EGA

EGA and Cité Gestion partner to launch long-short fund targeting best and worst US corporate governance

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
CIO, Natural language processing, Natural language, Partnership, ESG, Total return index, Research, Tobacco, AI, Security (finance), EGA, Index, Heart, UCITS, Language, BlueCrest Capital Management, SGA

Over 15 years of evidence the model, developed through Green Blue Invest's partnership with Swiss-based Stewardship & Governance Associates (SGA), has demonstrated that the language used by senior executives is indicative of the quality of corporate governance and company culture.

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  • Over 15 years of evidence the model, developed through Green Blue Invest's partnership with Swiss-based Stewardship & Governance Associates (SGA), has demonstrated that the language used by senior executives is indicative of the quality of corporate governance and company culture.
  • Using these metrics, companies are assigned a core stewardship score, which determines the quality of their governance.
  • Mattias Eriksson, Partner at EGA, said: "Governance is at the heart of company performance and applying a quantitative approach to assessing its quality allows the fund to systematically generate alpha from the best and worst managed companies in the S&P 500.
  • Our academic model systemically harvests this governance premia and dynamically adjusts to changes in corporate language to ensure it is exposed only the best and worst managed companies in the index.

Norsk Hydro: Trond Olaf Christophersen appointed acting CFO in Hydro

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
CFO, Christoffersen, EGA, Corporate development, Management

Executive Vice President Trond Olaf Christophersen has from March 6, 2024, been appointed acting CFO in Hydro.

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  • Executive Vice President Trond Olaf Christophersen has from March 6, 2024, been appointed acting CFO in Hydro.
  • He replaces CFO Pål Kildemo, who will be leaving Hydro latest August 31 for a competitor.
  • Trond Olaf Christophersen is currently Executive Vice President for Corporate Development in Hydro.
  • Christophersen will remain in his current role and in addition act as CFO until a new CFO has been appointed.

Norsk Hydro: Pål Kildemo to leave Hydro

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Friday, March 1, 2024
CFO, EGA

Pål Kildemo, Executive Vice President and CFO, has decided to leave Hydro to take the position as CFO in Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA).

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Pål Kildemo, Executive Vice President and CFO, has decided to leave Hydro to take the position as CFO in Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA).
The process to find a new CFO in Hydro has started. Kildemo will continue in Hydro until August 31, 2024, at latest.

Aluminium industry backs new greenhouse gas initiative

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Carbon, IAI, Climate change, Greenhouse gas, Conference, Alumina Limited, COP, United Nations, ESG, Emirates Global Aluminium, Aluminium, Hindalco Industries, Sohar Aluminium, Signature, CBA, Mitsubishi Corporation, Global warming potential, Transparency, Biodiversity, Water, COP26, Sustainable Development Goals, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio, Nature, Novelis, Rio Tinto Aluminium, EGA, GHG, Environment, Renewable energy, Recycling, Aluminium Bahrain, Norsk Hydro

Under the new initiative, the IAI is committed to the following:

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  • Under the new initiative, the IAI is committed to the following:
    Report total global greenhouse gas emissions of the aluminium industry; on a public and annual basis.
  • In March 2021 the IAI published a report, Aluminium Sector Greenhouse Gas Pathways to 2050, which set out three technology pathways to emission reductions, in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
  • IAI Secretary General Miles Prosser said "The aluminium industry is committed to rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and acknowledges that investment and action is required to achieve global goals.
  • Hiroshi Nakayama, General Manager of Aluminium Department Mitsubishi Corporation said: "As a member of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), we are pleased to join IAI's GHG Initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the aluminium sector.

HSS Research Shows Obesity Is Associated with Worse Flare Symptoms and Quality of Life in People with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Sunday, November 12, 2023
Johns Hopkins University, Social, Inflammation, Research, Bachelor of Science, Immune system, SAN, Disease, Overweight, Hospital for Special Surgery, Fatigue, Patient, Rheumatoid arthritis, American College of Rheumatology, Flare, Obesity, Joint, Facial muscles, American College, FRCPC, Arthritis, BMI, MD, Pain, Swelling, Disability, EGA, Body mass index, Female, ACR, Quality of life, Autoimmunity, Hospital, HSS, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical industry, Birth control

RA is usually treated with a combination of medications to relieve swelling and pain while regulating the immune system.

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  • RA is usually treated with a combination of medications to relieve swelling and pain while regulating the immune system.
  • Joint surgery to relieve pain and disability, including joint replacement, may also be considered when these nonsurgical methods fail to provide lasting benefit.
  • To conduct their research, investigators used data from the prospective RA registry study called the Consortium of Early ArThritis CoHorts-USA Study (CATCH-US).
  • Authors: Margaret Butler, Carlos Aude (HSS, Johns Hopkins University)), Clifton Bingham (Johns Hopkins University), Vivian P. Bykerk, BSc, MD, FRCPC .

Verofax Wins at Emirates Global Aluminum Ramp-Up Programme 2023

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Carbon, Growth, Centennial, United Arab Emirates, ABU, Aluminium, Entrepreneurship, Biofuel in the European Union, EGA, Steel, Drug, C3, EU, Emirates

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov 1, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Verofax, an award-winning product validation and traceability solution provider, is thrilled to announce its selection as one of the top three winners of the Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) Ramp-Up Programme.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov 1, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Verofax, an award-winning product validation and traceability solution provider, is thrilled to announce its selection as one of the top three winners of the Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) Ramp-Up Programme.
  • The programme attracted over 600 startups from around the globe, all vying for a chance to make a significant impact in the industry.
  • Emirates Global Aluminum, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside of oil and gas, initiated the EGA Ramp-Up Programme to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs.
  • The programme, supported by C3, consisted of a three-month series of customized workshops focusing on business and impact for 20 finalist startups.

Governance Professionals of Canada Announces Shortlisted Companies for the 10th Excellence in Governance Awards

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Friday, September 22, 2023
BMO, Risk, Senior, General counsel, Bank of Montreal, The Carlu, Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation, HERE, Compensation law of mortality, Associate, Burisma, Employment, Organization, GPC, Corporation, ESG, EGA, Woman, Management, Tobacco

GPC congratulates all the shortlisted companies for their exceptional dedication to governance excellence who serve as role models for the Canadian business community, inspiring others to elevate their governance standards.

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  • GPC congratulates all the shortlisted companies for their exceptional dedication to governance excellence who serve as role models for the Canadian business community, inspiring others to elevate their governance standards.
  • We also acknowledge the dedication and effort invested in the EGA nomination process and commend those organizations that have stepped forward to be recognized for their commitment to good governance.
  • The winners in each category will be announced at the 10th Excellence in Governance Awards ceremony, which will take place on November 8th at the prestigious Carlu in Toronto.
  • For more information about the EGAs, please visit GPC's Awards page HERE and to register for the 2023 Awards Gala and Ceremony HERE .

EGA ASSOCIATES EARNS COVETED SPOT ON THE INC. 5000 LIST FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Government, EGA, Joint Commission, INC, Nursing

Founded on veteran spirit, EGA continues to underscore the importance of dedication, service, and resilience.

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  • Founded on veteran spirit, EGA continues to underscore the importance of dedication, service, and resilience.
  • "I am honored and humbled that EGA earned a place on the INC 5000 list for the third consecutive year," said Jeremy Mock, Founder and Director of Operations, EGA Associates.
  • EGA Associates distinguishes itself by providing a collaborative approach to providing custom solutions that address the distinctive challenges faced by clients.
  • The Inc. 5000 list, known for spotlighting the most successful and fastest-growing private companies in the United States, recognizes the unwavering efforts of EGA Associates.

Alcoa Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Engineering, Mining, Minerals, Manufacturing, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Steel, Inventory, Maintenance, Matrix metalloproteinase, Account, SAN, WA, Portland aluminium smelter, State government, GAAP, EDT, ASI, Certification, Public expenditure, EPA, Environmental protection, EBITDA, United Steelworkers, Risk, DWC, Sun Indalex Finance, LLC v United Steelworkers, Security (finance), EGA, Adjustment, Willowdale, Cryptocurrency, Aluminium, Pharmaceutical industry, Fine chemical, Insurance, Clothing, Property management, Aluminium oxide, Kwinana

Third-party shipments in the second quarter of 2023 include alumina purchased to offset lower production.

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  • Third-party shipments in the second quarter of 2023 include alumina purchased to offset lower production.
  • Western Australia Mine Plan Approvals: During the second quarter of 2023, the Company continued to work with relevant state government agencies to support the annual mine approvals process.
  • The second quarter 2023 included favorable foreign currency gains of $40 million that may not recur.
  • Alcoa will hold its quarterly conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to present second quarter 2023 financial results and discuss the business, developments, and market conditions.

Low-Carbon Aluminum Market Report 2023: Growing Research and Development Activities to Achieve Near Zero Emissions Bolsters Sector

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Friday, May 26, 2023
Coalescence, Hydro, Pepsi, Mercedes-Benz, ASEAN, Face, Eternal, Aluminium, GHG, Recycling, Traction, Solar energy, Growth, CCS, EGA, Transport, Aujan Group, Benchmarking, CO2, Lithium, Bottled water, Veolia

Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the reader understand the different sources of production and products involved in the low-carbon aluminum market.

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  • Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the reader understand the different sources of production and products involved in the low-carbon aluminum market.
  • The favored strategy for the companies has been business expansions to strengthen their position in the low-carbon aluminum market.
  • Competitive Strategy: Key players in the low-carbon aluminum market analyzed and profiled in the study involve low-carbon aluminum producers and the overall ecosystem.
  • Furthermore, recycling aluminum further reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions and can be considered low-carbon aluminum.