Month: August 2019

Amnesty International to divest from fossil fuel companies

Stuart Mitchell

Amnesty International will divest from fossil fuel companies in acknowledgement that investment in an industry whose products are the primary source of the climate crisis is at odds with the organisation’s mission of protecting and championing human rights. The decision to divest was taken at Amnesty’s Global Assembly, attended by delegates from around the world. The assembly also voted to take further steps to reduce the organisation’s climate impact, including by aiming to be totally carbon neutral by 2035, slash air travel by a third and move towards holding more virtual…

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U.S. Pharma Companies Must Convince Stakeholders They’re Acting in an Ethical and Transparent Way in Order to Improve Reputation

Stuart Mitchell

The reputation recovery benefiting most major industries continues to escape the U.S. pharma industry, which remains under attack for a broad range of key stakeholder grievances, according to the 2019 U.S. Pharma RepTrak study from Reputation Institute. The yearly study – based on close to 1,900 reputation ratings of the largest and best-known pharma companies operating in the U.S. – revealed that along with the automotive industry, pharma is the only one not seeing a reputational increase year over year.  “The ever-increasing and highly publicized cost of drugs, the role…

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New Fairtrade Code aims to strengthen global governance and accountability

Stuart Mitchell

The General Assembly of Fairtrade International has unanimously voted to adopt a new code of ethics and good practice aimed at strengthening and aligning governance, accountability and responsible behaviour across Fairtrade operations globally. Increased scrutiny of the international development sector has led many organisations to review and strengthen policies and procedures on ethical issues ranging from safeguarding of vulnerable children and adults to fraud and corruption, and whistleblowing.  In this context, the code lays out ten key principles to ensure Fairtrade organisations deliver on our values of accountability, respect, integrity…

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Royal College of Pathologists launches Incredible You

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal College of Pathologists has launched Incredible You, a new colouring-in resource for all ages which reveal the surprising beauty of pathology. Incredible You is a free to download colouring-in resource featuring a series of drawings based on real specimens, revealing the vibrant and intricate patterns of life. Developed with scientist-turned-artist, Dr Lizzie Burns, Incredible You is designed to support learning and relaxation through its intricate depictions of molecules, viruses and cells. These show the unexpected beauty of our body at a tiny scale. The illustrations cover the 17 pathology specialties…

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Democracy Works and the Ad Council Partner to Conduct Research on Attitudes and Perceptions Around Voting

Stuart Mitchell

Democracy Works and the Ad Council announced a partnership to conduct research on attitudes and perceptions around voting in an effort to increase U.S. voter engagement in 2020 and beyond. The research, which will be conducted over the summer with results announced in an extensive report this September, will include various research methods and message testing among Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers. The insights will provide evidence-based recommendations on messaging in order to support future voter engagement efforts for the field, including non partisan organizations, public officials…

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