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Three new sustainability-focused businesses join CISL’s startup hub in Cambridge

Stuart Mitchell

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) welcomes three new, impact-led businesses as official members of its Canopy innovation hub.  Rural Voices, ClimateNode and Archipel&Co are the latest to join the entrepreneurial community, with a range of focus from standing up for farming communities in the world’s supply chains and using AI to calculate climate risk, to consulting with businesses to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.  Sam Laakkonen, Director of The Canopy at CISL said:  “It’s exciting to see the different kinds of sustainability startups drawn to joining the Canopy: from those working in social responsibility to using…

Will Poulter narrates popular children’s book, Elmer and the Gift, in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK

Stuart Mitchell

To mark Dementia Action Week (15 – 21 May) and the release of the paperback, Will Poulter, star of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 3, showed his support for dementia research by narrating Elmer and the Gift, the final book in the popular series written and illustrated by the late David McKee. The reading marks a collaboration between Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, and Andersen Press, to celebrate the 30th and last book in the hugely popular Elmer the Elephant series, written and illustrated by McKee,…

UNESCO calls on all Governments to implement Global Ethical Framework without delay

Stuart Mitchell

Following calls by over 1000 tech workers this week for a pause in the training of the most powerful AI systems, including Chat GPT, UNESCO calls on countries to fully implement its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence immediately. This global normative framework, adopted unanimously by the 193 Member States of the Organization, provides all the necessary safeguards. The world needs stronger ethical rules for artificial intelligence: this is the challenge of our time. UNESCO’s Recommendation on the ethics of AI sets the appropriate normative framework. Our Member States…

Airbus’ most popular aircraft takes to the skies with 100% sustainable aviation fuel

Stuart Mitchell

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing of this bio-jet fuel with a new VOLCAN flight test campaign using the best-selling A320 Family aircraft. An A321neo took off recently from Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France with both of its engines powered by 100% unblended SAF. Since the end of February, the aircraft is being closely followed by a data-collecting aeroplane with the mission to gather information on the non-CO2 emissions and the creation of…

Alzheimer’s Society achieves The Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Stuart Mitchell

Alzheimer’s Society has achieved The Menopause Friendly Accreditation in recognition of its high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. The charity is the first organisation in 2023 to be awarded this distinction, following a robust assessment of its practices by the Menopause Friendly Independent Panel. What is the Menopause Friendly Accreditation? The Menopause Friendly Accreditation is industry-recognised and the only accreditation that sets clear standards which must be met. As such, it is truly meaningful and considered by many as a kitemark of excellence for menopause in…