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Corporates’ supply chain scope 3 emissions are 26 times higher than their operational emissions

Stuart Mitchell

In 2023, corporates reported that their Scope 3 supply chain emissions were, on average, 26 times greater than their emissions from direct operations (Scopes 1 and 2)[2]. According to the new ‘Scope 3 Upstream: Big Challenges, Simple Remedies’ report – published recently by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and CDP – upstream emissions from the manufacturing, retail and materials sectors had a footprint 1.4 times the total CO2 emitted in the EU in 2022. However, supply chain emissions continue to be overlooked, with corporates twice as likely to measure operational emissions[3]…

New UNESCO report warns that Generative AI threatens Holocaust memory

Stuart Mitchell

A UNESCO report published today warns that unless decisive action is taken to integrate ethical principles, AI could distort the historical record of the Holocaust and fuel antisemitism. The report cautions that not only can Generative AI enable malicious actors to seed disinformation and hate-fueled narratives, but it can also inadvertently invent false or misleading content about the Holocaust. If we allow the horrific facts of the Holocaust to be diluted, distorted or falsified through the irresponsible use of AI, we risk the explosive spread of antisemitism and the gradual…

The Prince’s Trust launches new funding hub to support young entrepreneurs

Stuart Mitchell

The Prince’s Trust, in partnership with NatWest and with the support of long-term partner British Business Bank, has launched a new funding offer that will support young entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of starting their business to overcome the financial barriers they face. The youth charity’s “Grant Hub” will provide two distinct opportunities for 18- to 30-year-old entrepreneurs to apply for financial help when starting their business – an initial Test My Business Idea grant, as well as start-up funding when they are ready to launch. The Grant…

OpenAI Introduce OpenAI for Nonprofits

Stuart Mitchell

OpenAI are  introducing OpenAI for Nonprofits, a new initiative to enhance the accessibility of their tools for nonprofit organizations. Below is the announcement made here. Nonprofits are already using ChatGPT to increase productivity and serve their communities in novel ways. Operational challenges, limited funding, and staffing shortages can often constrain their social impact. ChatGPT can help nonprofits of all sizes overcome these barriers, enabling them to achieve more with fewer resources. Whether it’s drafting grant proposals, refining data analysis, or tailoring communication strategies for diverse audiences, ChatGPT can serve as…

Berry Releases Whitepaper on Advancing User-Centric, Sustainable Packaging with Artificial Intelligence

Stuart Mitchell

Global sustainable packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc.‘s new, comprehensive whitepaper, How Artificial Intelligence Can Advance User-Centric, Sustainable Packaging Design, explores how recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) can complement human intelligence and creativity to revolutionize packaging design and development.  The whitepaper offers an in-depth exploration of how AI can offer broader consumer insights to help fast-moving consumer goods brands keep up with rapidly changing market trends and consumer preferences. It also highlights how Berry combines AI’s ability to process visual design language with the company’s internal design studio’s ability…