Climate Action 100+ flags key proposals in North America, calling for more ambitious corporate climate action ahead of the 2022 Proxy Season

Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, is flagging key shareholder proposals in North America ahead of the 2022 Proxy Season to drive greater shareholder action on the climate crisis.   The initiative flags proposals at focus companies to help build the vote for climate-related resolutions that align with its goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate governance and disclosures and support global efforts to achieve a net zero emissions economy.   So far this season, the initiative has flagged three proposals at North American…

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ASA – Easter promotions and the Ad Codes

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Easter promotions and the Ad Codes. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Easter is just around the corner – a time associated with many different things including egg hunts, hot cross buns, and lots of chocolate, and also taking advantage of seasonal promotional offers.  To avoid getting egg on your face; here are three key considerations…

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Revealed: The Mood-Boosting Benefits Of Reducing Your Impact On The Environment

From shopping consciously to reusing plastic, buying second-hand or using a compost bin, Brits carry out an average of six deeds per week that reduce their impact on the environment. With so many of us trying to be more environmentally conscious, it’s no wonder that 66 per cent of Brits find that taking action to reduce their impact on the environment puts them in a good mood. The new research, conducted by household cleaning brand, Ecover, also revealed that one in two (53 per cent) get a buzz from taking…

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Spurs Captain Hugo Lloris Visits London Children’s Hospice To Kickstart Major Campaign To Recruit More Nurses

Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris has visited Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, one of the UK’s leading children’s charities and the Club’s Official Charity Partner, to kickstart a major nurse recruitment campaign. The hospice, based in High Barnet, needs to enlist 10 paediatric nurses. This is the biggest recruitment drive in its history, as it seeks to address the urgent need for more nurses to care for children who are seriously unwell in north London and Herts Valley. According to industry research, 60% of nurses feel that they are too busy…

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Charitable Organisations Supporting Young People Say That More People Than Ever Are Facing The Decision To Eat, Heat Or Keep Clean, According To In Kind Direct’s Latest Research

Research released today by charity In Kind Direct showed that 86% of charitable organisations supporting 18-24 year olds, say demand for their services has increased in the last few months. The research also highlights that 88% reported the people they support are feeling more anxious or depressed*, likely exacerbated by rising living costs and the long-term impact of the Covid pandemic. Insights from 320 charitable organisations in In Kind Direct’s network who support 18-24 years olds across the UK, show the implications of the pandemic and rising costs of living…

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