(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has achieved a top-ten position in the “Brand Finance Global 500” study, making it one of the world’s most valuable brands. The company also secured the top spot as the most valuable telecommunications brand globally, surpassing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Astrophysicist Professor Gilles Chabrier from the University of Exeter and Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon has been awarded the prestigious Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal for his exceptional contributions to stellar and planetary astrophysics, as well as galactic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has been awarded the Responsible Care® Award by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) in the “Safe and Sustainable Chemicals” category for its innovative glycolipid biosurfactants platform. The company’s glycolipid biosurfactants, developed using biotechnology, are recognized for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has received recognition for its dedication to gender equality across various departments in the latest Athena Swan Charter Awards round. Five departments, including Health and Care Professions, University of Exeter Medical School, Ecology and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Athena SWAN awards, Awards, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ecology and Conservation, engineering, gender equality, Health and Care Professions, Professor Lisa Roberts, Professor Sallie Lamb, society, University of Exeter, University of Exeter Medical School
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a pioneer in energy management and automation, has achieved the top position in Verdantix’s recent “Green Quadrant: Energy Management Software 2023” report, showcasing the company’s excellence in comprehensive energy management solutions and a progressive approach to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, has become the first shipbuilder in Italy to achieve the Gender Parity Certification UNI/PdR 125:2022 from RINA (Registro Italiano Navale). The certification recognizes Fincantieri’s commitment to promoting gender equity and inclusion within the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Italy, Management, News, Society, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, diversity, equality, Fincantieri, Gender Parity Certification, Inclusion, Luciano Sale, Paolo Moretti, RINA, society
(IN BRIEF) Lisa Kay, a social sciences undergraduate at the University of Warwick, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours list for her exceptional charity work and services to refugees. She raised over £6,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, British Empire Medal, Charity Work, Lisa Kay, Refugee Support, University of Warwick
(IN BRIEF) Indra has secured the ISO 31030 certification from AENOR, becoming the first Spanish company to do so. The certification acknowledges Indra’s effective management of the travel risks faced by its professionals during business trips, prioritizing their well-being, health, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Travel
Tagged AENOR, Awards, Indra, ISO 31030 Certification, Jacqueline Peña, Nicolás Henríquez, safety, Travel Risk Management
(IN BRIEF) The Delft Bioengineering Institute (BEI) has announced the winners of its annual cross-campus competition for MSc students who excelled in their graduation projects in bioengineering. In 2023, three students—Thomas Michalica, Linde Spoelstra, and Thomas Mooijman—stood out for their … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for its outstanding performance in the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Ericsson achieved a perfect score of 100 percent in this annual benchmarking survey, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first pan-European bank to receive Global EDGE Certification for its commitment to gender equity and inclusion. This recognition follows accelerated diversity and inclusion efforts by UniCredit’s banks in multiple … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Society
Tagged Andrea Orcel, Aniela Unguresan, Awards, EDGE certification, Gender Equity and Inclusion, Pan-European Bank, society, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) Industrie De Nora, an Italian multinational specializing in electrochemistry and sustainable technologies, has been honored with the “Top Investor in China Award” at the China Awards 2023 event in Milan. The award recognizes De Nora’s significant investments and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Media, News
Tagged 'Top Investor in China Award', Chinese market, Industrie De Nora, investment, Luca Buonerba, wards
(IN BRIEF) The AFRY Qualification Centre has received accreditation from SWEDAC as an inspection body, in accordance with the international standard SS-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012. This accreditation enables the center to issue welding procedures and provide personal certification in various welding … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) has once again secured its position as one of the leading sustainable companies in the Pharmaceuticals sector within the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). In the latest rankings, Roche secured the third … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, a major energy company, has received recognition as the world’s leading private utility for investment in innovation and development, marking its second consecutive year of achievement in this regard. The European Commission’s report, ‘The 2023 Industrial R&D … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Linde, a global industrial gas and engineering company, has announced its 21st consecutive inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), along with its inclusion in the DJSI North America. The DJSI World represents sustainability leaders … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, Linde, Sanjiv Lamba, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Boliden, a pioneering mining and metals company, has achieved validation and approval for its climate targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), making it one of the first companies in the industry to do so. Boliden’s ambitious … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden
Tagged Åsa Jackson, Awards, Boliden, climate targets, Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Catherine Macaulay, the Impact Investment Lead at Schroders, has been honored with the Young Professional of the Year/Rising Star award at the Environmental Finance Impact Awards. The awards recognize the contributions of impact investors worldwide and showcase best … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has recognized twelve outstanding inventors from various countries in its annual Inventors of the Year awards. These innovators have made significant contributions to fields such as artificial intelligence, sustainable power grids, railcar stability, and electric vehicle charging … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, Awards, inventors, Inventors of the Year award, partnership, Peter Körte, Siemens, Swathi Shyam Sunder
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen’s new all-electric model, the ID.7, has achieved a stellar five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test, solidifying its position among the highest-rated models of 2023 according to the independent European … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Awards, Euro NCAP test, ID.7, Safety Rating, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has once again secured a position in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, marking the 14th consecutive year of recognition for the company’s sustainability efforts. Elke Reichart, Member of the Board and Chief Digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, Elke Reichart, Infineon Technologies, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DNV has achieved accreditation from the Global Carbon Council (GCC) as one of 14 approved verifiers. This accreditation enables DNV to provide validation and verification services for businesses engaged in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction projects aligned with … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Generali has reaffirmed its sustainability leadership by achieving MSCI’s highest “AAA” ESG rating, reflecting its advanced climate risk management practices and commitment to responsible investments, human capital management, and cybersecurity. The company’s continued presence in the Dow Jones … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged Awards, Dow Jones Indices, ESG rating, Generali, leadership, Marco Sesana, MSCI
(IN BRIEF) For the fourth year in a row, BBVA has been recognized as Europe’s most sustainable bank in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), a leading global sustainability ranking. The bank received a total score of 84 out of … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Awards, BBVA, Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Europe, Javier Rodríguez Soler, sustainability, Sustainable Bank
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, the global building materials company, has been honored with two prestigious awards at COP28 in Dubai for its innovative “Carbon2Business” project in Lägerdorf, Germany. The first accolade names Holcim as an “Energy Transition Changemaker,” recognizing the project’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Switzerland
Tagged "Carbon2Business", Awards, Carbon Capture Project, COP28, holcim, Nollaig Forrest, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has been honored with the title of Diversity Leader by Financial Times for the third consecutive year, securing the 49th position among 850 European companies, a significant improvement from its 177th position in the previous year’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Awards, Diversity Leader, Financial Times, Husqvarna Group, Leigh Dagberg
(IN BRIEF) On December 7th, 2023, Plastic Omnium received the Jury’s Special Prize from Le Revenu magazine for its exemplary shareholder relations among SBF 120-listed companies (excluding CAC 40). The award recognizes the company’s ongoing efforts to engage with individual … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News
Tagged Award, Le Revenu Magazine, Plastic Omnium, Shareholder Relations, Stéphanie Laval
(IN BRIEF) Glaura Kartalian, a Management Board Member at SHV Energy, has been recognized with the Woman of the Year Award 2023 during LPG Week, the global industry’s annual flagship event. The award was presented by the Women in LPG … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Media, Netherlands, News
Tagged Awards, Glaura Kartalian, leadership, LPG Week 2023, SHV Energy, Woman of the Year Award, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) Voith Composites has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining UNECE R 134 certification for its Type IV 700 bar and 350-liter hydrogen storage tank. This certification marks the first approval for a hydrogen tank of this size under … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Anna Pointner, Awards, Carbon4Tank, heavy-duty trucks, Large Hydrogen Tank, sustainability, UNECE R 134 Certification, Voith, zero-emission
(IN BRIEF) The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, GRAHAM, and CCL Solutions have been honored with the ICW Collaborative Working Award for their successful collaboration in delivering critical healthcare construction projects. This partnership, which implemented ISO44001 collaborative practices, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, CCL Solutions, GRAHAM, Healthcare Projects, Keith Hayes, North Cumbria NHS Trust, partnership, Stephen Prince, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has achieved a global ranking of 30th in the QS Sustainability Ranking 2024, which evaluates universities’ efforts to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges. Exeter also secured 15th place in Europe and 10th … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, the Italian banking group, has received two first-place awards at the Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards. The awards recognize innovations in banking on a global level. Intesa Sanpaolo won in the categories of “Neobanks & Specialized Players” … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Intesa Sanpaolo, Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards, Stefano Barrese
(IN BRIEF) The nomination phase for the Axel Springer Prize for Young Journalism, a prestigious award for young journalists in the German-speaking region, has officially begun. The prize, which is being awarded for the 33rd time, is organized by the … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Education, Entertainment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged AI Categories, Awards, Axel Springer, Miriam Krekel, nominations, Young Journalism
(IN BRIEF) Italian power grid operator Terna, under the leadership of Giuseppina Di Foggia, has achieved an unprecedented feat by ranking first in the 2023-2024 edition of “Webranking Europe 500,” a prestigious continental ranking that evaluates the quality and transparency … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, digital communication, Giuseppina Di Foggia, Terna, Webranking Europe 500
(IN BRIEF) Bill Martyn-Smith, the UK Asset Manager at Logicor, has been recognized with the prestigious “Rising Star” award at the annual Industrial Agents Society Awards in London. This accolade is highly regarded in the industry, acknowledging outstanding achievements and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Edward Emmott, a researcher at the University of Liverpool, has received the prestigious Wellcome Trust Career Development Award, a highly competitive fellowship. This funding will support Dr. Emmott’s crucial research efforts aimed at gaining a deeper understanding … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Krka, a Slovenian pharmaceutical company, has been honored with the TOP Education Management certificate at the Edutainment 2023 convention. This recognition is presented to Slovenian companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to employee education and development. Krka’s Head … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Slovenia
Tagged Awards, Employee Development, investment, Krka, Simona Torkar Flajnik, TOP Education Management Certificate
(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has once again secured the top spot in the connect mobile network test, earning an impressive 981 out of 1000 points, the highest score ever awarded by the consumer magazine and the umlaut measuring institute in international … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 14th Connect Mobile Network Test, Award, Gerd Niehage, INNOVATION, Swisscom
(IN BRIEF) The Sustainable Markets Initiative has awarded Orange the 2023 Terra Carta Seal, recognizing the company’s commitment to creating a climate and Nature-positive future. Orange has demonstrated its success in implementing high-impact, large-scale sustainability projects aligned with the Sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 2023 Terra Carta Seal, Awards, Christel Heydemann, David Metcalfe, Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, leadership, Orange, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter researchers received accolades at the inaugural GW4 Open Research Prize, an event celebrating excellence in open research practices. Open research encompasses various practices that enhance research accessibility, transparency, reproducibility, and visibility. Exeter researchers claimed first … Read the full press release
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