Specialist fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop said it is looking to “combat larger issues” faced by the planet as it outlines its most recent sustainability measures.
BT to help 5.5m small businesses halve emissions by 2030
BT has teamed up with UK Business Climate Hub (UKBCH) to help the UK’s 5.5m SMBs make inroads to halve emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Unilever should “hang their heads in shame”, says Greenpeace
The new boss of Unilever, Hein Schumacher, who took over last year, says that giving certain brands a social or environmental purpose “simply won’t be relevant or it will be an unwelcome distraction”.
John Lewis signs up for Earth Day packaging pledge
John Lewis has signed up to a collective agreement to source better packaging materials in a bid to help protect forests around the world.
Plastic wet wipes to be banned in the UK by summer
The new law means it will be illegal to sell wet wipes containing plastic in England, with the law being rolled out to the rest of the UK later this year.
M&S and Oxfam trial free postal donation for pre-loved clothes
The initiative, which is looking to reduce the levels of textiles being sent to landfills or incineration, marks a growth in the relationship between M&S and Oxfam.
European festivals show ‘significant improvement’ in sustainability efforts
Non-profit AGF scrutinised data on mobility, food, water, energy, waste and carbon emissions from almost 40 EU festivals in 2023.
Business campaigners urge government to help them get greener
Climate campaigners delivered a red budget box to parliament, urging the government to support businesses in their sustainability efforts.
Nature-inspired music initiative to raise £32m for green causes
The sound of nature is being recognised as an artist for its contribution to the music industry to raise money for global conservation efforts.
Deposit return scheme trial shows public ‘open’ to scheme
Organisers of a trial digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) in Wales say the results show it is a “convenient” and “simple” solution.
