Day: 21 January 2023

Venator automates Product Carbon Footprint with Atos

Stuart Mitchell

Atos announces that it is working with Venator, a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products, using Atos’ digital solution to automate the carbon footprint calculation of its products. This will enable Venator to deliver superior product data on the carbon footprint of its products to its customers and enables Venator to assess its portfolio and production network in terms of CO2 emissions and take action to reduce their PCF (Product Carbon Footprint). Venator produces a broad range of pigments and additives that bring colour and vibrancy to buildings, protect…

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Siemens, Unilever, Maersk and DFDS join business coalition calling for 2035 deadline for zero-emissions trucks in EU

Stuart Mitchell

The EU needs to show leadership for the sake of the climate and the bloc’s future competitiveness by ensuring all new freight trucks are zero-emissions from 2035, a broad business coalition of 44 companies says. In a letter to the EU Commission, signed by globally recognised brands including Siemens, Maersk, Unilever and PepsiCo, the coalition writes that the 2035 deadline is not just feasible but necessary to fully replace the fossil-powered truck fleet in time for the EU to reach climate neutrality by 2050. A 2035 zero-emissions target for new…

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Violence and harassment at work – an employers’ guide

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has published a guide for employers on how to address, prevent and respond to violence and harassment in the world of work. It follows a rise violence and harassment in certain sectors and occupations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Violence and harassment at work: a practical guide for employers  includes: Definitions and examples of violence and harassment in the workplace; The legal framework and employers’ responsibilities; Why employers need to take action; How to address, prevent and respond to violence and harassment, including by developing and…

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PR practitioners less likely to take time off for mental health than other UK workers

Stuart Mitchell

PR professionals are significantly less likely to take time off work to rest and recover from poor mental health compared to other UK workers, according to new research carried out by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The research – conducted by Opinium – revealed one in five (22%) PR practitioners who experienced poor mental health had taken time off from work in the last year. The national average across all professional industries is 41%. This year’s Mental Health in PR…

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UNESCO finds that some iconic World Heritage glaciers will disappear by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

50 UNESCO World Heritage sites are home to glaciers (A total of 18,600 glaciers have been identified in these 50 sites, covering around 66,000 km2), representing almost 10% of the Earth’s total glacierized area. They include the highest (next to Mt. Everest), the longest (in Alaska), and the last remaining glaciers in Africa, amongst others, giving a representative overview of the general situation of glaciers in the world. But a new study by UNESCO, in partnership with IUCN, shows these glaciers have been retreating at an accelerated rate since 2000 due…

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