Sodexo recognised in top 25 maturity matrix index for ethnic diversity inclusion

Sodexo UK and Ireland has been named as one the Top 25 companies for race and ethnic inclusion in the workplace score as part of Investing in Ethnicity’s Maturity Matrix. It is the first year Sodexo UK and Ireland has been ranked in the Top 25 index of the Maturity Matrix, a benchmarking tool that assesses how organisations are making progress towards improving ethnic diversity and inclusion within their organisations. The Top 25 index recognises organisations that have gone above and beyond to break down barriers to improving racial diversity…

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AWS to Accelerate AI-Driven Cancer Innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), a leading global cancer center, today announced a collaboration harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), high performance computing (HPC), and other cloud technology to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer. With cancer deaths projected to reach 15 million annually by 2040, uniting MSK’s research and clinical expertise with AWS’s advanced cloud technologies is a bold step towards addressing one of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Unlocking data to deliver unprecedented oncology insight In keeping with…

Apex Cool Labs Selected as Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge Winner

The National Safety Council brought together six leading technology providers to showcase their cutting-edge solutions during the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge. The challenge helps organizations address the critical safety concern of heat stress risks while advancing the program’s mission to eliminate workplace fatalities through technology. Apex Cool Labs was selected as this year’s challenge winner. “Heat stress is not only a significant safety challenge but also a solvable one, thanks in part to technological innovation,” said Katherine Mendoza, senior director of workplace safety programs at NSC. “The Safety…

Start Of Global Start-Up Challenge – In Drive Towards Net Zero Concrete

Start-ups from around the world can play an important role in helping an essential global industry in its efforts to cut CO2 emissions and help solve the climate challenge. This is why the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and its member companies across the world are inviting them to apply for the Innovandi Open Challenge 2025. The Innovandi Open Challenge, now in its 4th year, is the GCCA’s accelerator that partners start-ups with GCCA members to develop technologies and innovations to help the cement and concrete sector decarbonise. The…

Circular Economy Company Syklo Invests Over 70M to a Pioneering Circular Economy Hub Combining Plastic Recycling and Biocomposite production

Finnish circular economy company Syklo Ltd. is progressing with its 2024-announced plan to establish a state-of the-art circular economy production hub, combining advanced plastic recycling and biocomposite manufacturing. The facility’s innovative production methods support carbon neutrality and minimise energy consumption. The EUR 70–80 million investment in Hyvinkää, Finland, will create a globally unique circular economy hub, set to commence operations in early 2026. “Syklo’s mission is to create a more sustainable world where materials are recycled, not incinerated. This investment significantly reduces landfill waste and fossil-based plastic dependency and prioritises…