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Warwick Volunteers Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Outstanding Community Impact

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Volunteers, a student organization at the University of Warwick, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the UK’s top honor for volunteer groups. With 926 students dedicating over 13,200 hours to projects in areas such … Read the full press release

Erste Group Honored as Leading Private Bank in Central and Eastern Europe with Multiple Industry Awards

(IN BRIEF) Erste Group’s Private Banking division has been awarded the title of “Best Private Bank in Central and Eastern Europe” by both PWM/The Banker and Global Finance, marking a significant achievement in the CEE region. Erste received a total … Read the full press release

Telia Recognized for Excellence in Children’s Rights by Global Child Forum

(IN BRIEF) Telia has been recognized in the Global Child Forum’s 2024 report for its outstanding contributions to children’s rights. Ranked the top Swedish company and third in the Nordic region, Telia’s efforts include initiatives focused on cybersecurity awareness, child … Read the full press release

SGS Named Innovator in Verdantix Green Quadrant for Leading ESG and Sustainability Services

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been recognized as an Innovator in Verdantix’s Green Quadrant report for ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services. This endorsement, aligned with the launch of SGS’s IMPACT NOW for sustainability suite, reinforces the company’s commitment to driving sustainability … Read the full press release

Continental Tops European Tire Tests with Leading Performance in Winter and All-Season Categories

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s tires have excelled in European tire tests, winning 15 first-place rankings across various publications and automobile clubs. Their WinterContact series, including the TS 870 for small and midsize cars and the TS 870 P for more powerful … Read the full press release

Sandvik Innovation Prize 2024 Awarded for Groundbreaking CT67/CT55 Thread Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Sandvik Innovation Prize for 2024 has been awarded to a team from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions for their innovative work on the CT67/CT55 thread concept. The team, led by Anders Nordberg, Tomas Jansson, Andreas Norman, and … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group Wins Big at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards, Recognizing Graphisoft and Vectorworks for Excellence in Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group earned multiple accolades at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards, with its brands Graphisoft and Vectorworks taking home prestigious honors. Graphisoft’s Archicad won the “BIM Product of the Year 2024” for the 14th consecutive time, while … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Honored as Top Global Private Bank for Entrepreneurs and Market Leader in Germany at PWM Awards 2024

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank has been named “Best Private Bank for Entrepreneurs” globally and “Best Private Bank in Germany” by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker at the 2024 Global Private Banking Awards. These awards recognize the … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Climbs to Second in Global Nutrition Index, Advancing Access to Affordable, Nutritious Dairy Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has risen to the second position on the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi) Global Index, reflecting its dedication to combating malnutrition and improving access to nutritious, affordable dairy products worldwide. The company is recognized for its transparent … Read the full press release

Germany Emerges as Top European Hub for International Researchers and Students, Says DAAD Report

(IN BRIEF) The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has published new findings highlighting Germany’s growing appeal as a top destination for international academics and students, second only to the United States. In 2021, Germany hosted over 75,000 international researchers, surpassing … Read the full press release

Schroders Capital and Hannover Re Win Award for Pioneering Tokenisation of Insurance-Linked Securities

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital’s Insurance-Linked Securities team received the Best Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Initiative award at the 2024 Digital Assets Awards for its innovative tokenisation pilot. In partnership with Hannover Re, the pilot demonstrated how reinsurance contracts can be tokenised … Read the full press release

Schroders’ Johanna Kyrklund Wins CIO of the Year for Leadership and Innovation in Asset Management

(IN BRIEF) Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, has been awarded the CIO of the Year at the 2024 Funds Europe Awards, honoring her leadership and transformative contributions to the firm since 2007. Since stepping into the Group … Read the full press release

DNV Earns Top Five Ranking in Verdantix ESG & Sustainability Assurance Report for 2024

(IN BRIEF) DNV has been ranked in the top five ESG and sustainability assurance providers in Verdantix’s Green Quadrant 2024 report, praised for its carbon emissions expertise and industry-specific services. DNV’s innovative digital solutions and strong technical knowledge enable it … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Honored for Excellence in Regulatory Reporting and Capital Management Solutions at 2024 Regulation Asia Awards

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer received high commendations at the 2024 Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence for its OneSumX solutions, recognized in the categories of Regulatory Reporting and Capital and Liquidity Management. The awards celebrate the company’s focus on operational resilience, … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp nucera’s scalum® Wins German Sustainability Award for Innovation in Green Hydrogen Technology

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp nucera’s 20 MW scalum® electrolysis module has won the German Sustainability Award for its pioneering role in green hydrogen production. Recognized for its modular, scalable design, scalum® enables large-scale green hydrogen production and supports industry sustainability goals. … Read the full press release

BAMBI Awards 2024: Robbie Williams Headlines Star-Studded Ceremony with Exclusive Performance

(IN BRIEF) Final preparations are underway for the BAMBI Awards at Bavaria Studios, where over 1,000 VIPs will gather to honor this year’s 13 award recipients. The evening will feature an exclusive performance by Robbie Williams, who will receive his … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group Recognized as First UK Bank with Fertility Friendly Employer Accreditation for Inclusive Workplace Policies

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has become the first UK bank to earn the Fertility Friendly Employer Accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to supporting employees through fertility-related challenges. Awarded by Fertility Matters at Work, the accreditation recognizes Lloyds’ policies on fertility … Read the full press release

Aurubis Wins German Sustainability Award for Pioneering Carbon-Neutral Production and Circular Metal Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Aurubis, a global leader in non-ferrous metals and copper recycling, has won the 17th German Sustainability Award in the Metal Sector for its commitment to carbon-neutral and circular metal production. This prestigious European award honors Aurubis’ extensive efforts … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Gains SBTi Validation, Advancing Climate Leadership in Construction with Ambitious Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net zero greenhouse gas reduction targets, aligning its climate goals with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. This endorsement positions GRAHAM among a select few in … Read the full press release

Fresenius Medical Care Recognized Among Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts Under CEO Helen Giza’s Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care (FME), a global leader in renal healthcare, has earned a spot at #4 on Massachusetts’ Top 100 Women-Led Businesses list, compiled by The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe. CEO Helen Giza’s leadership has been … Read the full press release