European Commission Investment Plan for Europe

European Commission Backs RINA's Hydra Project to Reduce Steel Emissions

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The steel industry currently accounts for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • The steel industry currently accounts for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions.
  • The open research Hydra project aims to reduce emissions to mere kilograms of CO2 per tonne of steel and will make this world-changing technology available to the industry on the way to net zero.
  • Ugo Salerno, Chairman and CEO of RINA, reflected on the project's potential: "The Hydra project underscores our commitment to sustainable innovation.
  • This is why the Hydra project has been supported since its inception by leading European steel producers, plant suppliers, utilities and major stakeholders in the sector."

European Commission Backs RINA's Hydra Project to Reduce Steel Emissions

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 12, 2023

The steel industry currently accounts for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • The steel industry currently accounts for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions.
  • The open research Hydra project aims to reduce emissions to mere kilograms of CO2 per tonne of steel and will make this world-changing technology available to the industry on the way to net zero.
  • Ugo Salerno, Chairman and CEO of RINA, reflected on the project's potential: "The Hydra project underscores our commitment to sustainable innovation.
  • This is why the Hydra project has been supported since its inception by leading European steel producers, plant suppliers, utilities and major stakeholders in the sector."

ManpowerGroup and the InnoEnergy Skills Institute Partner to Upskill Thousands of People for Green Jobs by 2025

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The green transition will drive demand for millions of new roles in renewable energy, electrification, battery technology, hydrogen and more. ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) and EIT InnoEnergy are committed to preparing people for these new opportunities, and today announce an ambitious partnership to train and upskill 800,000 workers in the battery value chain across Europe by the end of 2025.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The green transition will drive demand for millions of new roles in renewable energy, electrification, battery technology, hydrogen and more.
  • The collaboration between ManpowerGroup and InnoEnergy's Skills Institute will provide accelerated virtual and in-person training for 70 in-demand roles including Battery Technicians, Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers Maintenance Operators, Production Engineers, and more.
  • Additionally, it helps drive progress towards the European Commission's goal of having a skilled workforce to support the European Union's Green Deal.
  • The InnoEnergy Skills Institute provides flexible training that includes online courses and a combination of virtual and in-person lab experiences.

Ghana launches USD 550 billion Energy Transition and Investment Plan for achieving net-zero emissions, creating 400,000 jobs by 2060

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Friday, September 22, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, launched the country's new Energy Transition and Investment Plan yesterday during a Global Africa Business Initiative event in New York.

Key Points: 
  • Ghana's government intends to use the plan as its main tool to engage the international community and investors for support with its energy transition.
  • All measures suggested in the plan represent a USD 550 billion opportunity for the international community to invest in sustainable development in Ghana.
  • The country's existing Energy Transition Framework previously set a target of net zero by 2070, but this new plan shows Ghana has increased its ambition and is targeting net zero by 2060.
  • -Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy

Ghana launches USD 550 billion Energy Transition and Investment Plan for achieving net-zero emissions, creating 400,000 jobs by 2060

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 22, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, launched the country's new Energy Transition and Investment Plan yesterday during a Global Africa Business Initiative event in New York.

Key Points: 
  • Ghana's government intends to use the plan as its main tool to engage the international community and investors for support with its energy transition.
  • All measures suggested in the plan represent a USD 550 billion opportunity for the international community to invest in sustainable development in Ghana.
  • The country's existing Energy Transition Framework previously set a target of net zero by 2070, but this new plan shows Ghana has increased its ambition and is targeting net zero by 2060.
  • -Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy

Value Partners Launches the Group's First Article 8 UCITS* ESG Fund

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

It also marks the first HKSFC-authorized(1) Asia ex-Japan-focused food and nutrition thematic ESG fund.

Key Points: 
  • It also marks the first HKSFC-authorized(1) Asia ex-Japan-focused food and nutrition thematic ESG fund.
  • The Fund is managed by lead portfolio manager Norman Ho, Senior Investment Director, and co-managed with Lilian Cao, Investment Director.
  • Frank Tsui, Managing Director and Head of ESG Investment at Value Partners Group, said, "The launch of the Fund marks a major milestone of Value Partner' ESG franchise to leverage our robust proprietary ESG rating system to enhance and promote ESG practices in the region.
  • (3) The Fund is a sub-fund of Value Partners Ireland Fund ICAV (the "Company").

Marinus Pharmaceuticals Provides Business Update and Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Marinus Pharmaceuticals , Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics to treat seizure disorders, today reported business highlights and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Marinus Pharmaceuticals , Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics to treat seizure disorders, today reported business highlights and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Recognized $4.2 million and $7.6 million in net product revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.
  • Net product revenue consists of ZTALMY product sales, which was launched in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2022.
  • At June 30, 2023, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $175.3 million, compared to $240.6 million at December 31, 2022.

Meta Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

We expect third quarter 2023 total revenue to be in the range of $32-34.5 billion.

Key Points: 
  • We expect third quarter 2023 total revenue to be in the range of $32-34.5 billion.
  • We anticipate our full-year 2023 total expenses will be in the range of $88-91 billion, increased from our prior range of $86-90 billion due to legal-related expenses recorded in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Absent any changes to U.S. tax law, we expect the tax rate for the rest of the year to be similar to the second quarter of 2023.
  • Meta will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m.

Investing Platform Public Launches in the United Kingdom

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public, a US-based multi-asset investing platform, launches today in the United Kingdom, entering its first market outside the United States. With the firm's UK expansion, Public aims to be the preeminent place to invest in US-listed equities, offering over 5,000 stocks, deep data and insights, and a simple and transparent fee structure with zero commission trading and low FX fees.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public , a US-based multi-asset investing platform, launches today in the United Kingdom, entering its first market outside the United States.
  • Many of these features are available to all Public members, while some are part of Public Premium, the company's paid subscription tier.
  • "Our first goal with launching Public in the UK is to be the best place to invest in US stocks," said Dann Bibas, GM of International at Public.
  • Public aims to launch Investment Plans in the UK, a tool that allows members to create customized recurring investments.

Investing Platform Public Launches in the United Kingdom

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023

LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public, a US-based multi-asset investing platform, launches today in the United Kingdom, entering its first market outside the United States. With the firm's UK expansion, Public aims to be the preeminent place to invest in US-listed equities, offering over 5,000 stocks, deep data and insights, and a simple and transparent fee structure with zero commission trading and low FX fees.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public , a US-based multi-asset investing platform, launches today in the United Kingdom, entering its first market outside the United States.
  • Many of these features are available to all Public members, while some are part of Public Premium, the company's paid subscription tier.
  • "Our first goal with launching Public in the UK is to be the best place to invest in US stocks," said Dann Bibas, GM of International at Public.
  • Public aims to launch Investment Plans in the UK, a tool that allows members to create customized recurring investments.