Day: 5 June 2026

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 continues expansion of Carbon Data Network with Workiva

Stuart Mitchell

EcoVadis, the global standard for resilient, sustainable supply chains, today announced a strategic partnership with Workiva Inc., a leading, AI-powered platform for trust, transparency, and accountability. The new partnership will center on connecting EcoVadis’ primary supplier carbon data with Workiva, enabling mutual customers to move from industry averages into granular, audit-ready sustainability execution.  This new development is part of EcoVadis’ wider efforts to build a Carbon Data Network that allows procurement teams to connect suppliers’ primary carbon emission data directly into their Scope 3 reports. EcoVadis Carbon Data Network (CDN)…

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WMO: Prepare for El Niño

Stuart Mitchell

A new WMO El Niño/La Niña Update indicates an 80% likelihood of an El Niño event during June–August 2026. Probabilities for this to continue until at least November are near or above 90%. Although some uncertainty remains about El Niño peak strength and timing, most forecast models suggest it will be at least moderate – and possibly strong. WMO El Niño/Updates are the world’s most authoritative source of information for governments, humanitarian agencies and climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture, health, energy and water management. They are based on a consensus of…

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Integrity Council announces new batch of assessment decisions

Stuart Mitchell

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market has announced its latest batch of assessment decisions, as follows: Program decisions: Global Carbon Council (GCC) – CCP-Eligible (applies to GCC 2.0 and projects following the Standard on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances v1.1 or later) Methodology decisions: VCS VMR0017 v1.0 – CCP-Approved (Conditional) ART TREES v2.0: HFLD Crediting Level – Remedial Actions ART TREES v2.0: Removals Crediting Level – Remedial Actions Isometric Mangrove Restoration Protocol v1.0 – CCP-Approved VCS ACM0008 (Versions 6-8) – CCP-Approved (Conditional) Annette Nazareth, Chair of the…

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2025 IPA Annual Review reflects on industry change, AI adoption and talent investment

Stuart Mitchell

The 2025 IPA Annual Review reveals an industry navigating increasing commercial pressure by balancing tighter budgets with a growing demand for strategic impact, while continuing to leverage creativity and innovation to drive value. Agencies are increasingly being asked to deliver more strategic value while operating under tighter budgets and growing pressure to demonstrate measurable return on investment. This is one of the key observations made in the recently published 2025 IPA Annual Review which paints a picture of an industry rising to these mounting commercial and operational challenges by balancing…

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