Day: 22 February 2024

TotalEnergies and European Energy Expand their Collaboration to Offshore Wind

Stuart Mitchell

As part of its integrated development in electricity, TotalEnergies has signed a new agreement with European Energy to develop offshore wind projects in three Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland and Sweden. 405 MW of offshore wind power under development in Denmark The agreement entails the acquisition by TotalEnergies of a 85% equity stake in the Jammerland Bugt offshore wind project (240 MW) and a 72.2% equity stake in the Lillebaelt South nearshore wind project (165 MW). Both projects are located in Denmark. Both sites are included in the nine open-door projects…

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IKEA launches VÄXELBRUK – a collection of textile products made from recycled co-worker uniforms

Stuart Mitchell

IKEA launches VÄXELBRUK, a collection made from recycled co-worker uniforms collected from IKEA stores across Europe. Through this pilot project, IKEA has explored how to give a second life to used clothing and manage recycling processes within the IKEA value chain. The VÄXELBRUK series will be available in selected IKEA stores in Europe from February 2024. From 2020 to 2022, IKEA introduced a new design of co-worker clothing globally in IKEA customer meeting points. During this time, IKEA also collected numerous pallets of old co-worker uniforms from its stores across…

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Global Coalition for Social Justice attracts 100 partners, including governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations and NGOs

Stuart Mitchell

The Global Coalition for Social Justice , a groundbreaking cooperative initiative to tackle social justice deficits, now includes 100 partners. The Coalition aims to improve worldwide collaboration in addressing social justice gaps and advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , the Sustainable Development Goals and the Decent Work Agenda . Through knowledge sharing and advocacy, the ILO initiative seeks to reduce global inequalities, alleviate poverty and meet essential needs, through the promotion of international labour standards and social dialogue. “We have a unique opportunity, to bend the arc of history in favour…

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CIPR launches Governance Consultation

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has launched a consultation on its governance structure.   The review aims to align the Institute’s governance structures with its strategic ambitions and ensure the CIPR is sustainable for the future. It is the first time in a decade the PR body has consulted its members on its governance as it looks to modernise its Board and Council and enhance transparency, diversity, and inclusion by attracting a wider range of voices and experiences into its elected positions. The proposed changes to the CIPR’s…

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches First-of-Its-Kind Innovative Healthcare-Focused High Schools in 10 Urban and Rural Communities Across the Country

Stuart Mitchell

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $250 million initiative to create new high schools around the nation that will graduate students directly into high-demand healthcare jobs with family-sustaining wages. This first-of-its kind initiative pairs public education systems and hospitals in 10 communities including the urban locations Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Durham, NC; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; and Philadelphia, PA; and the rural areas Demopolis, AL and Northeast TN (six locations). The schools will collectively serve nearly 6,000 students at full capacity. Each school, whether newly established…

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