Day: 6 August 2026

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, today 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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New IPA/Tracksuit report reveals what clients want from their agencies

Stuart Mitchell

Nine out of ten brand leaders are seeing true commercial value from their agency partnerships. But while confidence in agencies remains high, new research from the IPA, produced in collaboration with Tracksuit, reveals an opportunity to add more value by delivering more of the strategic thinking clients value highly. Launched at the flagship IPA Business Growth Conference on 8 July 2026, the report, Bridging the gap. Redefining the value of agencies, explores the value agencies create today and what clients value most from their agency relationships. It also explores where a…

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Co-op publishes supplier gender pay gap analysis across its supply chain

Stuart Mitchell

Co‑op has published its first supplier gender pay gap analysis, examining data from more than 200 suppliers across its entire supplier base, including both direct and indirect suppliers. The analysis shows gender pay gaps across Co‑op’s supplier base remain below the UK average, with a mean gap of 7.5% compared to a UK benchmark of 11.5%. It also highlights that while progress is being made, it remains steady, and structural challenges around representation persist, at a time when expectations on employers are increasingly moving beyond reporting towards clearer action and…

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UNDP and UNHCR chiefs urge sustained investment as Afghanistan faces unprecedented refugee returnee influx

Stuart Mitchell

UN Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo and UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Barham Salih today called on the international community to provide urgent, sustained investment in Afghanistan as one of the world’s largest return movements places immense pressure on communities grappling with acute poverty, climate shocks and limited economic opportunities. Since 2023, more than 6 million Afghans have returned to the country, including around 2.9 million in 2025. More than 750,000 people have already returned so far this year, with a further 2.5 million expected by the…

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ASA – On the road to motoring ads compliance

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: On the road to motoring ads compliance, I have copied this post below but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. As schools across the country break for summer holidays, many families will be hopping in the car for seaside day trips or hiking holidays. A perfect opportunity, then, for a refresher course on ensuring your motoring ads pass the test. Safety is key Ads that depict…

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