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SWCS launching of "2023 ESG Research" - Hong Kong Listed Issuers Demonstrated Positive ESG Performance. However, Further Improvements Still Required
HONG KONG, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SWCS Corporate Services Group (Hong Kong) Limited ("SWCS") released its 3rd edition ESG research report - "2023 ESG Research Report" on September 19, 2023. Since 2021, SWCS has been conducting ESG research to examine the ESG reporting and climate disclosure responses of listed companies. SWCS aims to assess the current ESG performances disclosed by listed issuers against the Environmental, Social and Governance reporting guidelines required by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) . Furthermore, SWCS also provides specific recommendations on the various aspects where further improvements are required. SWCS has successfully launched this report through a webinar format, with Dr. Maurice Ngai, CEO of SWCS Group, as the speaker, along with other speakers including Mr. Roy Fan, Head of Sustainability, Climate Change, and ESG Services at SWCS, and his fellow teammates: Ms. Charlene Kwong, Senior Manager, Ms. Connie Chan, Assistant Manager and Ms. Karen Tao, Consultant. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the ESG reports of 345 Hong Kong-listed issuers, including 145 constituents of the Hang Seng Sustainability Index and 200 non-constituents, summarizing their disclosure status and areas for improvement through a comparison of various indicators. Governance aspect - there is a need for a more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of directors in ESG matters and appointing more board members in ESG committee can foster more active corporate sustainability. While most listed issuers have disclosed board statements and ESG governance frameworks, there is room for improvement in describing director's active involvement in ESG affairs. Moreover, disclosure of target review results should be further enhanced. SWCS suggests that, in addition to compliance-related disclosures, the board should disclose further details regarding their specific roles and responsibilities in ESG matters. Furthermore, more board members should be included into the ESG committees to ensure directors are proactively participating in guiding the company towards its sustainability goals. Environmental aspect – A higher percentage of listed issuers disclosed environmental targets compared to previous year.While most listed issuers have demonstrated their capability in disclosing greenhouse gas emissions in Scopes 1 and 2, disclosure in Scope 3 remains relatively low. Concurrently, there have been an increase in the percentage of listed issuers disclosing environmental targets, as well as the disclosure in emissions, waste, energy efficiency and water efficiency targets, compared to previous years. SWCS recommends that listed issuers should adopt quantitative environmental targets more extensively to facilitate the quantification of goal performance progress and comparisons. Social Aspect - Listed issuers should pay more attention to anti-corruption training disclosure.While most listed issuers have made relevant disclosures in areas such as health and safety, and supply chain management, the disclosure in anti-corruption training requires further attention. SWCS recommends strengthening the management and disclosure of anti-corruption training to reduce compliance risks, protect corporate value and reputation. Most listed issuers are still not meeting the climate-related information disclosure requirements that will be implemented by the HKEX, and should prepare for this as early as possible According to the consultation paper titled " Enhancement of Climate-related Disclosures under the Environmental, Social and Governance Framework " published by the HKEX on April 14, 2023, SWCS has also reviewed the preparedness for the relevant proposed improvements. Our research findings revealed that the majority of sampled companies have yet to disclose information on the climate-related indicators outlined in the consultation paper. In some cases, the disclosure rate for certain indicators is alarmingly less than 5%. In the corporate governance front, our research found that only half of the sample companies disclosed whether they held regular ESG meetings with their board. Most sample companies have not yet made public whether they have incorporated ESG and climate-related goals into the remuneration plans for directors and senior management. Considering that the consultation paper requires boards to disclose how they oversee management or committees, issuers may consider holding regular meetings as a means of monitoring climate-related matters. On the strategy aspect, our findings show that very few sample companies have disclosed the quantified impact of climate-related risks on finance and their climate scenario analysis. Issuers should integrate climate issues into their strategic planning and formulate relevant policies and plans. In terms of risk management, only a handful of issuers have disclosed how they address climate-related risks. The consultation paper also includes several quantitative indicators such as Scope 3 emissions, and financial impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities, however, the proportion of disclosing these respective information did not exceed 15%. It is evident that the readiness of listed issuers in addressing climate change risks and opportunities and disclosing this information is clearly insufficient. Given that disclosure requirements are soon to be enforced by 2024, issuers are strongly advised to begin planning and preparing the relevant information for disclosure immediately. SWCS looks forward to the active response to the global call by listed issuers in addressing climate change, and become essential players in promoting a low-carbon economy and enhancing climate resilience through comprehensive and transparent disclosures, and significantly improved ESG performance. SWCS anticipates that this research report will assist issuers in meeting investors and market expectations while complying with ESG reporting requirements. If listed issuers encounter any difficulties or questions while planning and preparing for the ESG reports or looking into ways to enhance their ESG performances, they can contact SWCS for professional assistance to avoid compliance issues. Please visit www.swcsgroup.com for more details of SWCS. About SWCS SWCS is a leading and visionary specialty corporate services provider, adhering a "Client-Centric" and "Cost-Effective" approach, adopting the unique "Through-Train" servicing model and utilizing "Cutting Edge" technology for premier client services. We provide tailor-made services according to clients' needs at different development stages, from Pre-IPO, IPO to after listing. Our "4+1+N" professional services include company secretarial and compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance reporting and advisory services (including climate change), ESOP and Family Trust, Investor Relations, SWCS Academy and other related corporate services.
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Fifth Avenue Financial earns the 2023 Best Place to Work Certification
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifth Avenue Financial (FAF), a member of the MassMutual family of firms offering insurance and investment advisory services, has been recognized as one of the best places to work for 2023. As the leading authority on workplace culture, Best Places to Work Program recognizes organizations that go above and beyond for their employees based on what current employees say about their experiences along with the quality of their HR practices. According to the employee survey conducted in connection with the certification, overall, 96% of FAF employees said it's a great place to work compared to 78% average for a typical US company. These results reflect its commitment to having an inclusive workforce made up of talented individuals who are as diverse as the markets they serve. In a statement from Christina Mantzaris, CFO-COO, she said, "Our employees are the backbone of our success, and we've always believed in fostering an environment where they can thrive, grow, and feel valued. Being recognized as a Best Place to Work is not just an accolade for us – it's a testament to our team's commitment, hard work, and collaboration." Jocie Rojas, VP of Corporate Services, added, "As we celebrate our Best Place to Work certification, I can't help but reflect on the many reasons that make this acknowledgment so fitting. The open-door policies, collaborative spaces, and the encouragement to innovate are not just HR bullet points but a lived reality here." Best Places to Work is an international HR certification program providing employers in different countries the opportunity to learn more about the employee experience and honor those who deliver an outstanding experience with the highest standards focusing on people practices. Every year, the program partners with many organizations in different US states across different industries to help them measure, benchmark, improve their HR practices, and have access to the tools and expertise they need to deliver effective and sustainable change in their organizations. For more information, visit www.bestplacestoworkfor.org
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LONGi joins UN Global Compact Forward Faster initiative to accelerate private sector action to reach SDGs
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world leading solar technology company LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi) joined a new initiative today at the Private Sector Forum during the SDG Summit 2023 to accelerate private sector action at the pace and scale needed to deliver on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and meet the 2030 Agenda. The UN Global Compact Forward Faster initiative calls on business leaders everywhere to take measurable, credible and ambitious action in areas that have the power to accelerate progress across all 17 SDGs where the private sector can collectively make the biggest, fastest impact by 2030. The SDG Progress Report released earlier this year by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, showed that just 15 per cent of the Sustainable Development Goal targets are on track, progress on 48 per cent is weak and insufficient and progress has stalled or gone into reverse on 37 per cent of the SDGs. Mr. Li Zhenguo participated in the Private Sector Forum 2023 with United Nations officials and business leaders. Photo: Joel Sheakoski/UN Global Compact "Renewable energy is seen as key to achieving multiple SDGs." LONGi's founder and president Li Zhenguo shared his insights with other participants of the forum. Mr. Li Zhenguo believes that the development and promotion of renewable energy technologies can not only provide power for the clean energy transition and reduce carbon emissions, but also promote socio-economic growth, create job opportunities, enhance energy security, improve health and education levels. By increasing investment and promotion in renewable energy technologies, feasible solutions can be provided for SDGs, while creating a more sustainable future for global social, economic, and environmental challenges. Mr. Li Zhenguo further explained. The Forward Faster initiative focuses on five action areas: Gender Equality, Climate Action, Living Wages, Water Resilience, and Finance & Investment. LONGi has committed to 3 detailed targets in 2 action areas: Gender Equality Equal representation, participation and leadership across all levels of management by 2030. Equal pay for work of equal value by 2030. Climate Action Contribute to a just transition by taking concrete actions that address social impacts of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures in partnership with actors such as workers, unions, communities and suppliers. At Private Sector Forum 2023, global business leaders shared their views with governments and announced ambitious actions and investments to advance the achievement of the SDGs. The forum also praised the pioneer of United Nations Global Compact's "Forward Faster" initiative - companies that have committed to achieving ambitious goals before the launch of the Forum, including LONGi. About LONGi Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation. Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com
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Gallup Study: Four out of five worldwide frequently feel in harmony with others
"Harmonic principles" of wellbeing unveil the global population's experiences related to balance, harmony, inner peace and contentment in life. WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new report, Wellbeing for All: Incorporating Harmonic Principles of Wellbeing in Subjective Wellbeing Research and Policymaking, Gallup and the Wellbeing for Planet Earth (WPE) Foundation outline the evidence for a novel four-dimensional construct of subjective wellbeing, designated as the "harmonic principles" of wellbeing. Harmonic principles draw attention to historically overlooked experiences like feelings related to harmony and balance, as well as contentment and inner peace, and are complementary to the traditionally established models of subjective wellbeing. The study, which was conducted in 142 countries through the Gallup World Poll in 2022, finds that most of the global population (80%) "always" or "often" feels in harmony with others. The feeling of balance is not as common as harmony — slightly more than half globally feel that the various aspects of their lives are in balance (59%), compared with 39% who do not. At the country level, the report finds that harmony and balance are positively associated with global metrics used by policymakers worldwide, like the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Social Progress Index (SPI). "We started doing this research in 2019 and are now discovering how a harmonic view of wellbeing can complement our measures of subjective wellbeing beyond the traditionally established evaluative and emotional components," said Alden Lai, an executive adviser to the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation and the lead for the Global Wellbeing Initiative partnership with Gallup. "We think that the harmonic principles of wellbeing provide a new lens for local and global policymaking." The report also shows that harmony and balance, though sometimes perceived as similar experiences, are two distinct concepts related to wellbeing. Key findings from the report include: Four in five (80%) members of the global population always or often feel in harmony with others, and 70% feel in harmony with their own thoughts and feelings. More than 70% always or often feel stable and secure (73%) or content (71%) in their lives. A majority feel that various aspects of their lives are in balance (59%) and that the amount of things happening in their lives is just right (57%). Most of the countries with high rates of balance are wealthy nations — 68% or more experience balance in high-income areas like Europe, Australia-New Zealand, East Asia and Northern America, compared with less than half of the population in sub-Saharan Africa (47%). The most striking demographic differences are related to socioeconomic status. For people who find it very difficult to live on their current income, over half say they frequently feel stable and secure in their lives (55%), content (52%), and that their thoughts and feelings are in harmony (56%), compared with 87%, 86% and 81% among those living comfortably. People with higher educational attainment are also more likely to experience balance- and harmony-related experiences regularly. More than 80% of those with four years beyond secondary education report always or often feeling in harmony with others (88%) and with themselves (81%), stable and secure (84%), and content with life (82%). Majorities of people with higher education also report that their lives are in balance. "Our visionary partnership with the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation through the Global Wellbeing Initiative has already enhanced existing wellbeing metrics, with the concept of calmness becoming a permanent part of the Gallup World Poll's core measures of emotion," said Joe Daly, a senior partner at Gallup. "This kind of innovative research is game changing for policymakers worldwide who consider the benefits and rewards of adopting harmonic principles of wellbeing in shaping their decisions." To view the methodology, please visit the full report. About Gallup Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Combining more than 80 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world. About the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation The Wellbeing for Planet Earth (WPE) Foundation is the first of its kind worldwide: a Japan-based nonprofit organization that supports research, practice and policy advances to reflect a truly global view of wellbeing. The Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation's efforts are driven by science and geo-cultural inclusiveness and accomplished through international philanthropy and public-private partnerships. About the Global Wellbeing Initiative The Global Wellbeing Initiative, created by Gallup and the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation, aims to expand the conceptualization and measurement of wellbeing with globally inclusive perspectives to better understand how to promote wellbeing for all. Media Contacts Gallup:Riada Asimovic AkyolSenior Communications ConsultantRiada_akyol@gallup.com Copyright © 2023 Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. 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CCV Joins Bangladesh Energy-Efficient Stove Carbon Reduction Project, Continuing to Drive the Global Green Revolution
BEIJING, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the China Sustainable Investment (ESG) and Hainan Free Trade Port Sanya Forum, CCV entered into a significant partnership with Tai Ming Carbon Management by signing a cooperation agreement for the Bangladesh Energy-Efficient Stove Carbon Reduction Project. This marks another significant step for CCV in the ESG field this year, following its official membership in the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). Through this strategic collaboration, CCV will contribute to the ongoing development of the global carbon market and actively promote the participation of more companies and organizations in this initiative. Once initiated, the project will distribute over a hundred thousand portable energy-efficient improved stoves (ICSs) in the districts of Sylhet and Chittagong in Bangladesh, replacing traditional inefficient stoves and bringing about positive environmental and societal changes. ICSs are at the core of this project, as they improve energy efficiency by burning wood more efficiently, reducing fuel expenses, and significantly decreasing indoor air pollution, particularly benefiting the health of women and children. This initiative helps reduce Bangladesh's reliance on biomass resources like wood, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and assisting in addressing the issue of deforestation faced by the country. Before the project's implementation, Bangladesh widely used traditional solid fuels such as open flames or three-stone fires for heating purposes. Over 41% of households in Bangladesh still rely on wood fuel for cooking. The project has already obtained carbon reduction certifications, and once operational, it is expected to annually reduce over 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions while fulfilling commitments to all 13 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Bangladesh was chosen as the project's implementation site due to the severe adverse effects of traditional stoves on health and the environment in the country. According to estimates by the World Health Organization, over 40,000 people worldwide die each year due to issues related to indoor air pollution (IAP). Bangladesh alone records over 3,000 deaths annually from IAP, primarily caused by traditional wood-burning stoves. Despite the Bangladesh government's introduction of the Seventh Five-Year Plan aimed at addressing air pollution issues caused by brick kilns, vehicle emissions, and waste incineration, an effective solution to indoor air pollution has yet to be found. CCV, inheriting its green genes from KPCB China, has been focusing on green technology investments since its inception and has consistently incorporated ESG elements into investment decisions. To date, the companies we have invested in all contribute to making the world a better place though initiatives similar to the Energy-Efficient Stove Carbon Reduction Project. CCV will continue to unite CCV's Portfolio to contribute to society, shoulder social responsibilities, practice long-termism, and consistently use the power of "business for good" to support ESG goals. Contact: Jing Wu, jwu@ccvcap.com
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Taiwan Tourism Bureau is now known as Taiwan Tourism Administration
#TTA Taiwan the Lucky Land Campaign extends till 30 Jun 2025. New pre-paid (E-ticket) card prize now available! #TaiwanLuckyLand SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Taiwan Tourism has been elevated from a Bureau to an Administration from 15 September 2023. Former bureau chief, Chou Yung-Hui, has been appointed the Administration's first Director-General. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications expressed its confidence in Chou's ability to attract 12 million visitors to Taiwan in 2024. To commemorate this new milestone, a new pre-paid card prize has been added to Taiwan the Lucky Land Campaign! Taiwan the Lucky Land Campaign is open to independent travellers (FITs) travelling to Taiwan. Participants can win prizes valued at NT$5,000 (approximately S$210) each for use in Taiwan from now till 30 Jun 2025. Participants have to hold foreign (non-ROC) passports, plan to stay in Taiwan for 3 to 90 days, are not members of tour groups, and are not applying for any group-related ROC travel incentives. The NT$5,000 prizes are provided either in the form of a pre-paid (E-ticket) card or a set of accommodation vouchers. These prizes are valid for up to 90 days after issuance. 1. Pre-paid (E-ticket) cards: Options are EasyCard, iPASS or iCash 2.0, all of which can be widely used in stores and on public transportation in Taiwan. Travellers can visit below list of websites to find out where these cards are accepted: EasyCard: https://www.easycard.com.tw/en/use-range iPASS: https://www.i-pass.com.tw/en/Page/Scope%20of%20Use icash2.0: https://www.icash.com.tw/en_web/useBase.html 2. Accommodation vouchers: Winners of accommodation vouchers will receive 5 vouchers of NT$1,000 each. Vouchers can only be used at participating hotels/homestays. Please refer to the campaign website https://5000.taiwan.net.tw/ for the list of participating accommodations. Eligible travellers need to register on https://5000.taiwan.net.tw/ 1-7 days before their scheduled arrival in Taiwan. They will elect the prize they want to receive if they win. Successful registrants will receive a QR code by email. On the day arrival in Taiwan, proceed to the event area at the airport's arrival hall. There will be instruction to scan the QR code to participate in the draw. Travellers must complete the lucky draw within the airport arrival hall on the day of arrival. Winners are to present their passport and relevant supporting documents (including entry stamp, boarding pass, and electronic round-trip air ticket) to staff at the prize redemption area to collect their prizes. Winners receive the prize they have elected at the time of the online registration. Change of prize will not be entertained. The campaign ends on 30 June 2025 or when all prizes have been issued, whichever is the earliest. Taiwan the Lucky Land's visuals: please download from here. Media contacts: Taiwan Tourism Administration Singapore OfficeEmail: ttadsin@gmail.com Tel: +65 6223 6546
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LONGi's founder and president Li Zhenguo calls for promoting the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 17, LONGi's founder and president Li Zhenguo attended the Innovation for Industrial Sustainability event together with business leaders, academic experts and United Nations officials in New York, held on the sidelines of the 2023 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit. The event, jointly hosted by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Tsinghua University and UN Water, featured keynote speeches and panel discussions on topics such as sustainable consumption and production, renewable energy applications in businesses, and green industry practices. LONGi’s founder and president Li Zhenguo poses for a group photo with business leaders, academic experts and United Nations officials. Speaking at the panel "Addressing the Triple Earth Crisis: Industry in Action", Mr. Li Zhenguo said that the key element of climate action is energy transition. Over the past decade, LONGi had transformed the photovoltaic sector with its monocrystalline silicon technology, which significantly reduced global solar power generation costs by more than 90%, turning photovoltaics from an expensive emerging renewable energy to one of the cheapest sources of electricity. With the continuous efforts of LONGi, the current status and proportion of photovoltaic in the world energy pattern has been comprehensively increased, which has also implemented the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 'Affordable and Clean Energy'. LONGi promises to actively promote the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, continue to carry forward the concept and practice of green manufacturing, establish industry benchmarks, and drive the industry to create a zero-carbon future. From 2012 to 2022, LONGi has produced 290 GW of photovoltaic products, resulting in a cumulative clean energy output of over 1.15 million GWh. Based on the average emission factor of the global power grid estimated by the IEA, this is equivalent to avoiding 536 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, accounting for 1.46% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions in 2022. As early as the 24th United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2018, LONGi proposed the concept of "Solar for Solar", that is, to produce clean energy with clean energy. In 2020, LONGi successively joined initiatives of RE100, EP100, EV100 and participated in the SBTi, becoming the first Chinese company to join the four global initiatives all together. This year, LONGi's near-term target has been approved by the SBTi, aligning with the 1.5℃ target in the Paris Agreement. The event also witnessed the signing of the "Our Responsibility and Commitment to A Green and Sustainable Future We Want" endorsed by Chinese enterprises. Alongside a collection of case studies that demonstrated Chinese enterprises' implementation of SDG goals and recommended industrial good practices, the pledge was formally presented to Li Junhua, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs by Mr. Li Zhenguo on behalf of the signatory companies. The 10-point initiative urges the global business community to consolidate industry development consensus in resource use, renewable energy adoption, technological innovation, inclusive growth, and sustainable international collaboration. About LONGi Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation. Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com
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INSEAD to host its Americas Conference on Sustainability and Innovation
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies today face a critical challenge - the need to stay competitive and to innovate sustainably. Circular economy principles and eco-friendly operations are becoming essential components of business success. To address this imperative, the Americas Conference - Sustainable Resilience: Catalyzing Innovations is set to take place from November 9th to 11th, 2023, hosted at the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation. The conference provides an unparalleled platform for senior business and government leaders, and INSEAD faculty and alumni, to engage in thoughtful discussions. The focus will be on exploring frameworks and examples of business opportunities that integrate environmental, social, technological, and financial considerations into decision-making while discussing the imminent risks of omitting a sustainability mindset. "The need for sustainability in business has reached a critical juncture. We are excited to bring together a diverse group of thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts at the Americas Conference to explore the intersection of sustainability and business resilience," says Karel Cool, Professor of Strategy at INSEAD. Event Details: Date: November 9-11, 2023 Location: INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation Website: https://www.insead.edu/san-francisco-hub/events/americas-conference-2023 Early Bird Tickets: Available until September 30th, 2023 Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/insead-americas-conference-sustainable-resilience-catalyzing-innovations-tickets-642237247897 Key Conference Highlights: Thursday, November 9th: INSEAD Entrepreneur Showcase Friday, November 10th: Masterclass with INSEAD Professor Karel Cool: Sustainability through the Lens of Strategy Keynote Address by Joel Makower, Chairman and Co-Founder at GreenBiz Group The Role of the Board in Mitigating Risk and Building Resilience in Business Tech and AI in Business Opportunities Funding and Financing Innovative Solutions Women in Sustainability Exploring Sustainability & Tech Saturday, November 11th: Future of Living, in collaboration with Swissnex Biltz Hackathon: Designing a Sustainable Future Transforming Career with the EMC Frameworks Investing in Sustainability: Business Angel Workshop The conference promises to be a melting pot of ideas, inspirations, and collaborative endeavors to drive businesses toward a sustainable and resilient future. With over 250 INSEAD faculty and alumni, senior government, and business leaders, attendees are invited to join the conversation and seize the opportunity to learn, network, and co-create innovative solutions for a better tomorrow. For more information and registration, please visit https://www.insead.edu/san-francisco-hub/events/americas-conference-2023#376311 About INSEAD, The Business School for the World As one of the world's leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD brings together people, cultures and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. Our research, teaching and partnerships reflect this global perspective and cultural diversity. With locations in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore), the Middle East (Abu Dhabi), and North America (San Francisco), INSEAD's business education and research spans four regions. Our 166 renowned Faculty members from 41 countries inspire more than 1,500 degree participants annually in our Master in Management, MBA, Global Executive MBA, Specialised Master's degrees (Executive Master in Finance and Executive Master in Change) and PhD programmes. In addition, more than 11,000 executives participate in INSEAD Executive Education programmes each year. INSEAD continues to conduct cutting-edge research and innovate across all our programmes. We provide business leaders with the knowledge and awareness to operate anywhere. Our core values drive academic excellence and serve the global community as The Business School for the World. More information about INSEAD can be found at www.insead.edu.
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"2023 World Great Rivers Civilizations Forum" Promoting Mutual Learning Among Different Civilizations
ZHENGZHOU, China, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Yellow River culture is the root and soul of Chinese civilization. In China's profound history, most of the changes from prehistoric development to various dynasties have taken the Yellow River basin as a stage. China's agricultural origins and ideological beliefs have also taken their forms in the Yellow River basin." At the "2023 World Great Rivers Civilizations Forum" held in Zhengzhou, Henan Province during September 16-18, Wang Wei, a member of the CAS faculty and chairman of the Society for Chinese Archaeology, explained the importance of the Yellow River culture to China. On-site of the forum With the topic "Mutual learning among civilizations · Jointly building a shared future", four sub-forums were also set up under this event in addition to the main forum: "Diversity, exchange and mutual learning of great river civilizations of the world", "Chinese civilization and the transmission as well as promotion of the culture regarding the Yellow River", "Dialogue between Chinese civilization and world civilizations" and "Eco-protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin". The purpose of the forum is to fully promote the culture of the Yellow River, strengthen exchanges and mutual learning among different world civilizations. "Compared to the civilizations of other major countries in the world, Chinese civilization has three distinctive features: continuity, inclusivity, and diversification." Wang Wei said that the history of Chinese civilization for more than 5,000 years has a clear context of development, an enduring civilization tradition, and outstanding continuity. At the same time, it absorbed many foreign civilizations and presented a process of absorption and renewed innovation. "Many ancient civilizations in different regions of the world have spawned catchments of large rivers, but not all of the great river basins have cradled civilizations." Professor Christoph Evans, Fellow of British Academy, believes that the emergence of civilization in the Yellow River basin went hand in hand with the emergence and development of agriculture, which laid the foundation for the development of agriculture to promote conditions for settlement and population growth. Liu Haiwang, director of Henan Provincial Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archaeology, fully agrees. He expressed that the origin of human civilization depends on the geographical environment, including the civilization of the Nile, the civilization of the Two Rivers, the Chinese civilization of the Yellow River and the Chinese civilization of the Yangtze River. "Agricultural civilization is the most fundamental feature of early Chinese civilization. " Wang Zhongjiang, executive director of Peking University's Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies, said, "Chinese culture has been an expanding process from ancient times to modern times. The rise of studies for numerous scholars in the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period laid the foundation for the development of Chinese culture for thousands of years." In her speech, Herta Nagl-Docekal, professor of philosophy at the University of Vienna in Austria and a member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, pointed out that cultural exchange between East and West focuses on the "search for similarities subject to differences". An intensive exchange is not only about discovering differences, but also about finding common ground and finding our common concerns for the modern world as a whole." She said that although there would be some differences between East and West, the important commonality between the two sides could not be ignored. On-site of the forum
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THE ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA TO HIGHLIGHT SUCCESSES IN REVITALISING ARID ENVIRONMENTS TO GLOBAL AUDIENCE AT SOCIETY FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION CONFE
RCU to showcase its ambitious regreening and rewilding projects as Premium Sponsor of the 10th World Conference on Ecological Restoration, serving to bolster global biodiversity RCU has successfully integrated over 100,000 seedlings into the wild with a 90 per cent survival rate, with plans to introduce a further 400,000 by 2024 ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will showcase its extensive environmental regeneration projects at the upcoming Society for Ecological Restoration's 10th World Conference (SER2023) in Darwin, Australia. RCU's participation as a Premium Sponsor of the event will amplify its transformative efforts in AlUla, highlighting its emerging leadership role in the sustainable conservation of natural and cultural landscapes and the rejuvenation of arid, degraded ecosystems. AlUla Oasis - Palm Trees The importance of this year's event underscores the legacy of SER's World Conferences; serving as a meeting point for experts and scholars, SER events provide vital avenues for knowledge exchange on the latest trends in restoration science, practice, and policy. With the 10th World Conference marking its first in-person gathering since 2019, RCU's contribution to AlUla's comprehensive regeneration will be major highlight of the event, held from 26 to 30 September 2023. As the custodian of AlUla, a region with a unique ecological footprint, RCU is spearheading responsible and sustainable development at a pivotal moment for global biodiversity. It has established more than 11,000 sq. km of protected areas, totalling more than 50% of land in AlUla County, and launched impressive nursery operations that prioritise native flora, such as peregrina and acacia. By 2035, RCU plans to deliver the ecological restoration of at least 65,000 hectares. Within AlUla's Sharaan Nature Reserve, which covers an area of 1,200 sq km, a 100-hectare restoration pilot site has become a hallmark of RCU's ecological restoration strategy. By taking an approach that harnesses natural regeneration, RCU has successfully integrated more than 100,000 native seedlings into the wild with an extraordinary 90% survival rate, a remarkable feat in such a harsh climate. As it plans to introduce 400,000 more seedlings by 2024, RCU continues its drive to expand green areas, leading the conversation around best practices in eco-restoration. "Restoration efforts in the desert landscapes of AlUla are shining examples of how determined action can yield concrete change," said Dr Stephen Browne, Vice President of Wildlife and Natural Heritage at RCU. "RCU's achievements, such as reintroducing native animal species to their natural habitat and rejuvenating native flora, offer the world a message of hope, resilience, and collaboration. Our sponsorship and participation at SER2023 is not only about highlighting our milestones; it is about setting international benchmarks for others to follow." Beyond its tangible ecological impact, RCU's work emphasises a broader narrative that links nature and culture. A recent RCU study found native flora species are flourishing in 'conservation islands' at the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Hegra, drawing a vivid picture of nature's resilience. RCU envisions AlUla as a blueprint for the protection and rejuvenation of arid ecosystems. Deep-rooted community involvement is also fundamental to RCU's ecological restoration goals, with 154 Rangers from the AlUla community having been trained and deployed to work across AlUla's network of nature reserves. By entrusting the land's guardianship to those who hold it dear and connecting local wisdom with modern practices, RCU is helping to shape international best practices for protected area management. Aligning its on-ground efforts with global ambitions, RCU has strengthened its work through strategic partnerships. Its association with entities like the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) underscores its commitment to collaboration. This accentuates RCU's growing prominence in the eco-restoration field and conveys a clear message to the world: restoration is a collective mission, and every initiative is vital to saving our environment. SER2023 will allow RCU to communicate its overarching agenda of positioning AlUla as a pioneering model for eco-restoration. With achievements ranging from creating expansive protected areas to the detailed conservation of arid ecosystems, RCU stands not just as a participant, but as a leader setting a gold standard for sustainable environmental stewardship worldwide. Noted for editors: It is always AlUla / not Al-Ula About the Royal Commission for AlUla The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) was established by royal decree in July 2017 to preserve and develop AlUla, a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in north-west Saudi Arabia. RCU's long-term plan outlines a responsible, sustainable, and sensitive approach to urban and economic development that preserves the area's natural and historic heritage while establishing AlUla as a desirable location to live, work, and visit. This encompasses a broad range of initiatives across archaeology, tourism, culture, education, and the arts, reflecting a commitment to meeting the economic diversification, local community empowerment, and heritage preservation priorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 programme. Ecological Restoration in Sharaan Nature Reserve RCU Plant Nursery in AlUla Sharaan Nature Reserve
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The Minesto tidal energy dragon featured on CBS News New York
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a news broadcasting by Vanessa Murdock, CBS News New York on Monday evening, Minesto was featured as part of the Ingka Group's exhibition on innovative solutions to climate crisis. The news coverage includes Minesto's tidal energy technology and footage from the Action Speaks exhibition where a 3D-printed 1:6 scale model of Minesto's Dragon 12 kite is showcased. The CBS News New York coverage featuring Minesto is available here: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/protesters-continue-to-demand-end-of-use-of-fossil-fuels-to-combat-climate-change/ Minesto is featured from 2:07. (Please note the access to the video might differ between different browsers and/or countries). CONTACT: For additional information, please contact Cecilia Sernhage, Chief Communications Officer+46 735 23 71 58ir@minesto.com
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SMU researchers partner Europe's leading precision-fermentation company on three-country study on consumer acceptance of lab-brewed eggs
BERLIN and SINGAPORE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Formo, Europe's leading precision-fermentation company, has partnered with the Singapore Management University (SMU) to examine consumer demand for a new class of products - precision-fermentation egg consumers products. The study 'Not getting laid: consumer acceptance of precision fermentation made egg' published in Frontiers, a peer-reviewed journal and open science platform, was conducted by Formo Bio GmbH researcher Oscar Zollman Thomas, and SMU's Professor of Communication Management Mark Chong, Professor of Psychology Angela Leung, research fellow Tricia Marjorie Fernandez and Psychology PhD student Shu Tian Ng. They surveyed 3,006 from across three continents in Germany, USA and Singapore to assess consumer demand, demographic predictors and motivating factors behind the embrace of an egg product made without chickens, instead using proteins produced by bio-designed microbes. The debut of a precision-fermentation egg product marks a widened application of the company's protein production platform, demonstrating the company's ambition, and abilities to tackle ethical bottlenecks beyond dairy. An estimated 60% of the world's chickens reside in factory farms, thus the impetus Europe & Singapore, 19 September 2023 (Tuesday) – to create acceptable replacements is critical, with demand growing from both consumers and industrial food manufacturers for ethical, functional alternatives. The findings of Formo's research suggest that lab-brewed egg products are likely to find an enthusiastic market, with a substantial percentage (51% to 61%) of participants expressing a willingness to try the products. Interestingly, those consuming organic eggs and plant-based eggs displayed the highest willingness to embrace this new class of products. While using breakthrough tech to tailor-programme microbes, Formo's brewing of proteins with precedent of consumption in the EU means such products will be able to imminently debut on markets, with ingredients considered non-novel under EU regulation. European consumers will be able to purchase precision-fermentation brewed eggs as soon as this year. The reasons for adopting such products varied across the three countries. In Germany, participants cited animal welfare as a major factor influencing their interest. In Singapore and the USA, the main drivers were health aspects, as well as curiosity. "This research demonstrates an appetite for precision fermentation made products, such as lab-brewed eggs, and that consumers are ready to both recognise the flaws of industrial egg production and adopt alternatives," said Oscar Zollman Thomas, lead author of the study. "Cellular agriculture has the potential to revolutionise the way we produce and consume protein, addressing the environmental and ethical concerns associated with traditional animal agriculture," said Prof Mark Chong, SMU's lead researcher on the project. "Seeing appeal across the continents demonstrates cellular agriculture's capacity to create not a localised, but a global food system shift," he added. - End - About Formo - www.formo.bio About Singapore Management University – www.smu.edu.sg What are lab-brewed eggs? Lab-brewed eggs are egg products with the same flavour and functionality as conventional eggs, but created without chickens. The product has the form of beaten eggs, with the crucial protein components produced by microbes, through precision-fermentation, in large brewery-like facilities. Precision fermentation is the process of harnessing microbe hosts to produce specific ingredients such as fats or proteins. This is done through reprogramming the DNA of microorganisms and then fermenting them in large brewery-style facilities. Precision fermentation allows for the production of functionally identical products to those produced by animals, or completely new proteins.
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Flourishing flora and fauna a great example of Qinghai's ecological efforts
BEIJING, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China Daily: Located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which is known as the "Third Pole of the Earth", Northwest China's Qinghai province has been a key barrier for ecological security in Asia and the wider world. Through 10 years of efforts, the province has become a model for building up ecological civilization and harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. Chumar River of the northern source of the Yangtze River, which is located in the Three-River-Source National Park. Qinghai is the fourth-largest province in China in terms of area and is home to the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers. It is also known for its rich water, solar and wind power resources. Blue skies, green mountains and clear waters are among the signature landscapes there. The Three-River-Source National Park, located in Qinghai, was among the first batch of national parks in China. It has a unique ecosystem and a concentration of biodiversity in high-altitude regions. Qinghai Lake is the largest inland and largest saline lake in China. Data from 2021 show that the water area of Qinghai Lake has increased by nearly 220 square kilometers over the past decade. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Ecological Protection Law came into force on Sept 1, as part of efforts to regulate ecological protection on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau at national level. Data show that populations of endangered species such as snow leopards, Tibetan antelopes, Tibetan gazelles and black-necked cranes have been increasing year-on-year. Qinghai also has a large amount of desert and wasteland, making the prospect of developing clean energy promising. By utilizing abundant solar energy, hydropower and wind energy, Qinghai is constructing photovoltaic power generation parks and hybrid power stations. As of the end of 2022, the province's installed capacity for power generation reached 44.68 million kilowatts, of which 91.2 percent, or 40.75 million kW, is from clean energy. And 28.14 million kW, or 62.9 percent, is from new energy. Through ultrahigh voltage transmission channels, Qinghai's green electricity is powering Beijing Daxing International Airport and will serve the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. "We deeply understand that the Three-River-Source region and the 'water tower' belong not only to Qinghai but also to the nation and the world. Qinghai province is striving to build up ecological security barriers here and promote green development and build a community of a shared future for humans and nature," said Chen Gang, the Party secretary of Qinghai at an event promoting Qinghai's ecological civilization development in Xining in September. The event invited about 150 foreign representatives from nearly 30 countries to Qinghai to investigate the achievements of Qinghai in building an ecological civilization and promoting harmony between humanity and nature. Leaders of political parties from different countries emphasized the importance of cooperation among nations to protect the ecological environment, saying that China has embarked on a modernization path that promotes harmony between humanity and nature.
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ACX Partners With the Athens Stock Exchange in Greece to Develop Carbon Market in the region
SINGAPORE, ATHENS, Greece and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) and the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) are delighted to establish a partnership to explore the development of a Voluntary Carbon Market in Greece, with the goal of creating a transparent and efficient market for Voluntary Carbon Credits. This is the latest step in ACX's bold ambition to operate the world's largest environmental exchange network and the new Carbon Market in Greece will represent ACX's first base in continental Europe. Thomas McMahon, ACX Co-CEO and Co-Founder, said, "We are thrilled to partner with ATHEX to explore the prospect of establishing a Voluntary Carbon Market for Greece. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our expansion strategy, particularly within the European Union. By leveraging ATHEX's expertise and market reach, we are poised to create a robust platform that will facilitate carbon trading and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy in Greece. Together, we are committed to fostering sustainability. This partnership exemplifies our shared vision of a greener future and reinforces our dedication to creating meaningful environmental impact." The ACX and ATHEX partnership aims to combine ACX's international, digital exchange platform with ATHEX's extensive experience as a well-established operator of regulated entities (covering trading, clearing and settlement operations) within the EU capital market. This collaboration seeks to enhance price transparency and expand the reach of Voluntary Carbon Markets in Europe, providing valuable opportunities for governments and companies to achieve their net-zero goals. The establishment of this joint venture in Greece will further support multiple objectives: - The partnership will facilitate the private sector participation with a target to achieve their net zero goals, over and above the goals set by the EU ETS scheme. - It will create opportunities to support local carbon reduction and removal efforts, while also enhancing capital flows to programmes that enable carbon offsets. - With Greece's recovery and resilience plan allocating over €600 million[1] towards driving the green transition, the joint venture can provide the Greek state with an infrastructure with global reach to effectively address climate change issues and implement emission reduction and avoidance policies. - The collaboration will foster the development of carbon markets in the region by granting access to a global carbon market. Moreover, it will enable the Athens Stock Exchange to collaborate closely with local project developers, particularly those involved in forest restoration, helping them navigate the route to market for their credits. ATHEX is actively involved in sustainable initiatives as part of the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative of the United Nations since 2018. Moreover, Greece's EU membership makes it part of the region's Emission Trading Scheme. A partnership of this type would establish an efficient market for the voluntary sector and could potentially render Greece the first country to offer access to both an active Compliance Carbon Market and a Voluntary one, benefiting from increased liquidity and investor access This would be a crucial stepping stone in the alignment of Compliance and Voluntary Markets as part of the United Nation's Article 6 framework. Yianos Kontopoulos, ATHEX GROUP CEO, said: "As the operator of EU regulated infrastructures, including ATHEX, ATHEXCLEAR, and ATHEXCSD, we find ourselves in a unique position to empower our ecosystem to embrace Voluntary Carbon Credits. Our partnership with ACX enables us to facilitate seamless access for local and regional project developers, investors, and government bodies, empowering them to effectively drive Greece's net-zero efforts. At ATHEX, we are committed to playing a vital role in accelerating the transition towards a greener and more sustainable future." About the ACX Group: The ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) Group, including ACX Ltd and AirCarbon Pte. Ltd. which operate environmental exchanges in Abu Dhabi and Singapore respectively, caters to corporate entities, financial traders, carbon project developers and other industry stakeholders. ACX provides participants with an efficient and transparent trading platform that is user-friendly, seamless and offers the lowest transaction fees in the market. Leveraging distributed ledger technology, ACX facilitates the scalable growth of the environmental product markets to align with global ambitions of achieving Net Zero. ACX is proud to be a member of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) and the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), further enhancing its commitment to sustainability and responsible trading practices for carbon and other environmental products. ACX has garnered international recognition as the Best Carbon Exchange globally in Environmental Finance's esteemed Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings for two consecutive years (2021, 2022), solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. For more information, please contact info@acx.net or visit www.acx.net. About the Athens Exchange Group: The Athens Exchange Group provides support to the Greek capital market by operating equities and derivatives markets as well as the alternative market. The exchange also performs clearing and settlement of trades and has participated in the energy market since 2019. The Group offers financing tools and solutions to companies, expanding investor choice by providing a safe, stable and easy environment in full alignment with international practices and the European regulatory framework. For more information, visit: https://www.athexgroup.gr/ [1] https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/economic-recovery/recovery-and-resilience-facility/greeces-recovery-and-resilience-plan_en#green-transition
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Clarivate Unveils Citation Laureates 2023 - Annual List of Researchers of Nobel Class
71 Citation Laureates named by the Institute for Scientific Information have gone on to receive a Nobel Prize LONDON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today named 23 world-class researchers from institutions in five countries as Citation Laureates™. These are researchers whose work is deemed to be of Nobel class, as demonstrated by analysis carried out by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)™ at Clarivate™. This year's Citation Laureates have made significant contributions across a diverse range of fields, including cancer treatment, human microbiomes, synthetic gene circuits, spintronics, designer molecular structures, sleep/wake cycles, wealth inequality and urban economics. Sixteen of the honorees are based at leading academic institutions in the United States, two each are based in Japan, the United Kingdom and France, and one is based in Germany. These individuals represent an elite group whose research publications are highly cited and who have already exerted a profound and often transformative impact on their fields of research. Emmanuel Thiveaud, Senior Vice President for Research & Analytics, Academia & Government at Clarivate said: "Clarivate uses quantitative citation data from the Web of Science™, together with unparalleled qualitative analysis to successfully identify individuals who go on to be recognized by the Nobel Assembly. "The achievements of the Citation Laureates 2023 are not just notable, but emblematic of the kind that Clarivate identifies as Nobel-worthy. These research giants publish papers that garner more than 2,000 citations — a truly rare accolade — that should be celebrated. This list recognizes many decades of work, laying ground for countless discoveries and innovations that have transformed our world." Since 2002, analysts at the Institute for Scientific Information have drawn on publication and citation data from its index of trusted journals to identify potential Nobel Prize winners in the areas of Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry and Economics. Out of more than 58 million articles and proceedings indexed in the Web of Science since 1970, only about 8,700 (.01%) have been cited 2,000 or more times. It is from the authors of this group of papers that Citation Laureates are identified and selected. Since 2002, experts at the ISI have identified 71 Citation Laureates prior to their Nobel Prize success – often years before they were recognized in Stockholm. The Citation Laureates 2023 are: Physiology or Medicine Carl H. June, Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; and Director of the Center for Cellular Immunotherapies, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, and Steven A. Rosenberg, Senior Investigator and Chief, Surgery Branch at the Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, and Michel Sadelain, Stephen and Barbara Friedman Chair; Director, Center for Cell Engineering, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States For breakthrough research advancing chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for the treatment of cancer Rob Knight, Director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation and Professor of Pediatrics, Bioengineering, and Computer Science & Engineering, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, United States For computational and experimental research revealing the complex microbial ecosystems of the human body Clifford B. Saper, James Jackson Putnam Professor of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and Emmanuel Mignot, Craig Reynolds Professor of Sleep Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States, and Masashi Yanagisawa, Director of the International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine (WPI-IIIS), University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan; adjunct professor, Department of Molecular genetics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States For genetic and physiological studies of the sleep/wake cycle and the discovery of hypocretin/orexin as important regulators of sleep involved in the cause of narcolepsy Physics Federico Capasso, Robert L. Wallace Professor of Applied Physics and Vinton Hayes Senior Research Fellow in Electrical Engineering, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States For pioneering research on photonics, plasmonics, and metasurfaces, as well as contributions to the invention of and improvements on the quantum cascade laser Sharon C. Glotzer, John Werner Cahn Distinguished University Professor of Engineering; Anthony C. Lembke Department Chair of Chemical Engineering; Stuart W. Churchill Collegiate Professor of Chemical Engineering; Professor, Material Science & Engineering; Professor, Physics; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States For demonstrating the role of entropy in the self-assembly of matter and for introducing strategies to control the assembly process to engineer new materials Stuart S. P. Parkin, Director at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle and Professor at the Institute of Physics of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany For research on spintronics and specifically the development of racetrack memory for increased data storage density Chemistry James J. Collins, Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering & Science and Professor of Biological Engineering, MIT; Member of the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences & Technology Faculty; Founding Faculty member of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University; and Institute Member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, and Michael Elowitz, Professor, Division of Biology and Biological Engineering, Caltech, Pasadena, California, United States; Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, and Stanislas Leibler, Gladys T. Perkin Professor, Laboratory of Living Matter, Rockefeller University, New York, New York; Professor, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, United States For pioneering work on synthetic gene circuits, which launched the field of synthetic biology Shankar Balasubramanian, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge; Senior Group Leader at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute; Fellow of Trinity College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, and David Klenerman, Royal Society GSK Research Professor, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge; and Fellow of Christ's College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom For the co-invention of next-generation DNA sequencing methodology that has revolutionized biological research Kazunori Kataoka, Center Director, Innovation Center of NanoMedicine (iCONM), Kawasaki Institute of Industrial Promotion, Kawasaki, Japan; Professor Emeritus, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, and Vladimir P. Torchilin, University Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and Karen L. Wooley, Distinguished Professor, W.T. Doherty-Welch Chair in Chemistry, Professor of Chemistry, with courtesy appointments in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Director of the TAMU Laboratory for Synthetic-Biologic Interactions, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States For the development of innovative drug and gene targeting and delivery methods Economics Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman Professor of Economics and Director of Opportunity Insights, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States For understanding the determinants of economic opportunity and identifying policies to increase social mobility Edward L. Glaeser, Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics and the Chairman of the Department of Economics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States For penetrating analysis and insights on urban economics and the city as an engine of growth Thomas Piketty, Professor at EHESS and at the Paris School of Economics, Paris, France, and Emmanuel Saez, Professor of Economics, University of California, Berkeley, California, United States, and Gabriel Zucman, Professor of Economics, Paris School of Economics and Ecole Normale Supérieure – PSL; Associate Professor of Economics, University of California, Berkeley, California, United States For research on income and wealth inequality and its consequences David Pendlebury, Head of Research Analysis at ISI said: "The Citation Laureates 2023, by the influence of their research contributions revealed in their citation profiles, are peers of those who have received a Nobel Prize. In many cases, they are not merely authors of highly cited papers but sculptors of new disciplines. All have reshaped the landscape of knowledge profoundly, and it is an honor to be able to recognize their achievements." To learn more about the methodology of the list and view our Hall of Citation Laureates, please visit our website. Notes to editorsDavid Pendlebury, Head of Research Analysis at the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate is available for interview. About ClarivateClarivate is a leading global information services provider. We connect people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their perspective, their work and our world. Our subscription and technology-based solutions are coupled with deep domain expertise and cover the areas of Academia & Government, Life Sciences & Healthcare and Intellectual Property. For more information, please visit clarivate.com Media Contact:Rebecca Krahenbuhl, External Communications Manager, Academia & Governmentnewsroom@clarivate.com
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Sungrow Signs a 60MW/132MWh Energy Storage Contract with the Investment Fund WEG-4 for Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system supplier, signed a contract with the Investment Fund WEG-4 to supply 60MW/132MWh of its liquid cooled energy storage system (ESS) solution, the PowerTitan to Chile. This project, located within the 72.8MW Maria Elena Solar Park in Antofagasta, Chile, will enhance the stability and flexibility of the Chilean National Electric System, supporting local carbon-neutral ambitions. Sungrow Signs a 60MW/132MWh Energy Storage Contract with the Investment Fund WEG-4 for Chile The Maria Elena Solar Park was commissioned in 2015. After a few years of the solar park's operation, the stakeholders introduced energy storage for energy shifting. The energy storage system will store the renewable energy from the solar plant during the day and release it to the grid at night, increasing the overall efficiency of the solar park and grid stability. Sungrow's liquid cooled ESS PowerTitan will be used for this installation. The solution is designed based on Sungrow's power electronics, electrochemistry, and power grid support technologies. It cuts capital and operating expenses due to its pre-assembled and easy installation design, and with a more effective cell working environment which substantially decreases the capacity loss rate. Its DC-DC controller can charge and discharge battery racks individually; thus, increasing the overall system performance. These features earned PowerTitan as the world's first iF Design Award winner in the utility-scale energy storage system category. Eduardo Escaffi, partner from WEG-4, Maria Elena Solar Park's owner, stated, "WEG-4's commitment to continue investing in assets that contribute to a better environment is evident in the Maria Elena Energy Storage project. We selected Sungrow as our dedicated ESS provider due to their proven track record in the energy storage market, and the competitive features of their products and services, securing the best performance of our assets in the long term." WEG-4 is a public fund managed by WEG AGF, a prestigious Chilean asset manager established in 2015. Ada Li, Vice President of Sungrow Americas, expressed, "Energy storage is essential for decarbonizing the Chilean energy system. WEG-4 is at the forefront of enabling the energy transition of this country and we at Sungrow are happy to assist them in creating a better and cleaner future by cutting-edge offerings." Chile's ambitious climate targets aim for 70% of its electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030. Solar-plus-storage solutions are becoming the long-term and sustainable trend in ensuring the reliability of the power grid. About SungrowSungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. ("Sungrow") is the world's most bankable inverter brand with over 405 GW installed worldwide as of June 2023. Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, NEV driving solutions, EV charging solutions and renewable hydrogen production systems. With a strong 26-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power over 150 countries worldwide. For more information about Sungrow, visit www.sungrowpower.com.
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NYU Stern School of Business Partners with NYU Abu Dhabi to Launch One-year Full-time MBA Program in the UAE
New York University's Stern School of Business is the only top US business school offering a full-time MBA program in the Middle East. The Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi One-year Full-time MBA Program will give students the opportunity to build future careers in the MENA region, with educational modules in both Abu Dhabi and New York. Applications to open in October 2023; Inaugural class to begin in January 2025 and will graduate in December 2025. ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NYU Stern School of Business (NYU Stern), one of the world's premier research and teaching institutions, and NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), an exceptional liberal arts and research university, today announced the launch of the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA Program. With 54 credits, the One-year Full-time MBA Program mirrors its two-year counterparts, offering students the ability to complete a comprehensive MBA that blends knowledge and practical experience while benefiting from a shorter time away from the workforce. Experiential internship projects are integrated into the curriculum, with modules designed to provide hands-on learning experiences with local organizations. The new Stern at NYUAD MBA represents a step change for business education in the MENA region and will help develop a pipeline of globally oriented problem-solvers in the UAE and beyond. It provides a unique opportunity for ambitious, early-career professionals to broaden their experience and take advantage of emerging private and public sector growth in the region. NYU President Linda G. Mills said, "The establishment of the Stern at NYUAD MBA is truly a landmark occasion. The launch of this program – NYUAD's first professional degree offering, created in collaboration with NYU's Stern School -- is an important new stage in NYU Abu Dhabi's successful development, and a major step forward in fulfilling the vision that NYU and our Abu Dhabi partners have had for this groundbreaking institution from the beginning. It is also a wonderful example of the type of cross-school collaboration that we can expect to see more of in the coming years, and I have no doubt its impact will be felt both regionally and globally." Stern at NYUAD is scheduled to welcome its inaugural class in January 2025. Distinctive features of the MBA program include spring and fall modules in Abu Dhabi and summer modules in New York City. Students will also benefit from industry expertise from a range of key UAE and global business leaders, ensuring graduates gain invaluable international exposure and have every opportunity to enhance their career prospects. Commenting on this milestone, Raghu Sundaram, Dean of NYU Stern School of Business, said, "The introduction of this full-time MBA to the MENA region is groundbreaking for students who want to earn an MBA from one of the world's leading business schools in just one year and build a career in a region that is seeing exponential growth. Through this pioneering collaboration with NYU Abu Dhabi, we have a wonderful opportunity to educate the next generation of leaders and enhance the talent pipeline in the UAE." Tamkeen, NYU's partner in UAE, has supported NYU Abu Dhabi's trajectory as a beacon of academic excellence, both locally and globally. The addition of a one-year full-time MBA program strengthens NYUAD's academic offerings and underscores the UAE's commitment to education as a national strategic priority and an essential enabler of economic, societal, and cultural advancement. Mariët Westermann, NYUAD Vice Chancellor, expressed her enthusiasm for the MBA program, stating, "The partnership between NYU Stern School of Business and NYU Abu Dhabi marks a pivotal moment for education in the UAE, with far-reaching implications. As NYU Abu Dhabi remains committed to breaking new ground in global education, this collaboration is a remarkable milestone in our relentless pursuit of excellence, distinction, and service to society in the UAE and many other countries around the world. The Stern School's presence at NYUAD will help fuel the knowledge economy in this dynamic crossroads region, respond to the surging demand for global business leaders, and the opportunity to take international business education to the next level." The Stern at NYUAD One-Year Full-time MBA Program will be led by Robert Salomon, Professor of Management at Stern since 2005, who will be the inaugural Dean of Stern at NYUAD. Rob is an award-winning scholar and educator who has been teaching and conducting research on globalization and global strategy for more than 25 years. In 2016, he published Global Vision: How Companies Can Overcome the Pitfalls of Globalization. Prior to this appointment, Rob was Vice Dean for Executive Programs and Professor and NEC Faculty Fellow of International Management at Stern. He held previous appointments as a Visiting Professor at the IESE Business School in Spain, and as an Assistant Professor at the USC Marshall School of Business. On successful completion of the MBA program, students will graduate with a fully accredited New York University degree, jointly conferred by NYU Stern and NYU Abu Dhabi. To learn more about the program and to register interest, please visit: stern.nyuad.nyu.edu Note to Editors: One-year Full-time MBA program starting in January 2025. Abu Dhabi-based with two modules in New York - Doing Business in New York City courses for practical learning. The program consists of 54 credits, similar to standard two-year MBA programs, providing students with comprehensive knowledge and practical experiences to excel in the global business landscape in a shorter time frame. About NYU Stern School of Business: New York University's Stern School of Business, located in the heart of Greenwich Village and deeply connected with the City for which it is named, is one of the nation's premier management education schools and research centers. NYU Stern offers a broad portfolio of transformational programs at the graduate, undergraduate and executive levels, all of them enriched by the dynamism and deep resources of one of the world's business capitals. NYU Stern is a welcoming community that inspires its members to embrace and lead change in a rapidly transforming world. Visit www.stern.nyu.edu. About NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD): NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world, helping advance cooperation and progress on humanity's shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi's high-achieving students have come from more than 115 countries and speak over 115 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents. Front Row Left to Right: John Tate, CEO, Tamkeen; Raghu Sundaram, Dean, NYU Stern School of Business; Mariët Westermann, Vice Chancellor, NYU Abu Dhabi; Arlie Petters, Provost, NYU Abu Dhabi Back Row Left to Right: Rima Al Mokarrab, Trustee, NYU, and Chair, Tamkeen; Linda Mills, President, NYU Left to Right: Raghu Sundaram, Dean, NYU Stern School of Business; Mariët Westermann, Vice Chancellor, NYU Abu Dhabi Left to Right: Rob Salomon, Dean, Stern at NYUAD; John Tate, CEO, Tamkeen; Raghu Sundaram, Dean, NYU Stern School of Business; Rima Al Mokarrab, Trustee, NYU, and Chair, Tamkeen; Linda Mills, President, NYU; Mariët Westermann, Vice Chancellor, NYU Abu Dhabi; Arlie Petters, Provost, NYU Abu Dhabi
