Day: 5 February 2023

The Gerety 2023 Executive Jury For London Is Announced

Stuart Mitchell

The Gerety Awards reveal the full executive jury and announce March 3rd as the entry deadline.   On the selection of the London jury, ambassador Amy Kean, CEO of Good Shout said “I’m actually quite worried for the judging day. Because the sheer magnitude of talent and personality in that room is likely to cause some kind of vast quantum explosion that could threaten the very existence of the human race. But, at least you know the awards entries are in safe hands. ”   The London jury includes:  …

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All private hire vehicles licensed for the first time in 2023 to be zero emission capable

Stuart Mitchell

Requirement for greener minicabs comes into force on 1 January as part of the drive to tackle toxic pollution and reduce carbon in London “The taxi and private hire trade has embraced electric vehicles in recent years, with thousands already being used to pick up passengers from all corners of the capital. Toxic air in London is a public health emergency and this new requirement will act as a catalyst in significantly further reducing toxic emissions and carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warming”Helen Chapman TfL’s Director…

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Net zero delays add thousands to bills

Stuart Mitchell

Missed savings and impact of climate and energy costs add up to £2,150 to UK household bills in 2022. If the UK had shifted away from oil and gas more quickly to technologies including renewables, home insulation, rooftop solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicles, households could have been saving around £1,750 on energy bills in 2022. On top of this, £400 has been added to food bills this year due to the impact of climate change and oil and gas prices on the food and farming system. The combined…

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UNESCO calls for intensified collective efforts to combat antisemitism online

Stuart Mitchell

On the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, 27 January, UNESCO urges social media companies to intensify their fight against antisemitism and denial and distortion of the Holocaust online. The Organization has already established partnerships with Meta and Tik-Tok as a key first step, but significant work remains. As we enter a world with fewer and fewer survivors who can testify to what happened, it is imperative that social media companies take responsibility to fight misinformation and to better protect those…

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The Home Depot Announces Latest Carbon Emission Reductions, Supplier Diversity Spending Goal and Progress on Community Investments in 2022 ESG Report

Stuart Mitchell

The Home Depot reduced its combined Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by approximately 172,000 metric tons in 2021, equivalent to taking more than 37,000 cars off the road for a year. The company reduced its electricity consumption by approximately 11 percent year-over-year in U.S. stores – while at the same time opening five new stores – and cut U.S. store electricity usage by 50 percent since 2010. These and other highlights are included in The Home Depot’s 2022 ESG Report, which provides updates on the company’s progress centered around…

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