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Minister O' Regan announces reappointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.

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  • Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.
  • She held the positions of Vice-President, Labour Relations at NAV CANADA, where she served as chief labour relations negotiator under numerous collective agreements.
  • Richard Brabander has been a full-time member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2013.
  • Barbara Mittleman has been serving as a part-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2016.

EQS-News: Aurubis AG: EcoVadis ranks Aurubis among the top one percent in its sector again

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The company improved its score in the ranking by five points, or about seven percent, compared to the previous year.

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  • The company improved its score in the ranking by five points, or about seven percent, compared to the previous year.
  • “The outstanding EcoVadis rating is evidence of our continuous efforts to improve in all aspects of sustainability.
  • Additionally, the rating agency classified Aurubis’ carbon management at the ‘leader’ level for the first time.
  • Their conditions are tied to the EcoVadis rating, and large parts of Aurubis’ factoring are linked to ESG as well.

EQS-News: Gerresheimer AG: Gerresheimer awarded EcoVadis Gold status again

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Duesseldorf, October 18, 2023 Gerresheimer, an innovative provider of systems and solutions and a global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has once again been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis.

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  • Duesseldorf, October 18, 2023 Gerresheimer, an innovative provider of systems and solutions and a global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has once again been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis.
  • “We are delighted to have received Gold status again,” says Dietmar Siemssen, CEO of Gerresheimer AG.
  • Gerresheimer achieved Gold status for the first time in 2022.
  • Gerresheimer publishes a sustainability report every year and discloses relevant data on the EcoVadis platform and as part of the CDP rating.

Methanex Invests USD $2 Million to Support Decent Youth Employment in Egypt Through Partnership With International Labour Organization

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX) (NASDAQ:MEOH), the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol, is pleased to announce that its Methanex Egypt office has signed a new five-year partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Cairo Office to support the Decent Jobs for Egypt's Young People (DJEP) program.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX) (NASDAQ:MEOH), the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol, is pleased to announce that its Methanex Egypt office has signed a new five-year partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Cairo Office to support the Decent Jobs for Egypt's Young People (DJEP) program.
  • Through a USD $2 million donation by Methanex Egypt, the program will create 1,000 jobs, promote entrepreneurship, facilitate job matching and build the capacity of local service providers to help youth in the Damietta region.
  • This unique partnership is a testament to Methanex's commitment to making a positive impact on people's lives through its business.
  • The previous four-year DJEP partnership program resulted in over 2,300 training opportunities and the creation of 725 jobs.

The Healthy Work Campaign Strongly Supports Dr. David Michael's Public Letter to OSHA and Urges Immediate Action

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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The Healthy Work Campaign strongly supports this letter and urges immediate action by OSHA.

Key Points: 
  • The Healthy Work Campaign strongly supports this letter and urges immediate action by OSHA.
  • Both blue and white-collar workers in the U.S. are experiencing an increasing frequency of work-related mental health problems.
  • Surgeon General documented the problem in a comprehensive report , titled " Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace ".
  • Healthy work can make a significant contribution to reducing burnout, preventing mental ill health, and promoting employee well-being," says Dr. Peter Schnall.

Gerresheimer awarded EcoVadis Gold status again

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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DUESSELDORF, Germany, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerresheimer, an innovative provider of systems and solutions and a global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has once again been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis. EcoVadis assesses the performance of businesses on environmental, labor and human rights, ethical, and sustainable procurement criteria. More than 100,000 companies worldwide turn to EcoVadis for CSR performance reviews. Gerresheimer earned a spot in the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis and the top 1% of the the industry, and improved its score to 72 out of 100 points, despite the increasingly strict requirements from year to year. The rating underscores Gerresheimer's consistent and systematic implementation of its ambitious sustainability targets as part of its formula g corporate strategy.

Key Points: 
  • DUESSELDORF, Germany, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerresheimer, an innovative provider of systems and solutions and a global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has once again been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis.
  • "We are delighted to have received Gold status again," says Dietmar Siemssen, CEO of Gerresheimer AG.
  • Since 2011, Gerresheimer has relied on EcoVadis to independently assess its status and progress on various sustainability criteria.
  • Gerresheimer achieved Gold status for the first time in 2022.

Gerresheimer awarded EcoVadis Gold status again

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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DUESSELDORF, Germany, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerresheimer, an innovative provider of systems and solutions and a global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has once again been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis. EcoVadis assesses the performance of businesses on environmental, labor and human rights, ethical, and sustainable procurement criteria. More than 100,000 companies worldwide turn to EcoVadis for CSR performance reviews. Gerresheimer earned a spot in the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis and the top 1% of the the industry, and improved its score to 72 out of 100 points, despite the increasingly strict requirements from year to year. The rating underscores Gerresheimer's consistent and systematic implementation of its ambitious sustainability targets as part of its formula g corporate strategy.

Key Points: 
  • DUESSELDORF, Germany, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerresheimer, an innovative provider of systems and solutions and a global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has once again been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis.
  • "We are delighted to have received Gold status again," says Dietmar Siemssen, CEO of Gerresheimer AG.
  • Since 2011, Gerresheimer has relied on EcoVadis to independently assess its status and progress on various sustainability criteria.
  • Gerresheimer achieved Gold status for the first time in 2022.

ASEAN Disability Forum 2023 produces Makassar Recommendations for Persons with Disabilities

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Makassar, Indonesia, Oct 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The ASEAN Disability Forum has produced the "Makassar Recommendations" to strengthen commitment to empowering persons with disabilities, realizing inclusivity, and elevating the dignity of persons with disabilities.

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  • Makassar, Indonesia, Oct 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The ASEAN Disability Forum has produced the "Makassar Recommendations" to strengthen commitment to empowering persons with disabilities, realizing inclusivity, and elevating the dignity of persons with disabilities.
  • This recommendation was produced at the ASEAN High Level Forum on Disability Inclusive Development and Partnership beyond 2025 in Makassar on 10-12 October 2023.
  • The ASEAN Forum on Disability 2023 produced the 'Makassar Recommendations' for Persons with Disabilities [Image: ANTARA/Ministry of Social Affairs]
    The recommendations were submitted after the participating ASEAN member countries led by Indonesia formulated a draft recommendation.
  • Apart from ASEAN member countries, there were also participants from the United States, England, Australia, as well as from the ASEAN Secretariat, various organizations for persons with disabilities, the ASEAN Disability Forum and various other partners.

Our Teachers, Our Heroes

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are in a race to deliver on our global promise of education for all by 2030 – especially for the 224 million girls and boys impacted by armed conflict, climate change, forced displacement and other protracted crises who so urgently need our support. At the frontlines of this movement are the inspiring, caring, brilliant teachers who work tirelessly to educate future generations.

Key Points: 
  • At the frontlines of this movement are the inspiring, caring, brilliant teachers who work tirelessly to educate future generations.
  • Now imagine what it is like for teachers in a crisis or conflict-hit area in Afghanistan , Colombia , Syria or Uganda .
  • Imagine what it's like teaching while being one of the millions fleeing wars, conflicts and disasters without any support.
  • They see their schools swept away in floods and sometimes their family wakes up hungry because of climate change-related droughts.

Our Teachers, Our Heroes

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are in a race to deliver on our global promise of education for all by 2030 – especially for the 224 million girls and boys impacted by armed conflict, climate change, forced displacement and other protracted crises who so urgently need our support. At the frontlines of this movement are the inspiring, caring, brilliant teachers who work tirelessly to educate future generations.

Key Points: 
  • At the frontlines of this movement are the inspiring, caring, brilliant teachers who work tirelessly to educate future generations.
  • Now imagine what it is like for teachers in a crisis or conflict-hit area in Afghanistan , Colombia , Syria or Uganda .
  • Imagine what it's like teaching while being one of the millions fleeing wars, conflicts and disasters without any support.
  • They see their schools swept away in floods and sometimes their family wakes up hungry because of climate change-related droughts.