Responsibility

Safer roads in Ireland with Connected Vehicles milestone

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Vienna/Dublin, March 19, 2024 – Ireland's NIMS (Network Intelligence and Management System) initiative is launching a C-ITS pilot project to increase traffic safety.

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  • Vienna/Dublin, March 19, 2024 – Ireland's NIMS (Network Intelligence and Management System) initiative is launching a C-ITS pilot project to increase traffic safety.
  • Since January 2024, C-ITS is fully integrated into the operational Traffic Management solution NIMS providing information to roadusers in realtime.
  • C-ITS allows the exchange of data between vehicles, infrastructure and authorities.
  • The NIMS project, of which Kapsch TrafficCom is a part since 2020, has a financial scope in the low double-digit million range.

Responsible Gambling Council Applauds $9 million Government investment in Online Gambling Prevention Education to Promote Responsible Play in Ontario

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

This three-year investment into the RIGF is a monumental moment for RGC and a clear demonstration of Ontario’s leadership in online gambling safety and consumer protection.

Key Points: 
  • This three-year investment into the RIGF is a monumental moment for RGC and a clear demonstration of Ontario’s leadership in online gambling safety and consumer protection.
  • “Ontario has long been a champion for responsible gambling and this investment into prevention education and programming and today’s announcement is a game-changer,” said Shelley White, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council.
  • “This clearly demonstrates Ontario is the Canadian leader in promoting responsible play, minimizing harm and creating a strong, sustainable online gambling market,” she added.
  • “We applaud and thank the Ontario government for this welcome and historic investment into responsible play,” concluded White.

Two Anglo American mines are first African iron ore operations audited against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

SEATTLE, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the audits of Kumba Iron Ore’s Kolomela and Sishen iron ore operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.

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  • SEATTLE, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the audits of Kumba Iron Ore’s Kolomela and Sishen iron ore operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.
  • Independent audit firm ERM-CVS assessed both operations at IRMA 75 when measuring their performance against the Standard’s best practice social and environmental criteria.
  • The full audit reports are available on the Kolomela and Sishen audit pages on the IRMA website .
  • “This report demonstrates that mines can point to transparent, independent evaluations of their environmental and social performance,” said Aimee Boulanger, Executive Director of IRMA.

Headline Speakers Unveiled at The London Blockchain Conference 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024

LONDON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Blockchain Conference is thrilled to announce a stellar line-up of headline speakers, who will be taking to the conference stage at this year's event at Excel London, from 21 to 23 May:

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Blockchain Conference is thrilled to announce a stellar line-up of headline speakers, who will be taking to the conference stage at this year's event at Excel London, from 21 to 23 May:
    Steven Bacci - Blockchain/Web3 EMEA Lead, Amazon Web Services
    Tibor Mérey – Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group
    The upcoming London Blockchain Conference is a three-day event featuring over 100 industry-leading speakers.
  • The London Blockchain Conference promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees, providing them with the knowledge and experience to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of technology."
  • Scott Zoldi, Chief Analytics Officer at FICO said, "I am excited to be a part of this year's London Blockchain Conference and to keynote an important session on Blockchain and AI.
  • Click here if you would like further information regarding the London Blockchain Conference.

Headline Speakers Unveiled at The London Blockchain Conference 2024

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 8, 2024

LONDON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Blockchain Conference is thrilled to announce a stellar line-up of headline speakers, who will be taking to the conference stage at this year's event at Excel London, from 21 to 23 May:

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Blockchain Conference is thrilled to announce a stellar line-up of headline speakers, who will be taking to the conference stage at this year's event at Excel London, from 21 to 23 May:
    Steven Bacci - Blockchain/Web3 EMEA Lead, Amazon Web Services
    Tibor Mérey – Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group
    The upcoming London Blockchain Conference is a three-day event featuring over 100 industry-leading speakers.
  • The London Blockchain Conference promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees, providing them with the knowledge and experience to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of technology."
  • Scott Zoldi, Chief Analytics Officer at FICO said, "I am excited to be a part of this year's London Blockchain Conference and to keynote an important session on Blockchain and AI.
  • Click here if you would like further information regarding the London Blockchain Conference.

Gaming Innovation Group: The Nomination Committee's proposal for election of Board members 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024

For GiG, and thereby the continued operation of GiG Media, the Nomination Committee has decided to propose that GiG's Annual General Meeting 2024 approves the following proposals regarding the number of board members and election of board members.

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  • For GiG, and thereby the continued operation of GiG Media, the Nomination Committee has decided to propose that GiG's Annual General Meeting 2024 approves the following proposals regarding the number of board members and election of board members.
  • The Nomination Committee proposes that the number of members of the Board of Directors of GiG shall be five.
  • The following new board members shall be elected to join the board:
    Mikael Riese Harstad is to be elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • This information is information that Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

Gaming Innovation Group: The Nomination Committee's proposal for election of Board members 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024

For GiG, and thereby the continued operation of GiG Media, the Nomination Committee has decided to propose that GiG's Annual General Meeting 2024 approves the following proposals regarding the number of board members and election of board members.

Key Points: 
  • For GiG, and thereby the continued operation of GiG Media, the Nomination Committee has decided to propose that GiG's Annual General Meeting 2024 approves the following proposals regarding the number of board members and election of board members.
  • The Nomination Committee proposes that the number of members of the Board of Directors of GiG shall be five.
  • The following new board members shall be elected to join the board:
    Mikael Riese Harstad is to be elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • This information is information that Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

Charles River Laboratories Publishes 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced the publication of its 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report , which includes progress and results from 2022 and 2023.

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  • Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced the publication of its 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report , which includes progress and results from 2022 and 2023.
  • The 2023 report demonstrates Charles River’s priorities and commitments across its strategic Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) areas of focus: Accelerate Life-Saving Therapies; Lead with Integrity; Inspire our People; and Protect our Planet.
  • The 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report was prepared in accordance with the latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards, as well as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Standard.
  • Visit the Corporate Citizenship section of Charles River’s website to read the 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report in its entirety and learn more about the Company’s ESG disclosures.

Principal® Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Principal Asset Management℠ , through its dedicated real estate investment team, is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the seventh consecutive year.

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  • Principal Asset Management℠ , through its dedicated real estate investment team, is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the seventh consecutive year.
  • Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy.
  • ENERGY STAR award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies.
  • For a complete list of 2024 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners .

Ventas Earns ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Award

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) today announced that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) today announced that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • This distinguished recognition marks Ventas’s second consecutive year earning ENERGY STAR’s highest honor and reflects the Company’s fourth consecutive year winning the Partner of the Year Award.
  • In addition, more than 175 Ventas owned buildings received ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, the most certified properties of any Healthcare REIT.
  • “We are proud of this important recognition from the ENERY STAR program for our industry-leading energy management practices," said Kelly Meissner, Ventas Vice President, Corporate ESG & Sustainability.