Day: 15 October 2022

PRCA DARE Awards Grand Prix 2022 winners announced

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA DARE Awards Grand Prix ceremony took place recently at the Hyatt Regency London to reward the very best of PR and communications professionals. We are proud to recognise the excellent achievements of these individuals and teams. Grand Prix 2022 winners: B2B Award – sponsored by 3Gem Hot Tin Roof & SSE Energy Solutions Road to Renewables Best use of Data and Analytics Award – sponsored by CARMA Lynn PR #PostContentFightPutin Charity/ Not-for-Profit Award Cowshed and FOR Cardiff Safer Places Consumer Relations Award – sponsored by 3Gem Good Relations…

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En+ Group presents the results of the first year of its transition to carbon neutrality

Stuart Mitchell

En+ Group, a Russian leader in low-carbon aluminum production and renewable energy, reported on the results of the first year in achieving the Net Zero strategy goals. The presentation took place as part of a round table organized by the Climate Partnership of Russia. In 2021, En+ Group was one of the first companies in Russia to set the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The company’s interim goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 35% by 2030 was the most ambitious in the global aluminum industry…

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New IFC Podcast Promotes Women in Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector

Stuart Mitchell

With renewable energy forecast to play a growing role in Africa’s energy future, IFC has launched a new podcast series to promote the role of women in the sector as senior executive, engineers and thought leaders.   In the She Powers Africa podcast, host Terryanne Chebet, an entrepreneur and media specialist, speaks with leading women in Africa’s renewable energy space to light the path for the next generation of African women leaders into the dynamic sector. The first three episodes feature Jennifer Boca, Head of Environmental, Social and Governance at…

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Sir Lewis Hamilton backs UNHCR’s campaign on refugee education

Stuart Mitchell

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton is backing calls for all refugee children and youth to be given access to a full quality education, as a new report from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, reveals the urgent need for more international support for refugee students.  In the report, All Inclusive: The Campaign for Refugee Education, data from more than 40 countries shows how refugees lag behind their non-refugee peers when it comes to enrolment in all levels of education.  Average enrolment rates for refugee children in primary schools…

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Beam Suntory Unveils Renewable Energy-Powered Jim Beam Expansion

Stuart Mitchell

Beam Suntory, will invest more than $400 million to expand production at its Booker Noe distillery in Boston, KY, which produces Jim Beam®. This expansion will increase capacity by 50%, while reducing the distillery’s greenhouse gas emissions by the same percentage, through the use of anaerobic digestors that will produce renewable natural gas to power the facility. Beam Suntory has entered into an agreement with 3 Rivers Energy Partners to build a facility across the street to convert spent stillage into biogas which will be treated to renewable natural gas standards…

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