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Young people demand a fairer transition to Net Zero

Stuart Mitchell

Young people have revealed concerns that the pathway to Net Zero will exacerbate the class divide, according to new research from Co-op and its charity, the Co-op Foundation. The study explored the views of 16-24 year olds when thinking about the journey to Net Zero, including the risks and opportunities for young people. A climate class divide The majority (73%) revealed concerns that impacts from the transition to Net Zero will affect some groups of people more than others: A quarter (25%) felt those on lower incomes and/or from lower…

The British Fashion Council And MBS Group Release Second Annual Report On Diversity And Inclusion In The European Fashion Industry

Stuart Mitchell

The British Fashion Council in partnership with MBS are pleased to present the Diversity & Inclusion in Fashion report. This second consecutive year of data collection enables a thorough evaluation of any advancements made and explores the industry’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusiveness. In a pioneering research effort, the MBS Group has analysed voluntary data provided by Europe’s top 100 fashion companies, focusing on the representation of key demographics, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled leaders, at crucial organisational tiers such as the board, executive committee, and…

IPA/TikTok tie-up sees content creators showcase industry to untapped talent

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA, in partnership with TikTok for Business, has launched a new ad campaign featuring popular TikTok creators to attract a more diverse audience of talented young people across the UK, into the advertising industry. The campaign has matched four successful content creators including, Benjy, Walid, Hannah Beau and Abbie Blyth, with five top advertising agencies including Havas (London), VCCP (London), VMLY&R (London), Wavemaker North (Manchester) and Leith (Edinburgh), to showcase the opportunity that a job in adland has to offer with the aim of engaging and inspiring young people…

Together TV launches community filmmaking call “Better Together”

Stuart Mitchell

Together TV, the broadcaster inspiring positive change, announces the launch of “Better Together,” a new initiative spotlighting the impact of community and providing a platform for emerging filmmakers across the United Kingdom. Better Together invites aspiring filmmakers, university students and community groups, to define community through their cinematic lens. This initiative is a call to action, urging creators to contribute meaningfully to their own community through their craft. Participants are encouraged to submit their short films, delving into the theme of “Community” from their perspectives. The broadcaster launches this new…

11% of large charities report their ethnicity pay gap, research finds

Stuart Mitchell

Some 11% of the largest charities in the UK currently report their ethnicity pay gap, according to research by Civil Society.  Analysis of the top 250 charities by income, according to Charity Finance’s 100 and 250 Indexes, shows that 27 published their ethnicity pay gap for 2022.  All 27 charities that reported data had a lower ethnicity pay gap than the UK national average of 31.3% and had a combined average of 21.9% in favour of white staff. Year-on-year changes The ethnicity pay gap measures the difference in average pay…