Day: 25 January 2025

BonCulina UK Invests £600k in Equipment to Boost Food Quality, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

BonCulina UK is investing £600,000 in advanced cooking equipment, including braise units, pressure cookers, blast chillers, steam boilers, and steam mixers. This investment aims to improve food quality, enhance energy efficiency, and support the company’s commitment to sustainability. By upgrading to energy-efficient, eco-friendly systems, BonCulina UK will reduce energy consumption, minimise waste, and lower its carbon footprint, all while supporting a greener future. The new equipment will streamline operations, improve consistency, and elevate food safety, ensuring high-quality meals for clients in healthcare, care homes, business & industry, and defence sectors.…

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80% of cattle sector heavyweights ignoring Brazil deforestation links

Stuart Mitchell

New data published today reveals that the overwhelming majority of companies with the most influence over Brazilian cattle supply chains are failing to respond to the risk of deforestation linked to their production and sourcing of beef and leather. The financial institutions financing these companies also show little recognition or action on the links between cattle deforestation and their portfolios.  Global Canopy’s new Floresta 250 – Cattle report identifies and assesses the 175 companies and 75 financial institutions with the most influence over Brazilian cattle supply chains, through their links…

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The Ad Council’s 70th Annual Public Service Award Dinner Galvanizes Media and Marketing Industries to Unite for Change

Stuart Mitchell

Last month on December 5, the Ad Council, America’s leading organization harnessing the power of communications for social change, held its Annual Public Service Award Dinner. Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, was honored for the company’s outstanding corporate citizenship, including its support for multiple Ad Council efforts. Held at the Glasshouse in New York City, the event raised a record-breaking $9.2 million to support the nonprofit and its national social impact campaigns. The event was co-hosted by Honorary Oscar recipient and Emmy Award-winning actress Angela Bassett and…

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Global Alliance & WHO QualityRights initiative collaborate to bolster mental health as industry faces mounting pressures in health & wellbeing report

Stuart Mitchell

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (Global Alliance) has announced a collaboration with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) QualityRights initiative, reinforcing its 2025 commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing in the public relations and communication industry. As January’s Health & Wellbeing Month concludes, Global Alliance will host a free global webinar on 30 January, open to all Public Relations and Communication professionals. The event will mark the release of the Global Alliance How We Are Working Mental Health and Wellbeing Snapshot Report (Snapshot report), highlighting critical…

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POWERADE Launches the Athletes Code, a Commitment to Supporting Mental Health in Sports

Stuart Mitchell

POWERADE has announced The Athletes Code, a commitment to a more inclusive and progressive relationship with athlete partners to support their mental well-being. Launching in partnership with Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Alex Morgan, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Tatjana Smith, South African footballer Linda Motlhalo, and Brazilian Paralympic swimmer Douglas Matera, The Athletes Code is a contractual provision that allows athletes to pause their partnership commitments to focus on their mental well-being, without losing their sponsorship. The Athletes Code launches at a time when athletes are under immense…

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