Month: August 2021

Sky hits its 100% renewable electricity target and publishes method behind Scope 3 emissions reporting

Stuart Mitchell

Sky, has announced it has met its target to source 100% renewable electricity across its entire business, as it continues towards its ambition to be net zero carbon by 2030. Sky’s offices, retail stores and journalism hubs across the world are now powered by renewable electricity* which has in turn contributed to a 22.7% reduction in emissions across Scopes 1 & 2 from the 2018 baseline. Sky has also published the reporting methodology for its Scope 3 emissions which are responsible for 98% of its total value chain emissions and…

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PR’s rocket in reputation set to last beyond COVID new #PRinAPandemic research finds

Stuart Mitchell

“Organisations are recognising the impact and the need to have that reputational, strategic view at a higher level than they ever did before.” Hayley James, in-house public sector assistant director The rocket in reputation and reach experienced across the public relations profession during the pandemic is set to stay according to practitioners surveyed in a new report from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).  With nearly 1,400 responses, the #PRinAPandemic report authoritatively details the uneven impact of COVID-19 on the public relations profession experienced by those across organisation types, levels of seniority, ages, and roles. It finds an industry performing strongly and with…

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Major British companies come together to accelerate the electrification of transport in the UK

Stuart Mitchell

Seven major British companies, including the operators of some of the largest commercial vehicle fleets in the country – bp, BT, Direct Line Group, Royal Mail, ScottishPower, Severn Trent and Tesco – have come together to work to help accelerate the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the UK. The UK’s ambitions for electrification of road transport are world-leading and, in a report published today, the seven companies – working together as the Electric Vehicle Fleet Accelerator (EVFA) – have outlined a series of urgent actions needed from both…

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TotalEnergies and Amazon announce strategic collaboration

Stuart Mitchell

TotalEnergies have announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon through which TotalEnergies will contribute to Amazon’s commitment to power its operations with 100% renewable energy, while Amazon will help TotalEnergies accelerate its digital transformation. This strategic agreement spans both the TotalEnergies and Amazon businesses: Renewable Energy: TotalEnergies and Amazon have signed power purchase agreements (“PPAs”) for a commitment of 474 MW of renewable capacity in the US and Europe, and expect to expand their cooperation in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. By supplying renewable energy and potential battery energy solutions,…

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Cartoonists from all over the world draw their visions of forced labour

Stuart Mitchell

Three cartoonists from Portugal, Turkey and Uzbekistan have won top prizes in an international cartoon competition aimed at raising awareness about modern slavery. They were chosen by a panel of judges and the general public, out of 460 entries from cartoonists in 65 countries, who responded to the challenge “What if your pencil was a tool against forced labour?” The competition was organized by the ILO and Human Resources Without Borders (RHSF) , in partnership with Cartooning for Peace . It elicited very different cartoons, with powerful messages encouraging reflection. “Forced labour…

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