Month: June 2020

UNESCO in partnership with RNW Media Run Successful Cultural Awareness-raising Campaign by 70 Young Collaborators

Stuart Mitchell

In the context of protracted conflict in Yemen and in order to increase cultural heritage appreciation amongst Youth as a source of income and social cohesion, UNESCO, in partnership with RNW Media, implemented a media campaign, which included diverse educational contents using storytelling and factual data. This initiative is part of the EU-funded project Cash for Work that covers four historic cities in Yemen (Sanaa, Shibam, Zabid and Aden). The campaign included conducting a survey on youth perception of the preservation of cultural heritage, field interactive workshops, and a series…

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Dunkin’ Completes Global Transition to Paper Cups

Stuart Mitchell

Dunkin’ has announced that 100% of its restaurants globally have transitioned from polystyrene foam cups to paper cups, meeting the timetable established by the brand two years ago. In Dunkin’ U.S. restaurants, the foam cups have been replaced by double-walled paper cups. Dunkin’ is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee cup lids in all of its U.S. restaurants by the end of the summer, and is committing to doubling its number of DD Green Achievement™ restaurants within five years. New Cups, New Lids The new,…

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BNP Paribas accelerates its timeframe for a complete coal exit

Stuart Mitchell

Since 2011, BNP Paribas has consistently tightened its funding criteria for coal-related activities, particularly the generation of electricity using coal. Since 2017, BNP Paribas has not financed a single new coal-fired power-plant project anywhere in the world and does not advise on the purchase or sale of such assets. In 2019, the bank adopted cut-off dates (2030 for the European Union and 2040 for the rest of the world) beyond which its electricity-producing customers will no longer be able to use coal. In 2019, the share of coal in electricity generation already…

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Lotus and Centrica agree partnership to redesign electric vehicle ownership

Stuart Mitchell

Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, and British motor manufacturer Lotus are working together to develop a new model for electric vehicle ownership that fully integrates future mobility and energy. By making the car an extension of the home, capable of storing electricity, minimising emissions and generating new income by providing services to the energy market, the companies aim to redefine the customer relationship with cars – one controlled by smart devices at home and on the move. The energy company will also facilitate a sustainability program that leverages…

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ASA – ASA support Scam Awareness Campaign 2020: be #scamaware

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: ASA support Scam Awareness Campaign 2020: be #scamaware. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. We’re supporting Scams Awareness Campaign 2020. As a member of the Consumer Protection Partnership (CPP) which includes Citizens Advice, National Trading Standards and the Competition and Markets Authority, we’re working with our partners to raise consumer awareness and help equip them…

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