Corporate sustainability

Ceres welcomes landmark SEC rule on corporate climate disclosure

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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BOSTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceres welcomes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) adoption of the first-ever federal rule mandating the disclosure of climate-related risks from all U.S. public companies.

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  • BOSTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceres welcomes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) adoption of the first-ever federal rule mandating the disclosure of climate-related risks from all U.S. public companies.
  • Ceres and investors have long advocated for mandatory corporate climate disclosure, resulting in the SEC issuing interpretive guidance in 2010 and adopting today's mandatory rule.
  • The adoption of this rule follows California's two c orporate climate disclosure laws, which apply to both public and private companies that exceed certain revenue thresholds.
  • "The laws serve as an important complement to the SEC's climate disclosure rule.

Monocrystalline Solar Cell Research Report 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Sustainability, Environmentalism, Corporate sustainability, Silicon, Growth, Grid, Government, Carbon, Commercial, Policy, Smart Technologies, Solar energy, Environmental issues, Renewable energy

DUBLIN, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Monocrystalline Solar Cell Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecast 2018-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Monocrystalline Solar Cell Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecast 2018-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Monocrystalline Solar Cell Market is experiencing robust growth driven by a confluence of factors that underscore the increasing prominence of solar energy in the global energy landscape.
  • Integration of Smart Technologies in Monocrystalline Solar Systems: Integration of smart technologies to enhance performance and management of solar installations.
  • Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Monocrystalline Solar Cell Market.

Bloomberg Survey Reveals ESG Data Coverage and Management as Top Challenges for Firms in Europe

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the volume of ESG data continues to rise, firms are grappling with the best way to manage this information, according to a new Bloomberg survey of approximately 200 financial market participants based in Europe. The survey, taken by respondents from London, Stockholm, Geneva, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, and Milan throughout 2023, posed questions about ESG data prioritization, challenges, and data management practices.

Key Points: 
  • The survey, taken by respondents from London, Stockholm, Geneva, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, and Milan throughout 2023, posed questions about ESG data prioritization, challenges, and data management practices.
  • According to the survey, the leading ESG data management challenge was handling constantly evolving and new data content (41%).
  • While ESG data coverage gaps are problematic, onboarding new ESG data can be a time and resource intensive process that firms may not have the bandwidth to do more than once or twice a year.
  • In the face of these challenges, firms are still deciding on how to best manage growing volumes of ESG data.

NZero Announces Partnership with World Wide Technology to Support Carbon Measurement Offerings

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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RENO, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NZero, the real-time data and decarbonization platform, today announced its partnership with World Wide Technology (WWT), a leading global technology integrator. NZero's 24/7 carbon emissions tracking and measurement technology and predictive capabilities further extends WWT's carbon measurement offerings in the buildings sector, with a focus on data centers. 

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NZero , the real-time data and decarbonization platform, today announced its partnership with World Wide Technology (WWT), a leading global technology integrator.
  • NZero's 24/7 carbon emissions tracking and measurement technology and predictive capabilities further extends WWT's carbon measurement offerings in the buildings sector, with a focus on data centers.
  • "As one of the largest energy consuming industries in the world, data centers have the opportunity to lead by example when decarbonizing the built world," says Adam Kramer, Chief Executive Officer of NZero.
  • We see significant potential given recent regulations focusing on the efficiency and carbon emissions of buildings, including data centers," says Brendan Walsh, ESG Principal at World Wide Technology.

Winpak Maintains Remarkable CDP Score, Demonstrating Commitment to Environmental Leadership

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Winpak Ltd. ("Winpak" or the "Company") proudly announces its exceptional achievement in the 2023 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Winpak Ltd. ("Winpak" or the "Company") proudly announces its exceptional achievement in the 2023 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment.
  • CDP is a globally recognized initiative that evaluates and scores companies based on their efforts to mitigate climate change, manage environmental risks, and operate sustainably.
  • Winpak has consistently demonstrated its commitment to environmental transparency, and this achievement solidifies its position as a frontrunner in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
  • By sharing their environmental data with CDP, Winpak is continuing an environmental journey that will contribute to keeping that future in sight."

BeCause Closes Seed Round with Tail-End Investment From Curiosity VC

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has secured a $600,000 (€556K) tail-end investment from Dutch investor Curiosity VC to close their seed round. This latest investment brings the company's total seed funding to $2.5 million (€2.32M), including the $1.9 million (€1.76M) seed raised in November from Denmark's Ugly Duckling Ventures, Estonia's Superangel.io and other investors.

Key Points: 
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeCause , the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has secured a $600,000 (€556K) tail-end investment from Dutch investor Curiosity VC to close their seed round.
  • This latest investment brings the company's total seed funding to $2.5 million (€2.32M), including the $1.9 million (€1.76M) seed raised in November from Denmark's Ugly Duckling Ventures, Estonia's Superangel.io and other investors.
  • "We reserved some space at the end of our round for a strategic investor to join on equal terms and are thrilled to have found that partner in Curiosity VC.
  • Looking at how far they've already come, their execution powers are undeniable," says Herman Kienhuis, Managing Partner at Curiosity VC.

BeCause Closes Seed Round with Tail-End Investment From Curiosity VC

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has secured a $600,000 (€556K) tail-end investment from Dutch investor Curiosity VC to close their seed round. This latest investment brings the company's total seed funding to $2.5 million (€2.32M), including the $1.9 million (€1.76M) seed raised in November from Denmark's Ugly Duckling Ventures, Estonia's Superangel.io and other investors.

Key Points: 
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeCause , the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has secured a $600,000 (€556K) tail-end investment from Dutch investor Curiosity VC to close their seed round.
  • This latest investment brings the company's total seed funding to $2.5 million (€2.32M), including the $1.9 million (€1.76M) seed raised in November from Denmark's Ugly Duckling Ventures, Estonia's Superangel.io and other investors.
  • "We reserved some space at the end of our round for a strategic investor to join on equal terms and are thrilled to have found that partner in Curiosity VC.
  • Looking at how far they've already come, their execution powers are undeniable," says Herman Kienhuis, Managing Partner at Curiosity VC.

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Nokia Corporation

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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A holder of nominee-registered shares has the right to participate in the Annual General Meeting by virtue of such shares, based on which they on the record date of the Annual General Meeting, i.e.

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  • A holder of nominee-registered shares has the right to participate in the Annual General Meeting by virtue of such shares, based on which they on the record date of the Annual General Meeting, i.e.
  • For more information, please refer to the privacy statement of the Annual General Meeting on the Company’s aforementioned website.
  • The written questions may be considered in the Annual General Meeting in connection with each agenda item to the extent deemed appropriate by the Chair of the meeting.
  • On the date of this notice of the Annual General Meeting the total number of shares in Nokia Corporation is 5 613 496 565, representing the same number of votes.

YPO: Only One in 25 Small and Medium-sized Business Leaders Say They Measure Company Carbon Emissions

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Corporate sustainability, Security (finance), EY, Research, Climate change, YPO, Carbon, Climate, SMB, CSRD, Organization, Luigi, Renewable energy

KIGALI, Rwanda, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Most small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders say their companies do not measure carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • KIGALI, Rwanda, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Most small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders say their companies do not measure carbon emissions.
  • This could severely hamper their ability to contribute to tackling climate change, according to new research by YPO , sponsored by EY.
  • Only 5% of chief executives surveyed measure the level of their businesses' renewable energy use, so they were not able to report progress on their energy transition.
  • We are committed to supporting them to effectively measure their energy use and carbon emissions, including exploring technological data and reporting solutions."

YPO: Only One in 25 Small and Medium-sized Business Leaders Say They Measure Company Carbon Emissions

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Corporate sustainability, Security (finance), EY, Research, Climate change, YPO, Carbon, Climate, SMB, CSRD, Organization, Luigi, Renewable energy

KIGALI, Rwanda, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Most small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders say their companies do not measure carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • KIGALI, Rwanda, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Most small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders say their companies do not measure carbon emissions.
  • This could severely hamper their ability to contribute to tackling climate change, according to new research by YPO , sponsored by EY.
  • Only 5% of chief executives surveyed measure the level of their businesses' renewable energy use, so they were not able to report progress on their energy transition.
  • We are committed to supporting them to effectively measure their energy use and carbon emissions, including exploring technological data and reporting solutions."