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Continuity and Strategy: Fresenius Management SE Proactively Extends CFO Sara Hennicken’s Mandate

(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

Monesave introduces Socialised budgeting: Meet the app quietly revolutionising how users budget

(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

A Decade of Excellence: BusStore’s Journey to European Industry Leadership

(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

Volkswagen Group Enhances Transparency by Adding Fitch Ratings to Assess Creditworthiness

(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

TotalEnergies Publishes Third Human Rights Briefing Paper, Reaffirming Commitment to Sustainability and Transparency

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has released the third edition of its Human Rights Briefing Paper as part of its dedication to prioritizing sustainability in its strategy. The paper outlines the company’s commitments to internationally recognized human rights and reference texts, such … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Issues Landmark Digital Green Bond on Ethereum Blockchain, Pioneering Enhanced Transparency and ESG Traceability

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale made a groundbreaking move by issuing its first digital green bond on the Ethereum blockchain, with AXA Investment Managers and Generali Investments as key investors. Valued at EUR 10 million with a 3-year maturity, this bond … Read the full press release

Construction Leader Hilti Adopts SAP’s Circular Economy Tool for Resource Optimization

(IN BRIEF) SAP has revealed that The Hilti Group, a leading provider of hardware, software, and services to the construction industry, is using the Circelligence solution to enhance its resource circularity. Developed with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the tool is … Read the full press release

Škoda Introduces Digital Certificate for Enhanced Transparency in Used Car Sales

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has introduced the Digital Certificate, a digital document that provides verified details about a vehicle’s condition and service history within its warranty period. This certificate compiles data from various sources, including the vehicle’s electronic service book, and … Read the full press release

NatWest’s Inclusive Culture Lands Them on Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality List

(IN BRIEF) NatWest, a renowned bank, has been included in the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality list for its consistent commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. The list, established in 2006 and curated by Business in … Read the full press release

Iberdrola’s Governance Excellence Acknowledged by World Finance for Tenth Consecutive Year

Iberdrola's Governance Excellence Acknowledged by World Finance for Tenth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, a Spanish energy company, has been awarded for its outstanding corporate governance practices by World Finance for the tenth time. The recognition highlights Iberdrola’s commitment to continuously updating its Governance and Sustainability System and its dedication to … Read the full press release

Azimut’s Diversified Corporate Credit ESG-8 Fund Secures €30 Million Investment from EIF

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), with support from the InvestEU program, has committed €30 million as a cornerstone investor in the Azimut Diversified Corporate Credit ESG-8 fund. The fund, managed by Azimut Investments SA, aims to reach a … Read the full press release

Enel Stands Out as a Top Performer in ESG Practices and Transparency

(IN BRIEF) Enel, a global energy company, has once again been recognized for its exceptional environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. It has maintained its position in the prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series and the Euronext Vigeo-Eiris (V.E.) indices. Enel’s commitment … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Spearheads Circular Economy Transformation in Steel Industry with Inner Circle Initiative

(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

BASF Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability with Enhanced TripleS Evaluation

(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

Barry Callebaut strengthens commitment to transparency with 100% certified or verified cocoa and ingredients target by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer, has announced a set of refined sustainability targets for its Forever Chocolate plan. The company aims to make sustainable chocolate the norm, with targets to achieve by 2030 … Read the full press release

BASF’s Digital Venture “Tracingo” to Help Logistics Companies Achieve Greater Efficiency and Transparency

(IN BRIEF) BASF, THIELMANN, and NXTGN have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop a product called “Tracingo” that will track intermediate bulk containers (IBC) using IoT sensors and acoustic signals. The product will be integrated into NXTGN’s “ibc.digital” platform, … Read the full press release

AFRY listed among Europe’s most ambitious companies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been included in Europe’s Climate Leaders 2023 list, compiled by Financial Times and Statista. The list comprises 500 companies that are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making efforts to improve their environmental impact. The … Read the full press release

Clearstream’s Collateral Mapper Enhances Transparency and Efficiency in Collateral Management

(IN BRIEF) Clearstream, a provider of post-trade infrastructure and services, has launched the Collateral Mapper, a data-based solution for collateral management optimization. The platform automates the process of summarizing complex reports on collateral usage, evaluating the collateral potential of an … Read the full press release

Outokumpu’s New Stainless Steel Powder Production Plant in Krefeld Advances Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading stainless steel manufacturer, recently held talks with Mona Neubaur, the Deputy Prime Minister of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy, to discuss sustainability and climate protection … Read the full press release

Iberdrola recognized for climate action plans and transparency by CDP’s A List

(IN BRIEF) Spanish energy company Iberdrola has been included for another year in the Supplier Engagement Leaderboard compiled by CDP, a leading organization focused on the transparency and performance of climate practices. The list recognizes companies that excel at engaging … Read the full press release

DNV to offer human rights due diligence services in line with EU’s Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive (CS3D)

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 8-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the launch of human rights due diligence services in line with EU’s Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). The new offering steps on … Read the full press release

Solidaridad to support smallholder oil palm farmers in Nigeria get a better price for their produce in partnership with Zowasel, an agricultural produce marketing company

(PRESS RELEASE) UTRECHT, 12-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Solidaridad, an international civil society organization active in over 40 countries with 8 regional offices on 5 continents, has announced it will support smallholder oil palm farmers in Nigeria get a better price … Read the full press release

Solidaridad para ayudar a los pequeños productores de palma aceitera en Nigeria a obtener un mejor precio por sus productos en asociación con Zowasel, una empresa de comercialización de productos agrícolas

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) UTRECHT, 12-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Solidaridad, una organización internacional de la sociedad civil activa en más de 40 países con 8 oficinas regionales en los 5 continentes, ha anunciado que ayudará a los pequeños productores de palma … Read the full press release

Caravel Capital Investments Inc. Founding Partner to Speak at Secure Spectrum Hedge Fund Seminar

Caravel Capital Investments Inc. founding partner, Jeff Banfield travels to Copenhagen to present “The Alchemy of Risk, Opportunity, and Experience.” (PRESS RELEASE) NASSAU, Bahamas, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Jeff Banfield, a founding partner of Caravel Capital Investments Inc., will be … Read the full press release

SHV joins 40 major Dutch multinationals in the adoption of the Tax Governance Code introduced by the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (VNO-NCW)

(PRESS RELEASE) UTRECHT, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SHV, one of the world’s largest private trading groups, has announced it joins 40 major Dutch multinationals in the adoption of the Tax Governance Code, introduced by the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and … Read the full press release

SHV rejoint 40 grandes multinationales néerlandaises dans l’adoption du code de gouvernance fiscale introduit par la Confédération de l’industrie et des employeurs néerlandais (VNO-NCW)

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) UTRECHT, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SHV, l’un des plus grands groupes commerciaux privés au monde, a annoncé qu’il rejoignait 40 grandes multinationales néerlandaises dans l’adoption du code de gouvernance fiscale, introduit par la Confédération de l’industrie et … Read the full press release

Aytac Ilhan to lead Quantitative Investment Strategies for Barclays in London

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 11-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced the appointment of Aytac Ilhan as its new Head of Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) based in London. “Barclays is recognised as a global … Read the full press release

Aytac Ilhan leitet quantitative Anlagestrategien für Barclays in London

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 11-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), eine britische multinationale Universalbank, hat die Ernennung von bekannt gegeben Aytac Ilhan als neuer Head of Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) mit Sitz in London. „Barclays gilt als weltweit führend im Bereich … Read the full press release

New service by Deutsche Börse and Clearstream to bring transparency and insights into the highly fragmented fixed-income marketplace

New service will provide unique market insight on instrument liquidity and transaction data in the fixed-income market Deutsche Börse’s Market Data + Services leverages data from instructions on international securities uniquely settled by Clearstream’s ICSD  (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 10-May-2022 — … Read the full press release

Nouveau service de Deutsche Börse et Clearstream pour apporter de la transparence et des informations sur le marché très fragmenté des titres à revenu fixe

Le nouveau service fournira un aperçu unique du marché sur la liquidité des instruments et les données de transaction sur le marché des titres à revenu fixe Market Data + Services de Deutsche Börse exploite les données des instructions sur … Read the full press release

Wealth management platform FNZ and post-trade services provider Clearstream partner over making the UK & European asset management industry more transparent

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 13-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse Group (ETR: DB1), an international exchange organisation and innovative market infrastructure provider, has announced that its post-trade services provider Clearstream has entered into a partnership with FNZ, a global wealth management … Read the full press release

DNV in 2021: strong balance sheet allowed the company to make six acquisition deals in 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) HØVIC, Norway, 6-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the release of its Annual report 2021. According to the report, the company’s focus on digitalization and decarbonization since the beginning of … Read the full press release

DNV’s cloud platform Veracity deployed by BHP to help reduce GHG emissions from its chartered vessels

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 1-Arp-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced a new partnership with BHP, an Australian multinational mining, metals and petroleum public company, with focus on the use of DNV’s independent cloud … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse Group to increase transparency for investors by disclosing more ESG activities of issuers

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse Group (ETR: DB1), an international exchange organisation and innovative market infrastructure provider, has announced the launch of a new sustainability data offering for investors. From now on, investors can access information … Read the full press release

Framework rebrands to daappa, heralding a new phase in fintech solutions designed for private markets

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 17-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Global fintech, Framework PEIDM, has announced a new name and brand identity – alongside a new product release – as the final phase of its multi-year digital transformation. Building on a long pedigree, … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut makes the CDP’s prestigious A List as a leader in corporate action and transparency on deforestation

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 17-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has announced the company, for the first time, made the CDP’s prestigious A List as a leader in corporate action and transparency … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain among the only 200 companies included in the Climate Change A List of CDP

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DEFENSE CEDEX, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced that the company has made this year’s “Climate Change A List” once again. Established by CDP, … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel offers carbon neutral transport option with the launch of new SAF add-on

Kuehne+Nagel becomes the first air logistics provider to offer customers sustainable fuel option for all shipments Choice of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) add-on available on all customer quoting channels Instant calculation of SAF on a per kg basis for a … Read the full press release

Minimalism and clean beauty by BASF’s Care Creations® at Cosmetorium 2021

Minimalist10 concept answers the consumer demand for clean and simple cosmetic products New ingredients: COSMOS-approved, natural texturizing polymer Hydagen® Clean and fucoidan-rich algae extract Seanactiv™ TechFocus Program: presentation of new active ingredients for hair and scalp (PRESS RELEASE) BARCELONA, 20-Oct-2021 — … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech’s TrustOS managed blockchain platform and Atrebo’s TREE infrastructure management platform combined for the digitization of telecommunications infrastructure

The initiative is made possible by the integration of Atrebo’s TREE platform for infrastructure management with Telefónica Tech’s own TrustOS managed blockchain platform. The project plans to reach the entire infrastructure inventory managed by Atrebo by 2022 and will be … Read the full press release