Day: 2 December 2023

Nanogence secures investment to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon technology in the construction and building industry

Stuart Mitchell

Nanogence SA, a Swiss-based building material innovation company, has secured funding from a consortium of investors led by CirCap, alongside Planet First Partners and the EIC Fund. This investment will boost the operations and manufacturing capabilities in multiple geographies, as demand for low-carbon solutions and smart catalyst technology increases across the construction and building industry globally. The production of cement alone accounts for 8% of global carbon emissions. With no direct alternative material and the demand for concrete, and subsequently cement, expected to grow by 25% by 2050, urgent solutions…

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Bedding, Bike, Beauty Brands and More Commit to Ancient and Endangered Forests Protection

Stuart Mitchell

Twelve brands and innovators from across the retail spectrum have acted to address the growing climate and biodiversity crises by committing to keep Ancient and Endangered Forests out of the paper packaging and Man-made Cellulosic Fibre (MMCF) supply chains. The commitments are part of solutions-driven non-profit Canopy’s Pack4Good and CanopyStyle initiatives which currently represent over 403 and 547 brand partners respectively. Together the initiatives are shifting supply chains away from vital forests to low-impact, circular Next Gen Solutions. “At Cheekbone, it is our mandate to develop sustainable colour cosmetics with…

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‘Media Navigator by Action’ Reveals Key Trends in Media Consumption and Public Perception

Stuart Mitchell

Award-winning integrated communications agency, Action Global Communications, unveiled the results of a large-scale international survey that delved into media consumption patterns and the public perception of both traditional and digital media as well as social media platforms. Among other insights, the study reveals that 77% of the respondents hold a better opinion of brands that actively address social and environmental issues. With the proliferation of media channels and an ever-evolving digital landscape, today’s consumers are more connected than ever. They seamlessly navigate a diverse array of channels, each serving a…

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Upward revisions to main media budgets drive total UK marketing budget growth

Stuart Mitchell

Total UK marketing budgets were revised up in Q3 2023, extending the current sequence of upward spending revisions to ten successive quarters. This is according to the latest IPA Bellwether Report, which reveals that this quarter’s overall growth was driven by upward revisions to the main media category. The Q3 2023 Bellwether report also reveals that there was, however, a moderation of the upturn as persistent inflationary pressures, further increases in borrowing costs and a subsequent deterioration in the UK economic outlook drove some companies to be more cautious with…

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eBay and WRAP launch Circular Change Council with leading UK retailers to promote non-new furniture and tackle furniture waste

Stuart Mitchell

As part of its continued drive to positively influence how people shop,  eBay UK, in partnership with WRAP, announces the launch of the Circular Change Council, an action-focused homeware industry collective aiming to increase circularity in the furniture industry and help reduce furniture waste. The industry-first collective features founding partners eBay UK and global climate action NGO WRAP alongside major brands including IKEA UK&IE, George at ASDA, Very, Sainsbury’s, Simba, Dunelm, British Retail Consortium and the British Heart Foundation. The new Council aims to increase circularity in the furniture industry…

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