Day: 23 April 2021

“Signs of positivity, but the road to recovery will take time” says DMA CEO

Stuart Mitchell

A year on from the first UK-wide lockdown, the latest results from the ‘Coronavirus – The Impact on Business’ survey series – conducted by the Data & Marketing Association (DMA) – reveals some positivity for businesses looking forward, but also a long road to fully recover from the challenges of the last 12 months. According to the latest survey, conducted in March 2021, the majority of businesses (70%) are still being negatively impacted by the pandemic. However, those reporting the economic impact as extremely negative has almost halved – from…

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Cognito research highlights challenges that booming media coverage of ESG poses for asset managers

Stuart Mitchell

Cognito, the specialist communication and marketing agency, today released a report on how the booming interest in green investing is being covered by asset management media and how asset managers are communicating their ESG strategies. “Time for a temperature check: ESG Communications in Asset Management During the Boom” analysed ESG coverage from 16 leading financial media outlets in Europe, North America and Asia over the last two years, alongside analysis of outbound communications (including press releases and insights) undertaken by 35 leading asset managers – to see how supply and…

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EV manufacturers and tech companies pledge to exclude ocean minerals from their supply chains

Stuart Mitchell

BMW, in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and joined by Samsung SDI, Google and Volvo Group, announced that it is committing to not use minerals mined from the ocean in their electric vehicle batteries. This announcement—which will make waves in the electric vehicle (EV) market—makes clear the rapid growth in EVs needed for tackling climate change does not need to be responsible for severe and irreversible damage to ocean biodiversity, fisheries and carbon stores.  By committing to excluding ocean minerals from their supply chains, these companies offer a…

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Avery Dennison partners with The Future Laboratory to provide global action plan for a zero-waste future

Stuart Mitchell

Avery Dennison Corporation has teamed up with The Future Laboratory, a world-renowned futures consultancy, to compile the Zero Waste Futures report, published today. Across the globe, two billion tonnes of waste are generated annually, according to The World Bank. This report  provides brands and retailers with a strategic framework for action, and outlines a set of key drivers that will help accelerate solutions for a zero-waste future and the transition to a circular economy.  The report, available free of charge, draws on experts, features best-practice case studies and details three…

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Charity Bank Secures £1million In Equity Capital Investment To Help Fund Surge In Loan Approvals

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank for positive social change, has secured £1m in new equity investments from two investors.  The Samworth Foundation has become the newest shareholder of Charity Bank with an investment of £500k.  In addition, existing Charity Bank shareholder, Barrow Cadbury Trust, has increased their total investment in the bank by £500k to £750k. The new investments are timely, coming as Charity Bank announces record new lending commitments in H2 2020, approving £49m of loans, the highest amount of new loan approvals over a six-month period…

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