Insights: Communications

Food4Climate Pavilion appoints communications consultancy Stand ahead of COP28 

Marking its second year at the global climate summit, Food4Climate partners with Stand  Stand has been appointed by the Food4Climate Pavilion – a partnership of 20 organisations bringing food system transformation and sustainable diets to the heart of COP28...

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This Financial Inclusion Week, look to the audiences you aren’t reaching 

This week marks the ninth Financial Inclusion Week, hosted by the Center for Financial Inclusion, where a spotlight is placed on the tangible issues people face when accessing and managing their money. To mark the week, we’re reflecting on...

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Taking A Stand with Tom Kay, Founder of Finisterre.

Each month we’re sitting down with the trailblazers who are making a difference at some of the world’s most inspiring brands. Companies that are making a positive impact on society, the economy, and the environment through Brand Activism. This...

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Revving Up for a Sustainable Future: Why We Must Challenge Rishi Sunak’s Backtrack on Net Zero

As Climate Week in New York concludes, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in securing a sustainable and equitable future. Climate change’s many devastating impacts, with record temperatures and recurring floods, are undeniable.  The recent news of the...

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Apple’s Sustainability Video: A Storytelling Triumph with Gaps in Green Commitment

Apple’s latest sustainability video, featuring CEO Tim Cook and actress Octavia Spencer, has sparked a heated debate among viewers. Some praise it as a “storytelling gem,” while others find it “cringey.” As a sustainability expert, I appreciate the innovative...

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The future of mobility: Are we on the cusp of changing the way we travel?

Stand’s ‘Driving Forward’ panel: exploring the future of mobility in a net zero world Climate change is upon us. During the first week of July 2023 we witnessed the hottest temperatures in recorded history, with extreme weather events increasing...

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We can’t afford to ignore migraine in the workplace

Do you work with someone who experiences migraine? Chances are, you do – you may just not know it, as so many people don’t disclose their condition for fear of discrimination at work. 1 in 7 people in the...

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Why every organisation should be thinking about the circular economy  

Imagine a world where every product is repaired, recycled or refurbished at the end of its use. Where we rarely, if ever, send things to landfills or waste incineration. Where, if we can’t extend the life of a product,...

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Taking A Stand with James Rutter, Chief Creative Officer at COOK.

Each month we’re sitting down with the trailblazers who are making a difference at some of the world’s most inspiring brands. Companies that are making a positive impact on society, the economy, and the environment through Brand Activism. This...

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Going beyond B Corp

In the 18 months it has taken to achieve B Corporation status our thinking has moved on in terms of what it means to us in terms of our work, team and clients. Stand was founded on the belief...

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Food4Climate Pavilion appoints communications consultancy Stand ahead of COP28 

Marking its second year at the global climate summit, Food4Climate partners with Stand  Stand...

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Trans women being banned from female hospital wards is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to equitable healthcare

In October, during the Conservative Party Conference, Rishi Sunak made an announcement that could...

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This Financial Inclusion Week, look to the audiences you aren’t reaching 

This week marks the ninth Financial Inclusion Week, hosted by the Center for Financial...

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Yes, LinkedIn is your ultimate digital hub for connecting with investors

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, securing the right investors is crucial for the...

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The future of work – what does it look like? 

As a workplace culture fanatic, it doesn’t take much to convince me to engage...

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Stand creates new Advisory Board

The move marks a step change and targeted growth for the consultancy  Communications consultancy...

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Taking A Stand with Tom Kay, Founder of Finisterre.

Each month we’re sitting down with the trailblazers who are making a difference at...

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Sick days on the rise – cause for concern, or proving the need for change?

New research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Simplyhealth has...

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Revving Up for a Sustainable Future: Why We Must Challenge Rishi Sunak’s Backtrack on Net Zero

As Climate Week in New York concludes, we find ourselves at a critical juncture...

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Apple’s Sustainability Video: A Storytelling Triumph with Gaps in Green Commitment

Apple’s latest sustainability video, featuring CEO Tim Cook and actress Octavia Spencer, has sparked...

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Taking A Stand with Nazim Valimahomed, Founder and Chief Product and Design Officer at Kroo.

Each month we’re sitting down with the trailblazers who are making a difference at...

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Celebrating success: Stand celebrates double victory, winning two PR awards

We’re delighted to share that our PR efforts secured us not one but two...

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We can’t afford to ignore migraine in the workplace

Do you work with someone who experiences migraine? Chances are, you do – you...

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Why every organisation should be thinking about the circular economy  

Imagine a world where every product is repaired, recycled or refurbished at the end...

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Taking A Stand with James Rutter, Chief Creative Officer at COOK.

Each month we’re sitting down with the trailblazers who are making a difference at...

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The future of payment – the revolution of mobility technology

Phasing out petrol and diesel cars and introducing EVs is a great option in...

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Claire Brady on Net Zero Hero Podcast

Some people think that ‘circularity’ simply means recycling, but it is so much more...

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Earth Day

Earth Day provides an opportunity to take stock of our progress towards addressing the...

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When it comes to making sustainability claims, getting it wrong can cost organisations the earth

According to Robin Hicks, “2022 was the year that policymakers started to take greenwashing...

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Less is more: How low alcohol brands are targeting their Gen Z consumers

Dry January may be over, but giving up alcohol definitely hasn’t gone out of...

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Beyond B Corp: Breaking up with Barclays 

Last year we became a certified B Corp, and to do so we had...

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Three takeaways from the IPCC’s ‘final warning’ report 

This week has seen the release of the latest IPCC report assessing the climate...

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Why we’ve introduced a 4.5 day working week

As the rulebook of the working week gets rewritten, at Stand we continue to...

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Stand shifts as we move into our second decade

I founded Stand with one simple (but typically ambitious) belief: that good comms can...

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