Day: 5 April 2021

Aviva Investors announces climate transition engagement programme with commitment to divest from non-responsive companies

Stuart Mitchell

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva Plc, hasannounced its Climate Engagement Escalation Programme, focused on its investments in 30 ‘Systemically Important Carbon Emitters’ The investment firm will require these companies to deliver net zero scope 3 emissions by 2050 and establish robust transition roadmaps to demonstrate their commitment to immediate action on climate change as the world’s carbon budget diminishes.  Aviva Investors considers climate change to be the greatest systemic challenge facing society, global economies, and companies. Failure to act will have catastrophic and pervasive consequences, including…

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Vodafone announces new global employee commitment on menopause

Stuart Mitchell

Almost two thirds of women who have had menopause symptoms said this impacted them at work, and that more workplace support is needed, new research by Opinium reveals. Vodafone is making a global commitment to support its employees during the menopause, with an announcement that coincided with International Women’s Day last month. The new commitment forms part of the company’s broader strategy of supporting all employees through every life stage to create a culture of inclusion. Vodafone today published new independent research conducted by Opinium. Based on a survey of…

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RNLI release latest gender pay gap figures

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has released its gender pay gap figures, in line with national regulations. The gender pay gap at the RNLI is -1.5%, based on an average hourly rate (the mean average) for men and women employed by the charity in Great Britain. This means, on average, women at the RNLI are paid 1.5% more than men. This equates to 28 pence more per hour. The gender pay gap does not show differences in pay for comparable roles at specific grades. Instead, it is used as…

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Barclays partners with Solactive to launch the Solactive Climate Change Europe BTI Index

Stuart Mitchell

In partnership with Solactive, Barclays announces the launch of the Solactive Climate Change Europe BTI index. Returns of the new index are available to clients through products exclusively offered by Barclays. The index has been designed to meet the needs of investors looking to explore investment opportunities arising from the global move to a lower-carbon economy. Using ‘right. based on science’s’ unique scientific data, the index tracks and invests in European companies which are aligned with a 2°C global warming scenario through to 2050 and maximizes investor exposure to companies…

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WARC launches Spotlight US, a special series offering guidance and insights to help brands market effectively in the United States

Stuart Mitchell

As the United States welcomed a new president, there remains concern among citizens and brands about the country’s deep polarization. WARC‘s first Spotlight US series, “Marketing in a polarized nation,” explores how brands can chart a path forward.  While some brands embrace polarization, WARC explains how most Americans are actually moderate, and many are looking to brands for trust, truth and even sanctuary during a time that remains disruptive. WARC Spotlight US is a new bimonthly series, with each edition focused on a timely topic geared towards helping brands market…

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