Sainsbury’s own-brand meat packaging changes will save 700 tonnes of plastic per year; a “significant step” towards plastic reduction goals.
ESG opportunity for farmers, says Lloyds banking boss
ESG investment is an opportunity for farmers and can help increase production, according to a top executive from Lloyds Bank.
B&Q, Starbucks and Unilever collaborate with Hubbub on household net zero initiative
The Home Advantage advantage initiative sees major brands working with the environmental charity Hubbub to help UK households get to net zero.
Asda expands food donation scheme with FareShare and Olio
The partnership with Fareshare and Olio means that surplus food, which is just past its best before date but still edible, can be collected from 209 of Asda’s stores when local charity support may not be available.
Kimberly-Clark targets forest-free products after 2030
The pledge has been made as Kimberly-Clark updates the market and its customers on areas such as GHG emissions and forest management.
ScottishPower installs 3,000 heat pumps in 18 months
ScottishPower says hitting the 3,000 figure is a key milestone, saying that it was “ quickening the pace to decarbonise homes”.
Moët & Chandon launches plastic-free hood for sparkling products
Moët & Chandon has teamed up with foil maker Amcor Capsules on the plastic-free hood for its premium Champagne products.
Colourful plastic becomes microplastics ‘pretty quickly’
The study shows that colourants used to make plastic products can significantly affect the rate at which it breaks down into microplastic.
IEA urges action to combat SUV emission levels
The International Energy Agency (IEA), the global energy watchdog, has analysed the surge in SUV sales and what it means for the environment.
Edinburgh International Book Festival axes Baillie Gifford sponsorship over fossil fuel links
Baillie Gifford, which is based in Edinburgh, has sponsored the event for 20 years but said it activist campaigners had put “intolerable pressure” on authors and the festival community.
