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UK Business poorly prepared for reputation risks, new Business Leaders Survey finds

Stuart Mitchell

As economic uncertainties continue, many UK businesses are not well prepared for the fast-approaching reputational risks, according to new research from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The Business Leaders Survey – delivered by global market research agency, 3Gem – surveyed 300 C-Level Managers and Directors in mid-July 2022 about their PR functions and their future needs for PR services. The report found that fewer business leaders than in December 2021 say they have a plan for tackling reputation risk or for communicating in a crisis. The number who say…

£8.5 million programme to transform AI ethics and regulation

Stuart Mitchell

AHRC announces the first major research programme on AI ethics and regulation of this scale in the UK. A new research programme has been announced that will see researchers collaborate with industry and policymakers to tackle some of the of the biggest ethical questions posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The programme aims to build public trust and ensure the UK remains at the global forefront of the research, development and deployment of AI technology. This will be the first programme of its scale in the UK and will inform the…

Nissan unveils Ambition 2030 vision to empower mobility and beyond

Stuart Mitchell

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled Nissan Ambition 2030, the company’s new long-term vision for empowering mobility and beyond.  Responding to critical environmental, societal and customer needs, Nissan aims to become a truly sustainable company, driving towards a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world.  With this vision, Nissan wants to deliver strategic value by empowering journeys offering confident, exciting, and more integrated experiences to customers, and through collaborations, empower society to build a smart ecosystem with integrated mobility. Over the next ten years, Nissan will deliver exciting, electrified vehicles and…

Ceres releases new guide to aid U.S. food sector’s climate transition plans as investors ramp up pressure

Stuart Mitchell

A new report released by the sustainability nonprofit Ceres reveals few companies in the U.S. food sector have disclosed their climate transition strategies nor concrete actions to achieve them, despite increasing investor pressures and the growing threats of climate change. The Investor Guide to Climate Transition Plans in the U.S. Food Sector provides the most comprehensive guidance to help food companies move beyond target-setting to creating and implementing sector-specific climate transition plans that chart pathways to greenhouse gas emissions reductions.  It outlines how, despite greater corporate climate disclosure and commitments…

PRSA Announces Winners of 2022 Anvil Awards

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the US’ leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced the winners of the 2022 Anvil Awards, which recognize the best public relations tactics and campaigns of the year and the highest standards of performance for the profession. “Congratulations to all our well-deserved Anvil Award winners,” said Dr. Felicia Blow, APR, 2022 PRSA Chair. “I am consistently impressed with the quality of innovative and inspiring work created throughout our profession. The Anvil ceremony is always one of my favorite events, and it was an extra thrill to be able…