Day: 3 October 2026

CAP – Good intentions don’t always prevent harm – avoiding harmful racial stereotypes

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Good intentions don’t always prevent harm – avoiding harmful racial stereotypes. 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. Many advertisers choose to recognise events that celebrate diversity, such as Black History Month, which takes place every October. These occasions provide an opportunity for reflection, recognition and celebration, and many brands use them to demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion.…

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Bristol City Leap to Upgrade Key Public Buildings, Boosting Energy Efficiency and Resilience

Stuart Mitchell

Belbrook Children’s Respite Centre, Ridingleaze House and Symes House will benefit from new air source heat pumps, with additional solar panels, LED lighting and loft insulation at Belbrook, as part of efforts to decarbonise Bristol’s public estate and improve energy resilience. Funded in part by Bristol City Council’s green investment programme, the Bristol Climate Action Investment, Bristol City Leap is set to begin renewable energy upgrades at three council-owned buildings: Belbrook Children’s Respite Unit, Ridingleaze House and Symes House. The improvements are designed to enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions…

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EV Drivers Using Lidl Plus Could Save Over £500 Annually

Stuart Mitchell

Lidl GB has announced a reduction in its rapid Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) tariffs, reducing its charging rate from 62p/kWh to 59p/kWh with Lidl Plus. Drivers using the Lidl Plus tariff could save approximately £4 per session, adding up to an annual saving of £529*. Expanding its EV infrastructure further, Lidl is investing £10million this financial year in its network including the installation of around 100 new rapid chargers at existing stores. This is in addition to the discounter’s £25million investment into its EVC network since 2017, with a third…

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€30 billion of gas imports now avoided thanks to Europe’s solar fleet

Stuart Mitchell

Solar power has saved Europe more than €30 billion in avoided gas imports in the six months since the outbreak of the Iran War. Savings accelerated during this summer as higher volumes of solar power became available and fossil fuel prices climbed. This summer’s heatwaves and droughts reduced the efficiency of, or even shut down, some thermal power plants. Reduced reservoir levels limited hydropower output while low cooling water levels affected nuclear generation. At the same time, the extreme heat increased the demand for air conditioning. Power prices spiked. The…

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Google Deepens Commitment to Finland with Two-Year €13 Billion investment in AI Infrastructure

Stuart Mitchell

Google today announced plans to invest at least €13 billion in digital infrastructure in Finland over the next two years (2027 – 2028), deepening its long-term commitment to the country and to Europe. This includes data center and other supporting infrastructure investments and partnerships in Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala. In addition, Google is supporting clean energy projects, and dedicated nature and community funds to support local biodiversity, education, research, and workforce development. This is Google’s largest single investment in Europe and a testament to Finland’s leadership in responsibly building…

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