Month: July 2018

Apple launches new clean energy fund in China

Stuart Mitchell

Apple has announced a new first-of-its-kind investment fund in China to connect suppliers with renewable energy sources. As part of Apple’s commitment to address climate change and increase the use of renewable energy within its supply chain, 10 initial suppliers and Apple will jointly invest nearly $300 million over the next four years into the China Clean Energy Fund. The fund will invest in and develop clean energy projects totalling more than 1 gigawatt of renewable energy in China, the equivalent of powering nearly 1 million homes.  “At Apple, we…

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Alan Milburn warns of UK’s “profound social crisis” at CIPR AGM

Stuart Mitchell

Ex Cabinet Minister and former Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, Alan Milburn warned a lack of social cohesion was the greatest challenge facing UK society, at the CIPR‘s AGM in Newcastle last week. “We’ve never been more divided by gender, income, race and age, and that threatens the cohesion of society,” said Milburn addressing a room of 50 PR professionals.  The former Chief Secretary to the Treasury added that “discombobulated politics” around Brexit detracted from serious issues facing large swathes of UK society.  “When 7 in 10 job offers in some professional…

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Salt of the Earth Acts to Protect Waterfowl

Stuart Mitchell

Salt of the Earth Ltd. has implemented an extensive program to protect waterfowl of all species in its salt pools. The company also created a program to increase awareness of waterfowl protection. Since the program has started, the population of little terns (Sterna albifrons) has more than tripled. Salt of the Earth’s current environmental initiative is being conducted in collaboration with multiple nature conservation bodies in Israel, including the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel. The company already has invested more than…

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International Water Foundation One Drop to Partner with Phillips Auction House and Notable Contemporary Artists to Raise $15M to Benefit Safe Water Initiatives in Latin America

Stuart Mitchell

In partnership with Phillips Auction House, international water foundation One Drop is pleased to announce Art for One Drop, a contemporary art charity auction that will raise funds for One Drop’s safe water initiatives in Latin America. In an exclusive collaboration with the Sprüth Magers gallery, and under the direction of renowned curator and critic Philipp Kaiser, Art for One Drop will kick off Phillips’ fall sale season on September 21. Fifty of some of the most recognized and admired artists worldwide have graciously donated works of art to the…

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Rodan + Fields Launch Selfie For A Good Cause Campaign With #RFGoNaked Day

Stuart Mitchell

On June 21st, Rodan + Fields used their DO GOOD movement to try to raise $1 million through a 24-hour “selfies-for-good” viral event to raise funds to empower youth. On this day, Rodan + Fields donated $1 for each makeup-free selfie shared with #RFGoNaked to their non-profit, Prescription for Change Foundation, to fund educational and leadership programs for students around the world. In its fifth year, #RFGoNaked Day is an event that encourages self esteem and confidence while supporting an important cause. It leverages the power of its Independent Consultant community and…

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