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Channel 4 Sales comp spotlights sustainable businesses

Channel 4’s commercial arm, Channel 4 Sales, has launched an competition for Certified B Corporations (‘B Corps’) in the UK, giving them the chance to win free advertising airtime as part of its commitment to sustainability. Channel 4 Sales has partnered with B Lab UK, the non-profit company behind the UK B Corp movement, to […]

March 3, 2025

Sky Zero Footprint Fund returns for 2025

Sky Media has announced the return of an expanded Sky Zero Footprint Fund for 2025. After taking a year off to refine the initiative, the fund is back with a new format and renewed commitment to drive change for a better planet through the power of advertising. Once again, Sky Media, the advertising arm of […]

February 28, 2025

Third edition of Rakuten’s AVOD for Impact campaign concludes

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has announced the completion of the third edition of its solidarity initiative AVOD for Impact, a campaign that reaffirms the company’s commitment to social responsibility, donating advertising space on its platform to amplify the messages of organisations committed to causes of social impact. In this winter edition, Rakuten TV […]

February 26, 2025

Research: Device dark mode uses more energy than light mode

People who think they are saving energy by using dark mode rather than light mode on their apps and websites are actually using more energy, according to research from BBC Research & Development (R&D). The vast majority of people using an app or website in dark mode turn the brightness of their device up far […]

February 19, 2025

KOTTO and OLO Remote Controls win at German Design Awards 2025

The KOTTO and OLO remote controls, developed by t4h. and celebrated for their innovation and sustainability, have added another achievement to their growing list of honours by securing German Design Awards 2025. This follows their recognition at the Red Dot Design Awards 2024 and the iF Design Award 2024 for the KOTTO remote control, solidifying […]

February 4, 2025

BBC publishes Net Zero Transition Plan

The BBC has published its first Climate Transition Plan, detailing how the broadcaster intends to be Net Zero by 2050. This forms part of the Corporation’s commitment to building a sustainable BBC and wider media industry. The BBC says it has been making significant progress towards its science-based targets, aligning a commitment to natural history […]

January 28, 2025

Survey: Majority of marketers now tracking carbon impact

FreeWheel, a Comcast company and technology platform for the video advertising industry, has released findings from the fifth edition of its European Marketers Survey, in collaboration with CoLab Media Consulting, which aims to uncover agencies’ and advertisers’ spending priorities and marketing objectives for 2025, as well as their perspectives on sustainability in advertising. The survey […]

January 22, 2025

Fremantle appoints Duncan as Head of Sustainability

Fremantle has appointed Shaunagh Duncan as Head of Sustainability reporting to Matt Wilson, Chief Legal Officer, and Andrew Bott, Group CFO. In her role Duncan will spearhead Fremantle’s sustainability function working with Fremantle’s teams globally to implement sustainability strategies that improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact across the business. Duncan will drive the achievement […]

January 22, 2025

Rakuten TV launches first Sustainability Report

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has releasd its first Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and good governance. As the streaming industry faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental and social impact, Rakuten TV says it is taking new steps towards a more sustainable future. The report, which covers the […]

December 3, 2024

Canal+ appoints Schenfele, Gauthier to ESG department

Canal+ has strengthened its ESG department with two appointments. Laure Gauthier has been appointed Head of Sustainability of Canal+, effective November 18th. In this role, she will be responsible for deploying Canal+‘s ESG strategy in order to meet the group’s heightened obligations. Gauthier will report to Amandine Ferré, Chief Financial Officer of Canal+ and Member […]

November 14, 2024