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Chartered Institute of Fundraising launches updated guidance to strengthen face-to-face fundraising

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) has unveiled new guidance aimed at strengthening best practice and accountability in face-to-face fundraising across the sector. Responding to sector challenges and evolving fundraising practices, and in the wake of the Fundraising Regulator’s Market Inquiry into sub-contracting in face-to-face fundraising, the guidance sets out clear expectations for charities and fundraising agencies, with new sections covering sub-contracting arrangements, safeguarding of fundraisers, transparent job advertising and robust due diligence. The updated framework – which is the first major revision to this guidance since 2016 – provides…

Puerto Rico Advertising Association and Effie Worldwide Announce Launch of Effie Awards Puerto Rico

Stuart Mitchell

The Puerto Rico Advertising Association, in partnership with Effie Worldwide, proudly announces the launch of the Effie Awards Puerto Rico, marking the first time the globally recognized awards for marketing effectiveness will be held on the island. This landmark initiative replaces the former “Cúspide Strategy and Effectiveness” categories that were part of the Cúspide National Festival until its 2023 edition. With this new chapter, Puerto Rico becomes part of Effie’s elite global network, joining over 55 programs around the world that set the gold standard for marketing effectiveness. The Effie Awards Puerto Rico will…

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

Stuart Mitchell

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…

Cut the Carbon, Not the Cheese: New Supply Chain Standard Targets Dairy – 10% of Hospitality’s Emissions

Stuart Mitchell

The Zero Carbon Forum, a not-for-profit representing over a third of the UK’s hospitality and brewing sector across 35,000 sites, has today launched the industry’s first-ever Dairy Industry Standard Interventions, a practical new tool designed to cut carbon emissions from dairy, which make up 10% of the sector’s footprint.  From milk in coffees to cheese on menus, dairy is central to hospitality, but its environmental impact is significant, driven by methane from cows, other on-farm impacts and emissions from processing.   These new standards offer a simple, consistent way for hospitality…

RES takes charge of major European battery project

Stuart Mitchell

RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has signed an agreement to manage what will become one of Europe’s largest battery energy storage systems (BESS), at a former coal mining site in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The 500MW/1GWh Coalburn battery storage facility is being developed by energy investment company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), helping balance the grid when demand is high or renewable output is low. RES will be responsible for the site’s asset management, ensuring the site runs efficiently and delivers long-term value for its owners. Coalburn is being…