Day: 5 October 2023

Masdar celebrates the work of Emirati Women sustainability champions

Stuart Mitchell

Masdar is honoring the outstanding achievements and invaluable contributions of remarkable Emirati women who are working to build a sustainable future for all. A new campaign, launched by Masdar in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day, features prominent Emirati sustainability pioneers who are at the forefront of the UAE’s global sustainability mission, alongside several young Emirati women who are set to be amongst the next generation of sustainability leaders. The campaign also spotlights the work of WiSER (Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy), Masdar’s global platform that champions women as…

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SAP Celebrates Innovation Award Winners and Opens Submissions for 2024

Stuart Mitchell

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are embracing a wide range of cloud-based tools, including analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), to drive innovation. This was a key message conveyed during the 10th anniversary virtual celebration for the 2023 SAP Innovation Award winners in June. The event highlighted how these technological advancements have revolutionized collaboration with customers and partners worldwide, leading to sustainable and impactful innovation. However, amidst this digital revolution, it is important to recognize that the human touch remains irreplaceable. While digital interactions have become commonplace, relying solely…

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IFC Invests Record $11.5 Billion for Africa’s Green Transition and Job Creation

Stuart Mitchell

IFC provided record financing in Africa in fiscal year 2023, helping to accelerate the continent’s energy transition, develop greener manufacturing, increase intra-Africa trade, strengthen smaller businesses, and boost local food production, including in more challenging fragile and conflict-affected regions. IFC made $11.5 billion in investments between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, across 40 countries, the largest ever annual commitment for the continent. The support includes $1.12 billion in trade financing, $876 million for the continent’s green energy transition, and $1.98 billion to help smaller businesses grow and create…

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Landmark Recognition Says Inaction on Climate Crisis is a Child Rights’ Violation

Stuart Mitchell

Governments will need to recognize that inaction on the climate crisis is a child rights violation, factor environmental concerns into their efforts to protect and fulfill children’s rights, and empower and protect child activists, thanks to a landmark new UN document published today. In a major step for the world’s 2.4 billion children now currently experiencing the climate emergency, the new document recognizes children’s right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. This is a result of scores of children across the world who have been calling for change, Save…

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Berry Launches Closed-Loop System for Large Containers

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global has established a closed loop system in partnership with its customer, leading French water treatment specialist Ocedis, for the supply of Berry’s 20 litre Optimum stacking containers manufactured from recycled polyethylene (rPE). The containers for Ocedis’s pH Minus Liquide for commercial and local authority swimming pools are produced at Berry’s BMS Moirans factory in France and delivered to the Ocedis plant in Trévoux. After filling, they are distributed to customers and at the same time empty containers are collected and returned to Ocedis. These are then transported to…

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