Month: June 2021

Scottish Widows targets net zero across £170bn fund range by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

Scottish Widows becomes the first major pensions and insurance provider to target halving the carbon footprint of all its £170bn investments by 2030 in its path to net zero by 2050. The company – which has more than six million customers in the UK – will also be investing billions of pounds in climate solutions, such as renewable energy, low carbon buildings, and energy efficient technologies, by 2025 to underline its commitment to positive change. The ambitious move almost doubles the meaningful commitments the pension industry has pledged to reaching…

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Mrs Crimble’s innovates with NEW Vegan-Friendly Soft Oaty Bakes with Chocolate

Stuart Mitchell

Mrs Crimble’s, the gluten-free bakery brand owned by Ecotone UK, is launching a delicious new vegan-friendly and gluten-free snack made with oat – the fastest growing product ingredient across packaged grocery. Mrs Crimble’s Soft Oaty Bakes with Chocolate are portion-controlled, a good source of fibre and offer a low-calorie option at just 155 calories per bake. Made with gluten-free oats and vegan Belgian chocolate, the unique and tasty soft bakes are ideal for consumers who want a permissible treat that is gluten-free, vegan-friendly and tastes great at any time of…

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New Guidance for Private Sector on Addressing Risks of Retaliation Against Project Stakeholders

Stuart Mitchell

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and IDB Invest have launched practical guidance to support the private sector in efforts to address the risks of retaliation against project-impacted stakeholders. Reprisals against those who voice concerns or opposition to development projects have grown in visibility worldwide, with civil society organizations (CSOs) such as the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre reporting an increase to over 600 incidents in 2020. Victims of reprisals can be both internal to a company or project, as well as external stakeholders, including community members, activists, and members…

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PRCA deeply concerned by reports of vaccine disinformation campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has expressed deep concern at reports of a vaccine disinformation PR campaign. The Guardian reports that representatives of a PR-agency asked influencers in France and Germany to spread lies about the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Responding to the reports, PRCA Director of Marketing & Communications Koray Camgöz MPRCA commented: “The activities highlighted in this report are deeply concerning. They appear to suggest a front company was established by foreign actors to dissuade the public from taking the Pfizer vaccine. The company reported is not – and never was –…

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Reckitt to be Hygiene Partner for COP26 climate summit as it unveils 2030 sustainability ambitions

Stuart Mitchell

Reckitt announces its partnership with the UK Government as the COP26 Hygiene Partner at the climate change summit in Glasgow between 1-12th November. The announcement demonstrates Reckitt’s purpose in action: to protect heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Reckitt’s support reinforces the connection between planetary health and the health of people around the world, who are impacted by global warming. These are key goals in Reckitt’s ambitions for 2030 in its programme For a Cleaner Healthier World, announced today and backed by over £1bn…

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