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Vodafone’s Stuart Perkins Recognized with Cisco Cyber Security Defender Award 2024

(IN BRIEF) Stuart Perkins of the Vodafone Cyber Prevent team has been honored with the Cisco Cyber Security Defender Award 2024 in the EMEA region for his exceptional contributions to cybersecurity. Stuart’s journey from a background in RAF engineering to … Read the full press release

Repsol Gains RSB Certification for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Enhancing Global Market Access

(IN BRIEF) Repsol, a leading multi-energy company, has achieved certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), allowing it to sell its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the RSB Book & Claim System. This certification facilitates the delivery of SAF … Read the full press release

Peel Hall Sale by Savills Manchester Wins Top Award at NW Insider Property Awards

(IN BRIEF) The Savills Manchester development team has received the ‘Deal of the Year’ award at the North West Insider Residential Property Awards for their role in the sale of Peel Hall in Warrington. The award was shared among Savills, … Read the full press release

Neste Recognized with Leadership Status and A− Rating by CDP for Climate Actions

(IN BRIEF) Neste has achieved Leadership status and an A− rating for its climate actions in the annual assessment conducted by the global non-profit organization CDP. This recognition is for Neste’s environmental transparency and climate performance. The company has consistently … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Secures Coveted Spot on CDP’s ‘Triple A List’ for Second Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has proudly earned a spot on CDP’s prestigious “Triple A List” for the second year in a row, recognizing its outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability. Among over 21,000 companies worldwide, Beiersdorf is one of only ten to … Read the full press release

SEB Maintains Dominance as Nordic Sustainability Advisor

(IN BRIEF) SEB has been ranked as the top sustainability advisor for large companies and financial institutions in the Nordics for the fourth consecutive year. The ranking covers Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and the overall Nordic region. Prospera’s Sustainability Advisor 2023 … Read the full press release

KPN Continues Streak as Ookla’s Fastest 5G Network in the Netherlands, Introduces Enhanced Unlimited Subscriptions

(IN BRIEF) KPN’s 5G network in the Netherlands has been recognized as the fastest by Ookla® for the fifth consecutive time. To make unlimited mobile internet more accessible, KPN is launching the Unlimited Series on February 5, featuring Unlimited50, Unlimited300, … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Sanctuary Scholars Named Among The Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers

(IN BRIEF) Sam Pordale and Angel Nakhle, sanctuary scholars at the University of Warwick, have been recognized in The Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers list for their advocacy work, including the ‘lift the ban’ campaign advocating for asylum seekers’ right to … Read the full press release

Leverhulme Trust Announces 2023 Doctoral Scholarship Winners, Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Students

(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust has unveiled the recipients of the 2023 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships, marking an increased commitment to the program. These scholarships enable universities to support up to 18 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholars in interdisciplinary research areas. This year, … Read the full press release

Living Places Copenhagen Shortlisted for MIPIM Awards 2024: A Sustainable Housing Showcase

(IN BRIEF) Living Places Copenhagen, a collaborative project by the VELUX Group, EFFEKT architects, Artelia engineers, and Enemærke & Petersen contractors, has been nominated for the MIPIM Awards 2024 in the “Best Residential Project” category. The project’s recognition stems from … Read the full press release

Pioneering Well-Being: GRAHAM Attains IIP Platinum Accreditation

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM Group has achieved the prestigious IIP Wellbeing Platinum accreditation, the highest recognition for a positive well-being culture, becoming the first company in any industry to do so. This achievement signifies GRAHAM’s strong commitment to employee well-being, with … Read the full press release

BASF Coatings Pioneers Global Sustainability Certification Standard for Auto Refinishing

(IN BRIEF) In a bid to address the growing demand for sustainable accident repairs and uniform sustainability standards, BASF’s Coatings division is collaborating with industry partners, including associations, insurers, work providers, fleet operators, and body shops, to develop a global … Read the full press release

Eni Achieves ISO 37301 Certification for Robust Compliance Management System

(IN BRIEF) Eni SpA has successfully obtained ISO 37301:2021 certification for its Compliance Management System from Italy’s leading certification body, RINA Services SpA. This recognition reinforces Eni’s commitment to promoting a culture of compliance, ethics, and sustainability within the organization. … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group’s CEO Mario Greco Named Insurance Leader of the Year 2023

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group’s CEO, Mario Greco, has been honored with the prestigious Insurance Leader of the Year Award for 2023 by St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science. The award ceremony, … Read the full press release

AFRY Tops ENR’s Global Rankings in Pulp & Paper Engineering

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, a global engineering and design firm, has secured the top spot globally in Pulp & Paper engineering and design according to the Engineering News Record (ENR). In addition to its #1 rank in Pulp & Paper, AFRY … Read the full press release

SEB Tops Prospera’s 2023 Institutional Banking Survey for Third Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) In the Prospera Institutional Banking 2023 survey, SEB has once again secured its position as the best bank in the Nordic region for the third consecutive year. The bank ranks first overall, as well as in Sweden and … Read the full press release

Thales Recognized as a Top Employer for Young Canadians in 2024

(IN BRIEF) In the 2024 Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition, Thales has been acknowledged as a top employer for young Canadians. Thales is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talent by offering co-op and internship opportunities, an expanding program … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Malta Receives Equality Mark for Commitment to Gender Equality and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) The Central Bank of Malta has proudly received the Equality Mark from the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE), highlighting the institution’s dedication to fostering a discrimination-free work environment and its commitment to gender equality. With … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim Awarded ‘Global Top Employer’ for Fourth Consecutive Year, Recognized for Employee Development and Wellbeing Focus

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has been honored by the Top Employers Institute with a “Global Top Employer” certification for the fourth consecutive year, distinguishing it as one of only 17 globally certified companies. The recognition is attributed to the company’s … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Earns Top Employer Italy Certification for the Third Consecutive Year in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, has been awarded the Top Employer Italy certification for the third consecutive year in 2024. This prestigious certification recognizes companies that excel in human resources strategies and policies aimed at enhancing employee well-being … Read the full press release