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ICCO Welcomes New Members as It Embarks on a Year of Growth in 2025

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is excited to announce the first wave of new members joining its global community in 2025. As ICCO continues its journey through a transformative period, this year’s focus is on expanding its global footprint, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing the services it offers to its diverse membership base. Meet the Newest ICCO Members Team Farner – EuropeFarner International, rooted in Switzerland, is a leading alliance of consulting firms specialising in integrated communications. With expertise spanning strategy, branding, public affairs, and more, Farner combines all disciplines…

Clean Air Task Force welcomes the UK as co-chair of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition

Stuart Mitchell

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the announcement that the UK will serve as co-chair of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). This appointment signals the UK’s commitment to tackling short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons. CATF stands ready to support CCAC’s efforts to advance bold, science-driven action that addresses these critical pollutants and delivers tangible benefits for the climate, health, and food security.  Jonathan Banks, Global Director of the Methane Pollution Prevention program at Clean Air Task Force and member of the CCAC’s…

U.S. Food Waste Pact Welcomes Starbucks Coffee Company As Its Latest Restaurant Signatory

Stuart Mitchell

The U.S. Food Waste Pact, a national voluntary agreement that is focused on reducing waste in the U.S. food system through precompetitive collaboration and data sharing, announced today that Starbucks Coffee Company has become the second Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) to join the Pact. According to estimates from U.S. Food Waste Pact resource partner ReFED, 38% of food produced in the United States goes uneaten or unsold, with the vast majority becoming waste that gets sent to destinations like landfills, incinerators, and sewer systems. This waste has harmful effects on…

UK’s energy professionals welcome Government’s early actions but fear “delivery gap” ahead

Stuart Mitchell

New independent research into the views of the UK’s energy professional community has been published recently, raising concerns that progress towards decarbonisation commitments will become significantly more challenging. The Energy Barometer is the Energy Institute’s annual state-of-the-nation member survey designed to inform the public debate about energy and provide an expert sense check on government policy. This year’s report, UK Power Shift, is a retrospective look at the decade since the survey started and, looking forward, the first comprehensive assessment by those working across all areas of energy since power…

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation welcomes Jonquil Hackenberg as new CEO

Stuart Mitchell

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is delighted to announce Jonquil Hackenberg as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jonquil will start in her new role on 4th November, 2024, taking over from Andrew Morlet, who announced his intention to move on from the Foundation earlier this year after ten successful years as CEO. Jonquil is an experienced leader with a proven track record of over 20 years in business transformation, sustainability, and the circular economy . Her expertise in fostering collaboration and partnerships between businesses, innovators, and policymakers will be key to…