Day: 27 October 2024

Executives say sustainability investments are up, new Deloitte research reveals

Stuart Mitchell

Deloitte’s 2024 CxO Sustainability Report: Signs of a shift in business climate action shows that climate change remains a top three issue for global C-suite level business leaders (CxOs), surpassing political uncertainty, competition for talent, and the changing regulatory environment, among others. A key indicator of climate’s staying power on leaders’ agendas is that 85% of CxOs say they have increased investments in sustainability in the past year—up from 75% in 2023—and half have started to implement technology solutions to help achieve climate goals. Now in its third year, the…

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UNICEF appeals for US$58.8 million to address mpox crisis as cases among children rise

Stuart Mitchell

UNICEF has launched an appeal for US$58.8 million to address the rising mpox crisis across six African countries where children are most affected. Though child deaths are currently confined to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the data underscores their vulnerability, as UNICEF works to scale up prevention and response efforts across the region. Nearly 22,000 suspected and confirmed cases of mpox have been reported so far this year, with 60 per cent of cases in children under 15. Approximately 80 per cent of the more than 700 mpox-related…

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Eighty percent of brands have concerns about agency use of GenAI

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly two-thirds of brand owners (63%) are already using generative AI in their marketing strategies, according to new research from the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) but many have serious concerns about the technology. Eighty percent of multinational brand owners have expressed concerns about how creative and media agency partners are using generative AI (gen AI) on their behalf and legal (66%), ethical (51%) and reputation (49%) risks were also cited as major roadblocks to more widespread adoption. Marketers also admitted to a lack of capabilities in this area (55%)…

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Young Enterprise announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

Stuart Mitchell

The national financial and enterprise education charity, Young Enterprise, announced recently that Sarah Porretta will be joining as Chief Executive Officer from November 2024. Sarah, who is currently Deputy CEO at Fair4All Finance, will be taking over from Sharon Davies, who has been at the charity for fifteen years. Sarah’s appointment comes at an important time for Young Enterprise, coinciding with the November launch of the new ‘Transforming Futures 2024-30’ strategy, which focuses on the long-term impact Young Enterprise programmes and services can make to both productivity and social mobility.…

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NSC Presents 2024 Distinguished Service to Safety Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council honored six individuals with the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, the highest award given to safety professionals by the Council. Recipients were honored at the opening session of the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando, the largest annual gathering of safety and health professionals worldwide. Candidates were nominated by both the general public and NSC members, and reviewed by NSC Division Committees. The following individuals were selected for recognition this year: Alfred Chinbuah, Managing Director, Fire Safety Consulting Services Ltd. His significant impact on health…

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