Month: August 2026

Mary Kay Releases 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Transformative Progress Across Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact Globally

Stuart Mitchell

 Mary Kay Inc., a leading global beauty company committed to sustainability and women’s empowerment, today released its 2026 Sustainability Report, outlining progress toward its 2030 goals and celebrating the 2025 and latest achievements that continue to drive positive change globally. The annual report highlights Mary Kay’s decades-long dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability – core pillars central to its business strategy and its purpose-driven legacy rooted in the company’s mission of “enriching women’s lives” around the world.  “Mary Kay’s commitment to enriching women’s lives continues to guide how we operate, innovate, and create…

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Elanco Releases 2025 Impact Report, Demonstrating How Animal Health Helps Meet Society’s Growing Needs

Stuart Mitchell

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) has announced its 2025 Impact Report, “Leading with Purpose,” highlighting how the company brings together purpose, innovation and business strategy to help address some of society’s most pressing challenges. The report details Elanco’s progress across four interconnected areas: going beyond for animals, customers, society and its people. Together, these priorities demonstrate how Elanco can help animals live healthier, more active lives; support farmers and veterinarians; strengthen the global food supply; and contribute to healthier, more resilient communities. “Animals are at the center of two…

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Robot revolution hits the fields as £20 million funding announced

Stuart Mitchell

£20 million up for grabs to develop farm robots and automated systems that can plant, tend and harvest crops New funding will help develop robots and innovative technologies that can plant, tend and harvest crops, giving farmers a helping hand at busy times of year, Farming Minister Stephen Morgan announced today (Monday 3 August).  Innovative agri-tech businesses can now bid for a share of £20 million to collaborate with researchers and farmers to develop the next generation of farm automation and robots.  The cash boost will fast-track the development of automated technology that can do everything from…

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New CIPR research explores barriers locking young African professionals out of global public relations

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published new research revealing that cost, low awareness, and a lack of locally relevant content are keeping young African professionals from global PR training, certification, and employment. The report – Impact Beyond Borders: Expanding Global Access for Young African Communicator – was authored by Adedoyin Jaiyesimi Chart.PR MCIPR and sponsored by the CIPR Research Fund. It draws on a survey of more than 200 respondents across 11 African countries, 10 focus group discussions with 40 young professionals in Nigeria, Kenya and Zimbabwe,…

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Big Oil set to double profits as their emissions fuel deadly heatwaves

Stuart Mitchell

The world’s six biggest fossil fuel corporations are expected to nearly double their combined net income in the second quarter of 2026, jumping from $23 billion in the previous quarter to $45 billion, reveals new Oxfam analysis ahead of their earnings announcements. New data also finds that the emissions of these corporations have significantly magnified the frequency and severity of heatwaves this century. The projected full-year profits of BP, Chevron, Eni, ExxonMobil, Shell, and TotalEnergies amount to $147 billion, more than their combined profits over the previous 21 months (Q2…

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