Day: 2 January 2026

Ocean’s climate targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Stuart Mitchell

Ocean has reaffirmed its mission to help deliver a net zero economy, supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) which has validated Ocean’s climate targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The SBTi has approved Ocean’s near-term science based emissions reduction target which will see Ocean will reduce its carbon emissions by 42% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2040. Joining the SBTi ensures that Ocean’s climate action work is in line with the latest science. Taken with the company’s ISO14001 certification, it demonstrates Ocean’s commitment to actively participate in the…

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ICO action secures increased cookie compliance, giving millions stronger control over their personal information online

Stuart Mitchell

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has provided an update on its action to tackle cookie compliance, which has brought the vast majority of the UK’s most used websites into compliance with rules on the use of advertising cookies.   This has given an estimated 80% of UK internet users over the age of 14 – equating to around 40 million people – greater control over how they are tracked for personalised advertising. Our assessment focused on three key areas of compliance:   Whether non-essential advertising cookies were stored on users’…

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OAAA Announces 2025 OOH Media Plan Award Winners

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the premier trade association for the U.S. out of home (OOH) advertising industry, today announced the winners of its 2025 OOH Media Plan Awards, marking the program’s 25th year celebrating the most effective and inspiring OOH media strategies. The OOH Media Plan Awards recognize the central role media planning plays in the success of out of home advertising. The program highlights the plans that make the most effective use of the medium, grounded in audience understanding, smart allocation of budget, and…

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Global Alliance unveils first global DEI Policy Framework for the public relations and communication profession

Stuart Mitchell

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management has launched the Global Diversity, Equality, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy Framework 2025, the first global initiative for DEI across the public relations and communication profession. Developed through extensive consultation with members worldwide, the Framework provides a consistent standard of DEI knowledge and practice that is adaptable to national, cultural and legal contexts. The Framework is grounded in universal human rights and reflects the Alliance’s values of collaboration, professionalism, integrity, innovation and openness. “At the heart of our profession is a…

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Fairtrade calls for cocoa industry to invest in co-operatives to boost farmer resilience amid market volatility

Stuart Mitchell

As 2025 draws to a close, leading cocoa brands and suppliers face a decisive moment in shaping the future of sustainable supply chains. As many are shifting their strategy in light of upcoming regulations, supply and price volatility, Fairtrade calls on them to ensure their purchasing practices and programme investments put cooperatives at the front and centre.  Strong, member-led co-operatives are crucial to drive sustainable, resilient livelihoods for cocoa farmers beyond the scope or duration of specific interventions, but they can only unlock their transformative potential if they’re backed by…

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