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Amazon Web Services Launches ‘AWS Get IT’ to Encourage More Girls to Consider a Career in Technology

Stuart Mitchell

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, today announced the launch of AWS Get IT. This new initiative is designed to introduce all Year 8 students (12-13 year olds) in the UK to cloud computing and digital skills and inspire more girls to consider a career in technology. The programme, developed together with award winning youth training organisation Future Foundations, will educate students on cloud computing technology and then invite them to create an application to solve a real-world issue faced by their school or community. AWS will shortlist 10…

Republic Services Strengthens Commitment to Reduce Fleet Emissions With Expanded Adoption of Redeem™ Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Stuart Mitchell

Republic Services, Inc. has announced an agreement that represents the widest geographic usage of Clean Energy  Redeem™ renewable natural gas (RNG) in North America. RNG is an ultra-low-carbon intensity transportation fuel that substantially lowers greenhouse gas emissions. A growing number of Republic Services’ natural gas-powered vehicles will utilize increasing amounts of Redeem fuel across 21 states over the next five years. This is projected to reduce fleet emissions by roughly 250,000 metric tons of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) per year, which is equal to taking 53,000 passenger vehicles off the road1. “As the…

Jockeys saddle up to raise vital cash for cancer services

Stuart Mitchell

Twelve eager amateur jockeys are chomping at the bit after being selected to compete in the 49th annual Macmillan Charity Raceday, which will take place on June 15th at the iconic York Racecourse. With previous competitors including Love Island star Chris Hughes, Macmillan’s ‘Ride of Their Lives’ forms part of the largest charity raceday in British racing. The amateur jockeys will train for months to prepare for the event, all the while raising sponsorship money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Funds raised will help Macmillan to be right there with people…

CIPR launches Client Advisor Services and guidance for hiring PR professionals

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has launched a new Client Advisor Service to guide businesses through the process of hiring public relations support. The Service connects businesses considering hiring PR staff or agencies with experienced CIPR Client Advisors. The Advisors – all of whom are Chartered PR Professionals – can help businesses identify their needs and provide support by preparing job descriptions or briefs and joining interviews or pitch panels. The Service coincides with the launch of two new CIPR guides sharing best practice advice on how to recruit PR staff and…

Unilever Announces Effort to Provide Hygiene Services for Those Living on the Streets

Stuart Mitchell

Unilever has announced “The Right to Dignity”, a social mission and commitment to improving the health and well-being of people living on the streets. Unilever is partnering with mobile shower organizations across the country to help provide reliable, safe and free access to showers and other basic hygiene needs, services often unrecognized but proven to be critical in improving welfare. The launch was marked by a convening of a committed group of changemakers, advocates and experts united in their efforts to positively impact people experiencing homelessness, held in New York…