Month: December 2021

Asda trials UK-first indoor map service for the blind and visually impaired

Stuart Mitchell

Asda is trialling new technology in its Stevenage store which will make it easier for blind and partially sighted customers to navigate their way around the store. To coincide with the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, from December 3rd Asda’s flagship technology store in Stevenage will be the first supermarket in the UK to be integrated into the GoodMaps smartphone app, specifically built for use amongst the blind and partially sighted. Although the app has an obvious benefit to disabled shoppers, the usability of the app is not…

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First-ever DEI Census reveals major challenges around family status, age, gender, ethnicity and disability for APAC markets

Stuart Mitchell

Results from the first-ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Census led by WFA have identified key challenges for a number of APAC countries around family status, age and gender as well as ethnicity and disability. It also found some small gaps in people’s lived experiences compared to the global industry average, both in individual markets and regionally. For example, on Kantar’s Inclusion Index, which is generated by asking questions about people’s sense of belonging, the absence of discrimination and presence of negative behaviour, men scored at 69% compared to women at…

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Patagonia Calls for Moratorium on Seabed Mining

Stuart Mitchell

The world’s second-biggest car manufacturer, a leading ethical bank, a major commercial vehicle manufacturer, and sustainable outdoor clothing company have joined other major companies BMW Group, Volvo Group, Samsung SDI, Google, and Philips in pledging to keep minerals sourced from the deep sea out of their products. In addition to putting the brakes on the rush to mine the deep sea, the statement signed by the companies also highlights the need to explore alternatives as a matter of urgency; reduce the demand for primary metals; develop responsible terrestrial mining practices, and transition…

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The One Club Announces Diverse Global Jury For Prestigious ADC 101st Annual Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The One Club for Creativity has announced the top creatives from around the world who will serve on the diverse jury for the ADC 101st Annual Awards, one of the world’s longest running and most prestigious global competitions celebrating excellence in craft and innovation in all forms of design and advertising. Along with this year’s jury chairs announced last month, nearly 250 highly-qualified creatives from 48 countries will judge work from around the world.  A sampling of ADC 101st Annual Awards jurors includes: Maxinne Abuyuan, chief experience officer, Wunderman Thompson…

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Catherine Brown appointed Chair at Hubbub

Stuart Mitchell

Former Chief Executive of the Foods Standards Agency, Catherine Brown has been appointed as the new Chair of Trustees at environmental charity, Hubbub.   Catherine brings a wealth of board experience at various charitable and food-based organisations as well as a deep understanding of the way that Hubbub operates, having sat on the Board of Trustees since 2017.   Catherine takes on the position at a time when the need for rapid and transformative action to address significant environmental challenges has never been more apparent. Hubbub creates campaigns that make environmental action desirable, seeking to disrupt the…

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