Iberdrola

DeNexus Appoints Cyber Risk Expert Rosa Kariger to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Management development, Risk management, Growth, Risk, System, Insurance, Iberdrola, Investment, Computer security, Electricity, Polytechnic, IMD

BOSTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeNexus, a leader in cyber risk quantification and management for operational technology (OT) with Industrial Enterprises and Physical Critical Infrastructures, today announced the appointment of Rosa Kariger as the newest addition to its Board of Directors. With the increasing global demand and evolving cyber threats to physical critical infrastructure and industrial environments, Rosa will leverage her industry expertise to facilitate DeNexus' long-term growth strategy to build the global standard for industrial cyber risk quantification.

Key Points: 
  • Her wealth of experience in both cybersecurity and risk management represents a unique dual view of cyber risk and will be a key asset to the DeNexus board.
  • "As we keep building a full-stack solution for cyber risk management, Rosa brings forth unparalleled expertise and global insights in cyber risk management and cyber risk transfer that will undoubtedly strengthen our strategic vision and enhance our position as a leader in industrial cyber risk management.
  • Cybersecurity Officers need it to focus cyber investments, boards and senior management to support proper decision making, regulators to verify adequacy of cyber risk management programs and insurance companies to ensure appropriate cyber risk transfer," said Rosa Kariger.
  • With cybersecurity, cyber risk management, and risk transfer expertise integrated throughout its capital structure, governance, and leadership team, DeNexus is delivering a distinctive end-to-end solution for addressing industrial cyber risk.

Spain Compact Construction Equipment Market Outlook 2023-2029: Increased Investments in Green Energy Projects Across the Country to Propel the Sales of Compact Construction Equipment

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Hydrogen, BP, AAC, USD, Electrolysis, Cat, Climate, Recovery, Investment, Bank, Ageing, Compact, Government, Iberdrola, Gold, CaixaForum Madrid, Wind, Climate change, LEED, ACS Group, MRR, Housing, National bank, Stagnation, Caterpillar, Renewable energy

Application of compact construction equipment in the material handling segment accounted for the largest share in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Application of compact construction equipment in the material handling segment accounted for the largest share in 2022.
  • Rising investment in housing, warehouse expansion, and public infrastructure projects is expected to drive the demand for compact excavators in the Spain compact construction equipment market.
  • Approvals for new office construction projects in Spain have increased significantly in 2023.
  • The construction companies must meet higher sustainability and energy efficiency standards at each stage of the project's lifecycle.

Avangrid Partners with Colby College to Launch Global Sustainability Independent-Study

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Environment, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Coal, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, University, Education, Partnership, Multimedia, Biophysical environment, College, Knowledge, ESG, Goldfarb, Interview, Consultant, Ethisphere Institute, AGR, Colby College, Climate change, Carbon, USA Today, Private sector, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MBA, United, Iberdrola, Learning, Public policy, MIT, Student, Innovation, Workforce, Public affairs, Management

This first-of-its-kind program at Colby leverages Avangrid and Iberdrola’s ESG expertise to provide an immersive practical experience for students.

Key Points: 
  • This first-of-its-kind program at Colby leverages Avangrid and Iberdrola’s ESG expertise to provide an immersive practical experience for students.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240202806932/en/
    Colby students at Iberdrola’s offices in Bilbao, Spain (Photo: Business Wire)
    “As recognized sustainability leaders, it was a natural fit for Avangrid and Iberdrola to partner with Colby College to launch this unique course,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • We need programs like this at an undergrad level to increase interest in the sustainability field and build ESG knowledge.
  • The course culminated in final presentations today to Colby faculty, fellow students, and Avangrid and Iberdrola experts.

Business Leaders Are Overwhelmingly Positive About the Green Transition, but More Needs to Be Done to Implement Green Skills Programmes

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Environment, Alternative Energy, Energy, Green Technology, Senior, Project Labor Agreement, University, Research, Problem solving, Wind, Policy, Knowledge, Electricity, School, International Labour Organization, Transport, Construction, Government, Ecosystem, Communication, ILO, Carbon, Employment, Unanimity, Disclosure, Creativity, COP, ECO Canada, Workforce, Private sector, Lead, Iberdrola, Outlook, Renewable energy

Accordingly, the Green Skills Outlook found that 62% of global business leaders say shortages in green skills will create bottlenecks that will delay the green transition.

Key Points: 
  • Accordingly, the Green Skills Outlook found that 62% of global business leaders say shortages in green skills will create bottlenecks that will delay the green transition.
  • As greener industries gain prominence, the Green Skills Outlook shows that business leaders are overwhelmingly optimistic about the green transition, with 79% saying it presents more opportunities than challenges for their organisation.
  • Such skills will range from non-vocational, non-technical soft skills that are needed to excel in green jobs, to more technical, role-specific skills.
  • Definition of green skills: the knowledge, competencies, values and attributes needed to develop and support a sustainable, low-carbon and resource-efficient society.

The Green Hydrogen Market Opportunities Explode, Igniting Tremendous Growth From $6 Billion in 2023 to $84 Billion by 2029- Arizton

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Proton, Hydrogen, Electrolysis, Natural gas, Wind, Ammonia, Artificial intelligence, Investment, Electricity, Partnership, Attention, Developed country, World Bank, UN, MENA, PSU, Carbon, Climate change, Power supply, PEM, ITM, Proton-exchange membrane, Plug and play, ITM Power, Iberdrola, Renewable energy

The feasibility of green hydrogen production is currently contingent on the development of demand and the global market growth, both of which remain relatively limited.

Key Points: 
  • The feasibility of green hydrogen production is currently contingent on the development of demand and the global market growth, both of which remain relatively limited.
  • The widespread adoption of green hydrogen can stimulate competitive value chains and create new investment opportunities for nations trying to position themselves in this burgeoning industry.
  • Despite being in its early stages, the global market for green hydrogen holds significant potential in the energy transition scenario.
  • The green hydrogen market has been gaining significant attention and undergoing dynamic changes.

The Green Hydrogen Market Opportunities Explode, Igniting Tremendous Growth From $6 Billion in 2023 to $84 Billion by 2029- Arizton

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Proton, Hydrogen, Electrolysis, Natural gas, Wind, Ammonia, Artificial intelligence, Investment, Electricity, Partnership, Attention, Developed country, World Bank, UN, MENA, PSU, Carbon, Climate change, Power supply, PEM, ITM, Proton-exchange membrane, Plug and play, ITM Power, Iberdrola, Renewable energy

The feasibility of green hydrogen production is currently contingent on the development of demand and the global market growth, both of which remain relatively limited.

Key Points: 
  • The feasibility of green hydrogen production is currently contingent on the development of demand and the global market growth, both of which remain relatively limited.
  • The widespread adoption of green hydrogen can stimulate competitive value chains and create new investment opportunities for nations trying to position themselves in this burgeoning industry.
  • Despite being in its early stages, the global market for green hydrogen holds significant potential in the energy transition scenario.
  • The green hydrogen market has been gaining significant attention and undergoing dynamic changes.

United Kingdom Construction Industry Report 2023: Market to Shrink by 2.8% in Real Terms in 2024 - Forecasts to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Farm, Forecasting, Wind, Sector, Marubeni, Government, Commercial, Risk, Investment, Assessment, Construction, Memorandum of understanding, Iberdrola, Growth

The "United Kingdom (UK) Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market France, 2023-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "United Kingdom (UK) Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market France, 2023-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The rising number of insolvencies in the construction industry will also pose a downside risk to the industry's output in the coming quarters.
  • According to the UK government's monthly insolvency statistics, 4,287 construction firms collapsed in the last 12 months, ending September 2023.
  • Of the total, 212 companies were involved in civil engineering works, 1,600 in building construction activities, and 2,475 in specialized construction activities.

Avangrid Deploys Resources From New York and Connecticut to Assist Central Maine Power in Restoration Efforts Following Historic Storm

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Philanthropy, Utilities, Environment, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Other Philanthropy, Energy, CMP, Emergency, Woman, AGR, JUST, UI, Iberdrola, Tropical Storm Lee, Weather, Christmas, Ethisphere Institute, Tree

“Responding to emergencies is one of the most important ways to support our customers and communities during severe weather,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.

Key Points: 
  • “Responding to emergencies is one of the most important ways to support our customers and communities during severe weather,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Both NYSEG and UI were also impacted by the recent storm but have already restored power to their customers.
  • This effort is part of Avangrid’s multi-state network of resources to assist its hardest hit service areas to bolster response efforts.
  • About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States.

Avangrid’s Fourteen ESG+F Accolades in 2023 Cement Company as a Clean Energy Leader

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Environment, Climate Change, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Professional Services, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Energy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Storm, Metaverse, Foreign Policy, NYSEG, Carbon, Foreign Policy Association, NYSE, Time (magazine), FTSE Russell, RG, CMP, Ethics, CNBC, AGR, Yearbook, Public utility, United, World News Media, USA Today, Capital, Annual report, Corporate governance, Hurricane Fiona, Iberdrola, Edison Electric Institute, Bloomberg, RG&E, Partnership, ESG, Ethisphere Institute, Parity, Medal of Honor, Policy, Renewable energy, Audit, Social, Avangrid, Biophysical environment

“I am very proud of all the hard work that has been accomplished this year,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.

Key Points: 
  • “I am very proud of all the hard work that has been accomplished this year,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “Each of these awards and recognitions demonstrates our commitment to building a clean energy future for all in partnership with the Iberdrola Group.
  • He was also presented with the prestigious Medal of Honor from the World Jurist Association for leadership in promoting clean energy and ESG+F principles.
  • Compliance Leader Verification (2023-2024) , by Ethisphere: A rigorous review of a company’s ethics and compliance program and corporate culture.

Avangrid Chairman Ignacio Galán named on the inaugural TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Carbon, Coal, NYSE, Executive, Investment, CO2, AGR, TIME, Avangrid, Electricity, The B Team, Renewable energy, Iberdrola

Ignacio Galán, the Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, and Chairman of its U.S. subsidiary Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), has been included in the inaugural TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action.

Key Points: 
  • Ignacio Galán, the Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, and Chairman of its U.S. subsidiary Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), has been included in the inaugural TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action.
  • Under Mr Galán’s leadership over the past two decades, Iberdrola has invested over $150 billion to drive the transition to clean energy.
  • Iberdrola’s focus on renewable energy and smart grid networks has placed it at the forefront of the energy transition.
  • More than $50 billion of investments is planned between 2023 and 2025 , which will underpin the company’s ambitious Climate Action Plan.