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AFRY Attains Highest Platinum Rating in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, Ranking Among Top 1% Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has achieved the highest Platinum rating in EcoVadis’ global sustainability and social responsibility assessment, earning a total score of 79 out of 100. This places AFRY among the top 1 percent of all assessed companies in sustainability … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Achieves Platinum Payroll Giving Quality Mark Award for Philanthropic Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp has received the prestigious Platinum Payroll Giving Quality Mark Award for 2023 from Charities Trust, recognizing the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy and promoting payroll giving. This honor stems from 20% of Lightsource … Read the full press release

DNV Grants Design Verification for Avikus and Hyundai’s AI-Based ‘HiNAS Control’ Navigation System, Gaining Industry Approval

(IN BRIEF) At Gastech 2023, DNV has granted a design verification report (DVR) for the AI-based autonomous navigation system “HiNAS Control,” a joint project by Avikus and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) has also … Read the full press release

UCL Researchers Secure Prestigious ERC Grants for Groundbreaking Neuroscience and Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) Two UCL researchers have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants, each receiving approximately 1.5 million euros. Dr. Marco Wittmann’s project, “DeepSocial,” aims to use non-invasive deep brain stimulation to explore the brain’s social cognition processes. … Read the full press release

DNV Grants Approvals to Hanwha Ocean for Innovative LCO2 Carrier and URN Measurement

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded Hanwha Ocean an Approval in Principle (AiP) and an Approval of Service Suppliers (AOSS) for two innovations: a large-scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier tank and an underwater radiated noise (URN) measurement system. The LCO2 … Read the full press release

T-Systems Data Center in Biere Receives European Code of Conduct Award for Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has honored the T-Systems data center in Biere, near Magdeburg, with the European Code of Conduct Award. Among 120 companies considered, the award recognizes data centers that have significantly reduced their energy consumption. The assessment … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction Secures Multi-Region Slots in Procure Partnerships’ National Contractors Framework 2023

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM Construction has been appointed to the Procure Partnerships’ National Contractors Framework 2023, covering Construction, Civil Engineering, and Decarbonisation across multiple lots. The framework is structured regionally to ensure local delivery and national governance alignment. GRAHAM has secured … Read the full press release

Neoenergia Secures Transparency 2023 Trophy, Showcasing Ethical Governance and Financial Clarity

(IN BRIEF) Neoenergia, a prominent integrated energy company in Brazil, has been honored with the Transparency 2023 Trophy by the National Association of Finance, Management and Accounting Executives (Anefac). This prestigious award, received for the third consecutive year, recognizes Neoenergia’s … Read the full press release

German Student Triumphs Over Health Challenges to Win Student of the Year Award at Scottish Marine Science Institute

(IN BRIEF) Anna Pfoertner, a 23-year-old student from Germany, has been named the Student of the Year at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS). She graduated with a first-class honours degree in Marine Science despite battling chronic health problems, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Receives Google Cloud’s 2023 Partner Award for Transformative Telecommunications Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has been awarded the 2023 Google Cloud Industry Solution Technology Partner of the Year Award for Telecommunications. The recognition stems from Ericsson’s innovative integration of its 5G portfolio with Google Cloud technology. The collaboration between Ericsson and … Read the full press release

Efterklang’s Sound Design for NOFO Hotel & Wine Bar Earns Coveted Red Dot Award

(IN BRIEF) Efterklang, a part of AFRY, has been honored for its inventive and creative utilization of sound design and audio branding. The customized sound design concept created for the NOFO Hotel & Wine Bar in Stockholm has been recognized … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Athletes Shine at World Athletics Championships, Bringing Home Multiple Medals

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University athletes have achieved remarkable success at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest. Over nine days of intense competition, the university’s athletes secured an impressive medal tally of three golds, one silver, and two bronze medals. … Read the full press release

Indra Renews ISO 9001 Certification for Global Quality Management System

(IN BRIEF) Global technology and consulting leader Indra has successfully renewed its ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, attesting to its adherence to the ISO 9001 standard’s requirements and high-level implementation across the organization. AENOR, the certifying body, recognized Indra’s … Read the full press release

AFRY Recognized as Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner for Commitment to Sustainability Reporting

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has achieved certification as a Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner for 2022, demonstrating its commitment to transparency in sharing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) information with investors. By obtaining this certification, AFRY emphasizes its dedication to sustainability as … Read the full press release

FL Technics Receives UK CAA Certification for CFM56 Engine Maintenance Services, Expands Engine Solutions Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, a prominent aircraft maintenance solutions company, has achieved certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom (UK CAA) to expand its Part-145 maintenance capabilities to the CFM56 family of engines. This achievement complements FL … Read the full press release

TechMed Researcher Annemieke Witteveen Nominated as Finalist for New Scientist Science Talent 2023

(IN BRIEF) Assistant Professor Annemieke Witteveen, from the Biomedical Signals and Systems department at the Faculty of EEMCS (TechMed Centre), has been nominated for the prestigious New Scientist Science Talent Prize. This award highlights emerging researchers, with Witteveen and 14 … Read the full press release

Newcastle University Recognized for Exceptional Internationalization Efforts in Higher Education

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University has been awarded the Excellence in Internationalisation honor by the European Association for International Education (EAIE). This prestigious accolade celebrates the university’s exceptional approach to integrating international research and educational opportunities, focusing on addressing societal and … Read the full press release

Русские эмигранты усиливают призывы «Я хочу, чтобы вы жили» через искусство

(КОРОТКО) Русские эмигранты, выступающие против войны, собрались в художественной резиденции «Искусство мира» при поддержке Campaigns for Humanity. Инициатива облегчает связи между художниками, пострадавшими от конфликта, и предоставляет платформу для выражения антивоенных настроений. Известные проекты включают «Дорожные знаки», кампанию уличного искусства … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Earns Top Honors in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating 2023, Leading Rail Industry with Platinum Certificate

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has achieved the highest rating in the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating 2023, receiving a platinum certificate with a score of 81 out of 100 points. This places the company in the top 1 percent of assessed companies … Read the full press release

Port of Ipswich Continues 18-Year Streak as UK’s Top Agricultural Export Port

(IN BRIEF) For the 18th consecutive year, ABP’s Port of Ipswich has maintained its position as the leading export port for agricultural products in the UK, surpassing other major ports like London, Bristol, and Great Yarmouth. The recently published UK … Read the full press release