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Alstom Foundation Contribution to Help Ontario Communities Impacted by Wildfires

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has announced that the Alstom Foundation has donated to the Canadian Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts in Ontario. The donation will help fund response and recovery work for communities affected by ongoing wildfires across the … Read the full press release

Citizens Advice and EDF Help Households Tackle Debt, Increase Income and Cut Energy Costs

(IN BRIEF) EDF and Citizens Advice have helped customers secure more than £10 million in financial benefits over the past year, marking the most successful year of their 17-year partnership. The support included £2.35 million in debt write-offs through Debt … Read the full press release

Exeter Reaches Green Gown Finals With Projects Spanning Climate Action, Food, Reuse and Nature Recovery

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has had five projects shortlisted for the UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards, which recognise sustainability initiatives across higher and further education. The shortlisted projects cover climate action, sustainable food systems, reuse, nature recovery … Read the full press release

New Horizon Europe “CIRCULANDIA” project promotes circular food systems, regenerative agriculture and reusable packaging

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION HAS AWARDED HORIZON EUROPE FUNDING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CIRCULANDIA PROJECT ON CIRCULAR FOOD SYSTEMS WITH A TOTAL BUDGET OF € 9.6 MILLION. (IN BRIEF) The EU-funded CIRCULANDIA project has secured €9.6 million through Horizon Europe … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer Calls for Practical Reform of Fibre Claims to Support Gut Health Awareness

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is calling on the UK Government to review current rules on fibre health claims, arguing that approved wording such as “faecal bulk” and “intestinal transit” should be replaced with simpler consumer-friendly language such as “improves … Read the full press release

39th Swiss Juggling Convention Comes to Tesserete, Ticino, August 21-23, 2026

(IN BRIEF) The 39th Swiss Juggling Convention (SJC 2026) will take place from 21 to 23 August 2026 in Tesserete, Ticino, bringing Switzerland’s largest annual gathering dedicated to juggling and circus arts back to the Italian-speaking canton for the third … Read the full press release

La 39ª Swiss Juggling Convention arriva a Tesserete, Ticino, 21-23 agosto 2026

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) La 39ª Swiss Juggling Convention (SJC 2026), il più grande raduno annuale svizzero dedicato alla giocoleria e alle arti circensi, si terrà dal 21 al 23 agosto 2026 a Tesserete, nel canton Ticino, con ingresso gratuito e … Read the full press release

LIH Launches CAROFIBER Study to Explore How Food Combinations Affect Nutrient Absorption

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health has launched CAROFIBER, a new nutrition study investigating how common food components interact during digestion and influence nutrient absorption. The project focuses on the relationship between dietary fibre and carotenoids, the natural pigments … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Launches Gender-Focused Sustainable Bond Under International Funding Programme

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has issued a US $30 million sustainable bond aimed at financing initiatives that advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. The bond was issued on 29 June with a tenor of 372 days and is aligned … Read the full press release

Young “Summer Seafarers” Gain First-Hand Maritime Experience on Hapag-Lloyd Container Ships

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd is again participating in the Association of German Shipowners’ summer seafaring programme, offering 35 pupils from across Germany the chance to spend several weeks aboard its container ships. Several participants will depart from Hamburg, including three young … Read the full press release

London Office Marks New Chapter for iF Design’s Engagement With British Design Community

(IN BRIEF) iF Design has opened its first UK representative office in London and appointed Brad Harper as its official representative for the United Kingdom. The move strengthens iF Design’s presence in one of Europe’s leading design markets and creates … Read the full press release

Finland Launches Free 30-Credit Study Voucher for Eligible Young People Without a Study Place

(IN BRIEF) Finland is introducing a new study voucher on 5 August 2026 to support young people who completed upper secondary education but did not secure or accept a higher education study place in the spring 2026 joint application process. … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Employees Explore Collaboration and Unconscious Bias Through DiversityParcours

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT organised a DiversityParcours at its Ulm site in July, giving around 250 employees the chance to explore diversity, collaboration and unconscious bias through an interactive format. The DiversityParcours, developed by the Institute for Diversity Management, is a … Read the full press release

Ramboll Foundation and WorldGBC Launch Partnership to Put Quality of Life at the Centre of Buildings and Cities

(IN BRIEF) The Ramboll Foundation and the World Green Building Council have launched a strategic partnership focused on making quality of life a measurable outcome of buildings and cities. The partnership aims to move the built environment sector beyond carbon-only … Read the full press release

Warwick-Led Research Highlights Long-Term Impact of Very Preterm Birth on Work, Relationships and Wellbeing

(IN BRIEF) A 34-year study co-led by the University of Warwick has found that most adults born very preterm or at very low birth weight go on to live stable and satisfying lives by their mid-30s. However, around one in … Read the full press release

BBVA Wins Global Customer Experience and Diversity Awards at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been named the World’s Best Bank for Customer Experience and the World’s Best Bank for Diversity and Inclusion at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The customer experience award recognises BBVA’s strategy of moving from thinking … Read the full press release

Henkel Strengthens Inclusive Workplace Culture Through Global Caregiver Leave Programme

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has reported positive results from its global parental leave programme two years after launch. The initiative provides eight weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees worldwide and is based on caregiver status rather than gender … Read the full press release

Aviva and Age UK Call for Better-Timed Retirement Support as Pension Decisions Grow More Complex

(IN BRIEF) Aviva and Age UK have launched an industry-first mid-retirement MOT pilot to help retirees manage pension savings, finances and wider later-life needs. The pilot follows research showing that only 48% of mid-retirees are confident their private pension savings … Read the full press release

Telefónica Sets New Climate, Digital Wellbeing and Circular Economy Targets Under Global Sustainability Plan

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has approved its Global Sustainability Plan 2026–2030, integrating sustainability into its business strategy as part of the Group’s broader Transform & Grow plan. The roadmap is designed to support growth, operational efficiency, risk management and value creation … Read the full press release

Eneco Highlights Progress on LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Through New Benchmark Performance

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has recorded a significant improvement in the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark 2025, achieving a score of 48%. The result is described as one of the strongest year-on-year performances in LGBTIQ+ inclusion. The company joined the Workplace Pride … Read the full press release