(IN BRIEF) The 24th edition of the Euronext STAR Conference will be held in Milan from 25 to 27 March 2025 at Palazzo Mezzanotte. The event will be officially opened by State Secretary Federico Freni and Fabrizio Testa, CEO of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Investment, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands
Tagged 160 investment firms, 2, 24th edition, 25 to 27 March 2025, 280 investors, 59 companies, 900 meetings, Alantra, Banca Akros, Basic Materials, BPER, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Equita, Euronext STAR Conference, Euronext STAR Milan, Exane BNP Paribas, Fabrizio Testa, Federico Freni, Financials, Governance, health care, Industrial, Intermonte, International Investors, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italian capital market, Kepler Cheuvreux, liquidity, market capitalisation, Mediobanca, Milan, Palazzo Mezzanotte, real estate, State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Finance, Stifel, technology, telecommunications, TP ICAP, transparency, utilities, Value-Track
(IN BRIEF) The Schaeffler Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Statement as part of its Annual Report, fully aligning with EU CSRD and ESRS standards. This marks the first time the report integrates data from the recent merger with Vitesco … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 1.5°-compliant economy, 2024 Sustainability Statement, A- Rating, Annual Report, CDP ratings, CEO Klaus Rosenfeld, climate change, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, ecological responsibility, ESRS, European reporting standards, European Sustainability Reporting Standards, fourth quarter, greener future, Handelsblatt Global Transition Award 2024, leadership, MERGER, performance metrics, Schaeffler Group, social responsibility, stakeholders, sustainability, sustainability efforts, Sustainability Initiatives, transparency, Vitesco Technologies Group AG, water security
(IN BRIEF) Thales has launched its cortAIx initiative in the UK, a significant move in advancing trusted AI for defence and security. The new centre, which will employ 200 AI and data specialists, aligns with the UK Government’s vision for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, France, Industrial, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI, AI applications, AI deployment, AI ecosystem, AI ethics, AI safety, AI solutions, AI-driven growth, Cloud, cortAIx, data science, deep learning, Defence, EDGE, ethical AI, Faculty AI, INNOVATION, Machine Learning, national security, Phil Siveter, Prime Minister’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, productivity, SECURITY, security and defence, Sensors, sovereign systems, talent, Thales, transparency, trusted AI, UK, UK Government
(IN BRIEF) As of February 2025, the Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable (Mesa Multiactor) has officially transitioned into an independent foundation, focusing on sustainable water management in Chile’s Salar de Atacama. The initiative, backed by major corporations like BASF, BMW, and Volkswagen, has … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BMW Group, cadastre, Chile, Climate Action, collaboration, corporate responsibility, Daimler Truck AG, Fairphone, GIZ International Services, grey water recycling, independent foundation, indigenous communities, irrigation, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Mesa Multiactor, multi-stakeholder approach, partnership, public awareness, resource management, Responsible Lithium Partnership, Salar de Atacama, sustainability, sustainable development, transparency, Volkswagen Group, water management, water resources
(IN BRIEF) Imerys has been recognized with an A rating on the CDP Corporate Climate A List for 2024, an improvement from its B score in 2023, underscoring the company’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving Science-Based Targets … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Biomass, CDP Corporate Climate A List, CDP Water score, Chief Sustainability Officer, corporate sustainability, decarbonization, EcoVadis, energy efficiency, ESG ratings, greenhouse gas emissions, Imerys, ISS ESG, leadership, Leah Wilson, low-carbon energy, MSCI ESG, renewable energy, responsible water management, S&P Global ESG Score, SBTi, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, specialty minerals, sustainability, transparency, water management
(IN BRIEF) Capgemini, the AI and Society Institute, the Ecole normale supérieure (ENS-PLS), and the ENS Foundation have launched a global Observatory focused on analyzing and mitigating the environmental impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its entire lifecycle. The initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged adjustment, AI and Society Institute, AI lifecycle, AI models, Anne Bouverot, artificial intelligence, Capgemini, Capgemini research, carbon emissions, collaboration, École Normale Supérieure, end-of-life, energy consumption, ENS Foundation, ENS-PLS, environmental footprint, environmental impact, Etienne Grass, generative AI, inference, Marc Mézard, methodology, Observatory, partnership, stakeholders, sustainability, sustainable AI practices, training, transparency
(IN BRIEF) Reuters is hosting a free webinar, “Breaking down barriers: Optimizing governance towards transparency,” on February 4, 2025, to help businesses prepare for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The session will focus on effective sustainability data governance, offering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Internet & Online, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, Data Governance, data management, data responsibilities, data silos, events, Fidelity Investments, Forum for the Future, free webinar, Hannah Pathak, Jenn-Hui Tann, Lewis Richards, Microsoft UK, Reuters, Reuters Events, sustainability, Sustainability Data Governance, transparency, webinar
(IN BRIEF) A study from the University of Bristol has raised concerns about safety risks in DeepSeek, a new competitor to ChatGPT using Chain of Thought (CoT) reasoning. CoT enhances problem-solving with a transparent, step-by-step process, but this clarity can … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI safety, arXiv, Chain of Thought, ChatGPT, CoT reasoning, Cybersecurity, data management, DeepSeek, Dr. Joe Gardiner, Dr. Sana Belguith, fine-tuning attacks, harmful content, large language models, Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback, safety risks, Supervised Fine-Tuning, transparency, University of Bristol, Zhiyuan Xu
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace, and cybersecurity, continues to lead AI innovation for critical systems. The company is committed to developing trusted, ethical AI that emphasizes transparency, energy efficiency, and cybersecurity. With cutting-edge AI solutions applied … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged aerospace, AI, AI engineers, AI ethics, air traffic control, air transport, CAID challenge, Confiance.ai, cortAIx, Crisis management, critical systems, Cybersecurity, data optimisation, decarbonisation, deepfake detection, Defence, defence systems, digital solutions, ethics, event security, explainability, fraud prevention, Friendly Hacker Unit, frugal AI, frugality, global leader, global warming, hybrid AI, infrastructure, Maritime Security, neuromorphic technologies, passenger experience, Patents, Patrice Caine, R&D, satellites, Thales, transparency, TRuE AI, trusted AI
(IN BRIEF) SIX has acquired Swiss Fund Data (SFD), enhancing its role as the leading provider of fund data in Switzerland. SFD, known for offering comprehensive data on Swiss-registered funds, will continue to provide critical services to the Swiss financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Adrian Schatzmann, AMAS, asset management, Asset Management Association Switzerland, CEO, corporate actions, data services, domestic funds, Executive Board, financial marketplace, foreign funds, fund data, Head of Financial Information, legal announcements, Marion Leslie, market transparency, partnership, pension planning funds, pillar 3 funds, Pricing, reference data, reliable data, SFD, SIX, Swiss Fund Data, Swiss fund market, Swiss-registered funds, transparency
(IN BRIEF) At Cosmet’Agora 2025 in Paris, BASF introduced new eco-conscious formulations under its Beyond Beauty initiative, focusing on hydration, cleansing, UV protection, and natural makeup. These climate-adaptive solutions use sustainable ingredients to meet the rising consumer demand for environmentally … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Beyond Beauty, carbon footprint, Care 360°, Care Chemicals, Cegesoft® SB45 TR, Cetiol® OE, Cetiol® Ultimate, Cleansing, Cleansing & Protection, climate change, climate-adaptive formulations, Cosmedia® Gel CC, Cosmetagora, digitalization, eco-conscious beauty, Emulgade Verde 10 MS, Hydrating & Cooling, hydration, ingredient circularity, INNOVATION, natural makeup, Optimistic Glow, personal care, personalized beauty, Plantacare® range, renewable feedstocks, RiceTouch, science, sourcing traceability, sustainability, Tinomax™ CC, Tinosorb® A2B, transparency, UV protection, Uvinul® TS Hydro, Valérie Pian-Parison
(IN BRIEF) Euronext has announced that iBabs, a leading provider of board portal and meeting management solutions, has been added to the UK Government’s G-Cloud 14 framework. This inclusion enables public sector organisations in the UK to easily procure iBabs’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged board portal, Cloud services, competitive procurement, Digital Marketplace, efficiency, Euronext, Euronext Corporate Solutions, G-Cloud 14, governance practices, governance software, iBabs, iBabs Board Portal, Julien Tessier, meeting management solutions, procurement process, public sector, public sector organisations, Simon Gallagher, tendering, transparency, UK Government
(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with ENSESO4Food to integrate the Trakkey4Food platform into SGS’s compliance services for the US FDA’s FSMA 204 traceability rule. This collaboration aims to improve food traceability, safety, and transparency across the supply chain. Trakkey4Food offers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged digital platform, ENSESO4Food, Food Traceability, INNOVATION, John Moss, Naghmeh Raiyat, partnership, safety, SGS, sustainability, transparency, USA
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved an updated Access to Information Policy, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. This revised framework aims to improve transparency, accessibility, and accountability in the Bank’s information-sharing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged accessibility, accountability, EBRD, finacial, Information Policy, investment, transparency
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has launched an action plan to enhance workplace transparency, accountability, and well-being. Key elements include the creation of an independent Ombudsman, improved conflict resolution mechanisms, and better whistleblower protection. The plan … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Luxembourg, Management, Society
Tagged 2023 staff survey, 2025 staff survey, 360-degree feedback, Action Plan, burn-out, code of conduct, conflict resolution, cooperation, Dignity at Work Policy, EIB, EIB Group, EIF, European Investment Bank Group, European Investment Fund, harassment, Human Resources Directorate, independent Ombudsman, manager evaluation, mediation, misconduct, performance objectives, professional duties, psychological harassment, sexual harassment, speak-up culture, staff representatives, training, transparency, well-being, whistleblower protection, whistleblowers, whistleblowing mechanisms, workplace issues
(IN BRIEF) Germany aims for climate neutrality by 2045, focusing on transforming heating systems in major cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne. E.ON’s latest data highlights the prevalence of district heating and the adoption of heat pumps, alongside challenges … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged 2045 goal, Berlin, buildings, climate neutrality, CO2 emissions, CO2 reduction, Cologne, decarbonization, digital energy management systems, digital tools, district heating, E.ON, E.ON heat map, energy efficiency, energy solutions, financial benefits, fossil fuel heating systems, gas, German government, Germany, Hamburg, heat pumps, heat transition, heating plans, heating technologies, local authorities, major cities, Marc Spieker, Munich, oil, primary energy consumption, private homeowners, renovation, renovation rates, RWTH Aachen University, sustainability, sustainable heating plans., transparency, urban centers
(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Management SE has extended Sara Hennicken’s term as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) until 2027, two years earlier than planned, to ensure continuity in advancing the #FutureFresenius strategy. Hennicken, who joined Fresenius in 2019, has been instrumental in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Technology
Tagged #FutureFresenius, CFO, Chief Financial Officer, Deutsche Bank, finance, Fresenius, Fresenius Helios, Fresenius Kabi, Fresenius Management SE, Fresenius Medical Care, Sara Hennicken, Supervisory Board, transparency, Wolfgang Kirsch
(IN BRIEF) Monesave, a social fintech innovator, introduces its latest feature: Anonymous Budget Benchmarking, enabling users to craft personalized budgets and compare progress with peers anonymously. Recognizing the solitary nature of traditional budgeting, Monesave’s Budgeting App offers a supportive environment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Ireland, Society, Technology
Tagged accountability, Anonymous budget comparisons, Anonymous Budgeting, Budget benchmarking, Budgeting, Budgeting and savings community, Budgeting app, collaboration, Collective action, Community Savings, Community touch, Crypto trading, diversification, empathy, financial management, financial struggles, fintech, Fintech App, Group savings, INNOVATION, Investment clubs, Monesave, Patrick Enin, Personal Finance, Saving as a group, Social Communities, social media, Social Savings, Socialised budgeting, start up, Supportive environment, transparency, Virtual support network, Wealth accumulation
(IN BRIEF) BusStore, a leading European brand for marketing used buses under Daimler Buses, is celebrating its ten-year anniversary since opening its first site in Neu-Ulm, Germany, in February 2014. Over the past decade, BusStore has expanded its network to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group, with annual financing requirements of approximately €20 billion, is a regular participant in the international bond markets. To provide greater transparency to investors, Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen Financial Services AG have decided to engage Fitch … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arno Antlitz, creditworthiness, Financial, Fitch Ratings, investment, transparency, Volkswagen
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