Day: 28 February 2020

Sky improves BAME representation across entertainment channels

Stuart Mitchell

Sky has reported interim results from its tracking of BAME inclusivity both on screen and behind the camera across its entertainment channels. In the 12 months to the end of September 2019, BAME representation on screen was 31%, well ahead of Sky’s published target of 20%. Progress is also being made in many areas off screen, with at least one person from a BAME background holding a senior production role across all Sky commissioned shows. One area that continues to be a focus is writing talent, after the data revealed…

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Carlsberg Group cuts carbon by 30% since 2015 in good sustainability progress

Stuart Mitchell

The Carlsberg Group reported solid progress towards the sustainability targets of its Together Towards ZERO programme, emphasising the importance of collaboration with local partners and global experts across the value chain. In 2019, the Group achieved a 30% reduction in relative carbon emissions at its breweries since 2015 (13% since 2018), with 56% of electricity from renewable sources and a total of five carbon-neutral sites running on renewable energy only. The Group also delivered a 12% reduction in relative water consumption since 2015 and announced a major investment in water-recycling…

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Northern Powergrid Launches Innovative New Tool To Accelerate EV Uptake

Stuart Mitchell

Northern Powergrid has launched a free, online tool set to revolutionise its electric vehicle (EV) connections process. The intuitive new system is underpinned by real-world network data to help users identify the best new EV charging point connections locations. AutoDesign can provide an indicative connection cost in minutes, instead of the usual 10-day turnaround. It provides a clear indicator of the possible and most cost-effective locations to install EV chargers across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire. Users of the completely free system will benefit from unique access to accurate data…

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Barratt Developments plc and the Outward Bound Trust announce new £1m partnership

Stuart Mitchell

Barratt Developments, the country’s largest housebuilder, has launched a new three year, £1,000,000 partnership with The Outward Bound Trust. The Outward Bound Trust helps young people who need it most to make positive changes in their lives through learning and adventures in the outdoors. The new partnership will support 2,400 young people to develop the key employability skills needed to prepare them for the world of work and make a purposeful contribution to society. Barratt Developments’ work with Outward Bound will cover three main areas; providing funding to disadvantaged young…

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Subtitles campaign launched as deaf children miss out on cinema

Stuart Mitchell

Thousands of deaf children across the UK are missing out on going to the cinema because films aren’t being shown with subtitles, the National Deaf Children’s Society says. According to its new research with 621 parents of deaf children, 85% revealed that their child struggles to go the cinema because they can’t find screenings with subtitles. Two thirds of parents (67%) have now given up on taking their deaf child to the cinema altogether, preferring to watch films at home where subtitles are guaranteed. The National Deaf Children’s Society says…

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