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Eni launches 87.5 MWp solar park in France | Brand & Sustainability
Solar energy developer Dhamma Energy, fully owned by Eni, inaugurated the 87.5 MWp Athies-Samoussy solar farm in France. -
INEOS green hydrogen project accelerates towards net-zero future in Germany by 2045 | Brand & Sustainability
INEOS, through its subsidiary INOVYN, announced plans to build a large-scale, 100MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen at the Koln site in Germany. -
KPMG to spend $1.5 billion on the Environmental, Social and Governance change agenda | Brand & Sustainability
The ESG strategy is designed to support KPMG firms’ clients in making a positive difference. Importantly, this strategy is underpinned by KPMG’s recognition of its responsibility to improve its impact on the world and the ESG commitments outlined in KPMG: Our Impact Plan. -
TotalEnergies partners with Safran to accelerate decarbonization of the aviation industry | Brand & Sustainability
TotalEnergies and Safran have signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly develop technical and commercial solutions for the decarbonization of the aviation industry. -
IKEA launches Nutrition Profiling System to accelerate transition to a healthier, more sustainable food offer | Brand & Sustainability
This will enable a big movement in product development to accelerate the transition to a healthier and more sustainable food offer.
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WPP named in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for third year in a row
WPP has been named in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the third consecutive year. The Index recognizes companies committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace through policy development, representation and transparency.
Volvo Group creates business area dedicated to accelerating electrification
The new business area Volvo Energy is set to strengthen the Volvo Group's business flow of batteries over the life cycle as well as the customer offer for charging infrastructure.
Mastercard pledges net zero emissions, innovates for collective climate action
Mastercard is furthering its commitment to create a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy, with a pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
IKEA unveils 2030 forest agenda to push for improved forest management
The IKEA business has for many years been committed to using its size and reach to eliminate forest degradation and deforestation around the world.
Apple launches racial equity and justice initiative projects to challenge systemic racism
Apple has announced a set of major new projects as part of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) to help dismantle systemic barriers to opportunity and combat injustices faced by communities of colour.
Unilever commits to help build a more equitable and inclusive society
Unilever has announced a wide-ranging set of commitments and actions to help build a more equitable and inclusive society by raising living standards across its value chain, creating opportunities through inclusivity, and preparing people for the future of work.
EBRD provides €26m loan to build new wind farms in Poland
Poland is accelerating its transition from fossil fuels with the construction of two new wind farms financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Total and Engie partner to develop France's largest renewable hydrogen production site
Total and global electric utility company Engie have signed a cooperation agreement to design, develop, build and operate the Masshylia project, France's largest renewable hydrogen production.
The Carlsberg Foundation grants €2.7 million to Crops for the Future research project
The Carlsberg Foundation has granted DKK 19.5 million, approximately €2.7 million to a new Semper Ardens research project anchored by Carlsberg Research Laboratory.
Procter & Gamble commits to enable 2 billion people adopt healthy oral care habits by 2030
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Oral Care seeks to advance healthy oral care habits to transform people’s health while reducing impact on the planet through its new sustainability commitments.
Unilever and Innova partnership launch biotech company
Unilever and Innova Partnerships have launched a joint venture biotechnology company, Penrhos Bio, to commercialise a technology that means self-cleaning surfaces could become a reality.
Neste partners with DHL Express for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel
Finland oil refining and marketing company Neste has announced that it has signed an agreement with DHL Express, the express service arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Unilever seeks shareholders approval for climate transition action plan
The Unilever Board has announced the intention to put its climate transition action plan before shareholders and seek a non-binding advisory vote on the company’s ambitious emissions reduction targets and the plans to achieve them.
Logitech named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe
Logitech International has been named for the first time to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe, in recognition of its commitment to sustainable business practices.
Procter & Gamble commits to 2,021 acts of good in 2021 through Lead with Love Campaign
Consumer goods multinational Procter & Gamble has announced its commitment to 2,021 acts of good for 2021, starting with its next major wave of contributions of health, hygiene and cleaning products.
BrandBase launches Jungle Cup; first plastic-free, home compostable disposable cup
Jungle Cup is the world’s first plastic-free disposable coffee cup that biodegrades in 12 weeks without industrial processing, introduced by BrandBase
Amazon becomes world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy
Amazon has announced 26 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects totaling 3.4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity production capacity, bringing its total investment in renewable energy in 2020 to 35 projects.
Logitech and Girls Who Code support initiative to close the gender gap in tech
Logitech has teamed up with Girls Who Code, joining the international non-profit in its essential mission to close the gender gap in technology worldwide.
Heineken, Nouryon, Philips and Signify sign Pan-European green energy deal
Heineken, Nouryon, Philips and Signify have formed the first consortium to sign a Pan-European green energy deal securing additional renewable electricity for Europe.
Unilever, Microsoft and ITV among 13 more companies to join The Climate Pledge
Amazon and Global Optimism have announced that 13 new signatories have joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040.
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[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Upsetting status quo with innovative offerings, partnerships
As the media, advertising and marketing landscape shifts, driven by evolving market needs, competition and technological advancements, companies are launching at innovative offerings in markets in a bid to upset the status quo.
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