Year: 2020

Japan to exceed 2030 renewables target supported by US$100 billion investments

Stuart Mitchell

Over US$100 billion of investment in wind and solar power plants are expected to push the renewables share to 27% of Japan’s generation mix by 2030, exceeding the country’s target, says Wood Mackenzie. Outlined in the 5th Strategic Energy Plan, Japan had aimed for between 22% and 24% of the country’s generation mix to be attributed to renewables in 2030. Last year, renewables made up 19% of the country’s power generation, including about 8% of wind and solar power. Wood Mackenzie research director Alex Whitworth said: “We estimate over US$100…

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PRCA launches new Analyst Relations Group

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has launched its Analyst Relations Group, co-chaired by Resonance’s Managing Director Claire Williamson and Director of Influencer Relations Nadia Nizar. The Analyst Relations Group will provide a forum for PR, AR and communications professionals to come together and share best practice, insights and trends. Resonance Managing Director Claire Williamson MPRCA, said: “AR is a significant part of the reputation toolkit. In the digital era, businesses are fighting a great deal of noise and the B2B buying journey has increased in scope and complexity.…

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Havas Group Acquires a Majority Stake in Creative Boutique Agency Camp + King

Stuart Mitchell

Havas Group announced today it has acquired a majority stake in Camp + King, an award-winning independent creative agency that combines brand storytelling with expertise in digital, social and content development. With a simple philosophy to make brands Conversationworthy™, Camp + King brings additional creative firepower to Havas through its highly specialized capabilities, agility and brave thinking. The agency complements Havas’ bespoke North America network of larger Havas Villages and boutique shops, including Arnold and Battery, all dedicated to making a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. Camp +…

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Waitrose and John Lewis plan switch to electric deliveries as online business accelerates

Stuart Mitchell

Waitrose and John Lewis have announced plans to significantly increase the use of electric vans to help fulfill its ambition of ending the use of fossil fuels across its entire transport fleet by 2030. The John Lewis Partnership will use two designs of vehicle for its Waitrose.com food deliveries and for smaller John Lewis deliveries, saving over 20,000 tonnes of CO2 every year, equivalent to the carbon footprint produced by 2,500 UK households.  The electric vans follow the retailer’s recent announcement that it is building a dedicated biomethane gas filling…

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HP Inc. Deepens Investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Launches Distance Learning Business Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

HP Inc. has announced the launch of its annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Business Challenge designed to engage and attract Black students seeking careers in business and technology. The fourth annual HBCU Business Challenge will be held virtually and focus on “Distance Learning,” asking students for creative problem-solving around the challenges posed by the working and academic worlds shifting to a remote and digital environment. The challenge provides students with access to executive leaders, real-world business knowledge and, ultimately, an onramp into an industry historically difficult for people of…

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