(IN BRIEF) The Delft Bioengineering Institute (BEI) has announced the winners of its annual cross-campus competition for MSc students who excelled in their graduation projects in bioengineering. In 2023, three students—Thomas Michalica, Linde Spoelstra, and Thomas Mooijman—stood out for their … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for its outstanding performance in the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Ericsson achieved a perfect score of 100 percent in this annual benchmarking survey, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first pan-European bank to receive Global EDGE Certification for its commitment to gender equity and inclusion. This recognition follows accelerated diversity and inclusion efforts by UniCredit’s banks in multiple … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Society
Tagged Andrea Orcel, Aniela Unguresan, Awards, EDGE certification, Gender Equity and Inclusion, Pan-European Bank, society, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) The AFRY Qualification Centre has received accreditation from SWEDAC as an inspection body, in accordance with the international standard SS-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012. This accreditation enables the center to issue welding procedures and provide personal certification in various welding … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) has once again secured its position as one of the leading sustainable companies in the Pharmaceuticals sector within the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). In the latest rankings, Roche secured the third … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Linde, a global industrial gas and engineering company, has announced its 21st consecutive inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), along with its inclusion in the DJSI North America. The DJSI World represents sustainability leaders … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, Linde, Sanjiv Lamba, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Boliden, a pioneering mining and metals company, has achieved validation and approval for its climate targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), making it one of the first companies in the industry to do so. Boliden’s ambitious … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden
Tagged Åsa Jackson, Awards, Boliden, climate targets, Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Catherine Macaulay, the Impact Investment Lead at Schroders, has been honored with the Young Professional of the Year/Rising Star award at the Environmental Finance Impact Awards. The awards recognize the contributions of impact investors worldwide and showcase best … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Standard for corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the third consecutive year. This recognition places RCG in the top 1% of companies in the rail freight transport … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has recognized twelve outstanding inventors from various countries in its annual Inventors of the Year awards. These innovators have made significant contributions to fields such as artificial intelligence, sustainable power grids, railcar stability, and electric vehicle charging … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, Awards, inventors, Inventors of the Year award, partnership, Peter Körte, Siemens, Swathi Shyam Sunder
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen’s new all-electric model, the ID.7, has achieved a stellar five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test, solidifying its position among the highest-rated models of 2023 according to the independent European … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Awards, Euro NCAP test, ID.7, Safety Rating, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has once again secured a position in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, marking the 14th consecutive year of recognition for the company’s sustainability efforts. Elke Reichart, Member of the Board and Chief Digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, Elke Reichart, Infineon Technologies, sustainability
(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
(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
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged Awards, Dow Jones Indices, ESG rating, Generali, leadership, Marco Sesana, MSCI
(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
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Awards, BBVA, Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Europe, Javier Rodríguez Soler, sustainability, Sustainable Bank
(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
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Switzerland
Tagged "Carbon2Business", Awards, Carbon Capture Project, COP28, holcim, Nollaig Forrest, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has been honored with the title of Diversity Leader by Financial Times for the third consecutive year, securing the 49th position among 850 European companies, a significant improvement from its 177th position in the previous year’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Awards, Diversity Leader, Financial Times, Husqvarna Group, Leigh Dagberg
(IN BRIEF) Glaura Kartalian, a Management Board Member at SHV Energy, has been recognized with the Woman of the Year Award 2023 during LPG Week, the global industry’s annual flagship event. The award was presented by the Women in LPG … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Media, Netherlands, News
Tagged Awards, Glaura Kartalian, leadership, LPG Week 2023, SHV Energy, Woman of the Year Award, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) Voith Composites has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining UNECE R 134 certification for its Type IV 700 bar and 350-liter hydrogen storage tank. This certification marks the first approval for a hydrogen tank of this size under … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Anna Pointner, Awards, Carbon4Tank, heavy-duty trucks, Large Hydrogen Tank, sustainability, UNECE R 134 Certification, Voith, zero-emission
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has achieved a global ranking of 30th in the QS Sustainability Ranking 2024, which evaluates universities’ efforts to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges. Exeter also secured 15th place in Europe and 10th … Read the full press release
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