With world leaders arriving in Glasgow this weekend, NewsPlayer+ will provide access to global perspectives and diverse views on COP26 and climate change. NewsPlayer+ uniquely brings 28 live news channels from every continent together in one official streaming service, including Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, CNBC Europe, CGTN (China), Euronews, RT (Russia) and Sky News International; as […]
The UK’s key broadcasters are hosting a series of events from COP26 in Glasgow this November. The events will showcase the collaborative work of the broadcasters over the past decade through BAFTA’s albert – the screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability which aims to reduce the environmental impacts of production and empower creatives to produce […]
ITV, the UK commercial broadcaster, has outlined a range of measures to deliver on its climate action commitments. As signatories to the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), ITV said it already embeds climate risk and opportunities into its global governance, risk management and strategy and that these latest announcements further its commitment to […]
planetSHINE is hosting the UK launch of Meat The Future, a new documentary featuring world-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall and executively produced by musician Moby. This deep-dive documentary into the world of cultivated meat will be the opening film shown at the COPtimism event in Glasgow, and will be available for virtual attendees in the UK […]
Robert Cruickshank Associates (RCA), innovators at the intersection of broadband and power networks, have announced a breakthrough that creates energy opportunities for cable broadband operators: the first nationwide availability of standards-based Optimum Load Shaping (OLS) signals that enable operators to reduce electrical expenses and to take leading roles in boosting the efficiency of electric grids […]
Sky has announced the Grand Prix winner of its Sky Zero Footprint Fund initiative – a £2m advertising fund which supports and inspire others to join the journey to Net Zero Carbon. The fund was established to help accelerate and amplify initiatives that drive positive behavioural change and tangible impact towards creating a more sustainable […]
ITV has announced that it plans to put the environment front and centre for its viewers during the channel’s Climate Action Week, taking place from November 1st alongside the COP26 talks in Glasgow. During Climate Action Week the channel will see a strong range of programming, from topical new commissions to coverage in ITV’s live […]
ViacomCBS International Studios has announced the launch of VIS Social Impact. The new studio division will develop social impact-driven content addressing climate, equity, and health for the ViacomCBS portfolio of brands, including Paramount+, as well as for third-party partners. VIS Social Impact is part of ‘Content for Change’, a global ViacomCBS initiative that aims to […]
For the first time in British television history, the country’s soaps and continuing dramas have joined forces to highlight the issue of climate change and environmental issues. Casualty, Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Holby City and Hollyoaks have each filmed scenes, or have references, to cover different aspects of climate change and, in a soap […]
Extreme E, the sport for purpose electric off-road racing series, has confirmed that its Season 1 finale, ‘the Jurassic X Prix’ will take place in Bovington, in the UK’s South Coast county of Dorset, on 18-19 December 2021. Alejandro Agag, Extreme E Founder and CEO, said: “I’m very excited by this race location – our […]