Author: Stuart Mitchell

Gerety Awards Unveils Its 2026 Global Executive Jury — 15 Cities, One Standard of Creative Excellence

Stuart Mitchell

The Gerety Awards reveals the full Global Executive Jury for its 2026 edition, bringing together an international collective of creative leaders who will define this year’s shortlist. Following the announcement of Jury Presidents and global judging locations, the awards now confirm the professionals who will sit across 15 in-person jury sessions worldwide, evaluating the work that will shape the benchmark for creativity in 2026. From creatives and strategists to producers, filmmakers, brand leaders and social specialists, the jury represents the full breadth of the communications industry — reflecting the diverse…

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Human Appeal reaches over 862,000 people with food, water and life-saving emergency response amid ongoing Sudan conflict

Stuart Mitchell

One of the UK’s leading humanitarian aid charities, Human Appeal, announces that it has to date supported over 862,000 people who have fled the current conflict across Sudan and Chad.   Human Appeal remains at the forefront of the humanitarian response, delivering urgent, life-saving assistance to displaced and conflict-affected communities both inside Sudan and across its borders. It has delivered over 2,180 food parcels alone since the start of 2026. With thousands of families fleeing violence in El Fasher and wider Darfur, many have sought safety in neighbouring Chad under extremely harsh conditions.  In Bami Jura Camp, Human Appeal has been distributing parcels to Sudanese refugees, who are currently living in makeshift shelters. Each of the bundles contained essential staples; 5 kg of rice, 5 kg of…

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Investors under scrutiny as new report highlights role in methane crisis

Stuart Mitchell

A new report by the Changing Markets Foundation and Planet Tracker finds 80% of investors assessed scored less than 10% of available points on methane – with a particular gap in addressing agricultural methane emissions persisting. Norges Bank Investment Management was also the only investor to engage with the study, and to have agricultural methane specific policies. London, 3 February 2026 – New analysis released today, Materially Neglected: Agricultural Methane and Investor Risk, assesses the methane policies of some of the world’s largest investors in meat, dairy, and rice and…

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Ad Net Zero Young Leaders Publish Guide To Building Sustainability Into Everyday Business Practice

Stuart Mitchell

Ad Net Zero has published a new set of recommendations developed by its Young Leaders Group, offering practical, people-centred steps to embed sustainability into everyday business strategy.The recommendations are a direct response to industry researchfrom the IPA which found high levels of climate anxiety among advertising professionals, alongside a lack of confidence in raising environmental concerns at work. The Young Leaders propose four practical actions to be adopted by organisations of all sizes to turn awareness into action across the workforce, rather than treating sustainability as a specialist issue. The…

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The Quilter Foundation launches new charity grants and refreshed strategy

Stuart Mitchell

The Quilter Foundation, the charitable arm of Quilter plc, is pleased to announce the launch of its new strategy and charity grants, reaffirming its commitment to empowering individuals and communities. Under the new strategy, the Quilter Foundation will shift from traditional short-term grant making to developing deeper strategic partnerships that build financial capability at key life stages. The Foundation will streamline its funding through two core pathways: New Financial Futures Fund multi-year grants will support financial education programmes in partnership with specialist charities. These selective grants, worth up to £1…

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