Day: 11 September 2023

First of its kind climate fund to back 100% renewable electricity

Stuart Mitchell

The New Zealand Government has worked with BlackRock, one of the world’s largest investors in climate infrastructure and clean technology, to launch a $2 billion fund with the goal of making New Zealand one of the first countries in the world to reach 100% renewable electricity. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the first of its kind New Zealand net zero Fund alongside Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods and representatives of BlackRock in Auckland today. “This is a first of its kind fund in the country that demonstrates the…

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UNICEF and Formula E to auction unique sculpture made from race car parts

Stuart Mitchell

A unique sculpture made from previously used Formula E race car parts is set to be auctioned by the partners. The installation was created to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on young people. Entitled Children’s Planet, the stunning piece measuring 2.5m in diameter was designed and made by British sculptor, Charles Elliot, using parts of the Formula E GEN2 race cars used in Season 8. It was unveiled at Formula E’s London E-Prix finale of Season 9 in the Championship. Broken and damaged parts were gifted by…

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DoubleVerify Partners with Group Black to Optimise Brand Safety, Opening Nearly 15% More Inventory for Black-Owned Media Monetisation

Stuart Mitchell

DoubleVerify, a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, today announced a partnership with Group Black, one of the largest collectives of Black-owned media and diverse creators. This collaboration is part of DV’s initiative to help underrepresented publishers maximize inventory value. In the first phase of the partnership, optimization efforts enabled DV and Group Black to open up 14.8% more of Group Black’s overall inventory and reduce blocking due to site classification by 98.6%. Increasingly, advertisers want to ensure that their brand values are reflected in their…

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Disney Launches Global Create 100 Campaign to Celebrate Creativity and Support Make-A-Wish With $1 Million Donation

Stuart Mitchell

Create 100 has been launched recently, a global celebration of creativity marking 100 years of Disney storytelling. Some of the world’s most renowned visionaries and next generation talent across fashion, music, art and more have donated artworks, items and experiences inspired by their personal connection to stories and characters across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and 20th Century, to benefit Make-A-Wish®. To begin, Disney is commemorating the launch with a $1 million donation to Make-A-Wish to support the granting of life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. “Disney’s timeless stories…

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lululemon Announces the Formation of Mental Wellbeing Global Advisory Board

Stuart Mitchell

lululemon has announced the creation of a Mental Wellbeing Global Advisory Board to help the company develop best practices and influence a global conversation to improve mental wellbeing outcomes for both employees and communities around the world. The Advisory Board is comprised of 11 leaders representing lululemon’s key global markets in the wellbeing space and chaired by two members of lululemon’s global senior leadership team, Susan Gelinas, Chief People & Culture Officer, and Nikki Neuburger, Chief Brand Officer. These members will provide a platform to voice opinions and raise awareness…

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