Day: 1 August 2020

New tech to tackle leaves on the line and de-ice platforms set to revolutionise British rail travel

Stuart Mitchell

Automatic de-icing concrete on platforms and a rapid seat reservation-swapping service could soon make journeys easier by banishing slippery surfaces in winter and guaranteeing passengers a seat, UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced, following a national competition to make the railways cleaner, greener and more passenger-friendly. The Department for Transport, in partnership with Innovate UK, has awarded 25 pioneering projects a share of £9.4 million in the 2020 First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, which encourages innovation in the rail industry. Inventors have come forward with a host of…

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Instagram Introduce a New Way to Fundraise for Personal Causes

Stuart Mitchell

Instagram are rolling out a new way to raise money for a personal cause, like yourself, your small business, a friend or a cause that’s important to you. They’ll begin with a small test to create a Personal Fundraiser in the US, UK and Ireland on Android, followed by iOS. If you live in a country where you can donate to a fundraiser through the donation sticker, you are also eligible to donate to a Personal Fundraiser on Android starting today. Since January, people have raised more than $US 100…

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Winners revealed in the first ever virtual CIPR Excellence Awards Ceremony

Stuart Mitchell

Engine Mischief were the big winners of the first ever virtual CIPR Excellence Awards ceremony as they took away a hattrick of awards including for the highly contested ‘Not-for-Profit Campaign’. The ceremony – headline sponsored by 3Gem – held on Twitter celebrated the stand-out agencies, teams and individuals from the last 12 months. This year’s awards featured 29 categories, including two new accolades for ‘Social Purpose Campaign’ and ‘Employee Experience or Engagement Campaign’. Joining Engine Mischief in their success was Octopus Group and Hectare Agritech who won two awards for their ‘Tudder: Tinder for Cows’ campaign…

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Lloyds Banking Group steps up commitment to Black colleagues with ‘Race Action’ plan

Stuart Mitchell

Lloyds Banking Group steps up commitment to Black colleagues with ‘Race Action’ plan announced on its website, enclosed is the text from the website: In recent weeks global events have prompted both individuals and organisations to pause, reflect and review what they can do to create an inclusive environment for all. Lloyds Banking Group is no different. We have spent time in recent weeks listening to many of our Black colleagues across our business to hear their experiences and views on how we can continue to create an inclusive environment…

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P&G Embraces Natural Climate Solutions to Accelerate Progress on Climate Change and Will Make Operations Carbon Neutral for the Decade

Stuart Mitchell

Procter & Gamble have announced a new commitment to have its global operations be carbon neutral for the decade through a series of interventions that protect, improve and restore nature. Recognizing the next decade represents a critical window for the world to accelerate progress on climate change, P&G will go beyond its existing Science Based Target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by additionally advancing a portfolio of natural climate solutions. These efforts will deliver a carbon benefit that balances any remaining emissions over the next 10 years, allowing…

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