Day: 19 April 2022

1851 Trust announces ambition to support climate education of 1 million UK school pupils as research reveals over half of 11-16 year-olds are worried about what the planet will be like in the future

Stuart Mitchell

Climate and sustainability education are soon to become part of the school curriculum, yet young people and teachers alike are feeling ill-equipped and powerless to play their part in the vital action needed to tackle the climate emergency. In response to this, the education charity 1851 Trust has declared its ambition to help 1 million young people take action to protect nature, people and the planet through its new Protect Our Future platform.  The announcement comes as new research amongst 11-16 year-olds commissioned by 1851 Trust and environmental charity Hubbub…

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University of Strathclyde team wins national ‘The Pitch’ student marketing competition and named ‘Marketers of the Future’

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has announced the student team from The University of Strathclyde as winners of its international student marketing competition, The Pitch. This year’s competition was sponsored by the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer, Boots, with student teams challenged to raise awareness of its partnership with The Prince’s Trust in a creative way that brings to life the expertise and ‘behind the scenes’ support for young people. Third year students, Kelly Wong, Eve Blaikie and Marta Nowak from team ‘Powerpuff Pitchers’, studying International Business with…

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PSEG Joins Energy Impact Partners’ Funds to Drive Decarbonization and Clean Energy Innovation

Stuart Mitchell

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has announced it has committed $35 million to funds managed by Energy Impact Partners (EIP). EIP, a global venture capital firm, and its funds target early-stage, innovative technologies aimed at combatting climate change. In addition to supporting financial returns, PSEG’s investment aims to help accelerate the transition to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a clean energy future while enhancing our own insights and strategies. Participating in these funds enables PSEG to gain valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies from across EIP’s portfolio of companies to…

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Nisa retailers helping to make food allergies history

Stuart Mitchell

Nisa’s independent retailers are helping to make food allergies history by purchasing from a range of products available through Nisa’s central distribution. Any lines bought from the Co-op Free From range between Wednesday 13th April and Tuesday 3rd May will see a donation made directly to charity. The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation (NARF), the cause behind Natasha’s Law, will benefit from all sales made to Nisa partners to tie in with National Allergy Week which runs from 25th April. Any Co-op Free From products purchased by Nisa partners during the…

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ASA – Enforcement Notice: advertising of cryptocurrencies

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Enforcement Notice: advertising of cryptocurrencies. 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. Ads for cryptoassets are a “red alert” priority issue for the ASA and CAP. Following a series of ASA rulings, on Tuesday 22 March we published an enforcement notice about the advertising of cryptocurrencies, including guidance for advertisers. Advertisers should immediately review the guidance…

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