The Africa Energy Transition Partnership will help African countries to promote climate action and universal access to clean energy, in line with the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. This new partnership will support African countries to transition towards an energy system that ensures sustainability, energy security, and economic growth. The first phase will be implemented in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, with other African countries to be identified as the programme rolls out. UNOPS and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) will build on positive experiences gained from the ongoing Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership. Agreement was announced at COP28…
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Where our office sits. London, arguably the world’s most famous city. With a history extending over 2000 years, establishing a metropolis is neither an easy nor a quick feat… This month’s Innovation & Disruption series features conversations with key decision-makers at Iskandar Investment Berhad on CBS News. This corporation is not only taking steps towards innovating business but towards developing an entire city. “The path to a sustainable future is built upon the foundation of progress” claims Iskandar Investment Berhad’s President/CEO, Dato’ Idzham Mohd Hashim. This revolutionary statement encapsulates the ways that businesses should innovate and disrupt the market. Not only…
Square Asset Management is the largest independent real estate asset manager in Portugal with over €1.8 billion of AUM. Square Asset Management – Sociedade Gestora de Organismos de Investimento Coletivo S.A. is regulated by CMVM (Portuguese Securities Stock Commission) considered as an AIFM. Square AM operates as an independent Asset Manager in a financial landscape dominated by strongly non-independent asset managers, further emphasizing its commitment to autonomy and client-focused service. Holding specific expertise in real estate management, development, law, and banking altogether, Square AM renowned management team, the only team on the market working together for 30 years, secures knowledge…
‘Mum on a mission’ boosts compassion at work after devastating loss A mum who was told to ‘just crack on’ by bosses the day her former partner died is spearheading moves to improve bereavement support at work. Emma Tomes, 42, of Bournemouth, Dorset, has dubbed herself ‘a mum on a mission’ to drive the message home that empathy and compassion should be uppermost in employers’ minds when employees are hit by the loss of loved ones. Emma’s former partner and dad to her son, then aged 12, died by suicide, aged 31, in 2010. She was called to Poole Hospital…
Russia’s assault on Ukraine has been ongoing for 684 days. Ukrainians keep fighting for independence and freedom. Every day, hour and minute counts, for Ukraine and for those around the world who want to live in freedom. The outcome of this battle will influence for years and decades which principles will most shape tomorrow’s world. With the aim of highlighting Ukraine’s resistance against Russian aggression as well as stressing that Ukraine needs enduring support from its international partners, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation will host several events during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos 2024. Besides…
Energy certification and carbon audit expert, Louise Della Mura, has joined TEAM’s Energy Services to support organisations in managing their energy certification and compliance and in meeting their carbon reduction targets. With 14 years of experience working in Energy Management for Wiltshire Council, Louise has expertise in supporting local authorities in ensuring their energy compliance through ISO 50001, and Display Energy Certificates (DECs). This knowledge will enable her to support TEAM’s wide range of customers, with expertise in understanding the complex energy management and compliance for local authorities and schools. Throughout her career, Louise has worked on carbon and energy…
BTS GROUP AB (publ), a world-leading strategy implementation firm, is pleased to announce that Jessica Skon, CEO of BTS Group, has been featured in The Forum Interviews by Acumen, speaking on simulation culture. The concept of a simulation culture, long harnessed by the tech industry, is now rapidly making its way into the mainstream business landscape. Simulation culture is an integral part of how high-performing companies find sustained success. It is built on the idea that preparation, high-fidelity practice, visualization, scenario planning, and probabilistic modelling drive better decision-making, improved ways of working, more profitable projects, higher win rates, closer client relationships,…
UK’s economic prospects remain on tenterhooks as skills shortages continue to prevail and the potential of a further wage/price spiral is still in sight With the Bank of England confirming no movement in interest rates, specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half, has warned that while no immediate rate increases may be good news for now, it’s still a concern for the longer-term strength of the UK economy, as this decision also factors in a skills short, tight labour market. Matt Weston, Senior Managing Director UK & Ireland, at Robert Half, commented: “It’s understandably good news to learn that interest rates aren’t…
While vacancies in the UK may be declining, the latest data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) suggest this is more likely driven by skills shortages than a reduced demand. The data – provided by the global leader in software for the staffing industry, Bullhorn – revealed that while new vacancies are dropping – with permanent roles down 43% last month on pre-Covid levels recorded in November 2019 – placements are growing. Since November 2019, the number of people placed in a new job has increased 7%. Compared to 2018, placements are up 11%, with figures increasing 41%…
ESMT Berlin, a leader in innovative business education, is significantly expanding its sustainability focus across all facets of the international business school. Building upon a decade of highly successful sustainability initiatives, it is bringing together its diverse and effective programmes under one roof: the ESMT Institute for Sustainable Transformation. The institute will bundle the business school’s sustainability activities in the areas of research, teaching, and outreach, thus amplifying their impact and fostering responsible leadership practices that benefit individuals, businesses, and society at large. The ESMT Institute for Sustainable Transformation is at the forefront of addressing real-world environmental, social, and governance (ESG)…