Day: 12 October 2026

ICCO Launches Industry-First Mis/Disinformation Training & Certification Program to Combat Global Information Crisis

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced the launch of its flagship Mis/Disinformation Training & Certification Program, designed to equip communications professionals with the critical skills needed to identify, counter, and prevent misinformation and disinformation in an increasingly volatile information ecosystem. Echoing the World Economic Forum’s 2024, 2025 and 2026 Global Risk Reports, which identifies misinformation and disinformation as leading short-term risks to global stability, the program addresses an urgent need for trained professionals who can protect organisational reputation and public trust. The initiative builds on ICCO’s six-year commitment…

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EcoVadis and Kearney Report: Unreliable Supplier Data May Cause Companies to Underestimate Supply Chain Emissions by Up to 3x

Stuart Mitchell

The 2026 Carbon Action Report from EcoVadis and Kearney finds that companies with less reliable supplier carbon data expose themselves to greater and more costly carbon risks throughout their supply chain. The report, based on data from more than 56,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis on their carbon performance over the past year, found that only 4% of companies use primary supplier data to calculate their Scope 3 footprint. Most either rely on industry averages or do not report on Scope 3 at all. The analysis suggests those relying on low-reliability…

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Cargill Named a 2026 Corporate Wellness Innovator by Fast Company and Wellhub

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill has been named a 2026 Corporate Wellness Innovator by Fast Company and Wellhub. The recognition celebrates companies taking innovative, holistic approaches to supporting employees’ physical and mental well-being. Honorees were selected through a qualitative review of their human resources and wellness policies as well as national media coverage. The Fast Company editorial team recognized companies whose policies were differentiated, innovative and centered on employees’ needs. Cargill was selected for its comprehensive benefits supporting physical and emotional health, as well as Employee Assistance Programs designed to strengthen employees’ personal and…

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Ørsted CEO Rasmus Errboe becomes Chair of WindEurope and calls for action on Europe’s competitiveness, energy security, and electrification

Stuart Mitchell

As Rasmus Errboe begins an 18-month term as Chair of WindEurope, he calls for Europe to turn its wind ambitions into action through more projects, stronger supply chains, accelerated electrification, and expanded grids. Recently, Rasmus Errboe, Group President and CEO of Ørsted, becomes Chair of WindEurope, the association representing the European wind industry and will be working alongside WindEurope CEO Tinne Van der Straeten to continue to advance the industry’s agenda.  His appointment comes as wind energy plays an increasingly important role in Europe’s competitiveness, energy security, affordability, and climate…

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ZEV Mandate changes could delay £1.56 billion in UK EV home charging sales and installations, BEAMA warns

Stuart Mitchell

Weakening the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate could delay up to £1.56 billion in UK EV home charge point sales and installations, according to new analysis from UK trade association BEAMA. Reducing the 2030 target could also slow the rollout of flexible charging capacity at a time when Government expects EVs to provide a growing source of flexibility to the electricity system. Manufacturers across the UK have incorporated the existing sales targets from the ZEV Mandate into investment plans for the next decade. Some have planned investments approaching £100 million…

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