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transcosmos supports Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan's information security/cybersecurity awareness building activities for children

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Friday, September 13, 2024
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TOKYO, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos is proud to announce that the company has created awareness campaign videos for IT Security Award 2024 hosted by Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) as well as Cyber Security Awareness stickers.

Key Points: 
  • transcosmos supports IPA's activities to communicate the importance of information security and cybersecurity to a wider public, and raise social awareness of these problems through animation videos and stickers that the company has created for IPA's IT Security Award 2024.
  • Given this, the government has made information security and cybersecurity a top priority social problem for the government.
  • Against this backdrop, transcosmos recognizes the difficulty in securing and developing the next generation of IT talent who must address information security and cybersecurity.
  • Through these activities, the company will not only help society increase awareness of information security, but also contribute to the creation of a safer digital society.

ITRI's Technology Camp Empowers Young Minds

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Friday, September 13, 2024
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Themed "AI Magic: Protecting Our Homes," the event reflected on the earthquake that struck Hualien in April and emphasized the importance of technology in disaster prevention and detection.

Key Points: 
  • Themed "AI Magic: Protecting Our Homes," the event reflected on the earthquake that struck Hualien in April and emphasized the importance of technology in disaster prevention and detection.
  • It offered a unique experience for disadvantaged, indigenous, and new immigrant children to discover the wonders of technology.
  • This is the 13th consecutive year that ITRI has hosted the technology camp for children.
  • The camp aims to translate innovative technologies into accessible learning materials and inspire young minds through fun activities.

OpenText Named One of the World's Best Companies by TIME Magazine for the Second Consecutive Year

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
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WATERLOO, ON, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced that it has been included in the TIME World's Best Companies 2024 ranking. The award, presented by TIME and Statista, identifies top-performing companies across the globe based on three primary dimensions: Employee Satisfaction, Revenue Growth, and Sustainability (ESG). This is the second year in a row that OpenText has been named as one of the World's Best Companies by TIME.

Key Points: 
  • This is the second year in a row that OpenText has been named as one of the World's Best Companies by TIME.
  • "The OpenText vision is to be the best Information Management company in the world where information elevates every individual and every organization to be their best," said Mark J. Barrenechea, CEO & CTO of OpenText.
  • Recent award wins include:
    Recognition by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers for three consecutive years, including ranking within the top 20% of all global companies in 2023.
  • Being named as one of Canada's Best Employers four years in a row, as well as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes for two consecutive years.

Kura Sushi to Open Revolving Sushi Restaurant with World’s Largest Seating Capacity and Longest Lanes at Osaka-Kansai Expo

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240911753115/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240911753115/en/
    Perspective view (*This perspective view is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to change.)
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    The restaurant will be located in the Future Society Showcase Zone on the west side of the Expo site.
  • The walls are designed to be instantly recognizable as Kura Sushi, with a picture of tuna sushi in an “antibacterial sushi cover,” one of Kura Sushi’s unique features.
  • The restaurant will also be equipped with the following state-of-the-art, proprietary Kura Sushi system, which is standard at all Kura Sushi restaurants in Japan.

Volvo Financial Services, JA Worldwide Equip 10,000 Students with Financial Literacy Knowledge

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halfway through 2024, Volvo Financial Services (VFS) and JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide have reached more than 10,000 students with financial literacy curriculum, thanks to the efforts of more than 180 VFS employee volunteers and support from dozens more JA educators.

Key Points: 
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halfway through 2024, Volvo Financial Services (VFS) and JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide have reached more than 10,000 students with financial literacy curriculum, thanks to the efforts of more than 180 VFS employee volunteers and support from dozens more JA educators.
  • The financial literacy programs shared with students are tailored to meet specific needs in each market.
  • In the U.S., JA and VFS led the 'JA It's My Future' program, which helps students prepare for the working world by teaching job-hunting and personal-branding skills needed to earn a job.
  • Volvo Financial Services is the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, providing financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers today and into the future.

Volvo Financial Services, JA Worldwide Equip 10,000 Students with Financial Literacy Knowledge

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halfway through 2024, Volvo Financial Services (VFS) and JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide have reached more than 10,000 students with financial literacy curriculum, thanks to the efforts of more than 180 VFS employee volunteers and support from dozens more JA educators.

Key Points: 
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halfway through 2024, Volvo Financial Services (VFS) and JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide have reached more than 10,000 students with financial literacy curriculum, thanks to the efforts of more than 180 VFS employee volunteers and support from dozens more JA educators.
  • The financial literacy programs shared with students are tailored to meet specific needs in each market.
  • In the U.S., JA and VFS led the 'JA It's My Future' program, which helps students prepare for the working world by teaching job-hunting and personal-branding skills needed to earn a job.
  • Volvo Financial Services is the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, providing financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers today and into the future.

UN Global Compact Announces Winners of 2024 SDG Pioneers Competition

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
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The SDG Pioneers programme recognizes the dedicated professionals that drive and innovate solutions through new technologies, initiatives and business models that can enable us to reach the SDGs by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The SDG Pioneers programme recognizes the dedicated professionals that drive and innovate solutions through new technologies, initiatives and business models that can enable us to reach the SDGs by 2030.
  • Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, stated: “These SDG Pioneers are leading the way in showing that business can be a force for good.
  • The SDG Pioneer entries were judged by an expert panel of representatives of the UN Global Compact Board Members, alongside previous SDG Pioneers and representatives from academia and UN agencies.
  • The UN Global Compact congratulated these individuals for their exceptional leadership and their dedication to making the world a better place through sustainable business practices.

Primo Water Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) (the "Company" or "Primo Water"), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America, today released its 2023 Sustainability report.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) (the "Company" or "Primo Water"), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America, today released its 2023 Sustainability report.
  • "I am pleased to share the 2023 Sustainability report, which highlights our progress and continued commitment to our sustainability journey," said Robbert Rietbroek, Primo Water's Chief Executive Officer.
  • To view the full 2023 ESG report, click https://primowatercorp.com/esg-sustainability/
    The 2023 ESG report represents Primo Water's third ESG report, covering fiscal year 2023, from January 1, 2023, to December 30, 2023, unless otherwise stated.
  • The 2023 ESG report covers Primo Water's operations in North America, unless noted otherwise.

Runergy Passes Synesgy ESG Assessment with Good Level of Sustainability

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Synesgy is a global digital platform for ESG sustainability assessment within the supply chain developed by CRIF Ratings, a credit rating agency operating under ESMA supervision.

Key Points: 
  • Synesgy is a global digital platform for ESG sustainability assessment within the supply chain developed by CRIF Ratings, a credit rating agency operating under ESMA supervision.
  • Its ESG assessment methodology follows generally accepted international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Synesgy's ESG score is an assessment of the level of compliance of a company with ESG factors with considerations of its sector and geographical area.
  • Runergy has received multiple ESG awards, including the highest rating of Very Good by Dun & Bradstreet; the Bronze Medal in Sustainability Rating by EcoVadis with top 35 percent ranking; and being ESG certified at the highest level by Achilles.

Announcement of ICAIRE's Classification as a UNESCO Category 2 Center at the Global AI Summit

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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The announcement was made during the third edition of the Global AI Summit, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement was made during the third edition of the Global AI Summit, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
  • The classification underscores the pivotal role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in advancing international and regional cooperation in AI policies, ethics, and research.
  • At the Global AI Summit, ICAIRE organized an interactive session in collaboration with the International Center for Research in Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) and the International Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI Movement).
  • SDAIA presented the principles of AI ethics at the second edition of the Global AI Summit in September 2022.