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Small Firms Are Still a Big Missed Opportunity in Development Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation

Almost 10 years ago, an article in this magazine called for more SME funding, revealing that only 1 percent of overseas development aid goes toward supporting them. Addressing the market failures that hinder SME engagement in supply chains and growth more broadly is a multi-stakeholder problem.

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Government announces £300 million for offshore wind supply chains

Envirotec Magazine

The UK government has announcedan initial 300 million funding package ahead of the Spending Review for Great British Energy to invest in supply chains for offshore wind. Individual companies will be able to apply for grants if they can show that they will produce long-term investments in UK supply chains.

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The fashion industry is unsustainable ? here's how journalism is inspiring activism to improve it

GreenBiz

From global cotton supply chains to pollution from textile factories, the need to improve the industry in favor of both people and the planet is pressing. . Segran writes about design, with a particular focus on the fashion industry as a senior staff writer at Fast Company Magazine. Kirstie Dabbs. Fri, 05/15/2020 - 01:43.

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IWBI Announces Inaugural Social Sustainability Summit in New York

3BL Media

Organizations that excel in advancing social sustainability promote health, well-being, equity and resilience across their workforce, supply chain, consumers and communities,” said IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon. For more information and to register for the event, please visit IWBI’s Summit registration page.

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Supply chain collaboration key to UK clean power ambition

Envirotec Magazine

The entire supply chain must work together to ensure a successful energy transition, suggest the authors. The success of the UKs energy transition will rely on collaboration between businesses to maintain a robust supply chain, according to energy specialist Aggreko, discussing the launch of its latest research.

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64% of Scotland’s supply chain are investing in renewable energy, trade body finds

Envirotec Magazine

It launched the sixth edition of its Supply Chain Impact Statement, an annual showcase of the businesses and organisations working across Scotlands renewable energy industry, on 30 April. This years Supply Chain Impact Statement features 39 organisations and represents more than 9,700 jobs.

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Clean Energy Cluster to support Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain

Envirotec Magazine

The unified cluster will enhance business development opportunities, foster innovation, drive skills development and boost the global competitiveness of Scotlands renewable energy supply chain. A unified Scottish cluster will enhance support for all Scottish suppliers.