Day: 23 August 2025

Industry-First Green Hydrogen Deals Signed by Andrex® and Kleenex® Producer, Kimberly-Clark

Stuart Mitchell

Kimberly-Clark UK & Ireland, manufacturer of leading household name brands including Andrex® and Kleenex®, becomes the first major consumer products company in the UK to make a significant commitment to green hydrogen, signalling its commitment to a more sustainable future. The company announces today that together with its energy partners, Carlton Power and HYRO (a joint venture between Octopus Energy Generation and RES), it is investing over £125 million into the emerging energy solution at its two plants in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria and Northfleet, Kent. Combined, the two sites produce nearly…

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UN summit confronts AI’s dawn of wonders and warnings

Stuart Mitchell

The AI for Good Global Summit 2025 brings together governments, tech leaders, academics, civil society and young people to explore how artificial intelligence can be directed toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – and away from growing risks of inequality, disinformation and environmental strain. “We are the AI generation,” said Doreen Bogdan-Martin, chief of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) – UN’s specialized agency for information and communications technology – in a keynote address. But being part of this generation means more than just using these technologies. “It means contributing to this…

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Lifeline merger paves the way for better support in Scotland to women in need

Stuart Mitchell

Hundreds of women across Scotland will continue to receive critical financial and emotional support thanks to a landmark merger between two long-established benevolent funds. The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland (the Society) and the E Mclaren Fund for Indigent Ladies (the Fund) have united in a move that secures the legacy of both institutions while expanding the scope of aid available to women in later life. The merger ensures that all beneficiaries of the Fund will continue to receive grants under their existing terms, while also…

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The Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe Form Alliance

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) have announced a new partnership to collectively advance the marketing profession, for the benefit of the sector, business and society in Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom. As part of the agreement, which commenced in May, CIM and MAZ have developed an aligned pathway for professional marketers in the two regions to obtain membership of both organisations, whilst also promoting a framework to align qualifications. The two organisations will also design programmes to support the development and mobility…

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Unity becomes Changemaker and fundraiser for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Stuart Mitchell

Unity Trust Bank has become a Changemaker at Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, helping to transform the lives of sick youngsters.  Changemakers support the charity by investing in projects such as life-saving equipment and child-friendly spaces.  Colin Fyfe, CEO at Unity Trust Bank, said: “As a social impact bank, Unity’s mission is to help create a better society.   “We’re based in Brindleyplace and proud to be part of the Birmingham business community.  “We’re delighted to support the region by becoming a Changemaker for such a worthwhile charity.  “Every year, more than…

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