Month: February 2021

ILO joins partnership to promote global health

Stuart Mitchell

The ILO has joined the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All  (SDG3 GAP), becoming the 13th signatory agency to the partnership . SDG3 GAP brings together multilateral organizations with expertise in health, development and humanitarian work, to support countries in achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals  (SDGs) by the target date of 2030. Health issues are incorporated into a number of the 17 SGDs, and SDG 3 focuses on Good Health and Wellbeing. Potential areas of cooperation and contribution for the ILO include health financing, social protection,…

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CIPR signs UNESCO Chairs in Communications International Declaration

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has confirmed they are now a signatory to the International Declaration of Communications Professionals and Researchers for a Healthier, Viable, Better World. The Declaration has been drawn up by Orbicom, the International network of UNESCO Chairs in Communication, and publicly commits the communications community to put their expertise to work in supporting society. The Declaration commits signatories to: Shoulder responsibility through information and communications Develop, share and continuously improve knowledge Play a full part in the transition to a sustainable future Be open,…

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ExxonMobil announces emission reduction plans; expects to meet 2020 goals

Stuart Mitchell

ExxonMobil plans to reduce the intensity of operated upstream greenhouse gas emissions by 15 to 20 percent by 2025, compared to 2016 levels. This will be supported by a 40 to 50 percent decrease in methane intensity, and a 35 to 45 percent decrease in flaring intensity across its global operations. The emission reduction plans, which cover Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from operated assets, are projected to be consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The company also plans to align with the World Bank’s initiative to…

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Sharp rise in unregulated lobbyists highlights ‘ethical divide’ in lobbying

Stuart Mitchell

  The number of lobbyists failing to declare Codes of Conducts on the Government’s lobbying register soared by more than a quarter (28%) between 2019 and 2020, according to a PRCA analysis of entries published by the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL). The spike follows the Registrar’s decision to clamp down on self-policed codes – a move welcomed by the PRCA in August last year. While the great majority of dedicated lobbying companies declare a PRCA Code, a significant number of legal firms and management consultancies now…

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Grosvenor Europe launches Net Zero Carbon Strategy

Stuart Mitchell

Grosvenor Europe has launched an ambitious strategy to achieve net zero carbon (net zero) across its portfolio. The strategy sets out how we will deliver on net zero commitments and reduce carbon impact by 50% by 2030. They have a clear path to net zero that focuses on three key areas. By 2030, we will: Cut energy use in buildings by one third Reduce the embodied carbon intensity of developments by 50% Reduce the carbon intensity of purchased good and services by at least 60%  They also recognise that achieving…

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