Sustainable Development Goal 9

The LYCRA Company’s Sustainability Director Joins Panel Discussion at the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230531005027/en/
    The LYCRA Company’s sustainability director, Jean Hegedus, joins a panel discussion at the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network Annual Meeting, which takes place at United Nations Headquarters in New York City on June 1.
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    Made from field or dent corn, QIRA® is a key ingredient that will be used to make bio-derived LYCRA® fiber.
  • “The LYCRA Company is committed to delivering solutions that will help our customers reduce their footprint and support their sustainability goals,” said Hegedus.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Jean Hegedus back to our second annual meeting,” said Kerry Bannigan, executive director of Fashion Impact Fund.

Fujitsu AI supports Toyota GAZOO Racing's real-time driving analysis during World Endurance Championship

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Fujitsu started sponsorship of TGR, a participant in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)(2), in 2022, supporting the development of TGR's video data analysis system that leverages Fujitsu's AI technology.

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  • Fujitsu started sponsorship of TGR, a participant in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)(2), in 2022, supporting the development of TGR's video data analysis system that leverages Fujitsu's AI technology.
  • The newly developed system will allow TGR to adapt to continuously evolving racing conditions based on video data from vehicle-mounted cameras.
  • Fujitsu will further utilize the technology and knowledge gained through this initiative to realize a safe and secure transportation society and smart cities.
  • The new video data analysis program enables TGR to analyze video data of the in-vehicle camera in real time using AI and output data on the situation surrounding the vehicle.

Granite Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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On Tuesday, May 9, Granite (NYSE:GVA) published its 2022 Sustainability Report , highlighting the company’s advancement on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

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  • On Tuesday, May 9, Granite (NYSE:GVA) published its 2022 Sustainability Report , highlighting the company’s advancement on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • “As we look ahead, I feel strongly that our long-term success requires a continued focus on our core value of sustainability.
  • The report is aligned with standard sustainability reporting frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
  • “This report reflects significant progress in advancing our sustainability efforts.”
    In addition to providing progress updates on sustainability objectives, the report also reviews the company’s efforts in key areas, including safety, diversity and inclusion, community involvement, ethics and compliance, and infrastructure investment.

Cencosud Announces a Purchase for Up to 27 Million Own-Issue Shares for Its Renewed Retention Plan

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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At Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held today, Cencosud S.A. approved the purchase for up to 27 million own-issue shares, to be delivered to executives as part of the Company’s Retention Plan, which has been established for a 5-year term.

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  • At Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held today, Cencosud S.A. approved the purchase for up to 27 million own-issue shares, to be delivered to executives as part of the Company’s Retention Plan, which has been established for a 5-year term.
  • The Retention Plan complements and expands the existing one with a modern proposal, including recognition for permanence and performance, linked to financial and ESG parameters.
  • Cencosud achieved record figures in Revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and Net Profit, with growth rates of 25.8%, 13.1% and 3.4%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
  • Additionally, it inaugurated its Cencosud Hub in Chile, a workspace specifically designed to promote the cultural evolution of the Company.

Asset Management Software Industry to Rise with IoT and AI Trends - Grand View Research, Inc.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Some other attributes, such as sustainability concerns, aging assets and climate issues, have compelled incumbent players to inject funds into asset management tools.

Key Points: 
  • Some other attributes, such as sustainability concerns, aging assets and climate issues, have compelled incumbent players to inject funds into asset management tools.
  • Companies across industry verticals, including healthcare, retail, construction, oil & gas, mining, manufacturing and telecom, have exhibited an inclination for software asset management.
  • These trends have fueled the demand for enterprise asset management (EAM), asset performance management (APM) and infrastructure asset management (IAM) software.
  • Order your copy of the Free Sample of Asset Management Software Industry Data Book - Asset Performance Management, Enterprise Asset Management, Infrastructure Asset Management Market Size, Share, Trends Analysis, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030" Data Book, published by Grand View Research
    An uptick in the infrastructural development plans across advanced and emerging economies has expedited the demand for infrastructure asset management systems.

Asset Management Software Industry to Rise with IoT and AI Trends - Grand View Research, Inc.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Some other attributes, such as sustainability concerns, aging assets and climate issues, have compelled incumbent players to inject funds into asset management tools.

Key Points: 
  • Some other attributes, such as sustainability concerns, aging assets and climate issues, have compelled incumbent players to inject funds into asset management tools.
  • Companies across industry verticals, including healthcare, retail, construction, oil & gas, mining, manufacturing and telecom, have exhibited an inclination for software asset management.
  • These trends have fueled the demand for enterprise asset management (EAM), asset performance management (APM) and infrastructure asset management (IAM) software.
  • Order your copy of the Free Sample of Asset Management Software Industry Data Book - Asset Performance Management, Enterprise Asset Management, Infrastructure Asset Management Market Size, Share, Trends Analysis, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030" Data Book, published by Grand View Research
    An uptick in the infrastructural development plans across advanced and emerging economies has expedited the demand for infrastructure asset management systems.

Mary Kay and International Telecommunication Union Announce Winners of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Digital Innovation Challenge

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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(Graphic: Mary Kay Inc.)

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  • (Graphic: Mary Kay Inc.)
    Launched in December 2022 at ITU’s global headquarters in Geneva, the WEA Digital Innovation Challenge received 250 submissions from companies in 54 countries either owned by women or with a minimum of one female founder.
  • Each company showcased how their unique digital solution can potentially strengthen digital entrepreneurship in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The Challenge revealed what an emerging eco-system of digital innovators looks like with remarkable creativity and ingenuity.
  • The WEA Digital Innovation Challenge was held against the backdrop of a rapidly changing economic context which has seen the rise of digital technologies and the growth of a digital economy.

Bodega Argento Names Colangelo & Partners as Agency of Record

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bodega Argento, Argentina's leader in the production of organic and sustainable wines, announces Colangelo & Partners as their agency of record to develop and execute a strategic, dynamic, and comprehensive communications campaign in 2023. This partnership will focus on increasing press coverage, solidifying media connections, and building awareness for Bodega Argento, a winery led by one of Argentina's most innovative winemakers, Juan Pablo Murgia.

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  • NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bodega Argento , Argentina's leader in the production of organic and sustainable wines, announces Colangelo & Partners as their agency of record to develop and execute a strategic, dynamic, and comprehensive communications campaign in 2023.
  • Inspired by the great terroirs that make wine endlessly complex and perpetually compelling, Bodega Argento wines are linked by a commitment to excellence in farming and winemaking.
  • For more than 10 years, Bodega Argento has been working for viticulture in balance with the ecosystem, validated by organic certifications in all its vineyards.
  • Argento wines are imported by Pacific Highway wines , Wine Enthusiast's 2022 'Importer of the Year,' and available nationwide.

Mojaloop Renews Commitment to Digital Public Goods Alliance’s Digital Public Goods Registry

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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The Mojaloop Foundation today announced that Mojaloop has renewed its commitment to the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) DPG Registry .

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  • The Mojaloop Foundation today announced that Mojaloop has renewed its commitment to the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) DPG Registry .
  • The DPGA DPG Registry identifies the industry-leading open source digital public goods that are driving a new wave of innovation and financial inclusion at scale.
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    The Mojaloop Foundation today announced that Mojaloop has renewed its commitment to the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) DPG Registry.
  • “We are honored to have Mojaloop renewed as a digital public good again this year by the DPGA.

Sustainable Development Technology Canada Invests $6.5M CAD in BrainBox AI, Increasing the Scope and Global Scalability of its Artificial Intelligence Technology

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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Today’s support from SDTC will be used to increase the automation of BrainBox AI’s deep learning-based technology as well as to reinforce its cloud computing infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Today’s support from SDTC will be used to increase the automation of BrainBox AI’s deep learning-based technology as well as to reinforce its cloud computing infrastructure.
  • These technological reinforcements will increase the scope and global scalability of BrainBox AI’s technology, thereby furthering the built environment’s contribution to reducing its large energy usage and the associated greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Proudly based in Montreal, BrainBox AI’s mission is to be an international leader in the development and commercialization of disruptive decarbonization technology.
  • At its core, BrainBox AI aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the environmental impact of commercial buildings at scale.