(IN BRIEF) Stacey Tank, Chief Transformation and Corporate Affairs Officer at Heineken N.V., has decided to leave the company to rejoin her family in the United States due to her child’s illness. Her role will be taken over by Joanna … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Laurent Bazin as the General Director for EKZ (Electric Locomotives Assembly Plant) in Astana, Kazakhstan. With extensive experience in supply chain and procurement roles, Laurent has contributed significantly to Alstom over the years. In his … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading stainless steel manufacturer, has launched a groundbreaking initiative called Outokumpu Inner Circle to strengthen the circular economy in Europe. The program, unveiled at the World Circular Economy event in Helsinki, aims to create a closed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals
Tagged circular economy, circularity initiative, ESG, Juha Erkkilä, Max Menzel, Nico Krueger, Outokumpu, Outokumpu Inner Circle, recycling, Stainless Steel, steel scrap, steel scrap suppliers, supply chains, sustainable stainless steel, transparency, World Circular Economy
(IN BRIEF) Vaisala Xweather is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its U.S. National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN), which has been instrumental in protecting Americans from lightning hazards. Over the past four decades, lightning-related deaths in the United States have decreased … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Yara International ASA, a global crop nutrition company, has announced an executive management change. Johan Labby will take on the role of EVP Global Plants & Operational Excellence starting from July 1, 2023. Pål Hestad will step down … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Industrial, Management, Norway, Science, Technology
Tagged Chrystel Monthean, crop nutrition, executive management, Fernanda Lopes Larsen, Johan Labby, Kristine Ryssdal, Lars Røsæg, Mónica Andrés Enríquez, Pål Hestad, Solveig Hellebust, Svein Tore Holsether, Thor Giæver, Yara
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE GmbH has undergone a rotation of its 20-member Supervisory Board, with newly elected representatives joining the board. Professor Dr.-Ing. Achim Kampker, founder and chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University, was elected … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management
Tagged Annette Szegfü, appointment, Boris Schwürz, Claudia Diem, David Schmidt, Dietmar Bichler, Dr. Bernhard Volkmann, Dr. Michael Macht, Dr. Rolf Breidenbach, Dr.-Ing. Heinz K. Junker, Georg Weiberg, Klaus Güntert, Liane Papaioannou, Ljiljana Culjak, MAHLE GmbH, Nektaria Christidou, Prof. Dr. jur. Wolfgang Fritzemeyer, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Achim Kampker, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heinz K. Junker, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Zürn, Professor Dr.-Ing. Achim Kampker, Rolf Berkemann, RWTH Aachen University, shareholders, Supervisory Board, Thomas Raupach, Udo Abelmann
(IN BRIEF) KPN, the telecommunications company, held an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders where the appointment of Ms. Marga de Jager to the Supervisory Board was approved. Ms. De Jager replaces Ms. Chantal Vergouw, who will now join the Board … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Fortum and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in the field of nuclear power. The MoU covers cooperation and information exchange on future nuclear power … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial, Management, Technology
Tagged Finnish Outokumpu, Fortum, French EDF, Helen, Jooho Whang, KHNP, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., Markus Rauramo, Nuclear Feasibility Study, nuclear power plants, nuclear power technology supplier, Rolls-Royce SMR, Small Modular Reactors, South Korean nuclear fleet
(IN BRIEF) During the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2023, environment-focused directors from leading Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) met to discuss the circular economy for the first time. The African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, Financial, Finland, Luxembourg, Management
Tagged AfDB, African Development Bank, biodiversity loss, circular economy transition, climate change, EBRD, EIB, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, IDB, IDB Invest, Inter-American Development Bank, MDBs, Multilateral Development Banks, pollution, WCEF, World Bank, World Circular Economy Forum
(IN BRIEF) James Hillman has been appointed as the Chief Risk Officer of Aviva plc, a global insurance company. Currently serving as the CFO of Scottish Widows and Finance Director of Lloyds Banking Group’s Insurance, Pensions, and Investments Division, Hillman … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Amanda Blanc, appointment, Aviva plc, Chief Risk Officer, insurance, investments, James Hillman, Lloyds Banking Group, pensions, Scottish Widows
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, has updated its sustainability assessment method called TripleS (Sustainable Solution Steering) to further advance its product portfolio towards climate protection, resource efficiency, and circular economy. TripleS, which has been in place since 2012 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management
Tagged BASF, Dr. Martin Brudermüller, EU Chemicals Strategy, Portfolio Sustainability Assessment, sustainability assessment method, Toxic Substances Control Act, transparency, TripleS, TSCA, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American, a global mining company, has announced significant changes to its senior management team and organizational structure. The company has appointed Al Cook as CEO of De Beers, Alison Atkinson as Projects & Development Director, and Monique … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Alison Atkinson, Anglo American, De Beers, Duncan Wanblad, Helena Nonka, leadership, Matt Daley, Monique Carter, Peter Whitcutt, Richard Price, Ruben Fernandes, senior management team, Stephen Pearce – Finance Director Al Cook, Themba Mkhwanazi, Tom McCulley
(IN BRIEF) DNV and Emirates Steel Arkan have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonization efforts in the steel and building materials producer industry. The five-year collaboration aims to achieve net zero emissions in line with the UAE’s climate neutrality … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, Norway
Tagged building materials producer, climate neutrality, decarbonization, digitalization, DNV, Emirates Steel Arkan, Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Geir Fuglerud, SCPA, STEEL, Supply Chain & Product Assurance, traceability
(IN BRIEF) Proxymity and Clearstream have partnered to launch a digital general meeting announcement service in Germany and Luxembourg. The collaboration aims to automate issuer-investor communication, improving proxy voting and corporate event communications. The central platform will enable issuers and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Luxembourg, Management
Tagged bonds, Clearstream, Dean Little, digital general meeting announcement, digital investor communication platform, domestic equities, ETFs, Eurobonds, investment funds, investor communications platform, Proxymity, Sam Riley
(IN BRIEF) Scania, the leading provider of sustainable mobility solutions, is reshaping its bus and coach business to adapt to a changing market environment. The company will focus on offering complete buses and coaches, leveraging its modular system, extensive service … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Poland, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bus, coach, Poland, Scania, Stefano Fedel, sustainable mobility, Słupsk
(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole CIB has announced the appointment of Laurent Chenain as the new Head of Corporate & Leveraged Finance, effective from June 1, 2023. Laurent will be taking over from Jamie Mabilat, who has moved on to the … Read the full press release
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR (IN BRIEF) Nestlé has announced the departure of François-Xavier Roger, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), after eight years with the company. Roger has made significant contributions to Nestlé’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Anna Manz, appointment, CFO, François-Xavier Roger, leadership, Mark Schneider, Nestlé
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, the Czech carmaker, has actively participated in European Diversity Month, promoting acceptance, equal opportunities, diversity, and respectful collaboration. The company is committed to providing an open and safe working environment and has launched various activities to … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, Society
Tagged Biphobia and Transphobia, diversity, Equal opportunities, European Diversity Month, gender balance, Inclusion, International Day Against Homophobia, Klaus Zellmer, KOVO trade union, Maren Gräf, Prague Fun & Run 2023, run against homophobia, ŠKODA AUTO
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, the only stainless steel producer, has been recognized as a leading climate leader in Europe by the Financial Times. The prestigious list, created in partnership with research company Statista, acknowledges companies that are making significant strides in … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Environment, Finland, Management, Metals and Minerals
Tagged 2022 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard, Carbon Disclosure Project, CDP, climate targets, Europe’s Climate Leaders in 2023, Financial Times, Juha Erkkilä, Outokumpu, SBTi, Science Based Targets initiative, stainless steel producer
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, Turkey’s second-largest private bank and a subsidiary of BBVA, proudly announces that its CEO, Recep Baştuğ, has been ranked fourth in Fast Company Turkey’s Top 50 Sustainability Leaders list. This recognition highlights Baştuğ’s exceptional commitment to … Read the full press release
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