At Novembers COP29, the International Transition Plan Network (ITPN) was launched to advance global norms for private sector transition plans. The ITPN is a collaborative platform supported by E3G which aims to foster dialogue and support the emergence of national and international approaches to transition planning by bringing together official sector representatives, private sector representative networks, civil society, and academic experts. In addition, the ITPN will provide a platform for partnerships which develop new work related to private sector transition plans. Founding Director of ITPN and Associate Director at E3G,…
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Bield celebrates prestigious awards for leadership in tenant engagement and equality
A LEADING housing and care provider hasachieved a remarkable double win at two prominent industry award events, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in fostering inclusivity and empowering tenant voices across Scotland. Bield Housing and Care was awarded Housing Organisation of the Year at the TIS National Excellence Awards on 7th November. This esteemed accolade celebrates its efforts in tenant engagement, community building and delivering high-quality, person-centred housing services. In addition, Bield won the Marion Gibbs Award for Equality in Housing at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland Awards…
Read MoreStudy calls for recognition of tyre particles as a distinct environmental threat
A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tyre (or tire) particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks. Accounting for nearly one-third of all microplastics, TPs differ significantly from conventional microplastics in size, chemical complexity, and behaviour in ecosystems. Researchers are now advocating for the reclassification of TPs as a standalone category of environmental concern. Henry Obanya, from the Institute of Marine Science and member of the Revolution Plastics Institute at the…
Read MoreBurges Salmon advises UK Government on £1bn heat network scheme in Westminster
The firm’s multidisciplinary Clean Heat team has advised the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on a £1bn heat network scheme, touted to become one the UK’s biggest heat networks Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) on the selection of a development partner for a £1bn heat network scheme in Westminster to provide low carbon heating for some of London’s most iconic buildings. The project could become one of the UK’s biggest heat networks. The project, initiated by…
Read MoreFinnish creative agency kicks open the industry’s door to young people of underrepresented backgrounds
Finnish creative agency SEK launches MadWe trainee program to make the field an attractive option for young people of underrepresented backgrounds. The campaign plays on the well-known phrase “to get one’s foot in the door” to reach potential trainees. Brightly painted shoes are placed near school doors and shopping mall entrances in Helsinki, portraying taking steps towards the door. Inside the shoe there is an QR code to an application site. “The MadWe trainee program is one of our ways to keep the door open to diverse talent. People from…
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