Month: January 2021

£400bn additional infrastructure spend needed to meet Net Zero target

Stuart Mitchell

Up to £400bn of investment is required in green infrastructure over the next decade if the UK is to meet its ambitious Net Zero target, according to a new report by PwC commissioned by the Global Infrastructure Investment Association (GIIA). The Unlocking Capital for Net Zero Infrastructure report outlines how existing UK infrastructure requires significant investment to deliver Net Zero. The report estimates that £40bn investment per year is required in new low carbon and digital infrastructure, if the Government’s 2050 target is to be met. This represents nearly a…

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Atos reaches #1 position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2020 in IT services industry

Stuart Mitchell

Atos announces that it is ranked number 1 in sustainability performance within the IT services sector in the DJSI World and Europe indexes for the second year running. Atos not only confirms its #1 position but has also improved its results compared to the previous year. With an overall score of 85 points out of 100 – an improvement of 3 points compared to 2019 – Atos ranks first in its industry among 86 other global IT companies. Atos demonstrates excellence in its performance in the three categories evaluated: environment, economy…

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Black & Veatch Announces 2025 Net Zero Goal as Part of Sustainability Pledges

Stuart Mitchell

Recognizing the need to be a champion of change within the global infrastructure market, Black & Veatch have announced that it is strengthening its sustainability vision with new pledges that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global best practices. The company’s pledges will address a range of environmental and business practices, including carbon neutrality by 2025, water usage, diversity and inclusion, anti-corruption and more. “Black & Veatch’s Sustainability Pledges reinforce our commitment to the betterment of society and mark a new chapter in our sustainability journey,”…

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CAP – New CAP Guidance on qualifying claims

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: New CAP Guidance on qualifying claims. 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. New qualifications guidance Qualifications are essential to many of the ads consumers see, hear and respond to. They’re the additional pieces of information that ensure consumers properly understand the headline or central (primary) claims being made. We’ve refreshed our guidance on the use…

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Pandemic triggers lowest ever cancellations of Direct Debit donations for UK charities

Stuart Mitchell

The cancellations rate for regular donations made via Direct Debit to UK charities fell to their lowest ever level this summer, due both to fewer new donors being recruited, and a conscious effort from existing donors to continue their support during the pandemic. According to figures from UK charity payments specialist Rapidata, the average cancellation rate was consistently under 2% during the five-month mid-pandemic period of May to September, with a record low of 1.32% seen in July, compared to 2.45% in July 2019. Scott Gray, Rapidata lead and head…

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