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National Grid welcomes major milestone for the UK’s first hybrid interconnectors to connect offshore wind

Stuart Mitchell

Ofgem recently announced it has approved the Initial Project Assessment for the LionLink and Nautilus electricity interconnectors, which determines the needs case of new projects for British consumers. LionLink and Nautilus are pilot projects, defined as Offshore Hybrid Assets. They would not only connect national transmission systems, but also offshore wind farms based in Dutch and Belgian territorial waters, respectively. Both potential projects are first-of-a-kind, reflecting the same technological innovation required to deliver the longest land and subsea interconnector in the world, National Grid’s Viking Link. LionLink is being developed…

Co-op and Warm Welcome Campaign announce partnership to support ‘warm spaces’ this Winter

Stuart Mitchell

As the cost of energy rises for households across the UK, Co-op and the Warm Welcome Campaign have joined together to help grow the number of Warm Welcome Spaces and help people stay warm this winter. The Warm Welcome Campaign’s vision is to enable a more deeply connected society where everyone has free access to welcoming community spaces and can access support, particularly if they are affected by the cost-of-living crisis and loneliness. In the two years since it launched, the Warm Welcome Campaign has helped an average 120,000 people…

From Retailers to Farmer Organisations, Better Cotton Council Welcomes New Appointments

Stuart Mitchell

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to its Council. Alan McClay, CEO at Better Cotton, said, “I’m excited to welcome our new co-chairs and members to the Better Cotton Council. Their experience, insights and perspectives will be invaluable as the council continues to evolve to best serve Better Cotton, its affiliated farmers and diverse network of members and partners. I look forward to the discussions we have to come.” The new co-chairs are Bill Ballenden, a…

ICCO Welcomes Massimo Moriconi as New Global Vice President Following Recent Elections

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) announces the appointment of Massimo Moriconi as the new global Vice President, effective 1st September 2024. Massimo, who has been serving ICCO since 2020 as Regional President for Europe, will assume this key role following an unopposed election during the summer and will succeed to the position of ICCO President in October 2025. Massimo Moriconi, General Manager and CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group Italy, and a seasoned Communications and Public Affairs Specialist, has been an influential figure within ICCO for many years, representing…

University of Birmingham welcomes new Head of Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

The University of Birmingham has appointed Zoe Hurley as its new Head of Sustainability.  A passionate advocate for progressive environmental and social change, Zoe brings experience from a variety of sectors, including as Head of Sustainability at HM Courts & Tribunals Service. She also has full Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) membership, the gold standard for environment and sustainability professionals.  Commenting on her new role at the University, Zoe said: “I am delighted to have joined the University of Birmingham. As a sustainability professional who is experienced in…