Tag: ESG

ESG and AI Top Priorities in ICCO World PR Report

Stuart Mitchell

ESG is the area in which most investment is expected in 2024, while mastery of AI tools is the most important skill for the future, according to the new ICCO World PR Report 2023-2024. Produced annually, the World PR Report is a definitive survey of senior PR leaders and directors, providing insight on growth, investment, technology, ethics, mental health, diversity, measurement, and social media, with a breakdown by seven geographical regions. The change in sentiment to AI impact is noticeable in the ranking of top three technologies for the future,…

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Kraft Heinz Releases 2023 Environmental Social Governance Report, Revealing Continued Progress Toward Goals Across Three Priority Pillars

Stuart Mitchell

The Kraft Heinz Company recently released its 2023 Environmental Social Governance (“ESG”) Report, ‘Together at the Table,’ sharing progress toward its ambitious goals to nourish the communities it serves and the planet through bold innovations and collaboration. The report highlights advancements across the Company’s three key pillars – Healthy Living & Community Support, Environmental Stewardship, and Responsible Sourcing. “As we work to lead the future of food, we strive to do so responsibly. And as one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, we embrace the opportunity…

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Cargill’s 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report Showcases the Company’s Progress to Deliver Positive Impact on Climate, Land and Water, and People

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill’s Fiscal Year 2023 ESG Report details the company’s progress towards its sustainability commitments and showcases the work being done on the ground to drive even greater positive global impact across operations, supply chains and communities. Cargill’s sustainability strategy is intentionally designed to deliver on the company’s purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way, by creating products, partnerships and programs in the prioritized areas of Climate, Land and Water and People. “When it comes to urgent challenges facing people and the planet, Cargill’s connections across…

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ESG is discussed in board rooms but lack of skills is holding back action, according to new report by The Open University

Stuart Mitchell

Less than a tenth (8%) of businesses have a fully realised environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, despite nearly four in five organisations accepting that ESG factors impact their brand or reputation – a new report by The Open University has found. Published today, it explores business leaders’ attitudes and knowledge of ESG and barriers to adopting ESG, such as existing skills gaps within their organisations.  Surveying over 500 UK businesses, the report highlights that this disconnect between awareness and action is due to blockers such as a lack of…

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CIPR ESG Panel launches new ESG guide series

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has launched a new three-part series of best practice guides designed to improve understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters.  These guides – created by the CIPR’s ESG Panel – focus on each area of ESG and how they relate to organisations and public relations professionals. They include:  The ‘E’ in ESG The ‘S’ in ESG The ‘G’ in ESG Covering a range of topics, the guides are available to download for free. Readers will learn about the benefits of robust environmental…

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