Month: August 2023

New hubs will lead innovation towards a net zero energy sector

Stuart Mitchell

An investment of £53 million in six research hubs and centres will drive forward change in the energy system and help to meet the UK’s net zero target by 2050. The energy research centres and hubs will boost knowledge, create innovative green technologies and reduce demand for energy to achieve greener, cleaner domestic, industrial and transport energy systems. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded: £15 million for a new Energy Demand Research Centre that will provide solutions for energy demand reduction, understand the impact on consumers, and enable equitable…

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IDB Backs IRENA’s ETAF with Potential Investment of up to USD 100 Million

Stuart Mitchell

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) recently signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to join the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform, a global initiative that seeks to mobilise funds for renewable energy investments. As part of its commitment, the IDB plans to co-finance renewable energy projects and energy transition technologies in the Latin America and the Caribbean region, with an allocation of up to USD 100 million. IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera and IDB CEO Ilan Goldfajn signed the agreement at the IDB Headquarters in Washington…

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International fundraising awards launched

Stuart Mitchell

International fundraising and philanthropy experts Chapel & York have launched new awards with charities, other nonprofits, and educational institutions globally eligible to apply. The Chapel & York International Fundraising Awards have a number of categories, including education, arts & culture, charities with international remit/support, organizations new to international fundraising, and organizations who have undertaken a specific international programme. There is also a founder’s award recognising an individual who has made a significant contribution to international fundraising. Entries are open until 1 October. An independent panel will judge each category, with…

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BNP Paribas awarded “World’s Best Bank” and “World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance”

Stuart Mitchell

Following similar accolades by IFR earlier this year, the BNP Paribas Group’s ongoing support for its customers, and a more sustainable economy, has once again been recognised by leading trade magazine Euromoney with the awards ‘World’s Best Bank’ and ‘World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance’, as well as a number of other regional and national awards. Euromoney awards for Excellence 2023 Global awards World’s Best Bank World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance Regional awards Western Europe’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance Latin America’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance Western Europe’s Best…

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Guerlain join forces with SeenThis to minimise greenhouse gas emissions in digital advertising campaigns

Stuart Mitchell

French luxury perfume, cosmetics and skincare house, Guerlain and their media agency Publicis Media Luxe have partnered with SeenThis to deliver the recent Abeille Royale awareness campaign in France. The campaign consisted of the series of IAB formats utilising high quality video and images in display ad spaces. Unlike conventional advertising technology, SeenThis proprietary adaptive streaming technology removes file size restriction, allowing ads to load in the highest possible quality, instantly and fully adapted to the user’s environment.  The adaptive nature of the tech actively reduces the amount of data…

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