The European Space Agency’s 2024 Space Environment Report has some hard-hitting criticism of certain satellite operators. The ESA said some satellite orbits “are getting crowded and increasingly churning with deadly, fast-moving pieces of defunct satellites and rockets that threaten our future in space.” The ESA added: “Without further change, the collective behaviour of space-faring entities […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced that its Sky Zero Footprint Fund is launching an additional initiative dedicated to SME and local businesses called Local Heroes. Launched in 2021, The Sky Zero Footprint Fund initiative was created to inspire positive behaviour change and help start-ups and established brands accelerate their sustainable initiatives […]
According to the UN, electronic waste (e-waste) is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, with production expected to reach 82 million tonnes globally per year by 2030, this includes items such as mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, plugs and batteries. With e-waste increasingly impacting lives across the globe, and the World Health Organisation calling e-waste […]
Ahead of his appearance in the BBC Interview at Sheffield Doc Fest, the BBC has commissioned two new series with presenter Simon Reeve, to be broadcast on BBC Two and iPlayer: Wilderness with Simon Reeve and Scandinavia with Simon Reeve (w/t). Reeve commented: “I’m delighted to be making these series and I’m really confident both […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced that 2023 Sky Zero Footprint Fund finalist, Ocean Bottle, is making its TV debut supporting its mission to save our ocean. The new campaign informs audiences that by 2050, plastic is expected to outweigh all fish in the ocean, and now, more than ever, it’s time […]
Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND) has announced the launch of the #PanasonicForTheWorld campaign and successfully concluded its fifth edition of Harit Umang – Joy of Green, an environment awareness programme. Harit Umang aims at educating society about green practices around e-waste disposal, conserving biodiversity and energy through active engagements with educational institutions. The programme is also […]
During mental health awareness week, ITV announces that World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has won its inaugural Head First award, winning 1 million pounds worth of advertising airtime in a new initiative that shines a spotlight on mental wellbeing. The Head First award builds on ITV’s hugely successful Britain Get Talking campaign, and asked […]
Innovid, a software platform for the creation, delivery, measurement, and optimisation of advertising has announced it has joined Ad Net Zero, a trade association focused exclusively on sustainability in the advertising industry. Innovid says it is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, prioritising sustainability for all products and solutions, and working with others to help […]
Virgin Media O2 reports it has has removed 65 tonnes of single-use plastic from its operations and products since 2021 – the equivalent weight of five double decker buses. The company says it is striving to cut waste and single-use plastic from packaging and equipment sent to customers and its engineers to build and maintain […]
Banijay Iberia, comprising Spain and Portugal’s scripted and non-scripted production companies, and Mrs Greenfilm, a sustainability consultancy in Spain, have signed an agreement to help build a greener future. In doing so, they combine their efforts to achieve a more sustainable audiovisual industry. Through education, training and meetings at Banijay Iberia’s labels, the partnership with […]