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DNV Receives Global Carbon Council Accreditation for GHG Emission Reduction Validation and Verification

(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

U.S. Navy Procures Saab’s Double Eagle Undersea Vehicles for Kuwait’s Naval Force

(IN BRIEF) The U.S. Navy is purchasing Saab’s Double Eagle family of undersea vehicles, known for their safety and operational reliability, as part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for the State of Kuwait’s Naval Force. This advanced system, … Read the full press release

Arkema Secures 20-Year Solar Energy Contract with EDF Renewables for 70% of Bostik’s Electricity Needs

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has entered into a 20-year contract with EDF Renewables to supply 20 GWh/year of renewable electricity, beginning in 2026. This partnership will cover 70% of Bostik’s electricity consumption across its eight sites in France. The move towards … Read the full press release

European Commission Approves €2.6 Billion Compensation to RWE for Early Coal Phase-Out

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has given its approval for RWE to receive €2.6 billion in compensation for the early phase-out of its lignite-fired power plants, as mandated by the German Act to Reduce and End Coal-Fired Power Generation passed … Read the full press release

Global Study by Tech Giants Reveals Workplace Challenges for Neurodivergent Employees and Calls for Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking global study conducted at Colt, Nokia, Samsung, and Vodafone, as part of the #ChangeTheFace Alliance’s efforts to promote diversity and equality in the technology sector, has unveiled significant workplace challenges faced by neurodivergent employees. The research … Read the full press release

Siemens Announces Virtual Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in February 2024, Proposes Increased Dividend, and Highlights Strong Fiscal Year Performance

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG has revealed plans for its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for February 8, 2024, to be held in a virtual format, following approval at the 2023 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. The company’s Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Jim … Read the full press release

Digi Spain Telecom, the subsidiary of Digi Communications NV in Spain, has concluded a spectrum transfer agreement for the purchase of spectrum licenses

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Spain Telecom, a subsidiary of Digi Communications N.V., has entered into a spectrum transfer agreement to purchase spectrum licenses for private radioelectric use. The agreement involves the acquisition of specific frequency blocks in the 1,800 MHz, 2,100 … Read the full press release

Generali Earns Top ESG Rating from MSCI and Maintains Strong Sustainability Presence in Dow Jones Indices

(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

Эксперт по торговле акциями Сергей Левин запускает онлайн-мастер-класс по торговле сырьевыми товарами и хеджированию

УЧАСТНИКИ МАСТЕР-КЛАССА ПОЛУЧАТ СЦЕННЫЕ ЗНАНИЯ О МИРЕ ТОРГОВЛИ СЫРЬЕВЫМИ ТОВАРАМИ И ХЕДЖИРОВАНИЯ ЧЕРЕЗ ИМЕРСИВНЫЙ ОНЛАЙН-КУРС, ОСНОВАННЫЙ НА СТРАТЕГИИ ЭКСПЕРТА ПО ТОРГОВЛЕ ЗОЛОТОМ МИХАИЛА ПЕЛЕГА. (ВКРАТЦЕ) Независимый эксперт по акционной торговле Сергей Левин запускает эксклюзивный четырехнедельный онлайн-курс под названием “Мастер-класс по … Read the full press release

Shell Announces Dividend Payment Options and Rates for Q3 2023

(IN BRIEF) Shell plc’s Board has disclosed the dividend payment details for the third quarter of 2023. The interim dividend, set at US$0.331 per ordinary share, offers shareholders the flexibility to receive their dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval and Bisviridi Collaborate to Convert Organic Waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking partnership, Alfa Laval, a global leader in heat transfer and fluid handling, has joined forces with Bisviridi, a subsidiary of the BioteCH4 group, a leading UK anaerobic digestion (AD) operator. Their collaboration seeks to boost … Read the full press release

BMW’s High-Performance M 1000 XR to Feature Continental’s ContiRaceAttack 2 Street Tires

(IN BRIEF) Continental has partnered with BMW Motorrad to provide OEM approval for their ContiRaceAttack 2 Street hypersport tires on the new BMW M 1000 XR. This collaboration marks the first-time partnership between the two premium manufacturers in the hypersport … Read the full press release

Continental Partners with Synopsys to Accelerate Software Development for Software-Defined Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Continental has announced a collaboration with Synopsys aimed at expediting the development and validation of software features and applications for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). This partnership combines Synopsys’ virtual prototyping solutions for virtual Electronic Control Units (vECU) with Continental’s … Read the full press release

BBVA Named Europe’s Most Sustainable Bank for Fourth Consecutive Year in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

(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

SGS Appoints Ariel Bauer as Group Vice President for Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) SGS, a leading global inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, has named Ariel Bauer as the Group Vice President of Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability. In his new role, Ariel will be responsible for devising and executing communication … Read the full press release

Roche Presents Promising Data on Innovative Lymphoma Treatments at ASH Annual Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Roche, a global pharmaceutical company, has shared compelling data from its CD20xCD3 T-cell engaging bispecific antibody program during the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition held in December 2023. The data includes extended follow-up … Read the full press release

Holcim’s “Carbon2Business” Receives Recognition and Awards for Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Project at COP28

(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

GSK’s Jemperli Gains EC Approval for Advanced Endometrial Cancer Therapy

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, GSK plc has received marketing authorization from the European Commission (EC) for Jemperli (dostarlimab) in combination with carboplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy as a treatment option for adult patients suffering from mismatch repair deficient (dMMR)/microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) … Read the full press release

GPA Plans Equity Offering, Potential Change in Casino’s Stake

(IN BRIEF) Companhia Brasileira De Distribuição (GPA) has taken steps toward a potential primary equity offering, as confirmed in a recent press release. GPA has scheduled an extraordinary general meeting for January 11, 2024, to discuss various matters, including the … Read the full press release

Grupo Calleja Initiates Tender Offer to Acquire Éxito Group Shares

(IN BRIEF) Following Casino Group’s announcement on October 16, 2023, regarding the sale of its total equity interest in Almacenes Éxito S.A. (“Éxito Group”) to Grupo Calleja, the Buyer has officially launched the Tender Offer (Colombian TO) to acquire up … Read the full press release