Month: June 2018

WomenHeart Partners with Monarch Magazine to Increase Awareness About Heart Disease in Women

Stuart Mitchell

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is pleased to partner with Monarch Magazine, the premier affluence and luxury resource for readers looking to learn about the sophisticated arts and leisure scene. Monarch Magazine is partnering with WomenHeart to increase awareness about heart disease in women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. With 1 in 4 women dying every year from heart disease, it is crucial to raise awareness and understand the differences between men and women when it comes to heart disease. “We’re…

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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Announces Relaunch of “Search and Rescue” Opioid Prescriber Education Campaign Website

Stuart Mitchell

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids today announced the website relaunch of “Search and Rescue,” a prescriber education campaign that gives healthcare providers the resources they need to help prevent the misuse and abuse of medicines in their practices. The goal of the Partnership’s Search and Rescue campaign, developed with support from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is to equip prescribers to be proactive in identifying and helping patients at risk for prescription drug abuse. Since the campaign’s national launch in September 2016, even greater attention has been brought to…

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State Street’s Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Goals for Improving Workforce Diversity and Reducing Environmental Impact

Stuart Mitchell

State Street Corporation has announced the release of its 2017 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, which highlights its commitment to the environment, corporate citizenship, as well as diversity and inclusion. “The world has changed dramatically since State Street’s founding more than 225 years ago,” said Jay Hooley, State Street chairman and CEO. “However, one constant for us is our commitment to conducting our business in a responsible manner. I am proud of the corporate responsibility accomplishments outlined in this report, and we are focused on delivering against our goals for the…

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Co-op set to be first in its “field” as it launches reverse vending machines at UK summer festivals

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op will become the first UK retailer to launch a deposit and return scheme (DRS) trial with reverse vending machines, as part of its commitment to increase recycling and reduce marine pollution. The landmark pilot initiative will see the DRS unveiled at a pop-up Co-op store at four major music festivals this summer. The reverse vending machines will be installed on-site at Co-op pop-up stores at Download (8-10 June), Latitude (12-15 July) and Reading and Leeds festivals (24-26 August). The move has been facilitated through a partnership with Festival Republic.…

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Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan continues to fuel growth

Stuart Mitchell

Unilever has today revealed its fourth consecutive year of growth for its ‘sustainable living’ brands, which grew 46% faster than the rest of the business and delivered 70% of its turnover growth. All of Unilever’s brands are on a journey towards reducing their environmental footprint and increasing their positive social impact. Sustainable living brands are those that are furthest ahead on the journey to achieving the company’s ambitious sustainability goals. Figures revealed today show that: Unilever now has 26 sustainable living brands (up from 18 in 2016). New entrants include…

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