Month: May 2025

New report: The role of scrap in steel decarbonisation

Stuart Mitchell

A new briefing paper jointly authored by Climate Group’s SteelZero initiative, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), and the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) explores the limits and opportunities of scrap in global steel decarbonisation. Launched at a packed event at the Institution of Structural Engineers, the report was presented by Sameen Khan, Senior Manager for SteelZero, alongside co-authors Will Arnold (IStructE) and Michael Sansom (BCSA). It draws on a broad literature review and offers clear, practical recommendations for policymakers, designers, contractors, and clients in the construction sector. Maximising scrap…

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Inter IKEA Group introduce new Chief Sustainability Officer

Stuart Mitchell

Lena Julle will take on the role as Inter IKEA Group’s Chief Sustainability Officer, effective 1 May, 2025. Lena has been serving as the Acting CSO since September 2024, while also being the Sustainability Manager at IKEA Range, leading and contributing to the development of sustainable products and solutions for IKEA customers around the world to enable healthy, affordable and low-impact everyday life. With over 30 years experience at IKEA, Lena has been instrumental in advancing the IKEA climate, circularity and the overall sustainability agenda. “The IKEA goal – to…

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Indonesia leads as the first country to adapt the updated ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work

Stuart Mitchell

Indonesia officially launched the translated and adapted version of the updated ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work. The launch was jointly conducted by the Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Forestry, Indonesian Forest Concessionaires Association (APHI) and Trade Union Federation KAHUTINDO, with support from the ILO, in Jakarta on 28 April, coinciding with the commemoration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The launch has positioned Indonesia as the first country to formally translate, adapt and integrate the revised code into its national…

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CIPR unveils 2025 Excellence Awards shortlist

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations has announced the shortlist for its 41st Excellence Awards which recognises outstanding achievement in PR and communications practice. 125 organisations and public relations professionals will showcase the impact of their work on business and society across 30 hotly contested categories in the UK’s premier public relations awards ceremony. Read the full shortlist below. Tickets are now available to purchase for the live award ceremony on Wednesday 2 July at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London where the winners will be announced.   The Excellence…

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Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa wins UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2025 causing Nicaragua to exit UNESCO

Stuart Mitchell

The Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa has been announced as the laureate of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2025, on the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals. The award ceremony took place in Brussels, Belgium, on the sidelines of the World Conference on Press Freedom on 7 May 2025. The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Prize is a tribute to all journalists who continue to inform us despite numerous risks and threats to their personal safety. Each year, this Prize reminds us of the importance of standing alongside those who…

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