Day: 5 May 2024

Xylem, UNICEF Deepen Partnership to Deliver Vital Water Solutions in Horn of Africa

Stuart Mitchell

The Horn of Africa is experiencing extreme weather conditions worsened by climate change, including most recently, heavy flooding and a devastating drought that impacted nearly 37 million people, including 20 million children.”  To meet urgent water and sanitation needs, UNICEF and Xylem are partnering to deliver solutions to severely affected communities in Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda. Climate extremes threaten progress towards the UN’s SDG 6 – ensuring clean water and sanitation for all. UNICEF’s regional water, sanitation and hygiene (R-WASH) program aims to equip utilities in vulnerable communities to…

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‘Millions will be left behind’ if incoming government neglects the digital divide, warns the Digital Poverty Alliance

Stuart Mitchell

Millions of adults and children across the UK will be left behind if the incoming government doesn’t prioritise bridging the digital divide, the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has warned. According to DPA research alongside Deloitte, one in seven adults and one in five children still suffer from digital poverty, with as many as 19 million people in the UK falling victim to the digital dive. Digital exclusion goes beyond basic online connectivity, digital skills and access to electronic devices claim the DPA, who believe bridging the gap is about empowering…

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PRCA revises Client Consultancy Partnership Charter in line with modern industry needs

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has launched the 2024 edition of its Client Consultancy Partnership Charter, a comprehensive framework designed to develop collaboration and effectiveness within the public relations industry. This 11-Point Charter underscores the PRCA’s commitment to promoting true partnerships between PR practitioners and their clients, clear communication, and the highest standards of professionalism. For the first time, AI is included in the Charter. Since the last edition was published in 2013, PR has changed dramatically, with new technology, a more diverse workforce, and more flexible organisational…

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UK food-tech business Clean Food Group announces £2.5m funding from Clean Growth Fund

Stuart Mitchell

Pioneering UK-based bio-tech business Clean Food Group has announced a further £2.5 million in funding from Clean Growth Fund, a climate-specific UK venture capital fund, providing UK cleantech entrepreneurs with the expertise and capital they need to reduce carbon emissions and tackle the climate crisis. The funding will be used to accelerate the commercialisation of Clean Food Group’s sustainable oils and fats technology. The proprietary technology platform uses proven, scalable yeast strains and fermentation technology and utilises food waste as its food source to deliver sustainable alternatives to traditional oil…

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XPO Logistics leads the way in expanding use of HVO fuels and electric-powered vehicles

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has successfully deployed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and electric-powered vehicles within its 4PL and transport control tower operations. This is an industry first representing a significant sustainability achievement. HVO and electric-powered vehicle trials were initially implemented across test routes comprising nearly 3,000 miles in the UK and Ireland, with emissions reduced by over 4,000 kgCO2e. Expanding the uptake of emission solutions in the managed transport sector aligns with XPO’s broader decarbonisation strategy, which includes increasing the use…

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