KOFI ANNAN
Halogen recently handled the PR
surrounding the visit by Kofi Annan and the Prime Minister to Fife in Scotland. Director of Public Affairs Raymond Robertson orchestrated events on the day and said, "Whilst heading up the United Nations, Kofi Annan won the respect of so many people for his diplomatic skills. It was a privilege to welcome him to Scotland."
BACK AT THE COAL FACE
Halogen has successfully retained the tender to continue working with Scottish Coal, the UK's largest surface mining company. We have managed this account since 2004 and are delighted to have been chosen again to provide PR and political relations support.
CLEAN SLATE
Halogen has been appointed by Cupa Group, the world's largest natural slate company, to provide public affairs and public relations expertise across Scotland. Cupa, who are based in Spain, employs over 1700 people and has an annual turnover of 260 million Euros.
GOING GREEN
Halogen is taking steps to minimise our impact on the environment. Measures include: 90% of waste paper is recycled along with plastic cups, plastic bottles, cans and cardboard. Our lighting is powered by low energy bulbs, public transport is being utilised wherever possible, and all non-essential electronic equipment is completely switched off when not in use. Iain McMenemy, Director of Corporate Communications, said, "We have introduced a few basic procedures to minimise our impact and carbon footprint, with our next challenge to introduce a carbon offsetting scheme. It's a small step but a step in the right direction."
BANKING ON SUCCESS
Halogen has been appointed by the British Bankers' Association (BBA) to provide public affairs support in Scotland. BBA is the leading trade association in the UK financial services industry with 225 member banks, from 60 countries, contributing £50bn to the economy and making up the world's largest international banking centre.
REAL DEAL
Scott Schuetter Real Estate Group has appointed Halogen to provide public relations advice and support. The property company, which is based in Annapolis, Maryland is part of the Champion Real Estate network.
WATER FEATURE
Halogen has been chosen by Veolia, the largest water services company in the world, to provide PR, political and community relations services and general strategic advice. Veolia employs over 350,000 people across the globe and works principally in water, environmental, waste and transport sectors.
They operate a number of assets in Scotland and own, or have an interest in, a number of operating companies including Veolia Water Outsourcing Limited, Veolia Nevis, and Scottish Water Solutions .
