Day: 9 October 2024

PepsiCo Launches “Taste of Tomorrow” to Bring Flavor and Funding to HBCU Students in STEM

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo announced the launch of “Taste of Tomorrow,” an initiative designed to increase Black representation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers because despite the rapid growth of STEM jobs, Black professionals remain underrepresented making up only 9% of the STEM workforce. To help address this disparity, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are investing $350,000 in financial support and providing additional resources to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), particularly for students pursuing careers in food science and technology. As the employer of choice for STEM careers, this initiative…

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New analysis from Ceres shows top North American investors with net zero commitments have elements of climate action plans in place

Stuart Mitchell

A new analysis of 48 of the largest North American investors finds most of them have bold commitments to align their investing and portfolios with a net zero emissions future and most of those with commitments have developed elements of Investor Climate Action Plans, or ICAPs, to show how they will deliver on them.   The analysis, Investor Climate Action Plans are Becoming a Norm, released recently by Ceres, examined the public climate disclosures made by these investors, collectively representing more than $60 trillion in assets under management, more than half…

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NSC Announces 2024 Rising Stars of Safety

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council is proud to announce its 15th class of Rising Stars of Safety, a group of leaders aged 40 and younger dedicated to making workplaces safer. The 38 honorees for 2024 have promoted continuous safety improvement within their organizations and created initiatives focused on measurable outcomes to provide workforces safe environments. “These 38 leaders, representing a wide range of industries, are truly the best and brightest in safety,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. “Through their dedication and enthusiasm, they have shown that improvement, innovation and…

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With 1 in 10 High School Youth Using E-Cigarettes, New Campaign Empowers Parents to Start the Conversation Early to Protect Their Kids

Stuart Mitchell

The American Lung Association and the Ad Council recently launched a new national campaign to help parents of kids 10-14 years old understand that they‘re the best person to talk to their children about the dangers of vaping. The campaign includes “You’re The Best Person” creative assets in broadcast, radio, digital, social, out-of-home and print, developed pro bono by creative agency Hill Holliday. According to the American Lung Association, 2.1 million kids use e-cigarettes and 4,000 kids start vaping every day. Despite the prevalence of youth vaping, many parents aren’t…

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ICCO Welcomes Massimo Moriconi as New Global Vice President Following Recent Elections

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) announces the appointment of Massimo Moriconi as the new global Vice President, effective 1st September 2024. Massimo, who has been serving ICCO since 2020 as Regional President for Europe, will assume this key role following an unopposed election during the summer and will succeed to the position of ICCO President in October 2025. Massimo Moriconi, General Manager and CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group Italy, and a seasoned Communications and Public Affairs Specialist, has been an influential figure within ICCO for many years, representing…

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