Month: May 2021

Aegon UK commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 across its pension default funds

Stuart Mitchell

In response to the threat of climate change, Aegon has announced its intention to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its default pension fund ranges by 2050. The threat of climate change is such that the company is exploring the practicability of achieving the milestone of halving emissions in the next decade.  The net zero carbon emissions pledge comes on top of another positive step forward for its default investors. At the end of 2020 Aegon confirmed those invested in its LifePath strategies, the default for its TargetPlan occupational schemes…

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Goldman Sachs Update on 2030 Sustainable Finance Commitment

Stuart Mitchell

Goldman Sachs have posted an update to their 2030 Sustainable Finance Commitment on their website here. I have included it below. Year One Progress and New Initiatives by David Solomon, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO Just over a year ago, we developed a framework to put climate transition and inclusive growth at the forefront of our work with clients. And to demonstrate the depth of our commitment, we announced that we would target $750 billion in financing, investing, and advisory activity to nine areas focused on these two priorities by…

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CAP – The Queen-tessential guide to referring to the Royal Family in ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: The Queen-tessential guide to referring to the Royal Family in 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. While marketers may be tempted to link their campaigns to members of the Royal Family or Royal occasions, they should be mindful of the rules.  Read on for the key ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ when referring to the Royal Family…

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We the Power Campaign Aims to Restore Power to the People

Stuart Mitchell

Patagonia launched the We the Power website and documentary to spotlight the growing community energy movement across Europe. Community energy is a system of energy production in which groups of citizens produce their own renewable power and share the economic benefits among the local community. The campaign aims to demonstrate the advantages to people and planet that this clean energy transformation could bring.  One million European citizens are currently involved in the movement, either as members, investors or customers of energy communities. By 2050, this number could increase to 260 million citizens and community energy could generate up to 45 per cent of Europe’s electricity – providing local jobs, reduced energy bills, a healthier…

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2021 Global Communication Report has been launched

Stuart Mitchell

The annual Global Communication Report conducted by the USC Center for Public Relations is designed to provide insight into the evolution of the global communication industry by analyzing emerging trends. Each time we survey professionals working in the field, we discover new insights into what makes PR one of the most dynamic profession in the universe. Past research has predicted the rise of new activists and assessed how to engage with activist organizations, reviewed the convergence in marketing and public relations, tracked the scale of change disrupting the PR industry, and examined the industry’s…

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