Month: May 2023

Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance outlines new guidance for oil and gas investments while calling on companies, policymakers and investors to align with 1.5°C pathways

Stuart Mitchell

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance outlines new guidance for members regarding their approach to the oil and gas sector, calling on consumers and suppliers of oil and gas to set Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets while aligning their operations activities, including capital expenditure, with established 1.5°C pathways. This Position on the Oil and Gas Sector underscores the Alliance’s recognition that unabated climate change poses significant economic and investment risks. Members are committed to mitigating these systemic risks on behalf of their clients and beneficiaries and,…

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The award-winning £2 million Sky Zero Footprint Fund returns with the addition of a new ‘Local Heroes’ public vote

Stuart Mitchell

The Sky Zero Footprint Fund returns for a third year with a new expanded format. The £2 million initiative was established to help brands accelerate their sustainable initiatives and inspire behavioural change using the power and scale of TV advertising. The campaign champions the adoption of tangible steps towards a sustainable future and is an extension of the media owner’s Sky Zero pledge to go net zero carbon by 2030.  Once again, the initiative is open to brands, media and creative agencies in the UK and Ireland – with the…

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Clear Channel announces the winners of Clear Channel Compass 2023

Stuart Mitchell

Clear Channel UK, in collaboration with Jamii, have announced the winners of the second instalment of Clear Channel Compass. The partnership is a long-term initiative designed to empower and support independent Black-owned businesses in the UK through Out of Home advertising. Since its inception in 2021, the success of Clear Channel Compass continues to build with more than 350 applications submitted to the scheme this year. The ten winners include Aaron Wallace, Capital Waste, Elliot Footwear, Impression Beverage/Jamaica Rum Vibes, Little OMO, Pat & Pinky’s, Raise Snacks, Treasure Tress, Slinger…

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Leading Family-Owned Leisure Group joins Zero Carbon Forum to support its net zero journey

Stuart Mitchell

One of the UK’s leading family-owned private Hospitality Companies, Glendola Leisure, is the latest member to join the Zero Carbon Forum as the private hospitality group strives to meet net zero across its UK wide portfolio of hotels, pubs, coffee roasteries, restaurants and a brewery. Founded in 1973 by Peter Salussolia OBE, the Group has 17 venues including several in London such as the award-winning Irish pub, Waxy O’Connor’s, in the West End and the renowned World’s End Pub and Underworld Live Music venue in Camden. The Group’s Scottish portfolio is split between Edinburgh…

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Cerealto Siro Foods Publishes Detailed Policy To Source 100% Cage-Free Eggs Globally By 2025

Stuart Mitchell

The Open Wing Alliance (OWA) announces that Cerealto Siro Foods, a Madrid-based global manufacturer of cookies, cereals, and pasta products, has recommitted to sourcing 100% eggs from cage-free hens worldwide and has publicly shared its implementation plans, including sourcing 10% cage-free eggs by 2023, 50% by 2024, and 100% by 2025. The move comes after a global campaign by OWA, an international coalition working to end the abuse of chickens worldwide. “We applaud Cerealto Siro Foods for upholding its ESG priorities of animal welfare and ethical supply chains and sharing…

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