Day: 11 October 2025

LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam signs direct power purchase agreement with VSIP to support sustainability ambition

Stuart Mitchell

LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam today announced it has signed a Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) with Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) as part of its ambition to operate the new factory, which opened in April 2025, on 100% renewable energy. The agreement is for the first large-scale renewable energy solution specifically designed for industrial use in Vietnam. Under the agreement, renewable electricity generated from VSIP’s large-scale solar panels will be supplied to the factory through an industrial battery energy storage system, enabling a stable and consistent renewable electricity supply. Jesper Hassellund Mikkelsen,…

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Octopus Energy Group to spin off Kraken

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy Group has announced the spin-off of its world-leading technology company, Kraken, in a move aimed at speeding up the platform’s expansion across the globe. Launched as part of the Octopus Energy Group, Kraken’s AI-powered platform is now contracted to serve over 70 million household and business accounts worldwide. It has grown into the world’s most advanced and proven data-driven operating system for utilities, processing 15 billion new data points a day. The spin-off marks a major strategic milestone, allowing Kraken to fast-track investments into its technology, expand into…

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Benevity Names Soraya Alexander as Chief Executive Officer

Stuart Mitchell

Benevity, Inc., the leading, global provider of social impact software, announced that Soraya Alexander will be its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective November 1, 2025. Alexander most recently served as President of GoFundMe Pro and Chief Operating Officer of GoFundMe, which was recognized as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies in the World. This announcement follows the appointment of Christopher Maloof, current CEO, as the incoming chair of the Benevity Board of Directors. “Chris has led Benevity through an important phase of growth and transformation, strengthening our foundation…

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Nestlé Professional creates sustainable Nescafé self-serve units featuring used coffee grounds

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé Professional has created a new material from used coffee grounds and waste plastic, which is being used to make its Nescafé furniture units. All panels of the new units are now made using bespoke materials that combine 70% plastic waste from its Tutbury factory and 30% used Nestlé coffee grounds. Developed in partnership with UK-based manufacturer Regency, the new board material, known as the Nestlé Recycled Plastic Coffee Board, replaces older designs made from MDF, plastic and other virgin materials. The boards are solely made from Nestlé waste materials,…

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PRSA Honors Exceptional Communicators at ICON in Washington, D.C., October 28–30

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, proudly announces the recognition of five distinguished members for their exceptional contributions and dedicated service to both the organization and the communications profession. These honorees will be celebrated during ICON, PRSA’s premier annual conference, held this year in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., at the Washington Hilton, from October 28-30. “The caliber of talent and unwavering dedication within our membership never fails to inspire,” said Matt Marcial, CAE, CEO of PRSA. “This year’s winners embody the highest standards of leadership,…

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