Month: August 2023

ICO urges organisations to harness the power of data safely by using privacy enhancing technologies

Stuart Mitchell

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is recommending organisations to start using privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) to share people’s personal information safely, securely and anonymously. These types of technologies open unprecedented opportunities for organisations to harness the power of personal data through innovative and trustworthy applications, by allowing them to share, link and analyse people’s personal information without having access to it. PETs can be used to share anonymised personal information to detect and prevent financial crimes and related harms such as fraud, money laundering, and cybercrimes. The ICO has launched…

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VictoriaMetrics slashes corporate energy usage by up to 90%

Stuart Mitchell

VictoriaMetrics, has announced its commitment to reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint of users through its advanced metrics collection and storage solutions.  With the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) becoming law in 2023, and the US SEC’s proposed regulations on GHG emissions, companies need innovative solutions to help them meet regulations and maintain high performance.  VictoriaMetrics has been specifically engineered to offer environmental and operational effectiveness, providing users with valuable insights into energy efficiency to optimise CPU, RAM, and storage space – and from there cost. 90% greener The…

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One of Europe’s main recycling hubs for beverage cartons starts operations, backed by Tetra Pak and Stora Enso

Stuart Mitchell

With a joint investment of around €29 million by Tetra Pak and Stora Enso, a new recycling line for post-consumer beverage cartons is starting operations in Poland. The line has the potential to triple the annual recycling capacity of beverage cartons in the country – from 25,000 to 75,000 tonnes – and provides scope to absorb the entire volume of beverage cartons sold in Poland, as well as additional volumes from neighbouring countries, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.   Featuring an annual capacity of 50,000 tonnes,…

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The Ad Council Launches Creators for Good Ambassador Program with Whalar to Leverage Trusted Messengers on behalf of America’s Most Pressing Social Issues

Stuart Mitchell

The Ad Council, the non-profit organization behind national social impact campaigns, in partnership with global creator commerce agency Whalar, announce the Creators for Good Ambassador Program as part of its premier in-house talent engagement division, Creators for Good. The Creators for Good Ambassador Program is comprised of a selection of trusted influencers who have deep passions for social issues related to areas of focus for the Ad Council including mental health awareness, gun violence prevention, substance use disorders and racial justice. The program applies the Creators for Good Ambassadors’ lived…

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Frito-Lay Extends Sports Access for 50,000 Girls Nationwide

Stuart Mitchell

Frito-Lay North America (Frito-Lay), a North American Tournament Supporter and the Official USA Snack of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, have announced it is expanding its “All-In with Frito-Lay” initiative through a $400,000 contribution to the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), a national non-profit that expands access and opportunities for girls and women in sports so they can play, compete, and lead without barriers.  “Last year, Frito-Lay pledged to increase accessibility in sports and break barriers for young athletes across the country. We’re continuing this legacy…

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