February, 2019 | Ethical Marketing News

Del Monte Foods Releases 2018 Sustainability Report

February 12, 2019February 8, 2019 Stuart Mitchell

Del Monte Foods (U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM), one of the nation’s largest producers, distributors, and marketers of premium quality, branded food products, announced the release of its first Sustainability report today. The Del Monte Foods 2018 Sustainability Report reflects the company’s most relevant environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics. The report focuses on four vital pillars: food chain transparency, caring for Earth’s goodness, nurturing people, and investing in the future of food. Using this roadmap, Del Monte Foods prioritized direct actions within…

The Consumer Goods Forum Launches New Podcast Series

February 12, 2019February 8, 2019 Stuart Mitchell

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has today launched a new podcast series which will welcome guests from inside and outside the organisation and membership to discuss challenges facing the consumer goods industry, the planet and its people. The first episode “A New Year in Sustainability” features Ignacio Gavilan, Director of Environmental Sustainability and Didier Bergeret, Director of Social Sustainability who review 2018, look at what we achieved as an industry and explore the challenges that this new year and the future may bring. Lee Green, Communications Director at the CGF…

Facebook and the Technical University of Munich Announce New Independent TUM Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence

February 12, 2019February 8, 2019 Stuart Mitchell

Facebook has announced a new partnership with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to support the creation of an independent AI ethics research center. The Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, which is supported by an initial funding grant from Facebook of $7.5 million over five years, will help advance the growing field of ethical research on new technology and will explore fundamental issues affecting the use and impact of AI. Artificial intelligence offers an immense opportunity to benefit people and communities around the world. But as AI technology increasingly…

British Youth Council say young people should have a say on Brexit

February 12, 2019February 8, 2019 Stuart Mitchell

The British Youth Council are calling on the Government and prominent campaigners to address the concerns of young people in any new Brexit negotiations or plans. The youth-led charity feels the voices and wishes of young people, in particular, have not reflected in Brexit negotiations up to this point. Therefore, we believe the best way to give young people a clear say on their future is to join the growing campaign, calling on the Government to deliver a People’s Vote on the final Brexit Deal. A spokesperson for the British…