Month: January 2021

TD Commits to Ambitious Climate Action Plan and Targets Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

TD Bank Group has announced its commitment to a global climate action plan, which includes a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its operations and financing activities by 2050, aligned to the associated principles of the Paris Agreement. The Bank has also established dedicated teams to advise and support clients as they work to capture the opportunities of the low-carbon economy. The ambitious actions outlined today support the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, which leverages TD’s business, people and financial resources to help deliver sustainable…

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New SteelZero initiative receives backing from major businesses, ramping up demand for clean steelmaking

Stuart Mitchell

SteelZero, a global initiative aimed at driving market demand for net zero steel has launched today with support from eight major steel buyers and specifiers from across sectors including construction and renewable energy. This marks the beginning of a significant global business push for clean steel, with the first companies to have signed up to SteelZero entailing:  BHC Ltd – leading UK structural steel fabrication and construction company. Bourne Group Ltd – leading UK constructional steelwork company. Grosvenor Britain & Ireland – international property investor and developer. Lendlease – multinational…

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CAP – New guidance on the advertising of delayed payment services (buy now, play later services)

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: New guidance on the advertising of delayed payment services (buy now, play later services). 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. CAP has today published guidance on the advertising of delayed payment services, also known as buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, which have become increasingly available to customers at the ‘checkout’ of online retailers. These…

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New CIPR Board delivers vision “for a dynamic and progressive organisation”

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced the line-up of its Board of Directors for 2021 with all three Honorary Officer positions held by women for the third year running. The new Board comprises senior public relations professionals from a range of award-winning consultancies and in-house teams. Honorary officers: President: Mandy Pearse Chart.PR, FCIPR President Elect: Rachel Roberts Chart.PR, FCIPR Past President: Jenni Field Chart.PR, FCIPR Elected members: Hayley James, Chart PR, FCIPR Trudy Lewis Chart.PR, MCIPR Advita Patel ChartPR FCIPR Kerry Sheehan, Chart PR, FCIPR Steve Shepperson-Smith…

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PRCA Race and Ethnicity Equity Board appoints Emmanuel Ofosu-Appiah

Stuart Mitchell

Emmanuel Ofosu-Appiah, UK PR Manager, Mercer, has today been appointed to the PRCA’s Race and Ethnicity Equity Board (REEB). Emmanuel brings a wealth of experience in the Corporate Communications world where he has made significant contributions at FTI Consulting and Kekst CNC, before joining Mercer. An expert in profile building, media relations and reputation management, Emmanuel is a strong advocate for diversity and is dedicated to helping break the back of racism in the PR and communications industry. Emmanuel has also campaigned tirelessly for equal progression and greater pay for…

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