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Fielmann Group Earns C+ Prime ESG Status, Strengthening Its Appeal to Sustainable Investors in Healthcare Sector

(IN BRIEF) The Fielmann Group has been awarded a C+ Prime Status ESG rating in the Healthcare category by ISS ESG, a major firm in sustainable investment assessments. This marks the first time the global eyewear and eyecare provider has … Read the full press release

Stora Enso China Packaging Honored with Gold at MUSE Design Awards for Space Time Series Female Space Cream Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso China Packaging has been awarded Gold in the 2024 MUSE Design Awards for its innovative packaging of the Space Time Series Female Space Cream, which creatively integrates space exploration elements into a skincare product design. The … Read the full press release

Frédéric Wiscart Appointed New President of Alstom France, Succeeding Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Frédéric Wiscart as the new President of its France Region, effective November 4, 2024. Wiscart, who brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the energy sector, will succeed Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, who is stepping down … Read the full press release

Helmut List Honored for Lifetime Achievements at EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Celebrated for Driving Innovation in Sustainable Mobility

(IN BRIEF) At the 2024 “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” awards, Professor Helmut List, CEO and Chairman of AVL List, was honored with a special lifetime achievement award. Recognized for his pioneering role in the mobility and technology industries, List … Read the full press release

BBVA Recognized as a Global Leader in AI, Ranking 13th Among Top Banks Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been ranked as the 13th most advanced bank globally in artificial intelligence (AI) by the Evident AI Index, which assesses AI and data integration in the world’s top 50 banks. BBVA ranks first in Spain and … Read the full press release

SGS Endorses Biodiversity Commitment at COP16, Supporting Global Efforts to Halt Nature Loss by 2030

(IN BRIEF) SGS has endorsed the Business for Nature statement at COP16, emphasizing the importance of strong government leadership and the role of businesses in halting biodiversity loss by 2030. As a leader in testing and certification, SGS is committed … Read the full press release

Icade Maintains Top ESG Ratings and Sustainability Leadership in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Icade has been recognized as a top performer in sustainability by leading ESG rating agencies in 2024. GRESB awarded Icade a score of 90/100, Sustainalytics ranked its ESG risk as “negligible,” placing it among the top 4% of … Read the full press release

European Parliament to Award 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Outstanding Investigative Journalism

(IN BRIEF) The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2024 will be awarded on October 23 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The ceremony, opened by President Roberta Metsola, will announce one winner from 13 finalists, recognizing investigative journalism that … Read the full press release

Sandvik’s Impossible Statue Campaign Wins Multiple Golds at Swedish Content Awards and International Accolades

(IN BRIEF) The Impossible Statue campaign, a collaboration between Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions and the Sandvik Group, continues to win accolades, receiving two golds at the Swedish Content Awards in the categories of Employer Branding and Industry & Energy. … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Names Maha Elkharbotly as New President of Gardena Division to Drive Innovation and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has appointed Maha Elkharbotly as the new President of its Gardena Division and added her to the executive management team. Elkharbotly, who has held leadership roles at DSM Firmenich, LIXIL, Grohe, and Whirlpool, brings extensive experience … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Recognized Among Top 10 Global Companies for Leadership in Sustainability and Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has been recognized by Richmond Global Sciences (RGS) as one of the top 10 companies globally for its significant positive impact on environmental, social, and financial aspects. This recognition highlights Iberdrola’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable … Read the full press release

University of York Alumnus Daron Acemoglu Wins Nobel Prize for Research on Economic Prosperity and Institutions

(IN BRIEF) University of York alumnus Daron Acemoglu has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, alongside Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson, for their research on how societal institutions influence a country’s economic prosperity. Their work highlights the … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Ranked in Top Ten of RiskTech100® 2025, Wins Multiple Category Awards

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has been ranked in the top ten of the prestigious Chartis RiskTech100® 2025 report, recognizing its expertise in risk and compliance technology. The company also won Category Awards for Liquidity Risk and Regulatory Intelligence. This ranking … Read the full press release

CompuGroup Medical Appoints Dr. Thomas Speckmann as Global Communications Head to Strengthen Corporate Strategy

(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical (CGM) has appointed Dr. Thomas Speckmann as its Global Head of Communications, starting November 1, 2024. Dr. Speckmann, an experienced communications expert with a background in both politics and business, has previously worked with the Federal … Read the full press release

Eni Honors Groundbreaking Energy and Sustainability Innovations at 2024 Awards Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) Eni held its 2024 Eni Award ceremony at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, recognizing outstanding achievements in energy and environmental research. The awards highlighted innovations in carbon capture, renewable energy, and sustainable technologies. Key winners included Marc Fontecave … Read the full press release

ESET Secures Strategic Leadership in 2024 EPR Report, Excels in Threat Detection and Response

(IN BRIEF) ESET has been recognized as a Strategic Leader for the fourth time in the AV-Comparatives 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report. ESET PROTECT Enterprise achieved the highest score for Prevention and Response, detecting 98% of threats … Read the full press release

Fiona Lam Appointed CFO of Agfa-Gevaert Group, Succeeding Dirk De Man

(IN BRIEF) Agfa-Gevaert Group has appointed Fiona Lam as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 15, 2024. She will replace Dirk De Man, who is stepping down due to health issues. CEO Pascal Juéry expressed his enthusiasm for Lam’s … Read the full press release

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Wins Double ‘Exemplary’ Rating in AUTO BILD Winter Tire Tests

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s WinterContact TS 870 P tire has earned the highest rating of “exemplary” in two separate winter tire tests conducted by AUTO BILD Allrad and AUTO BILD sportscars. The tire was praised for its excellent performance on snow-covered, … Read the full press release

KGHM Retains ‘Best of the Best’ Title for Excellence in Annual Reporting at National Competition

(IN BRIEF) KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. has retained the prestigious title of ‘The Best of the Best’ at The Best Annual Report competition, achieving the highest score for its consolidated financial statements. This marks the 13th time KGHM has won … Read the full press release