impact of products
Selfridges joins other global fashion brands by jumping into clothing rental
September 30, 2020 Allowing customers to hire 100 items for up to 20 days at a time is part of the retailer’s circular business initiatives to achieve net-zero carbon ambition. Read more >
High street food retailers Pret and Leon bank on daily coffee subscriptions
September 30, 2020 With city centres relatively deserted as office workers continue to work from home, both Pret a Manger and Leon are offering coffee subscriptions to drive footfall. Read more >
Global subscription economy outperforms during lockdown
September 30, 2020 How the extended time at home has changed consumer habits, with food boxes, wine and grooming leading the way. Read more >
Daily Media Briefing
September 29, 2020- Most countries failing to address women's needs during pandemic, according to UN
- Academics launch new guidelines for carbon offsetting
- Five groups ousted from UN-backed responsible investment list
- Starbucks and other US corporations to show detailed diversity data
- Willmott Dixon to become zero-carbon business by 2030
Daily Media Briefing
September 28, 2020- World leaders pledge to halt Earth’s destruction ahead of UN summit
- Bank of America issues $2 billion bond to promote racial equality
- Climate technology investments growing five times faster than average market rates
- UK regulator says Google not doing enough about scam ads
- Robeco to ban fossil fuel investments across all of its funds
Daily Media Briefing
September 25, 2020- Amazon will make it easier to buy sustainable products with new climate label
- Vanguard and BlackRock add new climate-focused ETFs as demand soars
- McDonald's to invest in climate-friendly farming practices
- Vodafone embeds purpose commitments in its supply chain
- UAE’s equal pay law for men, women in private sector takes effect
Daily Media Briefing
September 24, 2020- 12 global cities divest from fossil fuel companies as part of Covid-19 recovery plans
- Brazil meat giant JBS pledges to axe suppliers linked to deforestation
- Crisps, chocolate and cheese worst offenders for recycling
- World Bank's IFC adopts new climate rules to deter lenders from backing coal
- Brussels ready to clamp down on sweetheart corporate tax deals
Daily Media Briefing
September 23, 2020- Big Four accounting firms unveil ESG reporting standards
- China sets sights on climate neutrality by 2060
- Facebook suspends environmental groups despite vow to fight misinformation
- EU aims to cut aviation emissions by 10% with more direct flights
- Australian scientists say suppression of environment research is getting worse
Daily Media Briefing
September 22, 2020- Airbus unveils futuristic designs for zero-emission hydrogen planes
- General Electric will stop building coal-fired power plants
- Big businesses face mandatory digital modern slavery reporting
- Walmart aims to become a regenerative company
- Global banks seek to contain damage over $2 trillion of suspicious transfers