Day: 13 October 2024

Highest Annual Growth of Renewables Jobs in 2023, Reaching 16.2 Million

Stuart Mitchell

2023 saw the highest ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million, according to the newly released Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The 18% year-on-year leap reflects the strong growth of renewables generating capacities, together with a continued expansion of equipment manufacturing. A closer look at the report’s data, however, shows an uneven global picture. Close to two-thirds of new global solar and wind capacity were installed in…

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The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Award 2024

Stuart Mitchell

The Charity Retail Association are delighted to announce that the following twelve charity shops have taken the title of area winner in The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards. The shops, based in each of the nine English regions, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, were chosen by the public after being shortlisted from more than 6,500 public nominations.   Area winners  East of England: St Helena Books, Brew and Boutique shop in Colchester  East Midlands: The Air Ambulance Service shop in Melton Mowbray  London: Royal Trinity Hospice shop in Fulham  North East: Tynedale Hospice At Home shop in Hexham  Northern…

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WFA launches new call for agency cost data

Stuart Mitchell

The WFA is relaunching its Agency Cost Index (ACI) tool to support members as they seek to gain a better understanding of what the costs of using agency services might look like globally. To refresh the voluntary tool, however, it needs more updated, anonymized and aggregated input to ensure that it remains up to date. The voluntary call for data comes following a refresh of ACI to ensure it stays in check with industry trends, and remains one of WFA’s various tools that can help marketers make more informed decisions…

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Sainsbury’s first major UK retailer to vacuum pack all lamb mince

Stuart Mitchell

Sainsbury’s has announced it is swapping traditional, plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its entire fresh lamb mince range, saving 26 tonnes of plastic annually. Another supermarket-first for Sainsbury’s, the new packaging will result in a minimum 65% reduction in plastic per product. The change will be across all Sainsbury’s fresh lamb mince products, which start at just £3.95 for 250g. Customers will be able to purchase lamb mince in the revamped packaging both in-store and online from today. The lamb mince products will be vacuum-packed for…

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Howden launches the Resilience Laboratory supported by Microsoft to measure and evaluate climate risk

Stuart Mitchell

Howden, the international insurance intermediary group, has launched the Howden Resilience Laboratory, a platform designed to transform how clients evaluate and manage climate risks. The Laboratory uses Microsoft technology to provide innovative, data-driven solutions for client challenges associated with the impacts of climate change. Developed by Howden and powered by Microsoft’s cloud services – Azure, Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 – the Resilience Laboratory enables clients to model climate scenarios and assess financial impacts. By transforming large volumes of complex data – environmental, societal and financial – into actionable insights,…

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