Day: 4 April 2025

Feel the power of unity at the IPA Talent & Diversity Conference 2025

Stuart Mitchell

With new public and political scrutiny of DEI initiatives, the IPA Talent & Diversity Conference returns on Wednesday 30 April to centre talent and diversity conversations around tangible actions we can take to move everyone forward together. The half-day, hybrid conference will see thought leaders and industry experts explore advertising’s place in culture; the state of inclusivity within adland; and how we can move beyond awareness into taking action and to foster truly inclusive and equitable workplaces. What you can expect: IPA Talent Leadership Group Chair, AMV BBDO’s Xavier Rees…

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New Rise Begins Commercial SAF Production and Secures First Order

Stuart Mitchell

XCF Global Capital, Inc., a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), announced the commencement of commercial production of neat SAF at New Rise Renewables, LLC (“New Rise”). In addition, New Rise has entered into an irrevocable corporate purchase order (“ICPO”) for the sale of over 3 million gallons of neat SAF with an unaffiliated third-party buyer. The first shipments of neat SAF are expected to begin in February 2025. “Reaching commercial production at New Rise is an exciting milestone, reflecting years of dedication, engineering…

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Political leadership roles in 2025: Men continue to dominate

Stuart Mitchell

New data from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women reveal limited progress in achieving gender equality in political leadership at the start of 2025, the year which marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the landmark UN framework which set out the roadmap for gender equality and women’s rights. According to the 2025 edition of the IPU–UN Women “Women in politics” map, men outnumber women by more than three times in executive and legislative positions. The map presents the latest rankings of women in…

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JLR Launches Charitable Foundation To Empower Youth To Reach Their Full Potential

Stuart Mitchell

JLR recently announced the creation of the JLR Foundation, a charitable foundation dedicated to empowering children and young people to reach their full potential and catalyse positive social and environmental change. JLR is committed to donating millions to the JLR Foundation, pledging up to £2.5 million to support its charitable work in the first year, with plans to increase funding annually as the Foundation grows. The charity will use the funds to award grants to charitable organisations and NGOs that benefit children and young people through initiatives that further their…

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From Barry to Bangor – Joanna Page helps busy families save money by taking food waste off the menu

Stuart Mitchell

New research from Wales Recycles reveals that nearly a quarter of people in Wales (24%) and almost a third (31%) of families with children living at home fall into the category of ‘high food wasters’, largely due to their demanding schedules. Yet, nine in ten agree that everyone has a responsibility to reduce food waste at home. To help busy families in Wales reduce the financial and environmental impact of food waste, Wales Recycles has teamed up with busy mum, actor and presenter Joanna Page, along with Welsh chef and…

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