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Having received his bachelor’s degree in India, then a master’s degree and a doctorate in Finland, Ayush Mishra brings a global perspective to his work here at Owens Corning.

ENGYS’ new HPC cluster at Verne’s Nordic data center ensures maximum results at minimum environmental cost

Finavia uses Eastman Clearway® de-icer to keep runways and taxiways safe to operate throughout winter at its 16 airports. In addition to being a trusted de-icer, Clearway also aligns with Finland and Finavia’s commitment to the environment because of its biodegradability.

Eaton, the intelligent power management company, has opened a new state-of-the-art campus in Helsinki to boost its capacity to manufacture and supply Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, including its latest product, the Eaton 9395X.

Convinced of the urgency to advance the cause of sustainable construction in the face of climate challenges, demographic changes, and the need to protect resources, Saint-Gobain launched the Sustainable Construction Observatory in 2023. Today, this Observatory has released the second edition of its Sustainable Construction Barometer1, a study conducted by the CSA research institute, to better understand the perceptions of key stakeholders and the levers to be activated to accelerate the developm

Carbon Experts to Share Education and Resources Needed to Improve Communication and Data Flow

Companies must get ahead of emissions-reporting requirements warns nShift

FedEx sponsored Climate-KIC and EIT Digital’s Sustainable Cities Climate Impact Challenge in 2023. Four cities were selected, including Espoo, Finland, one of the 100+ Net Zero Cities with a goal to be carbon neutral by 2030.

From May 30 to June 2, Lenovo joined the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in Helsinki, Finland. The WCEF gathered forward-looking thinkers and doers and presented the game-changers in the circular economy, including Lenovo.

Grassroots award recognizes activists from Zambia, Indonesia, Turkey, Finland, Brazil, and the United States

Live ceremonies to take place on April 24 in San Francisco and April 26 in Washington, DC

The company’s renewable energy portfolio now totals more than 20 GW and will generate enough clean energy to power 5.3 million homes in the U.S.

Amazon’s renewable energy purchases last year brought it closer to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of its original target

CD Capital Natural Resources Fund III ("CD Capital”) successfully monetizes its equity investment in Filo Mining for a total consideration of C$158.3 million. Filo Mining is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on advancing its 100% owned Filo del Sol copper-gold-silver deposit located in Chile's Region III and adjacent San Juan Province, Argentina. CD took a strategic stake in the company back in 2020 enabling an expansion program of drilling to define deeper sulphide minerali

CD Capital Natural Resources Fund II ("CD Capital”) successfully monetizes its long-term investment in Lundin Gold for a total consideration of C$130.7 million. CD Capital is proud to have been the first institutional investor back in 2014 to support the acquisition financing of the now-growing and cash-flowing top-tier gold producer in Ecuador, Fruta del Norte. The purchase proved to be transformative for the company and a strong catalyst for its growth, confirming CD Capital's vision in suppor

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has announced a new service agreement with ITOCHU Corporation (“ITOCHU”), the Japan-based global trading and import/export company. As part of this agreement, ITOCHU will serve as a direct materials supplier for FREYR’s procurement and supply chain operations. “We are excited to partner with ITOCHU, and we intend to build on their expertise in shipping, planning, and production, as we es

Nokia Radio Technology To Enable AST SpaceMobile's Direct-to-Cell Phone Connectivity From Space Tue, 08/16/2022 - 15:00 Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body Nokia wins five-year global 4G and 5G deal from AST SpaceMobile AST SpaceMobile plans to bring cellular connectivity directly to 4G and 5G devices via low Earth-orbiting satellites in collaboration with mobile network operators Nokia and AST SpaceMobile committed to finding real-world solutions to expand universal covera

Nokia Donates EUR 1,1 Million to Universities in Finland Thu, 07/28/2022 - 11:15 Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body Nokia donates four Finnish universities a total of EUR 1,1 million to support technology research, education and innovation. The donation will be allocated to Aalto University and the universities of Helsinki, Oulu and Tampere. The impact of Nokia’s donation will be further amplified by the Finnish state's campaign to match industry funding for universities.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced it hosted an Investor Day in Helsinki, Finland, on June 9, 2022, highlighting the company’s growth through recent acquisitions, including Tikkurila, and its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and goals. PPG provided an update on the integration and performance of Tikkurila, a leading Nordic paints and coatings company acquired in 2021. PPG leaders discussed how Tikkurila: Provides PPG with above-industry sales and earnings growth opportun

CSR Report Outlines Achievements and Expands Sustainability Disclosures

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The intelligent power management company Eaton, a market leader in solutions for large data centers, announced that it is building a new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, integrating all current activities

The Low Carbon-developed wind farm in Finland will increase Ecolab's global renewable energy sourcing to nearly 80%

By integrating business intelligence software into its chat function, Save the Children Finland has streamlined its services with data-driven insights and adapted its volunteer capacity to the demands for chat-counseling.

Ethisphere Names Nokia As One of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies Mon, 03/21/2022 - 11:00 Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body ESPOO, Finland, March 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Nokia has been announced by Ethisphere Institute as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies®” for the fifth year in a row.  In 2022, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 22 countries and 45 industries. Nokia is one of five winners in the telecommunications industry and the only Finnish company t

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production, is announcing that the Research Council of Norway, Innovation Norway, and Siva have granted $11 million (NOK 100 million) through the Norwegian Green Platform initiative (the “Green Platform”) to a consortium of companies, including FREYR. The initiative is intended to provide a platform to establish sustainable battery production. The consortium of companies will, together with SINTEF and the In

• Record growth in 2021: growth in revenue of +25.7% like-for-like⁽¹⁾ and in net profit of +71.9%
• 2017-2022 plan revenue target achieved one year ahead of schedule: more than €7 billion
• Outlook for 2022: continued solid like-for-like growth that outperforms the market, and improvement in operating margin
• New medium-term objective (2025) above €10 billion in revenue

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production, is proud to confirm its commitment to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, in a signed statement to the UN Secretary General, H.E. António Guterres. FREYR will integrate the UN Global Compact principles within the company’s strategy, culture, and daily operations, and engage with partners to advance the UN’s broader deve

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Nokia Joins RE100 As Part of Target to Move to 100% Renewable Electricity by 2025 Tue, 01/18/2022 - 11:30 Subheader RE100 is a global initiative bringing together the world's most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body ESPOO, Finland, January 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Nokia has announced that it has joined RE100, a global initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which brings together the world’s mos

Outstanding employer recognition is based on independent employee trust audit 

• This is the fourth consecutive year that Teleperformance in China has been recognized as a Great Place to Work®
• Teleperformance is one of just 38 companies in mainland China, Hong Kong & Taiwan to be recognized in 2021
• Teleperformance in China scored more than 90% on all ranked topics (credibility, respect, fairness, camaraderie, pride, and overall trust)
• Teleperformance Group was also recently named as one of the 25 World’s Best Workplaces ™ in 2021 by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

Building a climate-resilient future is now a reality with the launch of Climate X Spectra – and it is extraordinarily accurate

Outstanding employer status is based on independent employee trust audit

• Teleperformance in Colombia has been recognized as a GPTW® for the fifth consecutive year
• Teleperformance scored 91% credibility level with its employees in Colombia
• All independently evaluated criteria (credibility, respect, fairness, camaraderie, pride and overall trust) scored above 85%
• More than 90% of the Teleperformance staff worldwide currently work in independently certified Best Employer operations

Global health charity, Mercy Ships, reports that after a completion and acceptance ceremony on June 16, followed by a handover celebration at the Tianjin Xingang shipyard this past week, the world's largest civilian hospital ship, Global Mercy™, has successfully been delivered and the charity has taken possession of their brand new vessel. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210628005860/en/ The Global Mercy crew are joined

Amazon is already the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in Europe and globally, with 232 projects around the world, enough to power 2.5 million U.S. homes

Amazon reaches 10 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity and advances its commitment to decarbonizing its business operations and reaching net-zero carbon by 2040

On Earth Day, Carnival Cruise Line Releases Video Showcasing Eco-Friendly LNG Fuel Technology Utilized on Two Ships Thu, 04/22/2021 - 11:30 Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body April 22, 2021 /3BL Media/ - In conjunction with Earth Day, Carnival Cruise Line released a new video, “LNG Powers the Fun,” highlighting the many environmental benefits of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), a groundbreaking fuel technology that will be utilized on two new ships, Mardi Gras, set to debut la

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Viking Malt received Platinum Medal in the latest EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating.

Zynga calls on its global network of players, launches in-game challenges and sets up company initiatives through Women at Zynga (WaZ) in support of International Women’s Day 2021

Freeport Cobalt is committed to the production of chemicals from responsibly sourced cobalt. Freeport Cobalt in Kokkola, Finland, recently became the first cobalt chemical producer in the world to achieve Conformant Downstream Facility status through the Responsible Minerals Initiative's (RMI’s) Downstream Assessment Program.

On March 5, Women InNovation, a free global 1-day virtual conference launches with over 36 speakers – inspiring women and men – policy makers, investors, entrepreneurs, and organizations – around the world. Ahead of the United Nations International Woman's Day, the conference will explore, connect, and share ideas on closing the gender gap, supporting women entrepreneurs, encouraging investors to support equal access to funding, and building thriving ecosystems built on value creation and innova

The “American Dream” campaign highlights education as a social justice issue and aids in funding the Foundation’s college track programs. Zynga joins donation partners including Apple, Marc Benioff, Solina Chau, Coca Cola, Ron Conway, Lady Gaga, Laurene Powell Jobs, Dean Kamen, Andrew Liveris, Paramount Pictures, Haim Saban, Oprah Winfrey and more.

Female Founders First programme will provide 30 female founders from around the world with access to networks and business advice designed for scale

Newly Created Role to Bring Broader Vision for Sustainability Across the Company

How 'Culture-Smart' Organizations Say, Do and Drive a Culture of Equality Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:55 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body Did you know? We often categorize people without even talking to them. Sometimes “yes” does not mean “yes.” Inviting a client to dinner (or not) can be a deal breaker. Go anywhere around the world and communication styles and customs are often different from our own. Most times, we don’t even realize that something holds us back—or leads us—to stereoty

The PVH Foundation, PVH's dedicated philanthropic fund, announces additional $1M - for a total of $2M+ - to support frontline medical workers, fight against food insecurity, supply chain and industry relief, and community resiliency.

Italian brand of world's largest leisure travel company takes delivery of its first vessel powered by marine industry's most advanced fuel technology SOURCE: Carnival Corporation plc DESCRIPTION:MIAMI, December 12, 2019 /3BL/ – Costa Cruises, the Italian brand of Carnival Corporation plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, officially took delivery  recently of Costa Smeralda, the brand's first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the marine industry's m

Lidl Finland's logistics center constantly learns to be more energy efficient through an integrated Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™ Microgrid Advisor & EcoStruxure Building Operation solution that uses demand response and targets more than 50% energy cost savings.

Addressing climate change will require radical changes in lifestyles: new report by international consortium

The warehouse will have an integrated Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™ Microgrid and EcoStruxure Building Operation solution that runs on 100% renewable energy.

Schneider Electric has partnered with grocery store chain, Lidl, to deliver Finland’s largest industrial microgrid and an advanced IoT-enabled building automation system for Lidl’s new distribution center in Järvenpää, Finland. \r\rThe unique distribution center that will cover a surface of 60,000 m2, the largest in Finland and equivalent to 10 football fields in size, will serve Southern Finland’s grocery stores and fully start operations at the beginning of 2019.\r\rWith Schneider Electric’s mi

50 elementary teachers to receive $500 plus tools for their classrooms