Tag: GSK

GSK announces major step towards sustainability ambitions with advancement of low carbon Ventolin programme to Phase III trials

Stuart Mitchell

GSK plc recently announced it will start Phase III trials of a low carbon version of its metered dose inhaler (MDI), Ventolin (salbutamol), using a next generation propellant, in 2024. If successful, it has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from use of the inhaler by approximately 90%, significantly contributing to GSK’s ambitious net-zero climate targets. Thirty-five million patients with respiratory conditions around the world rely on this inhaler as their rescue medication. However, it accounts for close to half (49%) of GSK’s carbon footprint, as well as contributing…

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GSK’s Voltarol partners with Channel 4 and GAY TIMES for ‘More Than Movement’ campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Voltarol has announced the launch of its new campaign ‘More than Movement’ to promote the brand in partnership with Channel 4 and GAY TIMES. Brokered by Publicis Media’s platformGSK and Publicis Media Content, the partnership will feature a bespoke film, commissioned by Channel 4 and produced by GAY TIMES. Voltarol and Publicis Media are now in the third year of their partnership with GAY TIMES. The addition of Channel 4 signals a continued determination to increase the positive diversity and representation of the LGBTQ+ community, and other diverse audiences, in…

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Global businesses including Coca-Cola, GSK, & Unilever, pledge to mentor over 600 LGBTQ refugees in the UK

Stuart Mitchell

The Tent Partnership for Refugees, a network of over 180 major companies committed to refugees’ economic integration, today launched a mentorship initiative for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) refugees in the UK. Announced at a virtual summit, the event was co-hosted by Stonewall, Europe’s leading LGBTQ equality organization, to mobilize the business community to better prepare LGBTQ refugees to enter the UK workforce. Nineteen major companies in the UK — spanning sectors from financial services, to consumer goods and professional services — have today joined the initiative, announcing…

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Save the Children Announces $1.5 Million Grant from GSK to Enhance Disaster Relief

Stuart Mitchell

Save the Children is pleased to announce that global healthcare company GSK will donate $1.5 million over three years to help enhance the global nonprofit’s ability to respond to disasters in the United States. The donation is aimed at maximizing the impact of Save the Children’s critical work, including helping to mobilize rapid responses to help children affected by natural disasters, strengthen the capacity of staff and volunteers and increase its efficiency through data system improvements. The announcement comes in the lead up to June 1, the official start of…

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