Day: 27 May 2026

Marking 28 years of impact, the 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards honor five pioneering researchers

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO and The Fondation L’Oréal are proud to announce the names of the five international Laureates of the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. On 11 June at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, these researchers will be recognized for their pioneering contributions to life and environmental sciences. This year’s selection highlights their major roles in tackling global health and environmental challenges, from revolutionary tissue engineering and genomic research to agricultural innovation and the impact of nutrition on mental health. For this 28th edition, the programme has reached an unprecedented…

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GlobalCom PR Network Joins ICCO as Direct Member, Strengthening Global Collaboration in Public Relations

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is pleased to announce that GlobalCom PR Network has joined ICCO as a Direct Member, marking an important step in strengthening global collaboration and advancing excellence across the public relations and communications industry. GlobalCom PR Network is one of the leading independent international PR networks, bringing together experienced communications consultancies and local market experts across more than 100 countries. Its addition to ICCO’s global community reinforces a shared commitment to promoting high professional standards, ethical practice, knowledge exchange and innovation across the PR industry.…

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EcoVadis Reports $2.5T in Global Spend Governed Through Sustainability Risk Insights and Shift from Compliance to Resilience-Led Procurement

Stuart Mitchell

As economic volatility, regulatory pressure and supply chain disruption reshape global business, companies are increasingly treating sustainability as a core driver of resilience. EcoVadis, the global standard for resilient, sustainable supply chains, today released its 2025 Purpose Report. The report shows how organizations are using sustainability intelligence to reduce risk, strengthen procurement decisions and improve long-term performance, with more than $2.5 trillion in global spend now connected to sustainability insights across the EcoVadis network. In 2025, EcoVadis saw 25,852 new companies using its Sustainability Ratings, expanded carbon transparency across 55,838…

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Bank of Scotland unveils limited edition £20 banknote featuring Scott McTominay

Stuart Mitchell

Bank of Scotland has revealed a brand new, limited edition £20 banknote featuring an image inspired by Scott McTominay’s iconic overhead-kick – created to celebrate Scotland’s return to the top table of international football. The design blends traditional banknote elements with imagery inspired by one of Scotland’s most memorable modern football moments, set against the Forth Bridge. Just 100 brand new notes featuring the unique design have been printed and fans can get their hands on one through a mix of collector auctions, a public raffle, and two pop-up ‘vaults’…

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Amcor containers play central role in ongoing Ocado Retail refill project

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, will continue to produce the bespoke containers for the Refill Coalition’s ongoing work with Ocado Retail in the UK. The project, the first by a major supermarket to pilot reusable packaging, allows Ocado Retail to deliver online orders for everyday products such as pasta, rice and washing liquid in refillable packaging. Consumers are encouraged to hand back empty containers to their driver on the next delivery, to be cleaned and prepared for reuse. The announcement to continue the trial…

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