Tag: CIPR

CIPR publishes first Annual EDI Progress Report

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published its first Annual EDI Progress Report, highlighting its achievements in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across the PR profession in the year since it launched its EDI Strategy. The report covers the period between October 2023 and October 2024 and demonstrates the Institute’s progress across the four key pillars outlined in its EDI strategy: leading practice development, championing lifelong learning, building a resilient community, and advocating for public relations. It showcases the CIPR’s work in expanding its offer of EDI learning…

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CIPR publishes updated ESG guides

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published updated versions of its E,S, and G guides, reflecting the significant changes in environmental, social, and governance practices since the original guides’ publication last year.  The three-part series, developed by the CIPR’s ESG Panel, has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest understanding of new regulatory frameworks, emerging trends, and evolving best practice in the field. The new versions examine AI’s role in ESG reporting, the concept of a ‘just transition’, and more recent developments such as the UK’s new Procurement…

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Former CIPR President Named Among Top 100 Women in Westminster 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Rachael Clamp, former President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and founder and director of Ardesey Ltd., has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in Westminster for 2025 for her efforts campaigning for ethical lobbying, empowering young people in politics, and championing gender diversity in the defence sector.  A former chair of the CIPR’s Public Affairs Group, Rachael has spent her career advocating for integrity and transparency in lobbying, ensuring that decision-making processes are open, accountable, and reflective of the public interest. Her work has…

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CIPR announces new 2025 Council

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced the line-up of its new Council. Following a two-and-a-half-week election period, the new Council is a broad reflection of the CIPR community with members from across the world representing the public sector, agencies, in-house teams, and NGOs as well as disciplines including public affairs and internal communications. Council members play a vital role in shaping our policies, driving forward new initiatives, and ensuring the CIPR continues to lead the public relations profession.  The new Council members are: Hajira Amla Mike Browne…

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CIPR joins senior PR leaders in urging industry to strengthen inclusion efforts

Stuart Mitchell

At the closing event for the third year of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and Taylor Bennett Foundation’s Reverse Mentoring Programme, senior PR leaders from agencies and in-house teams reaffirmed their commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Their call to action comes at a time when some organisations, particularly in the US, are rolling back EDI initiatives. The Reverse Mentoring Programme, pioneered by the CIPR’s Diversity and Inclusion Network, pairs senior PR leaders with Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) professionals, fostering meaningful conversations on race, inclusion,…

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