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Triodos Bank UK appoints Mark Clayton as CEO

Stuart Mitchell

Triodos Bank UK has announced the appointment of Mark Clayton as Chief Executive Officer. The bank offers personal current accounts, savings and investment products alongside business savings and specialist sustainable finance for organisations committed to positive cultural, social or environmental impact. Mark is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Triodos, having joined the bank in early 2024. His appointment is subject to formal approval by the regulators and it is anticipated he will start in early summer. He will succeed Dr Bevis Watts, who announced last October that he would…

ASA – Nothing new under the Code – New platforms, same rules

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Nothing new under the Code – New platforms, same rules. I have enclosed the text of the link 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. Technology is constantly evolving, and every day new media types and platforms are being developed. These allow advertisers to reach consumers in exciting new ways, and in ‘spaces’ that look very different to where ads have appeared for the…

UNESCO and WMO Launch the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025:

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have officially launched the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation on January 21st, 2025, marking a crucial milestone in global efforts to protect these essential water towers that provide freshwater to over 2 billion people worldwide. Numerous activities and events during the year will seek to  raise global awareness about the critical role of glaciers in the climate system and hydrological cycle, while addressing the urgent challenges posed by accelerated glacier melting. A Critical Moment for Earth’s Cryosphere More than 275,000 glaciers worldwide cover…

UNESCO and SEVENTEEN award grants to 100 youth-led projects around the world

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO and K-pop icon SEVENTEEN, the Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador, are stepping up their support for youth by awarding financial grants to 100 initiatives designed and led by young people in 70 countries. The project leaders will also benefit from training and expert mentoring. Young generations are a source of innovation and solutions to meet the challenges of our century, but they often lack funds and support. With a budget of one million dollars, made possible by SEVENTEEN’s contribution, 100 inspiring initiatives created by and for young people will be implemented,…

National Trust launches HistoryScapes storytelling app to offer ‘time travel experience’ through voices from the past

Stuart Mitchell

Three National Trust properties, in partnership with the University of Exeter, feature in an immersive new app, HistoryScapes, that brings their estates’ histories to life through the eyes of ordinary people: a carpenter, a mill worker and a broom maker. HistoryScapes is a free app that takes users on GPS-triggered trails at National Trust properties to connect people to landscape heritage. Each trail is led by a historical figure and, inspired by research into them, offers a ‘living history’ format to give visitors the sense of having one foot in…