Day: 16 May 2024

Without Regional Climate Weeks, COP conferences are not fit for purpose, warns WaterAid

Stuart Mitchell

If the world’s most vulnerable are not at the table, then UN climate talks are no longer fit for purpose, warns WaterAid.  Rrecently, the UNFCCC confirmed that this year’s Regional Climate Weeks will be cancelled until further notice, which WaterAid has criticised as ‘hugely disappointing’.  Regional Climate Weeks are a vital opportunity to bring a stronger regional voice to the international table in the lead up to COPs – those who are footing the bill on a crisis they have done the least to cause. Last year we saw four…

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New report: EPA’s effective track record forecasting technological progress allows for stronger air pollution policies

Stuart Mitchell

Despite regularly facing skepticism, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a strong track record of forecasting technological progress that allows for stronger air pollution policies, according to a new analysis.  Under the federal Clean Air Act, the EPA must consider the feasibility and cost of emerging technologies necessary to meet its proposed emissions standards. Almost invariably during a rule-making process, the EPA’s projections for these technologies are met with concerns from industry and other stakeholders. Through public comments, lawsuits, and advertising campaigns, opponents argue the technology is not ready, is…

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Stephen A. Smith Says There’s No Debate When It Comes to Mental Health in New PSA

Stuart Mitchell

Stephen A. Smith joined the national “Love, Your Mind” campaign today, sharing his personal mental health journey in a new public service advertisement (PSA) to normalize mental health conversations and destigmatize asking for and receiving help. The “Love, Your Mind” campaign, from Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council, encourages a more open, accepting and proactive society when it comes to mental health. In the PSA, Stephen A. Smith, noted for hosting the Stephen A. Smith Show podcast, opens up about his struggles following the deaths of his loved…

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Triodos Bank delivers meaningful positive change and strong financial performance in 2023

Stuart Mitchell

Triodos Bank, a leader in sustainable banking since 1980, recently announced its performance for 2023. The 2023 Annual Report was also published today and is available here: www.annual-report-triodos.com Meaningful positive change First bank to join the global campaign for a proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty EUR 23.2 billion (2022: EUR 22.6 billion) of total assets under management directed towards positive impact in our five transition themes and residential mortgages Named most active clean energy lead arranger globally by total number of deals (140) Ranked #3 in the global 2023 Sustainable Banking League Table Improved return…

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CAP – Avoiding cat – astrophe in ads that feature animals!

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Avoiding cat – astrophe in ads that feature animals! I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Animals, cute or otherwise, are an effective way of drawing attention to ads and sometimes people’s feelings about them are at the heart of a campaign. Campaigns by pressure groups or charities often use shocking images to highlight their cause…

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