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Norsk Hydro: Industry and Norwegian government agree on the CO2 compensation scheme

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Friday, March 15, 2024

The Norwegian government, industry associations and trade unions have reached an agreement on the future of the Norwegian CO2 compensation scheme, valid from 2024 until 2030.

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  • The Norwegian government, industry associations and trade unions have reached an agreement on the future of the Norwegian CO2 compensation scheme, valid from 2024 until 2030.
  • “The CO2 compensation scheme is essential for maintaining competitive frame conditions for industries in Norway.
  • The agreement between the Norwegian government, Norsk Industri, Industri Energi & Forbundet for ledelse og teknikk, Fellesforbundet, LO, and NHO is valid from 2024 until 2030.
  • The revised CO2 compensation scheme includes a commitment for the industries to implement emission reduction and energy efficiency measures corresponding to 40 percent of the CO2 compensation paid.

John Kerry in Oslo; says Norway is key to decarbonizing hard to abate sectors

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

These companies are making commitments to change the way we procure some of our most basic goods: steel, aluminum, concrete, as well as jet fuel and shipping.

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  • These companies are making commitments to change the way we procure some of our most basic goods: steel, aluminum, concrete, as well as jet fuel and shipping.
  • And our friends in Norway have been first movers even within this group, taking concrete and tangible actions to meet these commitments,” said John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
  • FMC was launched at COP26 to help decarbonize the world's heavy-emitting sectors via private sector demand for decarbonization technology.
  • Two years on, it has become a leading global coalition of 96 companies spearheading a multitude of collaborative partnerships and new business models.

Trianz Wins Silver Award for Best New Hire Onboarding Program from Brandon Hall

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation software and technology services firm Trianz is thrilled to announce that they have won a Silver Award at the prestigious Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards 2023 in the Best New Hire Onboarding Program category.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation software and technology services firm Trianz is thrilled to announce that they have won a Silver Award at the prestigious Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards 2023 in the Best New Hire Onboarding Program category.
  • The award was for Trianz' New Hire Orientation (NHO) Program, a collaborative project with EI Powered by MPS that represents a paradigm shift in new hire orientation, resulting in exceptional onboarding experiences.
  • The internationally acclaimed Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievements in human capital management, learning and development, and talent acquisition.
  • "Receiving a Silver Award from Brandon Hall Group for our NHO program underscores our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of growth," said Viji Rajagopalan, Chief Human Capital Officer at Trianz.

Trianz Wins Silver Award for Best New Hire Onboarding Program from Brandon Hall

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation software and technology services firm Trianz is thrilled to announce that they have won a Silver Award at the prestigious Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards 2023 in the Best New Hire Onboarding Program category.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation software and technology services firm Trianz is thrilled to announce that they have won a Silver Award at the prestigious Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards 2023 in the Best New Hire Onboarding Program category.
  • The award was for Trianz' New Hire Orientation (NHO) Program, a collaborative project with EI Powered by MPS that represents a paradigm shift in new hire orientation, resulting in exceptional onboarding experiences.
  • The internationally acclaimed Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievements in human capital management, learning and development, and talent acquisition.
  • "Receiving a Silver Award from Brandon Hall Group for our NHO program underscores our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of growth," said Viji Rajagopalan, Chief Human Capital Officer at Trianz.

Norsk Hydro: Robust results, executing on strategy

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Friday, April 28, 2023

“Hydro is delivering robust financial results and executing on our strategic objectives, despite volatile markets and weaker demand.

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  • “Hydro is delivering robust financial results and executing on our strategic objectives, despite volatile markets and weaker demand.
  • This 40 percent interest will be acquired by Hydro from Vale and immediately sold to Glencore on a back-to-back basis.
  • The transaction is an important step to deliver on Hydro’s strategy.
  • Hydro will continue to be long alumina, but now more balanced in relation to the demand from our aluminium smelter portfolio.

Norsk Hydro: Labor dispute between NHO and LO has ended

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Norwegian Labor Union (LO) and The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) have agreed today on a solution to the labor dispute that led to a strike on Monday, April 17.

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  • The Norwegian Labor Union (LO) and The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) have agreed today on a solution to the labor dispute that led to a strike on Monday, April 17.
  • Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal will resume normal operations and shipping of products to customers will be resumed.
  • The financial consequences for the company and delays to customers are expected to be limited.

Norsk Hydro: Strike at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal

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Sunday, April 16, 2023

Following the breach in mediation between The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), the Confederation of the Vocational Unions (YS) and the Norwegian Labor Union (LO), employees organized in Industri Energi and FLT at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal will go on strike from Monday, April 17.

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  • Following the breach in mediation between The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), the Confederation of the Vocational Unions (YS) and the Norwegian Labor Union (LO), employees organized in Industri Energi and FLT at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal will go on strike from Monday, April 17.
  • The strike will gradually affect the operations at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal.
  • The affected members will go on strike gradually, as ramping down production requires considerable work effort from the operators at the aluminium plants.
  • Shipping activities will be strictly limited for both Hydro Årdal and Hydro Karmøy for the duration of the strike, which will lead to delays in deliveries.

Hui Huliau Names Howard Russell as Chief Financial & Strategy Officer

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Friday, February 17, 2023

WAIANAE, Hawaii, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hui Huliau announced the expanded role of Howard Russell to include Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • WAIANAE, Hawaii, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hui Huliau announced the expanded role of Howard Russell to include Chief Strategy Officer.
  • In his new position as Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, he will report to Deryl Wright, CEO and Founder.
  • Russell will continue to oversee the organization's long-term financial planning, cashflow, risk management, tax strategy and treasury, and manage credit and investor relationships.
  • "Howard was one of the principal architects of Hui Huliau's for-profit business strategy.

ICOM Productions Shares the Honour of Winning Two Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards with Purolator

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - ICOM Productions, an innovative learning solutions partner, part of The Learning Network and the Pluribus Technologies (TSXV: PLRB) family, today announced that its customer Purolator won two coveted Gold 2022 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence awards in Learning and Development Technology.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - ICOM Productions, an innovative learning solutions partner, part of The Learning Network and the Pluribus Technologies (TSXV: PLRB) family, today announced that its customer Purolator won two coveted Gold 2022 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence awards in Learning and Development Technology.
  • "We are thrilled to receive the awards and be recognized by Brandon Hall Group for our partnership with Purolator," said Kevin Jones, co-founder of ICOM Productions and CEO of The Learning Network.
  • "We appreciate the recognition from Brandon Hall Group for the innovative work we're doing with our partners and colleagues at Purolator," said Phil Speed, Senior Vice President Business Development at ICOM Productions and The Learning Network.
  • Excellence Award winners were scheduled to be honoured at Brandon Hall Group's HCM Excellence Conference, Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Enforcement Notice - Hearing - 22-0184 - IIROC to Hold a Settlement Hearing for Marni Gay Harvey

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Monday, November 28, 2022

The hearing is not open to the public, but will become open in the event that the panel accepts the agreement.

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  • The hearing is not open to the public, but will become open in the event that the panel accepts the agreement.
  • Members of the public who would like to attend the appearance should contact IIROC's National Hearing Officer, at [email protected] , to obtain the details.
  • If the agreement is accepted, the Panel's decision and the Settlement Agreement will be made available at www.iiroc.ca .
  • Hearing Date:the settlement hearing will be held by a way of videoconference on December 5, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. (CT)
    The Notice of Application announcing the settlement hearing is available at:
    IIROC formally initiated the investigation into Mr. Harvey's conduct in March 2021.