Month: June 2025

The Pitch: CIM and IBM to Challenge Marketing Students in Global Competition to find the Marketers of the Future​

Stuart Mitchell

 The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has launched the global student marketing competition, ‘The Pitch’, to students across the world. This year’s competition will be run in partnership with IBM, a global leader in technology and innovation. CIM will work with IBM to provide students with an experience that equips them for their first professional role in marketing. Not only will IBM be setting this year’s challenge, but they will also host webinars and provide top tips to students on their journey through The Pitch, helping them to bring their…

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Hilary Souter Elected President of ICAS

Stuart Mitchell

At the Annual General Meeting of the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS), held virtually on 27 May 2025, Hilary Souter, Chief Executive of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in New Zealand, was elected as the new President of ICAS. Hilary Souter brings over two decades of leadership in advertising self-regulation to her new role. As Chief Executive of the ASA since 2005, she has played a pivotal role in promoting responsible advertising and ensuring industry compliance with high standards. As a founding contributor to ICAS, Hilary has served on the ICAS…

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Biogases’ benefits for energy security, local economies and reducing emissions are drawing renewed interest

Stuart Mitchell

First-of-a-kind geospatial assessment in new IEA report finds huge untapped potential for biogases, equivalent to a quarter of global natural gas demand As policy makers look for opportunities to simultaneously bolster energy security and economic competitiveness, biogases – locally produced, low-emissions fuels created from organic waste – are seeing fresh momentum, according to a new IEA special report. The Outlook for Biogases and Biomethane, out today, finds that over 50 new policies have been introduced to support biogases since 2020 as countries increasingly recognise their benefits. Biogas can be used…

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Global climate predictions show temperatures expected to remain at or near record levels in coming 5 years

Stuart Mitchell

Global climate predictions show temperatures are expected to continue at or near record levels in the next five years, increasing climate risks and impacts on societies, economies and sustainable development, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Key messages 80% chance that at least one of the next five years will exceed 2024 as the warmest on record 86% chance that at least one of next five years will be more than 1.5°C above the 1850-1900 average 70% chance that 5-year average warming for 2025-2029 will…

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Cargill earns #1 global ranking for removing trans fats from edible oils portfolio

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill earned the top spot on the inaugural Edible Oil Supplier Index 2025, published by global nonprofit Access to Nutrition initiative (ATNi). The ranking recognizes the company’s leadership in removing industrially produced trans-fatty acids* (iTFAs) from its entire edible oils portfolio, even in markets with no regulatory mandate. Cargill’s leadership in this space has made a tangible difference for customers and consumers around the world. Chantilly, a cherished brand in Mexico known for its bakery, pastry and confectionery products, is a standout example. The company credits Cargill as a key…

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