Private sector development

World Green Economy Summit Emphasises the Need for Prompt and Collaborative Action

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and during the World Green Economy Summit, a Ministerial Roundtable on Green Economy, was held.

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  • Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and during the World Green Economy Summit, a Ministerial Roundtable on Green Economy, was held.
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    World Green Economy Summit emphasises the need for prompt and collaborative action (Photo: AETOSWire)
    In his inaugural speech, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), said, “The World Green Economy Organization recognizes this urgency as it strives to facilitate a transition that is not only ecologically sustainable but also economically viable.
  • WGEO launched the Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE) in September 2022.
  • “In the spirit of global cooperation, I extend an invitation for all of you to join the Global Alliance on Green Economy.

LONGi Expands Environmental Protection Efforts with Program to Make Panda Conservation Carbon Neutral

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The plan includes a new partnership agreement with Shaanxi Foping National Nature Reserve and will focus on supporting panda conservation efforts at the reserve.

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  • The plan includes a new partnership agreement with Shaanxi Foping National Nature Reserve and will focus on supporting panda conservation efforts at the reserve.
  • "As a leader in sustainable development through clean energy, LONGi is committed to exploring innovative ways we can use our technology to support environmental protection," said Li Zhenguo, Founder and President of LONGi.
  • The "Panda Power Plant" will harness the sun's energy to contribute to sustainable energy generation for the Foping National Nature Reserve.
  • "LONGi is committed to being a leader not only in the clean energy space but also in promoting environmental protection," said Jiang Dongyu, Vice President of Distributed Business Group of LONGi.

LONGi Expands Environmental Protection Efforts with Program to Make Panda Conservation Carbon Neutral

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The plan includes a new partnership agreement with Shaanxi Foping National Nature Reserve and will focus on supporting panda conservation efforts at the reserve.

Key Points: 
  • The plan includes a new partnership agreement with Shaanxi Foping National Nature Reserve and will focus on supporting panda conservation efforts at the reserve.
  • "As a leader in sustainable development through clean energy, LONGi is committed to exploring innovative ways we can use our technology to support environmental protection," said Li Zhenguo, Founder and President of LONGi.
  • The "Panda Power Plant" will harness the sun's energy to contribute to sustainable energy generation for the Foping National Nature Reserve.
  • "LONGi is committed to being a leader not only in the clean energy space but also in promoting environmental protection," said Jiang Dongyu, Vice President of Distributed Business Group of LONGi.

Rind Bajwa Joins Redgrave As Principal In Redgrave's Digital, Data & Technology Practice

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Redgrave, a leading executive search firm renowned for its commitment to identifying and securing executive talent, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rind Bajwa as a Principal in the Digital, Data & Technology practice.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Redgrave, a leading executive search firm renowned for its commitment to identifying and securing executive talent, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rind Bajwa as a Principal in the Digital, Data & Technology practice.
  • As a Principal in the Digital, Data & Technology practice, he will focus on identifying, attracting, and appointing senior leadership talent across a wide range of industries.
  • Prior to joining Redgrave, Rind served as a Director within a global talent advisory firm, where he specialised in Technology, Digital, and Data executive search across the Private Sector.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Rind to Redgrave," expresses David Angel, Managing Partner of Redgrave.

SM's Hans Sy is the first ever private sector awardee for disaster resilience in the Office of Civil Defense Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

He is the first-ever awardee from the private sector.

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  • He is the first-ever awardee from the private sector.
  • Mr. Sy is also the Co-Chair of the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies or ARISE Philippines and Co-Chair of the National Resilience Council for the Private Sector.
  • At SM Prime, 10% of the capital expenditure of every project development is allocated for resilient infrastructure.
  • Through public-private partnerships, Mr. Sy has championed Disaster Risk Reduction via the Adopt-A-City program of the National Resilience Council.

SM's Hans Sy is the first ever private sector awardee for disaster resilience in the Office of Civil Defense Hall of Fame

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 23, 2023

He is the first-ever awardee from the private sector.

Key Points: 
  • He is the first-ever awardee from the private sector.
  • Mr. Sy is also the Co-Chair of the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies or ARISE Philippines and Co-Chair of the National Resilience Council for the Private Sector.
  • At SM Prime, 10% of the capital expenditure of every project development is allocated for resilient infrastructure.
  • Through public-private partnerships, Mr. Sy has championed Disaster Risk Reduction via the Adopt-A-City program of the National Resilience Council.

NEW GEP & WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM GUIDELINES MAKE RESPONSIBLE AI IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAINS POSSIBLE

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Friday, June 30, 2023

Until now, there have been no standard benchmarks and assessment criteria to help commercial companies utilize AI to transform their enterprises and global value chains responsibly.

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  • Until now, there have been no standard benchmarks and assessment criteria to help commercial companies utilize AI to transform their enterprises and global value chains responsibly.
  • This guidance enables businesses to evaluate and implement AI solutions to source materials and select suppliers that prioritize sustainable and ethical practices as well as value, cost of supply, and competitive advantage.
  • GEP and The Forum's report, Adopting AI Responsibly: Guidelines for Procurement of AI Solutions by the Private Sector, which is available to download from GEP here and The Forum here , specifically provides commercial companies with a framework to:
    Develop strategic guidelines for AI in procurement, emphasizing transparency, accountability and human-centered design from development to implementation.
  • The guidelines are premised on learnings from each member of the task force, for companies to acquire and embed AI technologies in their procurement function.

NEW GEP & WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM GUIDELINES MAKE RESPONSIBLE AI IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAINS POSSIBLE

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 30, 2023

Until now, there have been no standard benchmarks and assessment criteria to help commercial companies utilize AI to transform their enterprises and global value chains responsibly.

Key Points: 
  • Until now, there have been no standard benchmarks and assessment criteria to help commercial companies utilize AI to transform their enterprises and global value chains responsibly.
  • This guidance enables businesses to evaluate and implement AI solutions to source materials and select suppliers that prioritize sustainable and ethical practices as well as value, cost of supply, and competitive advantage.
  • GEP and The Forum's report, Adopting AI Responsibly: Guidelines for Procurement of AI Solutions by the Private Sector, which is available to download from GEP here and The Forum here , specifically provides commercial companies with a framework to:
    Develop strategic guidelines for AI in procurement, emphasizing transparency, accountability and human-centered design from development to implementation.
  • The guidelines are premised on learnings from each member of the task force, for companies to acquire and embed AI technologies in their procurement function.

ZICIX AND ASIA BASED CONSTRUCTION GROUP AGREES TO FORM A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COMPANY

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Petty has received a recent report from its ZICIX President, Mr. Fernando M. Sopot that in principle, ZICIX Corporation, and one of Asias largest construction company LA Global Construction and Development, Inc. agrees to merge or join forces together, to form ZICIX-LA GLOBAL Construction Management Group, Inc.

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  • Petty has received a recent report from its ZICIX President, Mr. Fernando M. Sopot that in principle, ZICIX Corporation, and one of Asias largest construction company LA Global Construction and Development, Inc. agrees to merge or join forces together, to form ZICIX-LA GLOBAL Construction Management Group, Inc.
    Construction management is a professional service that provides project owners with effective management of the projects schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope and function.
  • Construction management is compatible with all project delivery methods.
  • No matter the arrangements, ZICIX-LA GLOBAL Construction Management Group is responsible to the Project Owner and to the successful completion of the Project.
  • ZICIXs operating company, CTIP First Investment, Inc. (CTIP-FII), will remain the Project Developer of infrastructure projects awarded to it, and shall be assisted by a Construction Management Company on the daily progress of the work.

Douglas Smith joins Social Mobile Advisory Board

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

MIAMI, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Mobile, a leading enterprise mobility solutions provider, today announces that Douglas Smith has joined its advisory board.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Mobile, a leading enterprise mobility solutions provider, today announces that Douglas Smith has joined its advisory board.
  • "Doug is an exciting addition to our board," said Social Mobile CEO and Founder, Robert Morcos.
  • For more on Douglas Smith and Social Mobile advisory board, visit www.socialmobile.com/about
    Founded in 2011, Social Mobile is a Google Mobile Services (GMS) partner, leveraging the Android operating system to design, engineer, and manufacture turnkey, mobility-as-a-service deployments that enable enterprise organizations to utilize smart solutions that support an array of business-critical operations.
  • To learn more about other Social Mobile products and solutions, visit: https://socialmobile.com .