Day: 24 February 2021

Agilent Releases 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Stuart Mitchell

Agilent Technologies Inc. has launched its 19th annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting innovations and advancements achieved in 2019 and sharing the company’s response to the global pandemic in 2020. “Agilent’s mission is to provide trusted answers and insights that advance the quality of life. We know that a focus on improving our environmental progress, our social commitments and good growth are essential to achieving this mission,” said Mike McMullen, president and CEO of Agilent. “Throughout 2019, and especially in 2020, we’ve been grateful for the opportunity to have…

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PRSSA and Finn Partners Launch Mentorship Program to Prepare Students of Diverse Backgrounds for Careers in Communications

Stuart Mitchell

PRSSA, the foremost organization for students interested in the public relations and communications fields, announced today that it has joined with Finn Partners to create a dedicated mentorship program for PRSSA members from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs). The program addresses the lack of diversity in the public relations industry, by pairing 50 students of diverse backgrounds with professional mentors that can provide valuable guidance as they launch into their careers. Participating students will also have the opportunity to apply for future internship opportunities, which…

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Waitrose roots for UK’s first sustainable home fertiliser product

Stuart Mitchell

Waitrose will be the first supermarket in Europe to sell a new plant-based non-chemical fertiliser that is 100% natural, fully sustainable and completely peat-free. From the end of February, PlantGrow will be exclusively available in 220 Waitrose shops, increasing to 260 after Easter.   An innovation developed by a Norfolk-based farming family, PlantGrow is the first product within the home fertiliser category to be produced entirely from a renewable energy process.  Made up of a range of different plant tissues and residues through a patented process of anaerobic digestion, the process converts…

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ASA takes action against misleading debt advice ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: ASA takes action against misleading debt advice ads. 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. We have today published two rulings involving commercial debt advice companies, National Direct Service and Fidelitas Group Ltd who made various misleading claims, in paid-for search ads and on their websites, about their services. We’ve taken this action in response to complaints from the…

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WHSmith launches new five-year Sustainability action plan

Stuart Mitchell

WHSmith announces the launch of its new sustainability action plan titled ‘Our Journey to a Better Business’. The plan is designed around three core areas: protecting the planet, looking after our people and supporting the communities we serve. ‘Our Journey to a Better Business’ reflects on the progress that WHSmith has made since its first sustainability report was published in 2006, while recognising that there is more work to be done to address current environmental challenges and tackle social injustice.The action plan includes a series of aims and objectives across…

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