New corporate tax laws aim to slash global inequity
World leaders have agreed to start taxing the earnings of tech giants at a minimum of 15 percent annually. What could this increased government income mean for the future? Over the last week, leaders of the G7 countries met in Cornwall to discuss the most pressing global issues of the...
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Should we ban bosses from emailing after working hours?
France introduced a law four years ago that secured employees the ‘right to disconnect’ from bosses to improve mental health. Should other countries do the same? UK organisation Prospect is calling for the government to introduce new protections into its Employment Bill that would ban bosses from routinely emailing...
New Storyblocks campaign wants to improve LGBTQIA media visibility
Stock footage is notoriously lacking in diversity, but a royalty free video platform called Storyblocks is pushing demands for a larger LGBTQIA archive and deeper media visibility with its new campaign. It’s no secret to anyone in publishing or video editing that stock image and footage websites aren’t exactly brimming...
Shell ordered to reduce emissions by 45% before 2030
The company calls the order ‘disappointing’ but it could be a landmark order that forces big polluters to radically change their practices for the better. Oil firm Royal Dutch Shell has been told it must cut back on its carbon emissions by 45% within the next nine years. It could...
Plastic waste report reveals 20 firms produce 55% of single use plastics
A troubling climate report has emerged this week revealing that 20 companies are responsible for producing more than half of the world’s single use plastic waste. At Thred we’re anything but shy in our condemnation of single use plastics and their continued fuelling of an environmental crisis. As of...
New ‘Degree Inclusive’ deodorant designed for accessibility
A new deodorant packaging made for those with disabilities and visual impairments is currently being tested and is called ‘Degree Inclusive’. It’s a big step toward filling the presentation gap in marketing. Degree Inclusive is the ‘world’s first’ deodorant packaging specifically for users with limited mobility and visual impairments. The design...
Pandora to ditch unethically sourced diamonds
Pandora is ditching raw materials associated with unethical production methods, instead opting for sustainable alternatives that are near identical without being morally bankrupt. Pandora has outlined plans to stop using natural, mined diamonds in all of its products. Last year it sold 50,000 diamonds in alone and makes more pieces of jewellery than any other company in the world, making this a significant shake-up for the industry. It’s part of a...
L’Oréal unveils sustainability programme ahead of Earth Day
The world’s largest cosmetics company has ambitiously pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% before 2030, setting a prime example for other beauty brands to follow. With Earth Day around the corner (and an estimated one billion people mobilised to take part in this year’s events), it seems fitting to shine a light on the members of the beauty and personal care industry that are paving the way for...
The Prince’s Trust helps Gen Z in a tough job market
In an extremely tough year, young people are letting their voices be heard through organisations such as The Prince’s Trust, expressing how they’re feeling about the pandemic, their careers, and mental health. In January 2021, The Prince's Trust conducted their Youth Index, which surveyed over 2,000 Gen Z (16-25) across the UK. The report revealed 60% of Gen Z say that getting a new job feels ‘impossible now’ because there is...
TreeCard’s wooden bank card aims to reforest the planet
TreeCard, a UK fintech innovator, has unveiled its flagship wooden bank card. Designed to minimise negative environmental effects, its USP is planting trees using our everyday interchange fees. If you needed a valid excuse to burn through your hard earned wages in 2021, we may have just found it. TreeCard, a fintech company from the UK has developed the world’s first ever wooden debit card. Wait, I thought money didn’t grow...
