Day: 25 March 2024

One in five adults did not act when concerned about a child being abused or neglected

Stuart Mitchell

Almost a third of UK adults (30%) have had concerns that made them think a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect. A You Gov survey of 3,999 adults, commissioned by the NSPCC, also reveals that one in five adults who have had a concern did not take any action. Survey results show that the main barriers that prevented people from acting are: 38% said they weren’t sure what was happening was abuse. 37% said they couldn’t prove it. 32% said they were worried they had got it wrong. 29%…

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Stars support WaterAid campaign to highlight the 200 million hours women and girls lose walking for water daily

Stuart Mitchell

Former Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, actors Amanda Mealing, Dougray Scott and Ariyon Bakare, and presenter Tyler West are leading WaterAid’s thought-provoking Extra Time campaign to highlight the time millions of women and girls lose to water collection and the powerful difference clean water can make. Almost one in ten people around the world do not have clean water close to home, with women and girls shouldering the burden of water collection, often walking up to three hours or more every day. Globally, a staggering 200 million hours are lost by women…

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Ocean Outdoor unites with climate change crusaders tackling pollution, plastic and the preservation of national parks

Stuart Mitchell

Six charities and causes who are championing the fight against climate change in diverse habitats and communities on the frontline across the world will benefit from Ocean Outdoor’s annual Drops In The Ocean environmental fund. Three UK initiatives and three international charities have been chosen to share advertising space across Ocean’s UK portfolio to promote their work and build public support. Each year, Ocean donates 2% of the Group’s reported revenue to organisations associated with sustainability and the preservation of the planet for current and future generations. The 2024 beneficiaries, chosen…

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The Vegetarian Society Announce New Branding

Stuart Mitchell

The Vegetarian Society, original pioneers of the modern veggie and vegan movement way back in 1847, is proud to announce a bold evolution of its brand. In collaboration with Manchester-based ‘Instruct Studio,’ the charity has embraced a contemporary feel while preserving its rich heritage as the world’s oldest vegetarian and vegan campaigning organisation. Campaigning has always been at the heart of the Vegetarian Society, and now, with an expanded vision, the organisation continues to build a compassionate community driven by a collective desire for a kinder, healthier, and more sustainable…

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Airbus and TotalEnergies Sign a Strategic Partnership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Stuart Mitchell

Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to meet the challenges of aviation decarbonization with sustainable aviation fuel. In line with the objective of achieving net carbon neutrality of aviation by 2050, this partnership aims to contribute to the reduction of the sector’s CO2 emissions, in which Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) play a key role. SAF supplied by TotalEnergies can reduce up to 90% CO2 emissions over lifecycle compared to their fossil fuel equivalent. The partnership will cover two main areas: TotalEnergies will supply Airbus with sustainable aviation fuel…

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