The Carey family of Racine received the keys to their new home in Mount Pleasant. Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson personally supported the rehabilitation project through Racine Habitat for Humanity (Racine Habitat). “I grew up in Racine, and my family and I have always cared about and invested in this community,” Johnson said. “I appreciate the work Racine Habitat for Humanity is doing to give local families the opportunity to achieve their dreams of homeownership. I hope this home provides a place to build many wonderful memories.” Johnson has previously sponsored two other homes on the same street in Mount Pleasant. This latest gift demonstrates a larger personal and company commitment to the community and Racine Habitat. Johnson’s family company, SC Johnson, sponsored new construction on the home next to the Carey family. Since 1989, SC Johnson has provided more than $1.3 million to support the costs of both new construction and rehab projects for 37 homes. Six of those homes are in the Mount Pleasant Lakeside Neighborhood. In addition to homes, the company has provided funds for several projects and programming, including the Mount Pleasant Lakeside COP (Community Oriented Policing) House. The officer-staffed COP House serves as a safe hub for services to residents, and the space is used for community engagement and programing. Racine Habitat believes that everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live. The average down payment for a home in Wisconsin is $27,400, which is more than 92% of renters can afford, according to Racine Habitat. The Racine Habitat Housing Program partners with local volunteers to build homes alongside low- to moderate-income families in the community. The homes are then sold to partner families at an affordable price. Once selected, each partner family puts 300 hours of “sweat equity” into the building of their home or other homes in the program. Over 35 years Racine Habitat has completed and sold 110 homes.

Robertson Construction Group (RCG) has been awarded the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for having exceptional standards of health and safety. For the third year in a row, RCG has been awarded a Gold accreditation for its health and safety performance. Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, around 2,000 entrants apply to achieve the highest-possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running health and safety industry awards. Elliot Robertson, Chief Executive Officer, Robertson, said: “The RoSPA Gold Award Robertson Construction Group has received illustrates the importance we place on employee, customer, supply chain and local community health and safety. Across the family of businesses, we continue to put health and safety at the forefront whilst always striving for continuous improvement in the prevention of accidents and ill health at work." “Being recognised as world-leaders in health and safety by RoSPA is a credit to Team Robertson for upholding and championing health and safety standards every day.” Julia Small, RoSPA’s achievements director, said: “Accidents at work and work-related ill health don’t just have huge financial implications or cause major disruption – they significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. That’s why good safety performance deserves to be recognised and rewarded." “We are thrilled that Robertson Construction Group has won a RoSPA Award and would like to congratulate them on showing an unwavering commitment to keeping their employees, clients and customers safe from accidental harm and injury.” Sponsored by Croner-i, the RoSPA Awards scheme is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, and receives entries from organisations across the globe, making it one of the most sought-after achievement awards for the health and safety industry.

Senior officers from Borealis joined Lord Mayor Mary Rasmussen in the Parlour for high tea to honour the remarkable partnership between Fred. Olsen and the vibrant city. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Captain Victor Stoica, Chief Engineer Marko Cvjetkovic, Senior Officer Abbie Sanders and Senior Logistics and Operations Manager Georgie Skittlethorpe were joined by Head of Cruise Liverpool John Mawer and Liverpool City Council’s Communications and Digital Marketing Executive Sophie Shields on a tour of Liverpool’s Town Hall as part of the event. Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: "Two decades of sailing from Liverpool is a remarkable achievement, and we are privileged to celebrate this milestone with the city. It was an honour for our senior officers to be invited to high tea with the Lord Mayor to talk about Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines while enjoying a tour of the Town Hall." “We are proud of our 20-year maritime alliance with Liverpool and look forward to many more years of delivering exceptional cruise experiences.” The Lord Mayor was presented with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines plaque to commemorate the occasion while Liverbird pin badges were gifted to the senior officers. Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Mary Rasmussen, said: “As a port city, we are incredibly proud of our maritime alliance with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and it was wonderful to meet these senior officers in person." “It was the perfect opportunity for me to thank them for the important role they play in helping to put Liverpool firmly on the map as a home port for regional departures – and it was a great excuse for me to show off our Town Hall which is something I love to do!”

Ireland’s Jessica Burke has picked up many International Arena wins at Hickstead over the past few years, and on Sunday she added the 1.40m LeMieux All England Grand Prix to her impressive collection. Riding Liam Nicholas’ 13-year-old gelding Express Trend, Jessica produced a rapid jump-off round to go 1.5sec clear of the runners up, Sally Goding and the prolific Spring Willow. A huge class of 68 starters came forward for the £9,000 competition, the feature Grand Prix on the final day of the All England September Tour. But as always, the long course and Hickstead’s iconic obstacles caught many a combination out, with just 12 going clear in round one. Only half of these could produce another clear in the jump-off, with Jessica managing to do so twice – as she also finished in sixth place with Nikey HH. At last year’s Tour, Jessica won the Sussex Cup in week one with other ride Inpulss, but this is the first time she has won the final Grand Prix. “I didn’t jump the Sussex Cup last week as we were at Jim Whitaker’s wedding,” she explained. “But we targeted the Grand Prix here with this horse, so I’m delighted. He knows the job so well.” Following her first Hickstead International Arena win a week ago, it didn’t take long for teenage star Eve McCoy to add another. Riding her father AP McCoy’s Cocktail D'Azur, the pair claimed the honours in the Stoner Jewellers All England 1.20m Open Championship for the second week in a row. The pair produced the only double clear of the competition to take a clear win. “Going into the jump-off, I didn’t actually realise that there were no clears before me, so I actually should have gone a lot slower!” said Eve, 15. Her father AP McCoy built up an impressive collection of silverware during his race riding career, but now Eve is making her mark on the trophy front. “My Mum was moving Dad’s trophies across the table to put my Hickstead trophies there instead!” said Eve. The first class of the day, the All England Novice Championship, went to Nicole Pavitt and the six-year-old mare Azalea 16. Their jump-off time of 36.79sec put them more than 4sec quicker than Matthew Turner on Newman J in second. “She’s a homebred,” explained Nicole. “She’s out of my good speed mare, Amaryllis Van De Heffink, and by the stallion Gemmarco. Her mum has won in this arena many times, so hopefully this is the first of many for Azalea too. She’s only 15.3hh but she has such self-belief, you don’t feel like you’re on a small horse at all.” The All England 1.00m Open Championship brought the International Arena action to a close. The honours went to Elizabeth Prior and BE Royale, who finished nearly 5sec faster than their nearest rivals, Olivia Purdie and Diamond Hill Toby. Photo Credit: Elli Birch / Boots and Hooves Photography

As the first generation of the UK's wind turbines come to the end of their serviceable life, "Re-Rewind" aims to pioneer a sustainable, circular economy to recover and secure essential resources needed for the next generation of wind turbines. Re-Rewind, an innovative partnership between global leader in sustainable materials, EMR, world experts in recycling rare earth magnetic materials, HyProMag, the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, Magnomatics, and University of Birmingham, part funded by Innovate UK, has embarked on a groundbreaking mission to establish the UK's first circular supply chain for the rare earth magnets used in wind turbines. This pioneering collaboration seeks to play a pivotal role in securing the future of sustainable wind energy by recycling critical materials and reducing the reliance on our Earth’s depleting resources. From high-quality construction steel, copper and other metals to a range of rare earth elements (such as praseodymium and dysprosium), modern wind turbines contain a wealth of materials which, if they cannot be sourced from recycled channels, must be mined, leading to increased environmental impacts and resource scarcity. In particular, the wind turbine sector uses very large quantities of a rare earth magnet that’s an alloy of neodymium, iron and boron (NdFeB). These NdFeB magnets are critical components used in PMSGs (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator) in larger onshore and offshore wind turbines. With the UK’s rapid transition towards net-zero emissions, it’s predicted that in 2040 there will be a 240,000 tonne shortfall of rare earth magnets, which will slow down our progress dramatically unless an alternative source is established. With no consistent route to recycle these materials, due to safety, economy and technical challenges in extracting and recycling the magnets, the “Re-Rewind” project is set to combat this impending shortage, bolster the UK’s rare earth material security, foster the creation of green jobs, and alleviate the strain on Earth’s diminishing resources. EMR’s Energy Infrastructure Lead, Dr Charlotte Stamper said: “Our collaborative effort represents a significant step forward in securing the sustainability of wind energy. By establishing a circular supply chain for rare earth magnets, we not only reduce the environmental impact of wind turbine production, but we also lay the foundation for a greener, more self-sustaining future.” HyProMag Operations General Manager, Nick Mann said: “We are thrilled about this groundbreaking project and the chance to enhance the UK's rare earth magnet recycling supply chain. Thanks to the backing of Innovate UK and our outstanding consortium of project collaborators, we see immense potential. Each company's unique expertise comes into play to tackle the complex task of extracting magnets from retired wind turbines." “This project is set to overcome the obstacles associated with recycling rare earth magnets from wind turbines, effectively opening up a new domestic source of these magnets, which is a significant achievement in itself.” Although wind power has been utilised through the ages, the first great wave of large-scale wind energy occurred in the 1990s. Consequently, many early-generation wind farms are approaching the end of their typical serviceable lifetime, estimated at around 20 to 25 years. Re-Rewind is leading the way in the renewable energy sector during this crucial time. Through its commitment to pioneering circular supply chain solutions, the partnership aims to make sure that wind energy remains viable in the UK for the long run and helps to create a more sustainable future for future generations.

Hendy Group has appointed Natasha Mead as its new head of people as the company continues to be a market leader in the automotive world. Natasha joins Hendy Group’s senior leadership team from DIY giant B&Q where she worked in its people team for 12 years and said she was delighted to be joining Hendy at such an important time in its history. “Hendy Group has a great ethos and attitude to people development and I’m really looking forward to my role which will be to support and develop the talent already here to empower our line managers to thrive in the business as it continues to grow,” said Natasha. “It’s great being part of a company which is committed to providing long term careers for people and the number of long serving colleagues is testament to the importance the company places on colleague development.” Sarah Martyn, director – people and organisational development, said Natasha will lead the people operations team working closely with senior leaders to develop future talent within the company. “Her wealth of experience working in a large customer-facing company means Natasha is well-placed to be an integral part of the senior leadership team and she has quickly become an important part of the business,” said Sarah. Natasha takes over the role as head of people from Clare Hendy who is now project lead for the group’s HR Information System. Married with three young daughters, Natasha says that outside work she enjoys fitness activities with her family and travelling.

The LEGO Group pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 as part of its continued efforts to reduce environmental impact. The company has submitted its intention to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) and will work with the SBTi to develop a target which will cover Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions*. The pledge is an extension of its existing near-term climate target to reduce GHG emissions by 37% by 2032 from a 2019 base, which was previously approved by the SBTi. Niels B Christiansen, CEO, the LEGO Group said: “Our immediate priority is to meet our 2032 carbon reduction targets and we’re making progress across a range of initiatives. This new, long-term goal will ensure that the decisions we make today will reduce our carbon footprint over the coming decades. It will also encourage future generations of LEGO employees, partners and suppliers to continue working with a sense of urgency to reduce the environmental impact of our business." “We know that children are looking to us to do what’s right. Caring for the environment is one of their top concerns and we receive hundreds of letters a year with great ideas from kids on how we can make a difference. They are holding us to account, and we must set ambitious goals and take meaningful and lasting actions to protect their futures.” The LEGO Group will seek to work with the SBTi to develop the net-zero target over the next two years, whilst developing a climate transition plan demonstrating a roadmap to achieving the target. The LEGO Group plans to triple its investment in environmental sustainability over the next three years, particularly in areas that will help reduce GHG emissions, spending more than $1.4 billion on sustainability-related activities. This includes: Designing buildings and sites to be carbon neutral run. Factories and buildings will be designed and constructed to the highest environmental standards. For example, we are currently building two factories which are designed to be carbon neutral run once completed and aim to secure Gold LEED certification as the baseline standard on all new factories and buildings on our global campus. Increasing capacity and production of renewable energy at our sites. We will reduce absolute emissions across our manufacturing, stores and offices through increasing production of renewable energy in our factories and buying renewable energy for factories, offices and stores. Taking CO2 emissions into account across all business decisions. This includes Shadow Carbon Pricing on key investments, a Carbon KPI which will be tied to executive remuneration from 2024 and responsible travel policies to reduce the amount of employee travel, especially international air travel. Joining forces with suppliers to collectively reduce environmental impact. 98% of our GHG emissions come from outside our operations, from our supply chain. We continue to work with our suppliers, via our long-standing Engage-to-Reduce programme which was established in 2014, to collectively lower their environmental impact. Beyond this activity, the company will also continue to invest in initiatives to reduce carbon globally that may not count towards achieving the SBTi-approved target at this stage. This includes exploring compensation actions, such as supporting carbon capture programmes, and scaling up a mass balance approach to reduce reliance on fossil fuels as a raw material. Christiansen said: “Our first priority is to measurably reduce our carbon emissions, but the challenge is vast, and we are taking steps across all areas of our business to reduce our environmental impact.” Notes: (*) Scope 1, 2 & 3 emission sources: Scope 1 : Direct emissions from LEGO factories, offices, stores and vehicles. Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the energy purchased to power LEGO factories, offices, stores and vehicles Scope 3: Emissions from outside the LEGO Group operations, from our supply chain.

St Austell Brewery has acquired The Bath Pub Company, further growing and strengthening its 184-strong West Country pub estate. The deal, which has completed today for an undisclosed amount, sees the independent company take over the operation of four of Bath’s most well-known pubs. The Locksbrook Inn, The Moorfields and The Hare & Hounds bring the total number of sites in St Austell Brewery’s managed pub estate to 43. The Marlborough Tavern is now part of the company’s leased and tenanted estate and will continue to be operated by Justin Sleath, The Bath Pub Company’s co-founder and commercial director. Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive, St Austell Brewery said: “We’re extremely proud to become the new owners of such a high-quality and well-respected pub company in Bath." “We are fully committed to developing the quality and size of our pub estate. As such, we are investing significantly in our existing pubs, whilst also acquiring new sites and businesses such as The Bath Pub Company." "The Locksbrook Inn, The Moorfields, The Hare & Hounds and The Marlborough Tavern all have a strong alignment with our long-term plans and are a perfect fit for us, in terms of market and consumer positioning." “We’re looking forward to working closely with the team and building on Joe and Justin’s success in this next chapter.” Joe Cussens, Managing Director and co-founder, The Bath Pub Company said: “St Austell Brewery is a fellow independent business, rooted in the West Country, which we have respected and admired for a long time. In fact, I first met Kevin Georgel back in 2006 when we initially took on The Marlborough Tavern." “Justin and I are very confident that, as a company which shares our values, St Austell Brewery is the custodian best suited for the next stage of The Bath Pub Company’s development." “We’re very proud of the business as it is today and know St Austell Brewery has the resources and know-how to grow it further to release the full potential of the pubs in the years to come.” The acquisition of The Bath Pub Company further strengthens St Austell Brewery’s presence in and around Bath where it already owns four tenanted pubs - The Griffin, The Swan, The Hop Pole and The Salamander. The company also acquired Bath Ales in 2017, a deal which included a brewery in Warmley and a local distribution network. Earlier this year, St Austell Brewery announced a joint venture with the directors of ETM Group to launch a series of premium sports bars in the West County - Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen. The first Ludo site opened in Bath this summer.

Simpsons Malt Limited has reported an increase in profits from 2021 to 2022 after publishing its latest set of financial accounts. The fifth-generation, family-owned business and Certified B Corporation, which includes agricultural merchanting division McCreath Simpson & Prentice, recorded a profit before tax of £9.5 million (2021: £7.1 million) from a turnover of £273.8 million (2021: £214.2 million). During the financial year (January 1 – December 31), the company built on the benefits of having acquired the grain merchanting business of W.N. Lindsay Ltd in 2021 and the additional storage infrastructure it provided, collecting record volumes of malting barley direct from its increased number of growers. The merchanting division, overall, experienced an excellent year with strong demand for all crop inputs and feedstuffs. On the malting side, distilling malt volumes made up a substantial part of the overall traded volume and demand from this sector remained resilient, with year-on-year growth expected to continue into 2023. The demand for brewing malt, meanwhile, was steady, albeit slowing slightly as breweries faced increased operating costs. That, combined with higher malting barley values – a result of the conflict in Ukraine – and increased interest costs, meant that profit margins declined in the final quarter of the year. In 2022, there was an investment of more than £4.3million on tangible fixed assets, including a new grain dryer at its Craigswalls Grain Store, improvement in power and kilning capacity at its Tweed Valley Maltings headquarters in Berwick-upon-Tweed, increased storage capacity at its Tivetshall Maltings in Norfolk and a minority investment in Yaregrain PLC to improve its service and barley storage offering to malting barley growers in Norfolk. The company also assisted its workers during the cost-of-living crisis, with a £1,000 payment made to all full-time colleagues in August 2022, while more than £78,000 was donated to various good causes local to the company’s eight sites during the year. Speaking about the financial results for 2022, Simpsons Malt Ltd Managing Director, Tim McCreath, said: “In a year of global uncertainty, we’re delighted to be able to report a strong set of financial results, which can be attributed to prudent decision making, careful cost management and a focus on value added trading activities." “With the conflict in Ukraine ongoing and through witnessing the impact this has had on both grain and energy values, as a business we remain mindful of how geopolitical events – and other risks and uncertainties – can impact us on a day-to-day basis." “However, with demand from the distilling sector continuing to grow and the benefits of our vertically integrated supply chain from crop input supply through to malt delivery, prospects for both the malting and agricultural merchanting divisions of the business remain positive.”

A world-renowned family business ingredients manufacturer is celebrating its longest-serving staff member reaching 40 years of service at the company. Joining straight from university, Elaine Marshall has gone on to create some of Macphie’s famous sauces and has been pivotal in the firm’s evolution for four decades. A Home Economics graduate, Elaine has played a crucial role developing the firm’s sauce range, developing expertise in new product development (NPD) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing. The Banff-local started off in the firm’s Quality Control department and has since led on the creation of some of Macphie’s most popular sauces like its Bechamel with Butter sauce – more than 1,300 tonnes of which is sold by Macphie per year. Elaine, who is a Product Designer at the major food firm, said: “I honestly never thought I’d be at Macphie for 40 years, so to have reached this milestone is a bit crazy. It really is an incredible place to work and every day has offered its own rewards and challenges." “I had initially planned to go into teaching after university, but at that time there was a shortage of roles. I accepted a role at Macphie, thinking it would be for a few years but 40 years later, I am still here, and love it." “Originally, I was working with a Bunsen burner and a wooden spoon which has now become a whole development branch. Around 30 years ago we had a UHT plant installed, which was a first of its kind at the time and really changed the company’s trajectory." “From the get go, Macphie has been an employer with such strong family values and ultimately that’s why so many staff are committed to their roles." "It really is a unique, rewarding place to work and I’m very lucky to have spent my career here.” As well as playing a key role in developing recipes for Bechamel and Hollandaise sauces, Elaine has spent time in Macphie’s commercial team, driving growth through its sales channels with major restaurant chains. When Elaine first started at Macphie, there were around 60 employees – there are now 250. The firm is known for its commitment to its employees, setting up an Employee Trust 40 years ago which is used to better the lives of employees and their families – supporting with everything from student bursaries to leisure subsidy schemes. The 40-year celebrations come at a poignant time for Macphie – which is also celebrating 50 years at its Glenbervie base in Aberdeenshire after moving its operations from Glasgow. Andy Stapley, Macphie’s CEO said: “Elaine has played a significant part in some of Macphie’s top products, so we’re very lucky to have her here at Glenbervie. It is most definitely a year of milestones at Macphie and its important for us to look back on the successes of staff and the wider business." “Committed, talented staff like Elaine are at the heart of all of Macphie’s success. We pride ourselves on creating a positive staff environment where people can be proud of their work.” Macphie is an internationally renowned ingredients manufacturer established in 1928, which manufactures a wide range of products including cake mixes and savoury sauces, as well as offering plant-based and gluten-free options. It was among Scotland’s first businesses to achieve B Corp status in 2015, having successfully evidenced an unwaveringly high standard of social and environmental performance. Its vision is to be the go-to partner for food brands around the world, turning ideas and creativity into practical solutions. Its passion for making life easier for chefs and bakers is reflected in its “simply clever” strapline. To find out more about Macphie, please visit their website here

Friday 15 September sees the family business community come together as one for our inaugural 'Family Business Cuppa 4 Good' campaign which is sponsored by Furniture Village. Family businesses are all about their people and the past few years have been far from easy, with many still embracing the working from home culture and balancing the needs of the business with a new way of working. Family Business United wanted to create a moment where family firms could bring their teams together as part of a 'wellbeing check in' over a cup of tea or coffee and provide a chance to talk. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United explains, "This event is an opportunity to get together and to check in with staff, catch up socially and meet fellow employees and afford the businesses a chance to make an impact locally by raising funds from events such as a cake sale or collecting donations for a local food bank. It is essentially a nationwide coffee morning where family firms can make a difference and feel part of something bigger at the same time." "We are encouraging as many family firms as possible to take part, whether it is a small team in the office or a wider collective and to have a 'cuppa 4 good' with it being for their own personal wellbeing and for individuals to take a few minutes away from work as a break to chat with colleagues and maybe at the same time to do something for the local community too." Family businesses are encouraged to take a break and share images on social media of their gathering, ideally with a cuppa in their hands. "This event is something new for us and we are looking forward once again to the family business community coming together as one, this time doing something for their people and focusing on their wellbeing." "It would not be possible without the support of our sponsors at Furniture Village and we are delighted to have their support," concludes Paul.

UK demolition specialist Colemans is celebrating after winning two awards in the prestigious British Demolition Awards, including industry recognition for its pioneering approach to mitigating environmental impacts. Colemans, a third-generation family business which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, was named winner of the Environmental Innovation of the Year and Project of the Year Under £1 million. The British Demolition Awards, held in conjunction with the British Asbestos Awards, are hosted by trade publication Demolition Hub to recognise and reward excellence across the demolition industry. Colemans was successful in its first year attending the ceremony, held at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Environmental Innovation of the Year Award was given for Colemans’ efforts to minimise the impact of its work in completing the soft strip, asbestos removal, structural demolition and removal of 13 buildings in a huge redundant business park. Colemans maximised waste segregation to achieve a 98% recycling rate, saved an estimated 84 t/CO2e by using innovative methods to identify steel suitable for reuse, and saved a further 220.8t/CO2e by using Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel in all plant on site. The entry also recognised the company’s director-led commitment to change the way it operates and demonstrate to the wider industry that steps can be taken to reduce the carbon impact, in line with the UK’s net zero target. Colemans continues to invest in lower carbon technologies and make positive steps across the business. It has committed to halve its own emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 as part of the United Nations Race to Zero campaign. In addition, its actions will be audited every year under our membership of the SME Climate Hub, a global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and improve resilience. Also at The British Demolition Awards, Colemans succeeded in winning the award for Project of the Year Under £1 million, for its work to remove a 71 metre failed section of a reinforced concrete river defence wall in Birmingham. Using innovative piling techniques, a unique two-level working platform and specialist diamond drilling and cutting techniques, the team successfully removed the 1.3 metre thick sections in a safe manner, whilst maximising materials recycling. Mark Coleman, CEO at Colemans, said: “We’re continuously striving to work in ways that help protect the future of our planet and our industry, so it’s extremely rewarding that our efforts have received external recognition. " “Thanks to the team at Demolition Hub for making this event such a success and recognising all the hard work and growth in the demolition industry and finally a big thank you to all our team at Colemans, for their unwavering dedication, commitment, and hard work. I’m extremely proud of each and every one of you and awards like these shows what we can all achieve together.” Find out more by visiting their website at www.coleman-group.co.uk