Month: July 2026

The Ad Council Launches Campaign Highlighting Community-Led Approaches to Preventing Violence and Building Safer Communities

Stuart Mitchell

The Ad Council is launching a new phase of the award-winning “Agree to Agree” youth firearm injury prevention initiative, including new PSAs from Translation that spotlight the lifesaving work of community violence intervention (CVI). As gun violence continues to be one of the most devastating issues affecting children and teens across the country, this new effort shines a light on the work and impact of CVI occurring in cities across the country to promote peace, seed hope and stop cycles of violence. As part of the “Agree to Agree” campaign,…

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EcoVadis Responsible Health Initiative (RHI) Launches Collaboration with SE Energize Program to Accelerate Decarbonization Healthcare

Stuart Mitchell

The Responsible Health Initiative (RHI), powered by EcoVadis, recently announced the launch of a new collaboration with the Energize program, designed and delivered by SE Advisory Services, Schneider Electric’s global consulting practice, to support the decarbonization of global pharmaceutical supply chains.  EcoVadis research shows that, for the average company, supply chain emissions (Scope 3) are 21 times larger than Scopes 1 and 2 combined. Ignoring these emissions could cost companies over $500 billion in annual liabilities globally by 2030. In the healthcare industry, the study reveals that only 6% of…

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The Government of Singapore and the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market deepen partnership to advance high-integrity carbon markets

Stuart Mitchell

The Government of Singapore, represented by the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), and the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) signed a Cooperation Agreement today to strengthen collaboration on the development of credible, interoperable and high-integrity carbon markets that mobilise finance for climate action.  Under this agreement, announced during London Climate Action week, NCCS and the ICVCM will work together to advance the work of the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets1 and promote the development of high-integrity carbon markets in Asia. The work will include joint initiatives to support capacity-building activities, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration on carbon market developments relevant to governments, businesses and market participants.  The partnership between…

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Mars Impact Fund awards €1.5M grant to Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings to advance the next generation of scientists

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, Incorporated announced it is renewing its partnership with the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, and awarding the organization a three-year, €1.5M grant through the Mars Impact Fund. The Fund was launched in early 2026 as a dedicated, enterprise-level entity designed to create lasting impact by investing in strategic partnerships. The grant and renewed partnership build on that commitment and advance Mars goal in fostering scientific discovery and supporting the next generation of scientific talent. The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings is a scientific forum that annually brings together Nobel Laureates and…

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Vattenfall starts offshore construction of Germany’s largest offshore wind project

Stuart Mitchell

Vattenfall has reached an important milestone in the construction of the Nordlicht offshore wind cluster: on July 1st, the first monopile for the Nordlicht I offshore wind farm was installed in the German North Sea. This marks the start of a key offshore construction phase for Germany’s largest offshore wind project, strengthening Vattenfall’s offshore portfolio and supporting the large-scale expansion of other fossil-free energy in Europe. “With the installation of the first monopile, Nordlicht is visibly taking shape in the waters of the North Sea. It’s an important step forward…

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