Cimcorp, an intralogistics automation pioneer, has published its first sustainability report. The document brings together the actions implemented and future priorities that shape the company’s approach to responsible business. It marks a step toward making sustainability more measurable and transparent across operations. ‘Sustainability for us is both an external and internal responsibility,’ said Heli Kulmala, director, group quality and sustainability at Cimcorp. ‘Extern

Today is UK Overshoot Day. And, we are not even half way through the year! Recent research from Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers, highlights how sustainability continues to influence purchasing decisions, even amid ongoing cost pressures, with clear implications for how brands approach packaging. Key UK findings include: 55% say sustainability has become more or very much more important to them over the last 12 months, rising to

RDM Group, a leading European cartonboard producer, has announced the successful achievement of all three sustainability linked bond (SLB) targets tied to its sustainability linked financing framework according to the testing date targets, marking a major milestone in the group’s environmental strategy and financial performance. The targets were formally tested on 31 December 2025. RDM Group exceeded all three performance thresholds linked to carbon intensity, waste recover

Tetra Pak has refreshed its ‘Approach to Nature’, strengthening action on responsible sourcing and water resilience to sharpen its focus on the areas where it can maximise positive contributions while addressing its most significant nature related impacts, following two years of implementation across its value chain. First launched in 2024, Approach to Nature sets out more than 20 targets guiding action across the value chain to halt and reverse nature loss, restore ecosyst

Funding Circle is to initially support the restoration of 11 hectares of peatland at Greenlee Lough, located within the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site. The partnership has been brought together by National Parks Partnerships (NPP), which operates at a national scale to link companies, investors and environmental funders with all 15 UK National Parks. Across the UK, National Parks are some of the richest natural carbon stores, and some of our greatest opportunitie

Lidl GB is the first UK supermarket to have own label rice verified under the 'Sustainable Rice Platform' (SRP) label, supporting high environmental and social standards. The verified rice is now available in stores nationwide. Rice is a vital crop for 150 million farmers globally, but its traditional production methods are challenging, accounting for up to 40% of global freshwater use and generating approximately 10% of global methane emissions. By choosing this verified

Circular solutions for business to business textiles have yet to scale in line with the volume of waste generated, according to new research by Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist. Business to business textiles include textile based products used for commercial or industrial purposes such as soft furnishings, automotive interiors, agricultural textiles and construction materials rather than clothing worn by consumers. While these sectors are widely consi

Millions of people in UK towns and cities are living in ‘tree deserts’, where a lack of trees is leaving communities more exposed to poorer health outcomes, air pollution and rising temperatures, according to new figures published by the Woodland Trust. Research by the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity reveals stark inequalities in access to the benefits urban trees provide, highlighting a significant north-south divide across the UK, with 15 of the UK’s 20 worst p

Duni Group’s new assured carbon footprint calculator provides consistent and data driven carbon footprint insights for the company’s own produced napkins and table covers. This tool makes it easier for customers to make informed, more sustainable choices and reduce their climate impact. An example of how companies can use their work with science based targets to create value for customers. As demand for product level CO₂ data continues to grow, transparency and consistency