EVENTS
2023
14 February
Leading marine conservation charity, GreenSeas Trust, is proud to announce, three bilingual BinsForGreenSeas have been installed on Pearl Island in Qatar to reduce litter and stop plastics from entering the sea. Located off the coast of Doha, Pearl Island is a popular tourist destination boasting sophistication and luxury. The GreenSeas Trust bins have been positioned
14 February
Virospack has once again been awarded the Ecovadis Gold Medal in February 2025, reaffirming its position among the top 5% of the world’s highest-rated companies in sustainability. This year, the company has improved its score from 70 to 79 points in the 2024 assessment, further strengthening its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. Ecovadis is
14 February
The ballot for the 18th annual Royal Parks Half Marathon set a new record this year, attracting its highest number of entrants and a 35% increase compared to 2024, which had set the previous record number of ballot entrants. Taking place this year on Sunday, 12th October 2025, the Royal Parks Half Marathon offers thousands
14 February
To support sustainable development and advance Indonesia’s journey to a low-carbon future, IFC announced its first sustainability-linked loan in the country, which will be used to expand green building certification of the portfolio of PT Nirvana Wastu Pratama (NWP), a leading retail and logistics property platform. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group and
21 February
Megamark, a leading distribution group in Southern Italy, has partnered with Tosca to achieve more ambitious goals than ever before, focusing on consistent quality, durability, and optimised logistics. Alongside these objectives, Tosca has ensured both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility by providing durable, reusable packaging solutions tailored to the demands of large-scale operations. With over
21 February
National Wealth Fund and Scottish National Investment Bank drive a sustainable packaging step-change with investment in Pulpex. Pulpex Limited, the sustainable packaging technology company, has announced a £62m Series D investment round led by the National Wealth Fund (“the NWF”) and the Scottish National Investment Bank (“the Bank”). The NWF will cornerstone the round committing
21 February
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, TotalEnergies and EPointZero, the decarbonisation arm of 2PointZero, a transformational global investment platform, have signed a Framework for Action (FFA) agreement to drive access to clean energy in emerging markets and developing economies in Africa and Asia. The agreement was signed during
21 February
Sainsbury’s is set to revolutionise its logistics to transform food waste into fuel for a number of its HGV trucks. From March, the pioneering initiative will see biofuel produced directly from Sainsbury’s food waste power 30 trucks at its Emerald Park distribution centre, half the site’s fleet. This will save over 3,000 tonnes of carbon
28 February
Virospack, a global leader in beauty packaging, is revolutionising the beauty industry with its latest collection of innovative solutions. From sustainable monomaterial designs to luxurious metal applicators, Virospack’s new products prioritise precision, personalisation and a commitment to the planet. Virospack is proud to announce its latest collection of groundbreaking packaging solutions designed to redefine the
28 February
SNOAP, an innovative solid soap dispenser, has successfully secured a £50,000 investment on the popular BBC show Dragons’ Den, gaining offers from all five Dragons before choosing Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones as partners in the business. Welsh businesswoman Lisa Hicks is the founder of SNOAP – the eco-friendly solution to excess plastic waste from
28 February
ITP Aero, a global leader in aerospace propulsion and majority-owned by Bain Capital, has inaugurated its advanced manufacturing centre ADMIRE, which will accelerate the company’s transformation toward more sustainable aviation and employ more than 150 highly qualified professionals. The company has invested 24 million euros in this new centre, located at ITP Aero’s headquarters in
28 February
The MPFA held the MPF Symposium to discuss with the MPF industry the development of and strategies for sustainable investment and issued a circular letter providing guidance to MPF trustees on how to enhance the transparency of “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG) funds in MPF schemes, with a view to enhancing scheme members’ understanding of
7 March
Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) announced Royal Caribbean Group, a vacation industry leader with a global fleet, has become the latest member to join the cross-sectoral methane abatement initiative. The company is expected to provide valuable insights and support MAMII’s ongoing efforts to develop and implement effective methane emission reduction strategies across the
7 March
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is partnering with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club’s charitable foundation, the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, on its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) educational outreach programme, to be launched in the summer term of 2025. The programme aims to inspire pupils from 12 participating local
7 March
DBS and Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices within Singapore’s manufacturing sector. This landmark partnership is SMF’s first with a financial institution and signals a major commitment to accelerating sustainability within the manufacturing sector. The collaboration aims to support 500 small and mid-sized
7 March
In a landmark event for nature conservation, the National Trust has legally released the first two pairs of Eurasian beavers to live in the wild in Purbeck, Dorset. This historic moment follows a groundbreaking policy announcement by Defra and Natural England, paving the way for wild beaver releases. For the first time since the 16th
10 March
Bupa Dental Care has teamed up with The Wildlife Trusts to make a valuable contribution to the natural environment in local communities across the UK. The initiative will see Bupa Dental Care create greener spaces across its UK practices and connecting colleagues and patients with local natural environments. The Wildlife Trusts will also provide support
12 March
marjabothniaberries.fi Uniting nature & people Nestled in the Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage area, Marja Bothnia Berries is renowned for honouring the authentic flavours of Nordic berries. From the tanginess of its Lingonberries to the rich sweetness of its bilberries, every Marja Bothnia berry is hand-picked with care and quickly frozen to retain its delicious flavour.
12 March
kanadevia-inova.com Turning waste into value worldwide Kanadevia Inova is a global green tech company making a mark in the Waste to Energy (WtE) and broader waste management infrastructure space. The business is based in Switzerland, and since 2010 it has been part of the Japanese Kanadevia Corporation, that rebranded from Hitachi Zosen Inova in October
12 March
www.biocollectors.com Closing the loop on food wasteWhen it comes to London’s food waste, local recycler Bio Collectors is on a mission to instigate change using anaerobic digestion. With more than 15 years’ experience behind it and a strong hyper-localised business model, the company is closing the loop on the UK’s food waste. Commercial Director Phil
12 March
Clancy.ie How to be sustainable and successful in construction Clancy Construction is one of Ireland’s leading construction companies. Alongside a well-earned reputation for attention to detail, the business has made significant strides towards long-term sustainable solutions. Sustainability Lead Tom O’Malley and Managing Director John O’Shaughnessy explained more to Hannah Barnett.
