Day: 17 May 2022

TD Sets 2030 Interim Financed Emissions Targets for High-emitting Sectors: Energy and Power Generation

Stuart Mitchell

With the release of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting suite, TD Bank Group (TD) disclosed net-zero aligned 2030 interim financed emissions targets for two high-emitting sectors, Energy and Power Generation. TD’s 2021 ESG Report, 2021 TD Ready Commitment Report and 2021 Climate Action Plan: Report on Progress and Update on TCFD reflect the Bank’s ongoing commitment to keeping stakeholders informed of its ESG progress. TD is proud to join select global banks in this commitment to develop and share its interim Scope 3 financed emissions targets. In…

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MiQ Makes End-to-End, Carbon Neutral Digital Advertising Campaigns a Reality

Stuart Mitchell

As companies target ways to minimize their carbon footprints and achieve climate goals and commitments, global programmatic media partner MiQ has announced that the company is working with agencies and brands to execute carbon neutral digital advertising campaigns. This new offering, powered by Scope3 – the source of truth for supply chain emissions data – delivers the ability to measure, report, reduce, and offset carbon emissions across the supply chain, helping customers make carbon-aware decisions regarding their digital advertising spend. To date, MiQ has measured the carbon emissions of more…

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Truist Announces Goal of Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

Truist Financial Corporation has announced plans to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, furthering the company’s aspiration to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. “Truist continues to take important and broad action on climate change. We are reducing our own carbon emissions, investing in renewables, energy efficiency, and sustainable projects, and we are partnering with our clients across all industry sectors to help drive innovation and support their transition plans,” said Truist CEO Bill Rogers. “These steps toward achieving net zero are a clear manifestation of our…

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The Estée Lauder Companies Releases Fiscal 2021 Social Impact and Sustainability Report

Stuart Mitchell

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) released its Fiscal Year 2021 Social Impact and Sustainability (SI&S) Report. The Beauty Inspired, Values Driven report underscores progress towards the company’s social impact and sustainability goals and commitments and highlights initiatives across key areas including inclusion, diversity, and equity; climate; packaging; social investments; responsible sourcing; and green chemistry. In fiscal year 2021, the company remained on track to achieve its social impact and sustainability goals, while generating exceptional business results and continuing to navigate challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite the pandemic,…

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IPA appoints three agency heads to key membership positions

Stuart Mitchell

OMD’s Chief Operating Officer, Christian Byron takes over as IPA Commercial Leadership Group Chair, while Gill Jarvie, Republic of Media’s Head of Client Services, is the new IPA Chair for Scotland and Armadillo’s Chief Executive Officer, James Ray, is the new IPA City Head for Bristol, Cardiff and the South West. Christian takes over as IPA Commercial Leadership Group Chair from Marc Nohr following his instrumental four years in the post. For his agenda, Christian will be focussing on helping IPA agencies to achieve sustainable growth. A core output of…

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