Month: May 2023

Ad Net Zero invites adland to join train journey to Cannes

Stuart Mitchell

Ad Net Zero, led by the Advertising Association, IPA and ISBA, has invited anyone from the UK advertising community planning to attend Cannes LIONS this summer to make travel plans via train. Following a successful train trip to Cannes last year, where Ad Net Zero launched its global mission onstage in the Palais backed by 20 leading figures in advertising, this year the group is encouraging its UK supporters to book a place on ‘The Advertising Express’ to reduce their travel footprint and take advantage of community networking on board.…

Read More

Sainsbury’s goes trayless on whole chickens, saving over 10 million pieces of plastic a year

Stuart Mitchell

Sainsbury’s has announced that its by Sainsbury’s whole chicken range is now trayless, after the retailer removed single-use plastic trays from its packaging. Using a minimum of 50% less plastic, the change is estimated to save 140 tonnes of plastic annually. The trayless products are available in all stores across the UK and online, helping to reduce the amount of single-use plastic customers have to dispose of at home. The change affects five products in total, including all by Sainsbury’s whole chickens ranging from extra small to extra-large sizes. The…

Read More

RNIB publishes Gender Pay Gap Report

Stuart Mitchell

In response to the Government’s requirement for all companies with over 250 employees to publish their gender pay gap data, RNIB published its 2022 Gender Pay Gap report. The gender pay figures are calculated on data available on our reporting date, 5 April 2022. Matt Stringer, RNIB’s Chief Executive commented on the charity’s Gender Pay Gap report: “At RNIB, we’re constantly striving to be a great employer that attracts and retains the best people possible. We want our employees to achieve their highest potential at work. We keep diversity, inclusivity…

Read More

Canada Post introduces deliveries so sustainable, they’re almost invisible

Stuart Mitchell

Canada Post is literally being transparent about how its commitment to carbon-neutral ground delivery ensures it leaves next to no impact on the country’s natural environment. The “For the Greener Good” campaign highlights the Crown Corporation’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint by offsetting all of the carbon emissions resulting from ground delivery. It is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Developed by The&Partnership, the awareness campaign is led by “Lighter on the Earth,” a 30-second spot showing the real-world impact of…

Read More

Channel 4’s Paralympic Production Training Scheme offers 19 disabled people the chance to launch careers in TV production

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4’s Paralympic Production Training Scheme will give 19 disabled people the chance to launch their broadcast careers with 12-month placements at independent production companies across the UK – and some will go on to work on the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Successful applicants will spend a year working as trainee production co-ordinators or as researchers working on sport, entertainment, factual entertainment and factual productions at indies based throughout the UK – Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Chepstow, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Manchester. Disabled people interested in a career in broadcasting can…

Read More