Month: June 2020

Major British businesses commit to electrify their fleets on World Environment Day

Stuart Mitchell

On World Environment Day, British businesses are leading the transition to electric transport. Five major companies join The Climate Group’s global electric vehicles initiative EV100. Through this commitment, they will be switching their fleets to electric by 2030, cutting down on transport greenhouse gas emissions, the fastest-growing contributor to climate change, as well as curbing toxic air pollution.   Leading UK energy provider OVO commits to transitioning its fleet and installing charging infrastructure at its work locations to support EV uptake by employees.  Business services provider Rentokil Initial plc commits to transitioning its fleets in the UK and Europe, with a view to expanding to its global fleet.  Salary Sacrifice vehicle provider Tusker commits to switching its 20,000 customer vehicle fleet and increasing charging to…

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UK Charities facing £10.1 billion funding gap over the next six months

Stuart Mitchell

UK charities are facing a £10.1 billion funding gap over the next six months as a result of COVID 19, with incomes expected to drop by £6.7 billion at the same time as demand for their support rises by the equivalent of £3.4 billion, according to new analysis from charity Pro Bono Economics (PBE). The analysis draws on PBE’s latest weekly charity tracker survey, covering 261 civil society organisations across the UK. Nine-in-ten (88 per cent) of those responding say they expect Covid-19 to reduce their income over the coming…

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ExOne Launches #MakeMetalGreen Campaign Encouraging Manufacturers to Re-Examine Production of Metal Parts

Stuart Mitchell

The ExOne Company, has announced a new #MakeMetalGreen™ social media campaign to educate manufacturers about the sustainability benefits of metal binder jetting technology. Binder jetting is a method of 3D printing in which an industrial printhead deposits a liquid binder onto a thin layer of powdered particles, layer by layer, until an object is formed. ExOne systems currently 3D print more than 20 metals, ceramics and composite materials. Binder jetting is a sustainable manufacturing technology because it: Fabricates metal objects with little to no waste, offering a dramatic improvements over…

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Janie and Jack Launches Limited Edition Pink Collection and Give-back Campaign With the Pink Agenda and FAB-U-WISH in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness

Stuart Mitchell

Children’s fashion brand Janie and Jack debuts its ‘Think Pink’ campaign to launch their new collection that supports breast cancer research and women diagnosed with the disease. The Think Pink Collection benefits The Pink Agenda, a nonprofit committed to raising money for breast cancer research and granting wishes through FAB-U-WISH™, an initiative established by breast cancer survivor and TV personality Giuliana Rancic, which helps women undergoing treatment feel their best. Inspired by stories within the company, Janie and Jack has partnered with a team of survivors and activists to launch…

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The Kite Factory report reveals five key factors contributing to decline in charitable giving

Stuart Mitchell

New research by The Kite Factory and YouGov reveals the five barriers contributing to the decline in giving, including intrusive comms, transparency of progress and ease of donation, as well as lack of proximity to the cause and value exchange. In the UK there are now 12% fewer individuals donating directly to charities than in 2014 (TGI: 2014 Q2 – 2019 Q2) and recruiting new donors has become increasingly expensive for many charity organisations. Independent media agency and charity specialist, The Kite Factory has teamed up with YouGov to produce…

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