Month: February 2022

HSBC becomes partner in Breakthrough Energy Catalyst

Stuart Mitchell

HSBC Holdings plc has announced it is investing USD100m as an anchor partner in Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, (“Catalyst”), a groundbreaking programme that leverages private-public capital to accelerate the development of clean technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Catalyst is an initiative within the larger Breakthrough Energy network founded by Bill Gates, which is designed to support decarbonisation of high-carbon sectors via investments in four climate critical technologies – direct air capture, clean hydrogen, long-duration energy storage, and sustainable aviation fuel. These technologies will be crucial to the…

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Nuseed and bp enter into strategic agreement to accelerate market adoption of Nuseed Carinata as a sustainable low-carbon biofuel feedstock

Stuart Mitchell

Nuseed and BP Products North America Inc., have entered into a long-term strategic offtake and market development agreement, that will see bp, or its affiliates, purchase Nuseed Carinata oil to process or sell into growing markets for the production of sustainable biofuels. Nuseed Carinata is a non-food cover crop that can be used to produce low-carbon biofuel feedstock that is independently certified, sustainable and scalable. Increased global demand for biofuels is being driven by the need to access sustainable sources of energy to help achieve global greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction…

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IKEA invites tech talents for a job interview over 3D-printed meatballs

Stuart Mitchell

IKEA is inviting people with imagination for a job interview over experimental 3D-printed meatballs as part of a new data and technology recruitment campaign. During 2022 the brand will open more than 150 technology and innovation roles across Europe. So it’s reaching out for people who share its values and vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. The world-famous Swedish meatballs are an iconic part of the IKEA offer. Now IKEA is exploring new technologies to make them more sustainable. In line with their commitment to…

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Cafédirect to plant a tree for every download of its Building Better Business podcast to raise awareness for Fairtrade Fortnight

Stuart Mitchell

The popular podcast will be recording a special live episode at this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight (21 February to 6 March) for the Choose The World You Want Festival. Ed Gillespie, environmental entrepreneur, writer, speaker, futurist and Sir Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden Project, will join Cafédirect’s CEO John Steel to discuss the climate injustice faced by small-scale farmers in developing nations and how Fairtrade supports their resilience to the extreme challenges it brings. Ed Gillespie says: “The climate crisis threatens the lives and livelihoods of millions of farmers that…

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PRCA Africa launches flagship state of industry survey

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Africa has launched its inaugural study examining the state of the PR and communications industry in Africa. The flagship study, conducted by Reputation Matters, will gather demographic data on the industry and investigate issues including perceptions of PR in business, ethics, talent, and the pandemic’s impact. The survey comes on the eve of PRCA Africa celebrating its one year anniversary. Since launching, the world’s largest professional PR association has expanded its presence across the continent with members joining from agencies, in-house teams, and as freelancers. The…

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