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ICCO Announces Changes in Operation and Collaboration with The PRomise Foundation for Services

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced changes in its operations, appointing The PRomise Foundation to manage office administration, membership services, and the organisation of key ICCO events, including the ICCO Global Summit and ICCO Global Awards. Following a selection process, ICCO’s Executive Committee chose The PRomise Foundation to take on these responsibilities based on their experience in organising conferences of International repute focussed on the public relations community. ICCO President, Grzegorz Szczepański, commented: “The PRomise Foundation has demonstrated strong capabilities in organising industry events, including PRAXIS. Their experience…

Cargill and Hafnia Launch Seascale Energy to Accelerate the Transformation of Marine Fuel Procurement Services

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and leading tanker shipping company, Hafnia, have joined forces to launch Seascale Energy, a joint venture, combining Cargill’s existing bunker business Pure Marine Fuels and Hafnia’s Bunker Alliance. By combining the strengths of two global players, Seascale Energy aims to set a new standard for marine fuel procurement by delivering considerable cost efficiencies, transparency, and access to sustainable fuel innovations. By consolidating bunker purchasing volumes, the venture will secure even more competitive pricing and terms while providing tailored procurement solutions to meet its customers’ diverse needs.…

DNV recognized in LEADERS’ quadrant for ESG & sustainability assurance services

Stuart Mitchell

DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, has been positioned in the leaders’ quadrant in Verdantix’s newly released Green Quadrant: ESG & Sustainability Assurance Services 2024 report. The report benchmarked 14 of the most prominent ESG and sustainability assurance providers globally. To qualify companies needed to demonstrate that they could meet the diverse needs of large, complex organizations, this required a minimum of 1,000 full-time employees, a global presence, and the capabilities to deliver both limited and reasonable assurance services across at least three of the quadrants four key…

Lloyds Bank Foundation extends support for The Bridge Homelessness to Hope to deliver essential services to people experiencing homelessness in Leicester

Stuart Mitchell

Lloyds Bank Foundation is supporting The Bridge Homelessness to Hope charity in Leicester with a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000. The funding will support the homeless charity’s core services, including individual casework, mental and physical health services, breakfast provision, access to hot showers, as well as the availability of clothing, toiletries, and washing and drying facilities. Recent data from Leicester City Council showed that the number of reported rough sleepers in the city has increased. There were 464 individuals reported to be rough sleeping in 2023/24, compared to 447 in…

Innovate UK invests £3.2m to improve mental health services

Stuart Mitchell

Innovate UK announces funding for 24 projects developing immersive digital mental health therapeutics. The funding from Innovate UK’s £20 million Mindset programme is driving the growth of immersive digital mental health solutions in the UK. By supporting projects that develop therapeutic interventions, Mindset is building a robust ecosystem to bring these innovations to market. Through fostering collaboration between the immersive technology sector and mental health providers, Mindset aims to improve treatment options, offering faster, more cost effective and accessible support for individuals with mental health concerns. The challenge Mental health…