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Media Advisory: Gary White and Matt Damon to join CEOs and global leaders at UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2023

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星期一, 九月 11, 2023
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Gary White, CEO and Co-founder of water.org and WaterEquity and Matt Damon, Co-founder of water.org, will join Executive Director and CEO of the UN Global Compact, Sanda Ojiambo, CEOs of major corporations and other leaders from the United Nations, governments, civil society and UN Global Compact Local Networks to take stock of business progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Gary White, CEO and Co-founder of water.org and WaterEquity and Matt Damon, Co-founder of water.org, will join Executive Director and CEO of the UN Global Compact, Sanda Ojiambo, CEOs of major corporations and other leaders from the United Nations, governments, civil society and UN Global Compact Local Networks to take stock of business progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2023.
  • The converging crises of climate change, a deadly global pandemic, worsening social and economic inequality, unchecked corruption and the devastating consequences of the war in Ukraine have caused unprecedented disruption and global transformation.
  • Alongside the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, this year’s UN Global Compact Leaders Summit will address business leadership during converging crises, the critical role of a principles-based approach, global trends, and tools and partnerships needed to fully achieve the 2030 Agenda.
  • The UN Global Compact will also reveal its twelve new SDG Pioneers — business leaders who are doing an exceptional job to advance the SDGs through the implementation of the Ten Principles of UN Global Compact on human rights, environment, labour and anti-corruption.

Stallergenes Greer Foundation Science Awards for Allergy 2023: Call for Applications

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星期四, 六月 8, 2023
Philanthropy, Health, Environment, Fund Raising, Foundation, General Health, Climate Change, Allergy, Doctor of Philosophy, Agropolis Fondation, Research, Stallergenes Greer, The Economist, Trustee, Physician, Medicine, Environmental Health (journal), Timeline, Forestry, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry

The Stallergenes Greer Foundation aims to create healthier futures for all.

Key Points: 
  • The Stallergenes Greer Foundation aims to create healthier futures for all.
  • Submissions are open for the Stallergenes Greer Foundation Science Awards for Allergy 2023.
  • The Stallergenes Greer Foundation Science Awards for Allergy are presented in two areas:
    - Innovation Awards: two awards will be presented either to encourage and raise the profile of a young scientist (below 40 years of age) or to recognise the outstanding work of a mid-career scientist (with a 10–20-year track record), who are driving innovation in respiratory and food allergy.
  • Rules and regulations: Detailed guidelines regarding the Stallergenes Greer Foundation’s Science Awards for Allergy are available on the foundation’s website: https://stallergenesgreer-foundation.org

Stallergenes Greer Foundation to Foster Innovation and Precision Medicine in the Field of Allergy

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星期三, 四月 26, 2023
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Stallergenes Greer, a biopharmaceutical company specialising in the research, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory allergies, is pleased to announce its strategic direction for the Stallergenes Greer Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Stallergenes Greer, a biopharmaceutical company specialising in the research, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory allergies, is pleased to announce its strategic direction for the Stallergenes Greer Foundation.
  • I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of our Scientific Board whose experience and vision are strong assets for the foundation,” stated Michele Antonelli, CEO of Stallergenes Greer and Chairman of the Stallergenes Greer Foundation.
  • The Stallergenes Greer Foundation will support innovative research projects, encompassing fundamental, applied, environmental and societal research, as well as education.
  • In 2023, the foundation will allocate up to €150,000 for outstanding work led either by a young scientist or a mid-career scientist to advance precision medicine in the field of allergy, or outstanding work in the environmental field to advance the prevention and treatment of allergies.

Masdar Calls upon World Leaders to Pledge Support for Women Tackling Climate Change

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星期一, 十月 31, 2022
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Dr Lamya Fawwaz, Masdar Executive Director of Brand and Strategic Initiatives, and WiSER Program Director, said: "WiSER recognizes, inspires and empowers women to become leaders and change agents in driving sustainable development for all.

Key Points: 
  • Dr Lamya Fawwaz, Masdar Executive Director of Brand and Strategic Initiatives, and WiSER Program Director, said: "WiSER recognizes, inspires and empowers women to become leaders and change agents in driving sustainable development for all.
  • We look forward to translating these pledges from policymakers, thought leaders, business experts and engaged individuals around the world into concrete progress."
  • Globally, women and girls experience the greatest impacts of climate change, which amplifies existing gender inequalities and poses unique threats to their livelihoods, health, and safety, according to UN Women.
  • Interested participants are invited to visit Masdar's website to take the #IAmWiser pledge: "I am committed to championing women as agents of sustainable change."

Masdar Calls upon World Leaders to Pledge Support for Women Tackling Climate Change

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星期一, 十月 31, 2022
Safety, Leadership, Climate change, United Nations, Social media, Government, Conference of the parties, Woman, Wiser, CEO, Interest, First Nations in Ontario, United Nations General Assembly, Industry, UN, Human, COP, Party, Agropolis Fondation, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Carbon, Sustainable energy, UN Special (magazine), Renewable energy, UNFCC, Health, Palt, UN Women, Conference, Mubadala Investment Company, Management, Masdar, Environment

Dr Lamya Fawwaz, Masdar Executive Director of Brand and Strategic Initiatives, and WiSER Program Director, said: "WiSER recognizes, inspires and empowers women to become leaders and change agents in driving sustainable development for all.

Key Points: 
  • Dr Lamya Fawwaz, Masdar Executive Director of Brand and Strategic Initiatives, and WiSER Program Director, said: "WiSER recognizes, inspires and empowers women to become leaders and change agents in driving sustainable development for all.
  • We look forward to translating these pledges from policymakers, thought leaders, business experts and engaged individuals around the world into concrete progress."
  • Globally, women and girls experience the greatest impacts of climate change, which amplifies existing gender inequalities and poses unique threats to their livelihoods, health, and safety, according to UN Women.
  • Interested participants are invited to visit Masdar's website to take the #IAmWiser pledge: "I am committed to championing women as agents of sustainable change."

Schneider Electric releases key report on climate change as part of COP26 engagement

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星期五, 十月 29, 2021
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The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties ( COP26 )taking place in Glasgow on 31 October - 12 November is widely considered critical to accelerating global action to tackle the climate emergency.

Key Points: 
  • The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties ( COP26 )taking place in Glasgow on 31 October - 12 November is widely considered critical to accelerating global action to tackle the climate emergency.
  • The Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute is the internal strategy think tank of Schneider Electric.
  • The Open Letter "CEO Climate Alliance to world leaders: We support you in taking decisive climate steps at COP26" can be found here .
  • Schneider's top thought leadership content, including reports by the Schneider Electric TM Sustainability Research Institute, can be found on the newly-launched Schneider Electric Insights website .

Schneider Electric Releases Key Report on Climate Change as Part of COP26 Engagement

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星期五, 十月 29, 2021
Environment, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Other Automotive, Alternative Energy, Energy, Council of the European Union, Life, SVP, Automation, Technology, City, Carbon, Schneider, Electricity, Foreign policy, European Union, Agropolis Fondation, Partnership, Corporate Knights, CO2, Adoption, Climate, Policy, Fondation de France, EV, Leadership, Efficiency, European Commission, 2016 United Nations Climate Change Conference, European Parliament, Conference, Royal commission, Appetite, Software, Council, Open letter, European, Society, COP26, Hope, Private sector, Sustainability, Solar Impulse Foundation, Schneider Electric, Climate Alliance, Renewable energy, Construction, Tourism, Risk management

To coincide with COP26, the Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute is releasing a major new report on how we could achieve net-zero by 2050 and limit global warming to the critical 1.5C threshold.

Key Points: 
  • To coincide with COP26, the Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute is releasing a major new report on how we could achieve net-zero by 2050 and limit global warming to the critical 1.5C threshold.
  • The Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute is the internal strategy think tank of Schneider Electric.
  • The Open Letter CEO Climate Alliance to world leaders: We support you in taking decisive climate steps at COP26 can be found here .
  • Schneiders top thought leadership content, including reports by the Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute, can be found on the newly-launched Schneider Electric Insights website .

Schneider Electric releases key report on climate change as part of COP26 engagement

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星期五, 十月 29, 2021
Council of the European Union, Life, SVP, Automation, Technology, City, Carbon, Foreign policy, European Union, Agropolis Fondation, Partnership, Corporate Knights, CO2, Adoption, Climate, Policy, Fondation de France, EV, Leadership, Efficiency, European Commission, 2016 United Nations Climate Change Conference, European Parliament, Conference, Royal commission, Appetite, Software, Council, Open letter, European, Society, Solution, COP26, Hope, Private sector, Sustainability, Solar Impulse Foundation, Schneider Electric, Climate Alliance, Risk management, Renewable energy, Construction, Tourism

The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties ( COP26 ) taking place in Glasgow on 31 October - 12 November is widely considered critical to accelerating global action to tackle the climate emergency.

Key Points: 
  • The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties ( COP26 ) taking place in Glasgow on 31 October - 12 November is widely considered critical to accelerating global action to tackle the climate emergency.
  • The Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute is the internal strategy think tank of Schneider Electric.
  • The Open Letter CEO Climate Alliance to world leaders: We support you in taking decisive climate steps at COP26 can be found here .
  • Schneiders top thought leadership content, including reports by the Schneider Electric TM Sustainability Research Institute, can be found on the newly-launched Schneider Electric Insights website .

Schneider Electric supports IUCN World Congress to fight biodiversity loss and protect the natural world

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星期二, 九月 7, 2021

Since releasing its first end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment in 2020, by using the Global Biodiversity Score developed by CDC Biodiversit , Schneider Electric is now better equipped to set targets to tackle its direct and indirect impact on biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • Since releasing its first end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment in 2020, by using the Global Biodiversity Score developed by CDC Biodiversit , Schneider Electric is now better equipped to set targets to tackle its direct and indirect impact on biodiversity.
  • Schneider's Sustainability Essentials 2021-2025 program oversees the global implementation of conservation initiatives, with over 300 Schneider sites recently taking part in activities to restore ecosystems as part of World Environment Day .
  • In France, Schneider's industrial plant in Brittany is working closely with NGOs for employees to get involved and protect local wildlife.
  • Schneider is also a member of the Science-Based Targets Network for Nature , actively involved in the implementation of biodiversity strategies and action plans.

Schneider Electric Supports IUCN World Congress to Fight Biodiversity Loss and Protect the Natural World

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星期五, 九月 3, 2021
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Since releasing its first end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment in 2020, by using the Global Biodiversity Score developed by CDC Biodiversit , Schneider Electric is now better equipped to set targets to tackle its direct and indirect impact on biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • Since releasing its first end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment in 2020, by using the Global Biodiversity Score developed by CDC Biodiversit , Schneider Electric is now better equipped to set targets to tackle its direct and indirect impact on biodiversity.
  • Schneiders Sustainability Essentials 2021-2025 program oversees the global implementation of conservation initiatives, with over 300 Schneider sites recently taking part in activities to restore ecosystems as part of World Environment Day .
  • In France, Schneiders industrial plant in Brittany is working closely with NGOs for employees to get involved and protect local wildlife.
  • Schneider is also a member of the Science-Based Targets Network for Nature , actively involved in the implementation of biodiversity strategies and action plans.