Month: December 2024

Solar industry at ‘critical juncture’ with circular economy crucial to government target

Stuart Mitchell

A new report on the solar industry warns ‘the time is now’ to implement circular economy measures that help it meet government Net Zero targets.  The report “From Linear to Circular: Evidence from the UK solar sector” highlights a number of circular economy initiatives that are leading the way, including a project where used car tyres could play a role in manufacturing solar panels, and another where old solar panels have been revived for use in the reconstruction of Ukraine. The report outlines and addresses environmental concerns over the amount…

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Stewart Investors becomes first investment manager to join the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

Stuart Mitchell

Stewart Investors, an active long-only equity specialist and a global leader in sustainable investing, has become the first investment management firm to become a member of the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), an organization addressing the global demand for more socially and environmentally responsible mining. With a global presence, IRMA’s members include both civil society and corporate entities from across the globe, representing the mining industry, consumer-facing brands, labor unions, NGOs, and mining-impacted communities, including Indigenous rights holders. Board members include: Anglo American, Mercedes-Benz, Human Rights Watch, IndustriALL Global Union,…

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Cognito hires new London-based talent in AI, sustainability and broadcast media

Stuart Mitchell

Cognito, the leading independent global communications agency in financial markets, technology, and sustainability today announced new hires to support growth.   The new appointments are based in London and will facilitate the expansion of Cognito’s sustainability and fintech practices, along with specialist broadcast services.   Tom Hunt has been appointed as a Director at Cognito and will be responsible for bolstering the agency’s global insights and analytics proposition for its clients. Additionally, he will be progressing Cognito’s comprehensive AI plans to deliver class-leading consultancy and value. Tom brings 12 years of specialist…

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CAP – Avoid getting caught short: Availability and ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Avoid getting caught short: Availability and ads. 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. Ads must be prepared with availability in mind to avoid misleading and disappointing consumers, both for general product availability, but also promotions. However, this can be tricky, because there can be a surprise demand for a product after an ad has already…

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The Hershey Company and Its Partners Inaugurate Three Primary Schools in Côte d’Ivoire as Part of Initiative to Expand Access to Education

Stuart Mitchell

The Hershey Company has inaugurated three public primary schools in Côte d’Ivoire, a leading cocoa-producing country. The projects, which include the construction of one new school and renovation of two existing schools, were funded by the company as part of a tripartite agreement with Côte d’Ivoire’s National Oversight Committee for Actions to Fight Child Labor, Trafficking and Exploitation (CNS), chaired by First Lady Dominique Ouattara, and the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI).   Part of Hershey’s ongoing commitment to cocoa-growing communities, the inauguration of the three Côte d’Ivoire schools will help provide…

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