Day: 9 March 2022

A Consistent Measure For Scope 3 Emissions For The Food And Drink Industry Is Coming

Stuart Mitchell

Leading organisations working in the food and drink industry came together at the Courtauld Commitment 2030 annual meeting to support the development of a shared framework for measuring the impact of their global supply chains in a consistent way. About one third (30 per cent) of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be attributed to food systems. As food businesses work towards net zero targets, their scope 3 emissions can account for up to 90% of the value with the majority from the ingredients they use. This means that measurement…

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Blackbaud Makes Major Donation to Project Drawdown to Advance Climate Solutions Around the World

Stuart Mitchell

 Blackbaud has announced it will make a multi-year, six-figure gift to Project Drawdown® to advance climate solutions around the world. Project Drawdown is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a leader in science-based climate solutions research, communications and engagement—informing, inspiring and influencing current and future climate leaders.  Project Drawdown’s mission is to help the world reach “drawdown”—the point in the future when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline, thereby stopping catastrophic climate change—as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. “Blackbaud provides technology and data-driven solutions…

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Olay Partners with Actua to Reinforce its 10-Year Commitment to #FaceTheSTEMGap

Stuart Mitchell

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11, 2022) Olay, as a brand rooted in science, reinforces its 10-year commitment to #FaceTheSTEMGap in collaboration with Actua and Walmart Canada. As part of this initiative, Olay is donating $50,000 to Actua’s National Girls Program, and raising the voices of prominent women in science, technology, engineering and math-based careers to help young women and girls envision a future in STEM. According to 2019 data provided by Statistics Canada, women only make up only 23 per cent of science and…

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Stronger Than Hate Challenge Inspires Student Activism and Creative Expression

Stuart Mitchell

The fourth annual Stronger Than Hate Challenge is now open and offers students the opportunity to win $10,000 in prizes. Students aged 13-18 are encouraged to submit a project by May 26, 2022, demonstrating how testimony can create a community that is stronger than hate. Full rules and submission details are available here.  The Stronger Than Hate Challenge demonstrates the power of learning from the past and raising one’s voice to counter hate. The Challenge is presented by USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education (USC…

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Purple plaques, women innovators, STEM,

Stuart Mitchell

Purple plaques have been unveiled in schools across the UK to recognise the achievements of Women in Innovation Award winners to inspire more girls into STEM. The purple plaques are being affixed to the walls of the schools that 40 award winners attended. These were unveiled on 11 February, the day that the United Nations marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Developing pioneering innovations Women in Innovation Award winners receive a cash injection of £50,000 and bespoke mentoring to scale up and bring to market their…

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