Year: 2025

TotalEnergies and Veolia Join Forces for the Energy Transition and the Circular Economy

Stuart Mitchell

Long-standing partners TotalEnergies and Veolia have signed a memorandum of understanding for further cooperation in several key areas of energy transition and the circular economy, in line with their respective approaches to reduce their greenhouse gases emissions and water footprint. This cooperation will benefit the entire industry through the scaling up of innovative processes and the advancement of research into future-oriented challenges. The two companies will pool their industrial competencies: Veolia will contribute its expertise in water resource management and the resource recovery of new waste streams, and TotalEnergies its…

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International Labour Organization introduces new indicators to strengthen labour administration

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has introduced a set of indicators to help labour administration systems strengthen governance and deliver more effectively, in face of rapid technological, demographic and economic changes that are reshaping the world of work. Developed and validated with ministries of labour from diverse regions, legal systems and traditions, the indicators translate the United Nations Principles of Effective Governance into concrete measures that capture not only activities and processes, but also outcomes and impact. The tool includes three subsets: whole-of-ministry indicators of effectiveness; service-specific indicators for labour…

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PRCA Platinum Awards 2025 winners announced

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA Platinum Awards 2025 ceremony, sponsored by CARMA, took place at the Barbican Conservatory last month to recognise and celebrate the very highest standards in public relations. The PRCA are proud to reward the excellent achievements of these individuals and teams.    B2B Award  Media City Qatar and Weber Shandwick MENAT Global Stories, Local Lens   Broadcast Award  FINN Partners for Tourism Ireland Dermot’s Taste of Ireland    Consumer Relations Award Highly Commended: Richmond & Towers Christmas, easy as pie with Pukka   Winner: Current Global x Heinz Heinz…

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First-of-its-kind IPA data details strong ROI and long-term impact of Influencer Marketing

Stuart Mitchell

Influencer Marketing delivers strong returns, particularly over the long term. This is according to new data from the IPA was officially unveiled at its flagship Effectiveness Conference. The findings are drawn from the industry’s first-ever cross-industry Influencer Database, spanning 220 campaigns from 144 brands across 36 sectors and 28 markets, and capturing over £133 million in influencer spend. The initiative was led by IPA Effectiveness Leadership Group member Jane Christian, EVP Analytics, WPP Media, and provides the most comprehensive view to date of influencer marketing’s commercial impact. Influencers perform: The…

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Global Push for Gender Equality in Sport Gains Momentum with New Partnership

Stuart Mitchell

UN Women has signed a landmark agreement with the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) to accelerate gender equality across the global sports arena. The partnership will harness sport’s power to empower women and girls, strengthen movements, and drive systemic change worldwide.     Left to right: Sarah Hendriks, Director of Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division at UN Women and Annamarie Phelps CBE OLY, Chair of IWG. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown Through the new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two partners will work with governments, federations and civil…

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