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.
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Purpose-led British businesses grow 28 times faster than national average, research shows
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 works with 2degrees to help embed ‘Net Positive’ sustainability approach
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
Sustainability innovators recognised in 2degrees Champions Awards
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 brand, Knorr, strides towards meeting bold sustainable sourcing commitments
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 sustainability network, 2degrees, announces shortlist for new awards
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,
Marks & Spencer and coffee roaster, Matthew Algie, fund climate change initiative
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 parent, The Kavli Trust, donates £25,000 to disabled riding centre
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 to roll out hub for collaboration on sustainability across supply chain
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 ties up with Start initiative to launch sustainable living campaign
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
Co-operative picks up green accolade for second year running
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
Co-operative wins responsible retailer title for fourth time in a row
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
Co-operative launches ethical plan and promotes customer buy-in
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
Feel Good Drinks campaigns for two-day Bank Holiday
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
Co-operative to support young carers via sandwich sales
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
Sainsbury’s unveils environmental agenda
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
European shoppers poised to buy more ethical groceries
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 to promote clean water for Africa campaign
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
Co-operative wins green accolade
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
