The SBTi opens net-zero standard for finance industry

Financial institutions will, for the first time, be able to set science-based targets aligned with net-zero, following the release of the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard. The Standard provides clear, actionable science-based guidance for banks, asset owners and managers, private equity firms and other financial institutions to align their lending, investment, insurance, and capital markets activities with limiting global warming and achieving net-zero by 2050 at the latest. By setting targets against the Standard, financial institutions can set a clear route to build resilience, meet evolving…

ADMA unveils new powerhouse Advisory Committee to lead marketing’s next era

The Association for Data-Driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA) has unveiled a new Advisory Committee featuring some of Australia’s most respected marketing and business practitioners. The new Committee will be key in shaping ADMA’s strategy to execute its vision to drive innovation, build industry capability, set the standard for responsible marketing, and reimagine the industry’s future through data-driven transformation. Composed of leading CMOs and specialists from Optus, NAB, Woolworths, MECCA, Zip Co, and Deloitte, the Committee brings a breadth of experience across marketing, digital, and business leadership. This announcement follows previous…

Almost half of Brits plan to digitally detox this Christmas

Nearly half of all British adults plan to limit their screen time this festive period, according to a new IPA Christmas survey, published on 24 July 2025. The IPA Insight report, The 2025 Christmas Consumer, which is based on a survey of 2,000 UK adults and carried out by Opinium, reveals that 47% of all British adults intend to spend less time on screens this festive period. This figure is being driven by Gen Z (those aged 18-27) for which 64% say they plan to cut their Christmas screen time, and…

Saint-Gobain and XPO Logistics aim to help 1,000 children learn to be safe on the roads by the end of 2025

XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, is working in partnership with Saint-Gobain UK to keep children safer on the roads. The Road Safety Team, comprising key personnel from both Saint-Gobain and XPO Logistics, along with Buzz, the project’s Bee mascot, aims to visit 1,000 children in schools during 2025. The team will give talks and demonstrations on how to cross the road safely and show them where the danger areas are around an HGV. The team has already visited more than 250…

Mobility in Motion and Purpl Discounts Join Forces to Champion Accessible Driving For The Disabled Community

Mobility in Motion has announced a new partnership with Purpl Discounts to improve car accessibility in the disabled community.  The accessible driving aids and vehicle adaptations company, Mobility in Motion, will provide disabled customers with 10% off their first order. The discount will allow 1.9 million disabled drivers to save on accessibility equipment such as hand controls, pedal modifications, steering aids, and more. Passengers can also save on hoists and swivel seats. Studies show a notable accessibility gap in transport, with disabled people making fewer overall trips compared to their…