Year: 2021

Finance for Peace – Interpeace and Mirabaud mark 10 years of their partnership for peace during “Building Bridges” week

Stuart Mitchell

In 2011, a long-term partnership was established between Interpeace –an international peacebuilding organisation– and Mirabaud. At a time when an unprecedented global movement is making its mark on sustainable finance, efforts for peace must also be a central focus. Peace is essential for sustainable development and promotes stability, growth and prosperity in countries. Without peace, there can be no economic growth and without inclusive economic growth, there can be no lasting peace. The number of conflict zones is ever increasing. At present, they concern some 57 countries considered as fragile,…

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CEOs of Ten of the World’s Largest Organisations Take Action on Disability Inclusion

Stuart Mitchell

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Valuable 500 – the largest network of global CEOs committed to diversity – announces a series of new commitments by some of the world’s leading employers. Whilst there has been a growing awareness around disability inclusion in the past year, it still doesn’t have its deserved share of voice within the diversity & inclusion agenda.  It is often a forgotten aspect in this conversation – particularly when it comes to business leadership. The Valuable 500 is working to tackle this critical issue,…

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En+ Group recognised with inaugural Green Light award for leading action on sustainable development

Stuart Mitchell

En+ Group, the world’s largest producer of low carbon aluminium, has been announced as the winner for ESG breakthrough at the Green Light awards organised by Schneider Electric. The award is given to the company operating in Russia with the strongest improvement in ESG performance over the last three years and reflects En+ Group’s dedication to delivering a low-carbon economy. En+ was assessed on the development of its sustainable development agenda, consistent engagement in ESG disclosure, and continuous improvement in these areas. In the last year alone, the company has…

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Cargill, Vattenfall and Windpark Hanze accelerate the green energy transition in the Netherlands

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill and Vattenfall partner with Windpark Hanze in the Netherlands, who will build a wind farm that is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 350,000 metric tons a year, which is equivalent to providing electricity for more than 95,000 homes in the Netherlands per year once construction is complete. The onshore wind farm, consisting of 15 wind turbines, will be commissioned in the Flevoland province near the city of Dronten. It will have a total installed capacity of 90 megawatts and will go into full commercial operation in 2023.…

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IFC Launches New Podcast Highlighting the Power of Creative Industries to Solve Development Challenges

Stuart Mitchell

The International Finance Corporation has launched a new podcast focused on the creative industries, their impact on emerging market economies, and contribution to solving pressing development challenges. The new podcast, Creative Development with IFC, is hosted by IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop and will feature the most prominent voices from the creative industries worldwide. “Artists are powerful advocates when it comes to addressing development issues. From climate change to gender inequality and poverty, they are using their work and influence to make a difference. With this podcast, we want to…

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