Day: 6 January 2019

Maersk sets net zero co2 emission target by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

Aimed at accelerating the transition to carbon neutral shipping, Maersk announces its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. To achieve this goal, carbon neutral vessels must be commercially viable by 2030, and an acceleration in new innovations and adaption of new technology is required. Climate is one of the most important issues in the world, and carrying around 80% of global trade, the shipping industry is vital to finding solutions. By now, Maersk´s relative CO2 emissions have been reduced by 46% (baseline 2007), approx. 9% more than the industry…

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Public Affairs Board responds to ACOBA and Tony Blair disclosure

Stuart Mitchell

Following The Sunday Telegraph’s investigation into the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) and former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, Paul Bristow CMPRCA, Chair, Public Affairs Board, said: “Each and every story like this raises the same issue: transparency rules need to be reformed because – as the public perceive it – there is a very little openness in politics. “Ethics is a two-way street: non-disclosure is against the regulated public affairs and lobbying industry’s own rules. The fact that Tony Blair Associates acted in accordance with the ACOBA guidelines puts…

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Ethical principles – an essential tool to combat climate change

Stuart Mitchell

The following is taken from the Unesco website and is (c) to them, but I thought it might be of use/value. Named as the biggest challenge of the 21st century by world leaders, climate change is popularly conceived of in logistical, scientific and economic terms and not ethical terms. However, following the COP23, the 195 UNESCO Member States formally adopted on 15 November 2017 the Declaration on Ethical Principles in relation to Climate Change. This Declaration speaks to the responsibility to address the challenge and reinforces ethics at the center…

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Ronan Keating launches star-studded music channel for Prince’s Trust

Stuart Mitchell

The Prince’s Trust launched Prince’s Trust Music; a YouTube channel packed with iconic performances from artists including Elton John, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Bryan Adams.  The Prince’s Trust has teamed up with Aviator and YouTube to bring together archive footage from its renowned Party in the Park, Rock Gala and Fashion Rocks concerts to celebrate its musical heritage and raise funds to support its work. The channel will also feature new tracks, interviews with The Trust’s celebrity Ambassadors  and exclusive content from singer-songwriters who have been supported by the youth charity.…

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Sandy Hook Promise Launch Point of View

Stuart Mitchell

Watch Sandy Hook Promise’s powerful new video, ‘Point of View’ for a different perspective on gun violence. The film portrays a typical high school election with a chilling outcome that could have been avoided if people had recognized the warning signs of a potential shooter. Please watch all the way until the end and remember to share. When news breaks about yet another school shooting, we often feel a devastating sense of helplessness and hopelessness. Families and communities affected by the tragedy are left alone to wonder: How could we…

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