Purpose Union Adds Evening Standard And The Body Shop Alumni To New Climate Counsel Offer

Social purpose strategy firm Purpose Union has announced the creation of its Climate Counsel, including former Evening Standard Executive Editor Joy Lo Dico and former The Body Shop activism and communications lead Kate Levine, as well as advisers based in the US and Germany.  The Climate Counsel will work with businesses and other organisations to plan, communicate and deliver ambitious, authentic and credible climate campaigns that support the transition to net zero. Services will include net zero communications advisory, campaign development and execution, strategic partnerships and coalitions, policy and advocacy,…

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Mental Health A Bigger Challenge Than Climate Change As COVID-19 Takes Its Toll On Young People

Young people view mental health as a bigger generational challenge than climate change as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on younger generations, according to new data.  The Purpose Pulse found nearly three quarters (70%) of Millennials and Gen Z think mental health is a challenge, second only to COVID-19 (76%). Economic inequality (66%), climate change (65%), and job security (65%) are also viewed as a concern by solid majorities of young people. Yet, despite the preoccupation with the pandemic and mental health, there are still high…

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