Booths Poulton donates £500 to mental health charity MIND
Booths Poulton held another successful ‘Wine and Cheese’ event, which was hosted by specialist manager Ben James and licenced specialist Jean MacIntyre.
Booths Poulton held another successful ‘Wine and Cheese’ event, which was hosted by specialist manager Ben James and licenced specialist Jean MacIntyre.
B Corp, a global movement of pioneering companies that are using their business as a force for good, has revealed the first evidence that certified B Corps in the UK are experiencing disproportionate rates of growth, whilst also focusing on
Kingfisher Group has appointed 2degrees, the global collaboration platform for sustainable business, to help drive the progress of its restorative Net Positive approach to business across its global operating companies. Mainstreaming sustainability into the heart of the business is a
Global innovation and collaboration were the big winners at last night’s 2degrees Champions Awards, as it showcased the companies and individuals pushing the boundaries of sustainable business. The awards – the only ones entirely voted for by industry peers –
Unilever’s biggest food brand Knorr has announced great progress on its commitment to sustainably sourcing its agricultural ingredients and revealed the results of a new global consumer survey looking at shopping attitudes and purchase behaviour. The study shows food sustainability
Professional network of sustainability professionals, 2degrees, has announced the shortlist for its inaugural Sustainability Champions Awards 2013. It shortlist includes a broad range of organisations both large and small, recognising innovation, best practice and outstanding contributions. Martin Chilcott, CEO of 2degrees,
Ethical trading organisation, Twin, has launched an initiative called Adapt Now to help businesses secure smallholder supply chains in a changing climate. Adapt Now’s first project, delivered in partnership with Marks & Spencer (M&S), coffee roaster Matthew Algie and Twin,
Primula brand owner, The Kavli Trust, has donated a £25,000 to Tyne and Wear Riding for the Disabled Association based at Washington Riding Centre, fully funding two brand new blocks of stables. The new livery stables will house up to eight new
Asda is expanding its Sustain & Save Exchange programme for suppliers, following the news that it has saved £13m through sustainability innovations over the past year. The scheme, which launched in early 2012, enables Asda and its suppliers to share
Waitrose has teamed up with Start, the sustainable living initiative inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales, to launch a campaign across its 284 shops, to help people take their next steps towards greener living. The Start September initiative will feature a selection of
The Co-operative Group has been named Green Retailer of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards for the second year running. The retailer beat off competition from a number of other businesses, including Tesco, at the event hosted by trade
The Co-operative Group has been named the UK’s most responsible retailer for the fourth year running at the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2011. The judges were impressed by the depth of retailer’s commitment to being a responsible business and the
The Co-operative Group is launching a three-year corporate ethical plan, which it claims will spearhead its membership drive from 6m to 20m members by 2020 and help build a more sustainable economy. It includes operational carbon reduction targets, which it
Following the news of the royal engagement, the Feel Good Drinks Company is campaigning for a two-day Bank Holiday in 2011. While prime minister David Cameron has committed to a national holiday to celebrate the special occasion, the 100% natural juice drink
Customers will be able to help young carers across the UK this Christmas by purchasing special festive sandwiches from The Co-operative Group. The retailer is launching three own-brand Christmas sandwiches on 10 November. When purchased, 10p from each sale will go towards
Roger Burnley, Sainsbury’s retail & logistics director, revealed the retailer’s latest environmental initiatives at the 2010 IGD Convention. They included packaging developments; logistical savings; a reduction in food waste; energy efficiencies at store level; plus Make the Difference Days, where
Half (49%) of shoppers across four European countries expect to be buying more food and grocery products with ethical credentials in future, according to new research published by international food and grocery analysts IGD. IGD surveyed 2,700 shoppers about ethical
Co-operative and Somerfield customers are now providing fresh, clean drinking water for 1m people in Africa, and the retailer is marking the milestone with a campaign to encourage more customers to support ‘water for water’ projects. The Co-operative partnered with
The Co-operative Group has been named Green Supermarket of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards in London, beating off competition from Tesco, Ocado and Morrisons. The award was given to the retailer that had done the most in the