Jackery Obtains Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Label

Jackery, the global leader of innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, has announced its star product, the Jackery Solar Generator 1000, has been certified Climate Pledge Friendly by Amazon, underscoring the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and dedication to making a positive impact on the planet.

The Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly initiative is a program to help make it easy for customers to discover and shop for more sustainable products. Climate Pledge Friendly products are clearly labelled in shopping results, have additional sustainability information on the product page, and are featured in a dedicated section of Amazon. 

This green label is only given to products adhering to strict environmental standards and show a strong dedication to sustainable development. The plaudit serves as a testament to the Jackery product’s eco-friendly design and its positive impact on mitigating climate change.

“In line with our core values and mission to offer environmentally friendly power solutions to consumers, while also ensuring the preservation of our planet, we are delighted to participate in this program,” said Lara Luo, who is Head of the Brand Department at Jackery.

“This initiative not only promotes widespread adoption and influence towards sustainable consumption but also encourages brands like Jackery, to prioritise the creation of more sustainable products - an endeavour we have dedicated ourselves to for several years.”

For years, Jackery has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to sustainability, offering a range of products that prioritise environmental responsibility. Most notably, Jackery has achieved carbon footprint verification from TÜV SÜD for ten of its products. Furthermore, Jackery's unwavering dedication to sustainable innovation has been recognised with the prestigious SEAL Sustainable Product Award for 2023, specifically for its outstanding SG 2000 Plus.

Jackery is also dedicated to environmental preservation and actively participates in various initiatives. Jackery partnered with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) to plant 10,000 trees. Jackery has also teamed up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in a restoration programme aimed at helping the critically endangered black-footed ferrets in North America.

The Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly certification brings headline recognition to Jackery's ongoing efforts to provide innovative and eco-conscious solutions for customers around the world while protecting the planet. By continuing to prioritise sustainability and environmental responsibility, Jackery aims to make more contributions to the global transition to clean energy and promote a more sustainable future.

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Call to give councils £100 million investment fund to build homes for locals in tourist hotspots

The Government should give councils direct long-term funding and planning powers to build affordable homes for local people currently priced out of the housing market in tourism hotspots, a new report from Localis argues.

In a report published today entitled ‘Brightness on the edge of town: how Community Land Trusts can deliver affordable housing’ Localis calls on the government to create a ten-year £100m Community Land Trust (CLT) investment fund to deliver more social rent homes in rural areas overwhelmed by an explosion of second homes and short-term-lets through platforms such as Airbnb.

Funding for Community Land Trusts and other forms of community housing has been discontinued since the abolition of the Community Housing Fund, and the lack of a suitable replacement imperils efforts of communities to come together and provide affordable housing for the benefit of local people.

Otherwise, the think tank warns, there'll be nowhere to house those who work to maintain the rural tourism sector, which provides 15% of rural jobs, or provide accommodation to local people without the higher salaries or resources of incomers.

In the study Localis also recommends that future planning reforms should redefine affordable housing, putting it on an income-focused approach that would allow councils to locally set the income for affordable housing in their area, based on economic and social circumstances.

The author of the report, Localis researcher, Sandy Forsyth, said: “While there's much positive work being done to guard rural communities against the negative impacts of over-tourism and the highly pressured housing market in England and Wales, much more is needed to be done.

“With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis more people than ever are in need of genuinely affordable options for housing. Community Land Trusts can provide enhanced community engagement in areas which are becoming increasingly diluted by massive tourist populations, supplying a more holistic, social benefit through the enactment of democratic decision-making and community ownership.”

Localis head of research, Joe Fyans, added: “The current definition of affordable housing doesn't  deliver for rural communities, especially in areas of high tourist activity.

“It's really vital future planning reforms redefine affordable housing, moving to an income-focused approach where councils have the ability to influence the income level defines affordable housing in their area, based on local circumstances.”

Councillor Kevin Bentley, who is the Chairman of the Local Government Association’s People and Places Board, said: “Affordable homes for local people are vital if we're to build on and maintain our vital tourism industry, particularly in rural areas where housing is even more at a premium.

“Giving councils greater freedoms and flexibilities to be able to build these homes, backed by adequate resources, as this report recommends, would revitalise communities in our most popular tourist destinations whilst also safeguarding local jobs and services.”

Tom Chance, the CEO of the Community Land Trust Network, said: “Over one hundred communities are trying to build more affordable homes in tourist hotspots, and many are succeeding.

“Homes that are designed and owned locally, and truly affordable to local people, today and forever. This report shows how the government and councils could give Community Land Trusts a shot in the arm to counteract the risk of second home blight."

(EDITOR: Obviously any new homes would need to be eco-friendly, have solar panels fitted, have ec0-aware heating, insulation, etc.)

https://www.localis.org.uk

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Jackery, a global leader in innovative portable power and green energy solutions, is presenting new solar generators and power stations at IFA 2023. From 1 to 5 September, the renowned expert for environmentally friendly outdoor energy solutions will showcase its new flagship series in Hall 3.2, Stand 307.

The new Solar Generator 300 Plus, a compact and handy LiFePO4 power station with a foldable 40-watt mini solar module, will be on display for the first time ever. Also, another highlight will be unveiled on the Friday of the fair, showcasing advances in portable power solutions.

"We're obviously very thrilled and excited to showcase our latest innovation at this year's IFA in Berlin. At Jackery, we strive to explore new territory in a sustainable way with users all over the world. Our ongoing technological innovations lay a solid foundation for this," said Lara Luo, who is the Head of Brand at Jackery.

Jackery is committed to empowering users to take control of their energy requirements on the go also, which is highlighted once again by the company's latest offerings, the Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus. 

With the newly launched Solar Generator 2000 Plus, the company offers an optimised mobile power solution with first-class performance, reliability, and safety. The modular concept of the Plus series has been developed as a versatile, efficient solution for those who want more freedom and energy independence.

Jackery has a successful track record of technological innovation, launching the world's first portable lithium power station, the Explorer series, back in 2016 and the world's first portable solar panels, the SolarSaga series, two years later in 2018.

Since then, Jackery has become one of the best-selling portable power brands in the US and Japan, offering the powerful 1000 Pro and 2000 Pro solar generators since 2022. 

The SolarSaga 80W, also launched last year in 2022, became the world's first photovoltaic product to receive TUV SUD's prestigious certification. Earlier this year, Jackery completed its high-end solar generator Pro family with the launch of the 3000 Pro and the 1500 Pro at CES 2023.

At IFA 2023, the upcoming product launches will further expand the new Plus series. The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus will be on display at the show and will be launched on the official Amazon and Jackery websites in Europe as early as 1 September. The RRP is 319 GBP for the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus power station and 399 GBP for the 300 Plus 40W Mini solar generator including mobile solar panel.

https://uk.jackery.com.

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