Month: August 2024

Youth racing event organised with the help of Vattenfall energy storage

Stuart Mitchell

Motorsport has long been closely associated with petrol. But that no longer has to be the case. The world’s first all-electric racing competition for juniors is now being held for the second year in a row. The competition – NXT Gen Cup – is decided over five rounds, four in Germany and one in Sweden. Famous motorsport arenas are being opened up to the promising young racing stars of the future, and the first round took place on 5–7 July at the Norisring in Germany.  The rest of the races…

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The LEGO Group calls on suppliers to drive towards net-zero targets

Stuart Mitchell

To drive down carbon emissions in its supply chain the LEGO Group has launched a new Supplier Sustainability Programme in recognition of the critical role that suppliers play in helping achieve its targets. The company is committed to reducing its emissions by 37 percent by 2032 and achieving net-zero by 2050. To achieve this requires that its suppliers take significant steps to reduce their own emissions. Over 99 percent of the LEGO Group’s total carbon emissions come from outside its own operations, largely from suppliers that provide and deliver raw…

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Octopus Energy Group and Tech Nation relaunch “Tech Zero” climate action initiative

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy and Tech Nation are reigniting the Tech Zero climate initiative for tech companies to accelerate the drive to a clean economy. Since first launching in 2021, the initiative has provided the support and resources needed to help tech companies commit to net zero carbon emissions. With 400 members, it has become the largest tech campaign committed to climate action in the UK. Tech Zero is free to access and accepts members of all sizes.  Now, backed by Octopus Energy and Tech Nation, Tech Zero will continue this support,…

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FOARE 2024-2025 Reagan Family Scholarship Recipients Announced

Stuart Mitchell

The Foundation for Out of Home Advertising Research and Education (FOARE) has announced the recipients of the 2024-2025 Reagan Family Scholarship available to students enrolled in a graduate level city or urban planning program at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Utah.   Benjamin Khoh, who is seeking an M.S. in Community and Regional Planning at the University of Texas at Austin, and Tayler Nikole Allen, who is seeking a Masters of City and Metropolitan Planning (MCMP) at the University of Utah, were named recipients of the…

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PRSA Announces 2025 Board of Directors Nominations

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today the nominees for the 2025 Board of Directors who will be presented for election at the Leadership Assembly in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 14. Delegates representing the membership will confirm Officer and Director candidates to serve a term beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. Officers serve a term of one year and Directors serve a two-year term. “This year’s nominees have all served as dedicated PRSA volunteers and distinguished themselves as advocates for PRSA and the profession,” said…

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