Month: January 2020

World leading private sector companies pledge net zero carbon buildings to combat climate crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Seven world leading private sector companies announced ambitious pledges to slash emissions from their buildings to net zero, by signing up to the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment (the Commitment). These organisations have pledged to take urgent action to ensure their own portfolios of buildings operate at net zero carbon by 2030 or sooner.  The Commitment is unique in positioning energy efficiency as a central component to achieving decarbonisation across building portfolios, in addition to generating and procuring renewable energy to meet reduced energy demand.…

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Britvic announces ambitious science-based carbon targets

Stuart Mitchell

As world leaders meet for the UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid (COP25), Britvic has  announced new carbon emissions reduction targets to help tackle climate change. Britvic’s new targets have been independently verified by the Science Based Target initiatives (SBTi), showing that they are in line with what the latest climate science says is needed to prevent a global temperature rise of 1.5°C and the worst impacts of climate change. This announcement makes Britvic the first UK soft drinks company to have an approved 1.5°C target. With the support of…

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The American Optometric Association (AOA) Launches Nationwide Campaign to Make 2020 the Year of the Eye Exam

Stuart Mitchell

The American Optometric Association (AOA), the leading authority on quality care and an advocate for our nation’s health, representing more than 30,000 doctors of optometry, announces the official launch of the #2020EyeExam campaign to make eye health and vision care a national priority in 2020. The public awareness campaign underscores the importance of receiving an in-person comprehensive eye examination with an AOA doctor of optometry as part of their annual health care routine. “AOA’s mission is to ensure people understand the importance of annual eye exams. It’s the simplest step…

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IT’S A PENALTY Kicks Off Global Campaign to End Human Trafficking Ahead of Super Bowl LIV

Stuart Mitchell

It’s a Penalty launched its eighth global Super Bowl campaign focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and trafficking. Launched in collaboration with founding partner, A21, It’s a Penalty’s 2020 campaign is dedicated to educating sports fans and the general public on what classifies as human trafficking and the subsequent penalties tied to those offenses. Knowing that large events, such as the Super Bowl, can lead to increased instances of human trafficking due to an influx of visitors, the campaign aims to inform people not only on…

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Burlington Stores Raises More Than $5.8 Million For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society This Year

Stuart Mitchell

Burlington Stores and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) teamed up for the 18th consecutive year to raise critical funds for cancer research and patient support to help save lives and bring smiles to those impacted. From September 9 through December 2, customers at Burlington’s more than 700 locations nationwide were encouraged to donate $1 or more at checkout to support LLS’s goal to create a world without blood cancer. This point-of-sale campaign, along with donations by Burlington associates resulted in more than $5.8 million for LLS, helping the organization fund…

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