Greens–European Free Alliance

Press release - Body for Ethical Standards: MEPs support deal between EU institutions and bodies

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
European Parliament, European Court, Culture, Conference, Ethics, Corruption, Central bank, Authority, EPP, Common, Committee, Self-control, Parliament, Commission, Body, Greens–European Free Alliance, Council, Constitutional Affairs Committee, Justice, Lobbying, European Central Bank

MEPs endorsed the deal with 15 votes in favour, 12 against, and no abstentions.

Key Points: 
  • MEPs endorsed the deal with 15 votes in favour, 12 against, and no abstentions.
  • The Body will develop, update, and interpret common minimum standards for ethical conduct, and publish reports on how these standards have been reflected in each signatory’s internal rules.
  • The institutions participating in the Body will be represented by one senior member and the position of Chair of the Body will rotate every year between the institutions.
  • This is all about putting citizens' interests first and making sure EU institutions stick to the highest ethical standards.

CDP recognition of Sopra Steria's climate performance for the 7th successive year

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Carbon, Policy, Biophysical environment, Science Based Targets initiative, Annual report, Travel, Renewable energy, Sustainability, Environment, United Nations Global Compact, Supply chain, GHG, Greens–European Free Alliance, Corporation, Corporate responsibility, CDP, Science, Climate change mitigation

Inclusion in the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate 'A' List rewards Sopra Steria for making climate action 'business as usual' in its operations, supply chain and services to clients.

Key Points: 
  • Inclusion in the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate 'A' List rewards Sopra Steria for making climate action 'business as usual' in its operations, supply chain and services to clients.
  • Climate action is a core part of the company's Sustainability and wider Corporate Responsibility programmes.
  • Commenting on Sopra Steria Group's recognition by CDP, Cyril Malargé, CEO of the Sopra Steria Group, said, "I am delighted that the actions of our 55,000 people have kept Sopra Steria in the CDP's 'A' list for the seventh successive year, a clear demonstration of our leadership in corporate climate action and sustainability.
  • Sopra Steria's key objectives in Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability are:
    Net Zero 2040: progress the implementation of the SBTi-validated 'Net Zero' Targets across the value chain.

CDP recognition of Sopra Steria's climate performance for the 7th successive year

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Carbon, Policy, Biophysical environment, Science Based Targets initiative, Annual report, Travel, Renewable energy, Sustainability, Environment, United Nations Global Compact, Supply chain, GHG, Greens–European Free Alliance, Corporation, Corporate responsibility, CDP, Science, Climate change mitigation

Inclusion in the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate 'A' List rewards Sopra Steria for making climate action 'business as usual' in its operations, supply chain and services to clients.

Key Points: 
  • Inclusion in the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate 'A' List rewards Sopra Steria for making climate action 'business as usual' in its operations, supply chain and services to clients.
  • Climate action is a core part of the company's Sustainability and wider Corporate Responsibility programmes.
  • Commenting on Sopra Steria Group's recognition by CDP, Cyril Malargé, CEO of the Sopra Steria Group, said, "I am delighted that the actions of our 55,000 people have kept Sopra Steria in the CDP's 'A' list for the seventh successive year, a clear demonstration of our leadership in corporate climate action and sustainability.
  • Sopra Steria's key objectives in Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability are:
    Net Zero 2040: progress the implementation of the SBTi-validated 'Net Zero' Targets across the value chain.

GWM Takes Center Stage at Guangzhou Auto Show, Spearheading Global Trends in New Energy Vehicles

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Carbon, GWM, Sale, Greens–European Free Alliance, OEM, Research, Exhibition, Dagger, Auto Guangzhou, Investment, Transport, Intelligence, Green NCAP, Nature, Ora Good Cat, Renewable energy

With the brand's excellent R&D strength, GWM has launched a total of 14 new energy models, along with the global pre-sale of the TANK 700 Hi4-T and launch of Shanhai POER Performance Edition.

Key Points: 
  • With the brand's excellent R&D strength, GWM has launched a total of 14 new energy models, along with the global pre-sale of the TANK 700 Hi4-T and launch of Shanhai POER Performance Edition.
  • The featured exhibits at the GWM booth unveil the brand's latest technological initiatives, product development endeavors, and research and development investments.
  • By aligning with superior technologies on the global stage and consistently earning authoritative recognition, GWM is laying a mature path for Chinese brands to achieve global prominence.
  • As the global new energy vehicle market expands, GWM refines its globalization strategy, capitalizing on its robust new energy R&D capabilities, technological achievements, and profound understanding of global markets.

GWM: A Year-Long Streak of Ten Consecutive Months of Sales Growth

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Sunday, November 12, 2023
Hydrogen, GWM, Greens–European Free Alliance, Research, Life-cycle assessment, LCA, Growth, Transport, CKD, News, China International Import Expo

Over the first ten months of the year, GWM maintained its impressive growth streak, accumulating total sales of 995,353 vehicles, signifying a 10.29% year-over-year increase.

Key Points: 
  • Over the first ten months of the year, GWM maintained its impressive growth streak, accumulating total sales of 995,353 vehicles, signifying a 10.29% year-over-year increase.
  • Simultaneously, in the first ten months of 2023, overseas sales reached 247,046 units, marking an 86.03% year-over-year growth, while GWM's new energy vehicle sales reached 200,897 units, an extraordinary 86.24% increase from the previous year.
  • October was a pivotal month for GWM as it witnessed record-high monthly sales of both the overseas markets and the new energy.
  • GWM's overseas sales soared to 35,350 units, representing a remarkable year-over-year growth of 67.92%.

Press release - Opening: 16-19 October plenary session

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Terrorism, International law, Hamas, Family, Death, Commission, Human, Cohesion (computer science), European Parliament, EPP, In the Library of Horrific Events, Solution, Parliament, Dominique, Crime, Knesset, Islamism, Incoming, Greens–European Free Alliance, House, Hostage, Samuel, Kadi v Council and Commission, Oil shale, Life insurance, Teahouse, Drug, Private investigator, Real estate, Construction, Rare-earth element

Last Friday, President Metsola travelled to Israel on the invitation of the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) to express solidarity and to reiterate Parliament’s rejection of terrorism.

Key Points: 
  • Last Friday, President Metsola travelled to Israel on the invitation of the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) to express solidarity and to reiterate Parliament’s rejection of terrorism.
  • She said “that how Israel responds to attack matters to all of us”.
  • We must keep looking for solutions to the humanitarian consequences in Gaza in line with our obligations and international law, she added.
  • Request by several committees to start negotiations with Council and Commission
    Decisions by committees to enter into inter-institutional negotiations (Rule 71) are published on the plenary website.

Press release - Hearing of Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
European Green Deal, Rural development, Plastic, Executive, European Parliament, Food safety, Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament, European, Commission, Farmer, Agriculture, Transport, Member of the European Parliament, Parliament, Commissioner, Committee, European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Nuclear energy, Public health, Daphne Caruana Galizia, Hearing, Green Deal, Council, REACH, Greens–European Free Alliance, Methane, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Climate, Environment, Biodiversity, Tourism, Foresight, Research, The Green Deal, Conference, Legislation, Management, Renewable energy, Medical device, EU, Industry

The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia), after he was assigned the role of Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal.

Key Points: 
  • The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia), after he was assigned the role of Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal.
  • On improving engagement with citizens, Mr Šefčovič committed to organising green social dialogues and strengthening cooperation with industry, agriculture and forestry stakeholders.
  • Questions by MEPs
    MEPs asked Mr. Šefčovič how he would coordinate EU climate action and requested a commitment for the proposal by the Commission of a science-based EU climate target for 2040.
  • Mr Šefčovič, is currently in charge of the Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight portfolio in the college of Commissioners.

Latest news - Bureau of the DAND delegation - Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community

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Friday, August 11, 2023
EPP, Delegation, Court of Justice of the Andean Community, Andes, Greens–European Free Alliance, Property management, Fashion design, Renewable energy, Woodworking, Bureau

Bureau of the DAND delegation

Key Points: 
  • Bureau of the DAND delegation
    11-08-2023 - 11:03
    The Bureau of the Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community (DAND) is currently constituted of the following members:
    Chair: Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA (EPP, Spain)
    1st Vice-Chair: Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA (Renew Europe, Spain)
    2nd Vice-Chair: Jordi SOLÉ (Greens/EFA, Spain)
    Chair: Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA (EPP, Spain)
    1st Vice-Chair: Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA (Renew Europe, Spain)
    2nd Vice-Chair: Jordi SOLÉ (Greens/EFA, Spain)

Latest news - Bureau of the DCAM delegation - Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America

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Friday, August 11, 2023
EPP, METZ, Delegation, Greens–European Free Alliance, Accounting, Renewable energy, Woodworking, Bureau

Bureau of the DCAM delegation

Key Points: 
  • Bureau of the DCAM delegation
    11-08-2023 - 11:05
    The Bureau of the Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (DCAM) is currently constituted of the following members:
    Chair: Tilly METZ (Greens/EFA, Luxembourg)
    1st Vice-Chair: Javier NART (Renew Europe, Spain)
    2nd Vice-Chair: Jens GIESEKE (EPP, Germany)
    Chair: Tilly METZ (Greens/EFA, Luxembourg)
    1st Vice-Chair: Javier NART (Renew Europe, Spain)
    2nd Vice-Chair: Jens GIESEKE (EPP, Germany)

VMware Releases 2023 ESG Report Sharing its Smart Impact Progress

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Security, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Professional Services, Technology, Software, Cloud, Carbon, Workforce, Education 2030 Agenda, VMW, Social Security Government Pension Offset, Organization, NYSE, Trust, Investment, Greens–European Free Alliance, DEI, ESG, Social, SASE, Digital, Renewable energy, VMware, Newsweek

VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today released the 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report to share progress made toward the company’s 2030 Agenda.

Key Points: 
  • VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today released the 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report to share progress made toward the company’s 2030 Agenda.
  • When executed together, VMware operationalizes its smart impact strategy, while also empowering customers and partners to achieve their own environmental goals.
  • VMware has a long history of leveraging data to drive progress on its commitments and has transparently reported its ESG performance since 2015.
  • With 25 years of innovation informing this work, VMware’s commitment to ESG and investments in smart opportunities grows our resiliency, better meets the evolving needs of our customers and maximizes our impact.