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Meet our Climate Heroes - Season 4 round-up
Meet our Climate Heroes - Season 4 round-up

Over the last 6 months, we’ve had the pleasure of speaking to some of the incredible individuals making a positive impact on the planet and the people on it.

Celebrating First Mile's Success: Shortlisted for the Personnel Today Awards 2023
Celebrating First Mile's Success: Shortlisted for the Personnel Today Awards 2023

We are thrilled to announce that First Mile has been shortlisted for the prestigious Personnel Today Awards 2023 in the "Reward, Recognition, and Benefits" category.

Europe's unprecedented heatwaves unlike any other in history
Europe's unprecedented heatwaves unlike any other in history

Reports from The Guardian and other reputable sources this week reveal that the current heatwave in Europe is unlike any experienced in recent history. The temperatures have shattered records, highlighting the intensity of the crisis.

Plastic Overshoot Day: A wake-up call for our planet
Plastic Overshoot Day: A wake-up call for our planet

Plastic pollution continues to be a pressing issue threatening our environment, with its adverse effects reverberating across the globe. Recently, a significant milestone was reached – Plastic Overshoot Day. In this blog, we delve into the significance of this event and explore the urgent need for collective action to address the plastic crisis and protect our planet.

How to make a difference: the power of business as a force for good with B Corp’s James Perry
How to make a difference: the power of business as a force for good with B Corp’s James Perry

Perry is a board member/co-founder of B Lab UK and a co-founder of Cook, the frozen-food company that’s won countless Great Taste Awards. He also co-founded the B Corp movement in the UK. In addition, he’s a founding partner of Snowball, the ethical investment company, and Executive Director of the charity Panahpur.

Striking NASA videos reveal alarming buildup of CO2 emissions in our atmosphere
Striking NASA videos reveal alarming buildup of CO2 emissions in our atmosphere

As Net-Zero Week kicks off, it's essential to acknowledge the pressing issue of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and their impact on our planet. A recent article by Carbon Brief highlights the release of striking new videos from NASA, that depict the rapid buildup of CO2 in our atmosphere.

Bruce giving a talk at the BPMA Sustainability Conference
Recycling Promotional Material for a Sustainable Future: Insights from Bruce Bratley's talk at the BPMA Sustainability Conference

Last Thursday Bruce attended the BPMA Sustainability Conference to give a talk about how businesses can recycle their promotional material.

Stuart Couriers on bikes
First Mile partners with logistics company Stuart for zero-emission deliveries in Greater London

First Mile partners with urban logistics company Stuart to improve delivery efficiency as part of decarbonising operations.

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