Sustainable Development Goal 9

Alarmed by Speed and Scale of Disruption, CEOs Embrace Sustainability to Build Long-Term Resilience, According to UN Global Compact and Accenture

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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In the study, CEOs forewarn about the impact of converging setbacks for business and society, from faltering multilateralism and socioeconomic instability to supply-chain interruptions and the immediate effects of climate change.

Key Points: 
  • In the study, CEOs forewarn about the impact of converging setbacks for business and society, from faltering multilateralism and socioeconomic instability to supply-chain interruptions and the immediate effects of climate change.
  • Two-thirds of CEOs (66%) say their companies are engaging in long-term strategic partnerships to build resilience.
  • “CEOs are clearly concerned about resilience, but one leader’s resilience is another leader’s growth opportunity.
  • Nearly half (49%) are transitioning to circular business models, and 40% are increasing R&D funding for sustainable innovation.

Alarmed by Speed and Scale of Disruption, CEOs Embrace Sustainability to Build Long-Term Resilience, According to UN Global Compact and Accenture

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Climate change, Natural Resources, Sustainable Development Goal 9, Ten Principles for the Establishment of a Monolithic Ideological System, United Nations Global Compact, Sustainable development, Biodiversity, Government, NYSE, Carbon, Hope, Sustainable Development Goals, Policy, Growth, Assistant, ESG, Global South, Renewable energy, Management, Accenture

In the study, CEOs forewarn about the impact of converging setbacks for business and society, from faltering multilateralism and socioeconomic instability to supply-chain interruptions and the immediate effects of climate change.

Key Points: 
  • In the study, CEOs forewarn about the impact of converging setbacks for business and society, from faltering multilateralism and socioeconomic instability to supply-chain interruptions and the immediate effects of climate change.
  • Two-thirds of CEOs (66%) say their companies are engaging in long-term strategic partnerships to build resilience.
  • “CEOs are clearly concerned about resilience, but one leader’s resilience is another leader’s growth opportunity.
  • Nearly half (49%) are transitioning to circular business models, and 40% are increasing R&D funding for sustainable innovation.

CTBC Holding Celebrates Record-breaking Performance In 2022

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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CTBC Holding has outperformed itself, setting a record by winning 290 major accolades in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • CTBC Holding has outperformed itself, setting a record by winning 290 major accolades in 2022.
  • In terms of credit rating, Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the ratings of CTBC Financial and CTBC Bank at A3 and A1, respectively, maintaining CTBC Holding’s place as a top brand in terms of business quality and professional competence.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230103005255/en/
    CTBC Holding celebrates record-breaking performance in 2022 (Photo: Business Wire)
    CTBC Holding President James Chen said that CTBC had been ahead of the curve in adopting new initiatives and offering a comprehensive suite of financial services through integrating resources from its subsidiaries to serve the needs of customers.
  • Of the 290 awards won by CTBC Holding, it includes 41 prestigious international and regional awards; while CTBC bank showed outstanding performance by taking home over 180 awards.

De Nora and Aclarity Sign Agreement to Deploy PFAS Destroying Technology

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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MILAN and BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected by a commitment to protect global health through innovative water treatment solutions, De Nora signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with venture capital backed water technology company Aclarity, Inc. that will target treating harmful contaminants, such as per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in water at industrial scale. The MOU combines Aclarity's PFAS destruction technology with the De Nora SORB™ FX product line to quickly and safely eliminate PFAS in ground water.

Key Points: 
  • The MOU combines Aclarity's PFAS destruction technology withthe De Nora SORB FX product lineto quickly and safely eliminate PFAS in ground water.
  • Aclarity embodies that notion, and their PFAS destruction technology is an exciting development in the fight against PFAS."
  • "PFAS contamination in groundwater is a great concern across the globe," stated Aclarity CEO Julie Bliss Mullen.
  • MOU was signed by Daryl Weatherup, General Manager, De Nora Water Technologies and Julie Bliss Mullen, CEO, Aclarity in October of 2022.

Infosys and UNLEASH organize Global Innovation Lab 2022 to advance youth-led solutions in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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BENGALURU, India, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced its collaboration with UNLEASH, a non-profit organization with a mission to get the youth to create innovative and scalable solutions to help reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, Infosys and UNLEASH will advance youth-led solutions aligned with the UN SDGs, amplify ESG best practices and accelerate digital skilling, through the Global Innovation Lab 2022. Through interactive exercises and activities based on human-centered design thinking, participants at the Global Innovation Lab 2022 will develop tech-savvy solutions for the SDGs, while pursuing their vision to provide quality education and learning opportunities for all.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Infosys and UNLEASH will advance youth-led solutions aligned with the UN SDGs, amplify ESG best practices and accelerate digital skilling, through the Global Innovation Lab 2022.
  • The Global Innovation Lab 2022 will be hosted from December 3rd to 10th at Infosys' Mysuru Development Center, one of the world's largest corporate universities.
  • We are delighted to collaborate with UNLEASH and host the Global Innovation Lab 2022, a platform that mobilizes youth to co-create a sustainable future.
  • Together, Infosys and UNLEASH will facilitate the exploration of digital solutions to address UN's SDGs and create digital solutions to improve education reforms globally," said, Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, Infosys.

Infosys and UNLEASH organize Global Innovation Lab 2022 to advance youth-led solutions in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
COVID-19, Growth, SDG, INFY, ESG, Global Innovation through Science and Technology initiative, UN, Sustainable Development Goal 9, Education, Government, Annual report, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable development, Security (finance), Paris, BSE, NYSE, Harvard Innovation Labs, Carbon, Paris Agreement, Ecosystem, Digital divide, NSE, Toy, Tourism, Renewable energy, Infosys

BENGALURU, India, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced its collaboration with UNLEASH, a non-profit organization with a mission to get the youth to create innovative and scalable solutions to help reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, Infosys and UNLEASH will advance youth-led solutions aligned with the UN SDGs, amplify ESG best practices and accelerate digital skilling, through the Global Innovation Lab 2022. Through interactive exercises and activities based on human-centered design thinking, participants at the Global Innovation Lab 2022 will develop tech-savvy solutions for the SDGs, while pursuing their vision to provide quality education and learning opportunities for all.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Infosys and UNLEASH will advance youth-led solutions aligned with the UN SDGs, amplify ESG best practices and accelerate digital skilling, through the Global Innovation Lab 2022.
  • The Global Innovation Lab 2022 will be hosted from December 3rd to 10th at Infosys' Mysuru Development Center, one of the world's largest corporate universities.
  • We are delighted to collaborate with UNLEASH and host the Global Innovation Lab 2022, a platform that mobilizes youth to co-create a sustainable future.
  • Together, Infosys and UNLEASH will facilitate the exploration of digital solutions to address UN's SDGs and create digital solutions to improve education reforms globally," said, Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, Infosys.

ePS to Evolve CONNECT User Conference into Industry Event That Empowers the Print & Packaging Industries

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eProductivity Software (ePS), a global leader in transformational technology, purpose-built to empower the print and packaging industries, has announced that CONNECT, its annual user conference, will take place at Wynn Las Vegas on January 23-26, 2023, and evolve into a premier industry event. Industry leaders, business owners, and technology users will come together to learn innovative ways to optimize their technology investments, drive profits in both good and turbulent markets, network with peers, hear from industry experts, and exchange revenue-generating ideas that make image-driven businesses more successful. 

Key Points: 
  • He will lend his unique view of the industry, both its current and future state, and how the print and packaging industries can rise to meet evolving market and consumer demands.
  • Jessica will discuss how driving innovation through sustainability empowers resilience in the print and packaging industries.
  • CONNECT 2023 will have a broader scope of partners and exhibitors, becoming a premier industry event that empowers businesses of all sizes in the print and packaging industries.
  • eProductivity Software is a leading global provider of industry-specific business and production software technology for the packaging and print industries.

Powered by People Announces $330,000 Grant from TRANSFORM To Supply Digital Tools to Small-Batch Makers Globally

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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We are thrilled to partner with TRANSFORM and its visionary team to help digitize thousands of small businesses within Powered by Peoples ecosystem, said Hedvig Alexander, Co-founder, Powered by People.

Key Points: 
  • We are thrilled to partner with TRANSFORM and its visionary team to help digitize thousands of small businesses within Powered by Peoples ecosystem, said Hedvig Alexander, Co-founder, Powered by People.
  • Powered by People uses tech for good to level the playing field for makers so they can compete with much larger manufacturers of factory-made goods.
  • We see tremendous potential to use digital tools to help these makers grow their businesses and look forward to working with Powered by People to positively impact lives and livelihoods.
  • The Powered by People marketplace makes responsible, sustainable and social-impact buying easy by providing financing to makers and flexible payment terms to buyers.

Equinix Commits $50 Million to Global Foundation to Advance Digital Inclusion

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Equinix is making an initial financial commitment of $50 million in funding, through contribution of Equinix shares for the Equinix Foundation that will allow it to be a self-sustaining foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Equinix is making an initial financial commitment of $50 million in funding, through contribution of Equinix shares for the Equinix Foundation that will allow it to be a self-sustaining foundation.
  • The Foundation also intends to make impact investments with interest income earned contributing to Foundation assets while simultaneously supporting social programs.
  • Equinix employees will play a key role in shaping the Equinix Foundation, helping to identify and support community-driven nonprofits and social enterprises dedicated to closing the digital divide locally and globally.
  • Last year Equinix partnered with the Northern Virginia Community College and the NOVA Foundation to establish the Equinix Digital Infrastructure Scholarship that supports students pursuing data center careers.

Pebble Labs Inc. joins the 2022 Unreasonable Impact Americas program of high-growth entrepreneurs addressing the world's most significant challenges

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Unreasonable Impact is a long-standing partnership between Barclays and Unreasonable that supports groundbreaking entrepreneurs whose ventures are tackling some of the worlds most pressing challenges to scale and create thousands of new jobs.

Key Points: 
  • Unreasonable Impact is a long-standing partnership between Barclays and Unreasonable that supports groundbreaking entrepreneurs whose ventures are tackling some of the worlds most pressing challenges to scale and create thousands of new jobs.
  • Dr. White said, I am delighted and grateful to be included in this cohort of Unreasonable.
  • Pebble Labs award-winning platform technology, Directed Biotics, delivers safe and effective biological solutions to sustainably protect crop yields and quality by targeting formidable pests and diseases.
  • Pebble Labs Inc. joins this unparalleled global network in its shared effort to drive lasting and scalable change.