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Report: BRICS+ likely new counterpoint to G7-led geopolitical order
moreBRICS expansion brings geopolitical challenges to G7, report finds
moreSahel elites must move away from 'zero-sum' policies, report urges
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Sahel elites must move away from 'zero-sum' policies, report urges
more Sahel nations can build more resilient institutions, report says
moreNew management for the EUTOP Group
moreHow to halt democracy erosion
Gütersloh (ots) - The quality of democracy in developing and transformation countries has been in steady decline over the past 20 years. The latest findings of the Transformation Index of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, now in its tenth edition, show that out of 137 countries surveyed, only 63 remain democracies, while a majority are classified as autocracies. However, there is reason for hope. The examples of the transformation countries Brazil and Poland, where voters have ...
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AvS Advisors: B Corp Certification Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability
moreEthisphere recognizes Infosys among 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Bengaluru, India (ots/PRNewswire) - Highlights Infosys' commitment to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has received The 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® ...
moreInfosys Topaz Unveils Responsible AI Suite of Offerings, to help Enterprises Navigate the Regulatory and Ethical Complexities of AI-powered Transformation
Bengaluru, India (ots/PRNewswire) - Responsible AI (RAI) Office will serve as the custodian of ethical use of AI and ensure solutions align with emerging guardrails for AI across geographies Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today ...
moreSopra Steria recognised as a Leader in ESG in the banking sector by global analyst firm NelsonHall
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - Sopra Steria, a major player in the European tech sector, announced today that it has been ranked among the "leaders" in the 2024 NelsonHall NEAT analysis of ESG in the banking sector. This NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) analyzes the performance of ten vendors offering ...
moreEnvironment Ministers failed to acknowledge the value of biobased and compostable plastics’ innovation for packaging solutions
Brussels (ots) - European Bioplastics reacts to the General Approach adopted by the Environment Council on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste. European Bioplastics (EUBP) regrets the position adopted on 18 December by the Environment Ministers in the Environment Council, deeming the ...
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Press release: STADA further improves Sustainability ranking; rates among top 6% of pharma players globally
One documentmore Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)
‘Clear Direction for Climate Protection’ / DBU presents German Environmental Award
Lübeck/Osnabrück (ots) - The German Federal Environmental Foundation confers this year’s German Environmental Award today (Sunday) in Lübeck, worth a total of 500,000 euros – presented by German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to climate scientist Professor Friederike Otto and wood construction pioneer Dagmar Fritz-Kramer. Despite ongoing devastating ...
moreYanfeng publishes its 2022 ESG Report / Continuous commitment for a sustainable future
Shanghai (ots) - Yanfeng, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, today published its 2022 sustainability report which documents the company’s activities in all Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) areas that form part of its sustainability strategy. The report also reinforces Yanfeng’s support for the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global ...
moreAllianz puts The Squared Ball in play and launches campaign for financial coaching in women's football
moreUnique integration of next-generation whistleblowing platform SpeakUp® in CRISAM® GRC platform
moreTextiles Industry: TÜV Rheinland and BluWin to sign MOU
moreGermany to Invest Billion-Plus in Environmental Trucking
Berlin (ots) - The German Ministry of Digital and Transportation is putting more than EUR one billion into climate-friendly transport vehicles. This additional money comes after the ministry received four times as many applications for support for projects in its 2022 round of funding compared compared with 2021. “The market for emissions-free transport vehicles has begun to take off,” said Digital and Transport ...
moreJoint Statement: health organisations define EHDS’ opt-out required for life-saving research
One documentmoreGerman Government Mandates and Funds Renewable Home Heating
Berlin (ots) - Germany’s governing cabinet has decided to require all newly installed heating units, as of next year, to be at least 65 percent renewably powered. Government assistance to homeowners will be provided. The proposed legislation, which now goes to Germany’s parliament for ratification, is a revision of the country’s existing Buildings Energy Act (GEG). The 65-percent rule applies only to newly ...
moreGerman Energy Efficiency Law Sets Ambitious Goals
Berlin (ots) - Germany’s governing cabinet has agreed draft legislation aimed at dramatically lowering its energy use by increasing efficiency. The Energy Efficiency Law (EnEfG) fulfills a mandate from the European Union’s Energy Efficiency Directive, requiring energy savings of 11.7 percent, or around 1.5 percent a year, by 2030. It now goes to Germany’s parliament for ratification. “Together we must all ...
moreGermany to Invest Billions, Cut Bureaucracy in Transportation Projects
Berlin (ots) - After marathon negotiations, Germany’s government coalition has agreed to massive investments and streamlined permit procedures for transportation infrastructure. Representatives from the three parties that make up the German government – the center-left Social Democrats, the environmentalist Greens and the business-friendly Free Democrats – have ...
moreMadeira's public health service SESARAM, EPERAM cooperates with EU project Smart4Health
Potsdam (Germany) (ots) - - Over 260,000 residents and travelers to Madeira Islands can use the digital health solution free of charge - Easy access to healthcare data from the public healthcare services, via a European electronic health record - the Smart4Health platform The Public Health Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira - SESARAM, EPERAM - has successfully ...
moreCorruption jeopardizes implementation of sustainable policies in OECD and EU countries
Gütersloh (ots) - Recent findings from the Bertelsmann Stiftung's Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGI) show 14 out of 41 OECD and EU countries faltering at corruption prevention. UK ranks 14th in the overall ranking on corruption prevention. From 2012 to 2016, the average score for the indicator assessing corruption prevention efforts improved in OECD and EU ...
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Press release: STADA ranks among top 10% of pharma firms on sustainability
One documentmore HDI TH!NX makes battery reliability insurable on the basis of ACCURE battery analytics
moreQuality of carbon credits: new interactive scoring tool online - Embargoed until 31 May 2022, 3 pm CEST
Joint press release Freiburg/Berlin, 30. May 2022 – Embargoed until 31 May 2022, 3 pm CEST Quality of carbon credits: new interactive scoring tool online The Carbon Credit Quality Initiative (CCQI) today unveiled a new online scoring tool that allows users to evaluate the quality of carbon credits. This will ...
moreYanfeng receives A ratings from CDP
SHANGHAI (ots) - Ratings focus on Yanfeng’s performance, as well as engagement of supply base Leading global automotive supplier, Yanfeng recently received an A minus rating from CDP on the company’s performance on Climate Change. In addition, Yanfeng also received an A rating on Supplier Engagement. CDP is a not-for-profit that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to ...
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