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Executives Discuss Software Supremacy and AI’s Transformative Power at World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) At the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024, top-tier C-suite executives from Europe and MENA gathered to explore the shift from hardware to software in industries. Hosted by Roland Berger and Creative Dock, the event featured Renata Jungo … Read the full press release

ETH Domain Showcases Research Highlights to Distinguished Guests During World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) In conjunction with the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the six institutions of the ETH Domain hosted a special event at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) to present their cutting-edge research to high-ranking … Read the full press release

AI Governance Alliance Releases Comprehensive Reports on Responsible AI Development and Access

(IN BRIEF) The AI Governance Alliance (AIGA) has published three significant reports addressing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) topics, including generative AI governance, responsible AI development, and deployment frameworks. AIGA, a collaborative initiative involving governments, businesses, and experts, seeks to ensure … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Climbs Brand Finance Global 500, Achieving Top-Ten Status

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has achieved a top-ten position in the “Brand Finance Global 500” study, making it one of the world’s most valuable brands. The company also secured the top spot as the most valuable telecommunications brand globally, surpassing … Read the full press release

Hydro Expands Commitment to Green Transition with First Suppliers Hub Membership

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a leader in low-carbon aluminum production, has joined the First Suppliers Hub, a tool launched at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. The hub streamlines the transition from climate commitments to action for companies dedicated … Read the full press release

University of Exeter to Drive Climate Action Discussions at World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter is set to play a significant role in advancing climate action discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The university will organize a series of events building upon the recently launched Global Tipping … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Leaders to Discuss Climate Action at World Economic Forum in Davos

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s CEO, Anna Borg, and Chairman of the Board, Mats Granryd, will participate in the World Economic Forum’s 54th Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 15 to 19. The event’s theme, “Rebuilding Trust,” focuses on four interconnected … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Highlights Role of Private Sector in Emissions Reduction at World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric executives are participating in the World Economic Forum, highlighting the need for more immediate action to combat climate change. They stress that existing technologies should be widely deployed to address environmental concerns, as energy consumption accounts … Read the full press release

Philippines Joins Global Blue Carbon Conservation Drive at COP28

(IN BRIEF) In a significant environmental initiative, the Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources has announced its participation in the World Economic Forum’s Blue Carbon Action Partnership during COP28. This partnership aims to accelerate the restoration and conservation of … Read the full press release

Vattenfall’s Annika Ramsköld Leads Sustainability Agenda at COP28

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a key player in the European energy transition, is actively participating in COP28, the 28th UN Climate Conference, held from November 30th to December 12th in the United Arab Emirates. Head of Sustainability, Annika Ramsköld, is representing … Read the full press release

Nearly 100 young leaders selected for World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2023

(IN BRIEF) The World Economic Forum has announced the latest group of Young Global Leaders for the Class of 2023. The nearly 100 individuals include political leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers and activists who have demonstrated their commitment to creating positive change … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric calls for greater efforts to address energy crisis ahead of World Economic Forum

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a global leader in energy management, digital transformation and automation active in more than 100 countries, has issued an urgent call for governments and companies around the world to … Read the full press release

New practical guide for businesses to measure air pollutant emissions across value chains

The Alliance for Clean Air, launched by the World Economic Forum and the Clean Air Fund, published a practical guide on how businesses can quantify the air pollutant emissions along their value chains The Alliance for Clean Air has adopted … Read the full press release

Vattenfall joins the new Cement and Concrete sector launched by the First Movers Coalition

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 8-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced a new commitment in connection to COP27 where the First Movers Coalition today launched a new sector – Cement and Concrete. The company will … Read the full press release

Vattenfall tritt dem neuen Zement- und Betonsektor bei, der von der First Mover Coalition ins Leben gerufen wurde

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 8-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, ein multinationales Energieunternehmen im Besitz der schwedischen Regierung, hat eine neue Verpflichtung bekannt gegeben im Zusammenhang mit der COP27, wo die First Movers Coalition heute einen neuen Sektor einführte – Zement und Beton. … Read the full press release

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken’s division SEB Investment Management joins the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) forum

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 2-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), a Swedish financial group leader on the Nordic market, has announced that its division SEB Investment Management, a leading asset management company in the Nordic region, … Read the full press release

New Electronic Trade Documents Bill in the UK to eliminate needless paperwork and bureaucracy in the country’s international trade

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The government of the United Kingdom, along with the Law Commission for England & Wales together with the Territorial Offices and Devolved Administrations have announced a new Electronic Trade Documents Bill, expected to … Read the full press release

Seconda smart factory di Schneider Electric riconosciuta dal World Economic Forum come Sustainability Lighthouse

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 30-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), leader mondiale nell’energia management, trasformazione digitale e automazione attiva in più di 100 paesi, ha annunciato che la sua smart factory Le Vaudreuil diventa la seconda dell’azienda ad essere … Read the full press release

Second smart factory of Schneider Electric recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Sustainability Lighthouse

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 30-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a global leader in energy management, digital transformation and automation active in more than 100 countries, has announced that its Le Vaudreuil smart factory becomes the company’s second to … Read the full press release

Global Risks Report 2022: climate crisis remains the biggest long-term threat facing humanity

Top risks are climate crisis, growing social divides, heightened cyber risks and an uneven global recovery, as pandemic lingers on Global survey of experts finds only 1 in 6 are optimistic and only 1 in 10 believe the global recovery … Read the full press release

Europe-wide study: deploying 5G connectivity in high-emitting sectors could reduce massive amount of CO2e emissions

A new Europe-wide analysis¹ finds that using 5G technology across four high-emitting sectors could create annual emissions savings that equate to taking 1-in-7 cars (more than 35 million cars) off the EU’s roads² Finding highlights the need for accelerated roll-out … Read the full press release

Henkel’s Laundry & Home Care production in Montornès del Vallès is the first WEF Global Lighthouse on the Iberian Peninsula

(PRESS RELEASE) MONTORNÉS, Spain, 15-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel announces that it has been recognized for its Industry 4.0 leadership with “Advanced 4th Industrial Revolution Lighthouse” award from the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company for the second time. … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric with 3rd factory to receive the distinction of 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Advanced Lighthouse by WEF

Lexington is the third Smart Factory designated as an Advanced Lighthouse and the first End-to-End Lighthouse representing a milestone in Schneider Electric’s digital transformation Lexington’s digital energy management strategy leverages IIoT connectivity, Edge analytics, and predicative analytics to drive energy … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval joins initiative to accelerate shipping industry’s decarbonization

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 24-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval joins initiative aimed to get zero-emission vessels into operation by 2030. The ‘Getting to Zero Coalition’ is a partnership between the Global Maritime Forum, the Friends of Ocean action, and the … Read the full press release

WEF / Accenture: the era of stakeholder capitalism – study

WEF / Accenture: the era of stakeholder capitalism - study

Stronger financial performance thanks to stakeholder-centric leadership A new model of responsible leadership: mission, innovation and inclusion (PRESS RELEASE) DAVOS, 20-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The World Economic Forum in partnership with Accenture have unveiled their new study called Seeking New … Read the full press release

TRAVEL NEWS: Malaga tops the list of best value city break destinations in Spain

Where to escape the winter blues for less with the City Breaks Cost Index report by Spain-Holiday.com (PRESS RELEASE) MALAGA, Spain, 20-Sep-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Which city destination offers the best value depends to a large extent on how much … Read the full press release

Preparing Civil Society for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a new initiative launched by World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum today launches an initiative aimed at helping civil society prepare for and respond to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The civil society sector, which engages 350 million people worldwide, faces problems in leveraging innovation and providing solutions … Read the full press release

World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2019: Worsening international relations hinders action across a growing array of serious challenges

Rising geopolitical and geo-economic tensions are the most urgent risk in 2019, with 90% of experts saying they expect further economic confrontation between major powers in 2019 Environmental degradation is the long-term risk that defines our age, with four of … Read the full press release

World Economic Forum 2019: Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Globalization has created global growth and development but also given rise to excessive inequality For the next wave of globalization – “Globalization 4.0” – leaders need to learn from past mistakes and build more inclusive societies and better protect vulnerable … Read the full press release

World Economic Forum: Denmark, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates join the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE)

Denmark, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates join over 50 leaders committed to circular economy impact by joining the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE). PACE is fast-tracking circular economy solutions to pressing environmental challenges, from electronic waste to … Read the full press release

World Economic Forum against illicit appropriation of the ‘Davos’ brand

The World Economic Forum objects to the use of the “Davos” brand for events that have nothing to do with its own activities. The World Economic Forum, as the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation, is not related to any political, … Read the full press release

Professor Knut Haanaes appointed Dean of the World Economic Forum’s newly established Global Leadership Institute

Knut Haanaes becomes Dean of the World Economic Forum’s newly established Global Leadership Institute Previously, Haanaes was a Senior Partner at BCG and taught at IMD Business School in Switzerland, Stanford University, BI Norwegian Business School and in the private … Read the full press release

Government of Denmark and World Economic Forum partner to improve the state of the world through public-private cooperation

Denmark becomes the first European country to enter into a partnership with the World Economic Forum Agreement is a framework covering a number of areas, including green growth, technology and innovation, trade and investment, and education, gender and work The … Read the full press release

Changes to the global system of meat and protein production underway as new initiative launched at the World Economic Forum

Demand for meat and protein set to double by 2050 with 9 billion people and a growing middle class Widespread provision of safe, affordable and sustainable protein is critical to human nutrition and economic development New white paper Meat: The Future outlines … Read the full press release

World Economic Forum, Confederation of Indian Industry will host this year’s India Economic Summit in Delhi, 4 to 6 October, 2017

 The World Economic Forum will host the 2017 India Economic Summit in Delhi from 4 to 6 October Under the theme “Creating Indian Narratives on Global Challenges”, the Forum and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is hosting over 600 … Read the full press release

WEF Middle East and North Africa: 1,200 business and political leaders from over 60 countries participated

Dead Sea, Jordan, 22-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa has taken place at the Dead Sea in Jordan over the last three days. With the full support and presence of Their Majesties … Read the full press release

WEF: Rising income and wealth disparity is the trend likely to most affect the Arab world in the coming years

New briefing bases its findings on the perceptions of global experts and businesses in the region Diversifying the economy, reducing public intervention in the markets, providing opportunities for young people and improving the innovation ecosystem are the key challenges that … Read the full press release

Coverage of World Economic Forum Now Open for Media Accreditation

The World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa will take place at the Dead Sea, Jordan, on 19-21 May 2017 with the full support and participation of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah … Read the full press release

WEF launches new ASEAN Regional Business Council (RBC) to promote public-private cooperation on the most pressing issues facing South-East Asia

The World Economic Forum together with its business members will launch a new ASEAN Regional Business Council (RBC) The RBC will promote public-private cooperation on the most pressing issues in South-East Asia The council will be launched at the World … Read the full press release

Thirty measures presented in new Shaping the Future of Construction report by the World Economic Forum

“Shaping the Future of Construction: A Breakthrough in Mindset and Technology” – new report Innovative technologies and processes are reducing costs and the environmental impact of buildings and infrastructure assets To access the full report click here GENEVA, 05-May-2016 — … Read the full press release