China the only middle-income economy to feature in top quartile of NRI 2023 China secures its position as the only middle-income economy in the top quartile of the 2023 Network Readiness Index (NRI) rankings, published today. Emerging as one of this year’s biggest movers, China ranks 20th globally, up five positions as compared to last year, showing a high concentration of AI talent and strong investment in technology. The NRI, published by Portulans Institute and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, provides a robust framework for assessing the impact of Information Communication & Technology (ICT) on society and the development…
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Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has been awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis. EcoVadis is a globally recognised assessment platform that rates businesses’ sustainability based on four key categories: environmental impact, labour, human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices. To date, EcoVadis has rated over 75,000 trading partners worldwide, mitigating risk for some of the world’s largest organisations, while positively impacting the environments, fostering transparency, and driving innovation. Siobhan Bourke, Mayflex’s People and Sustainability Manager commented: “We are delighted to have achieved the silver medal from our previous bronze status. This acknowledges the extensive work that we have…
Chief Executive Officer of Pine Gate Renewables, a North Carolina based owner-operator of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the United States, will participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 30 to December 12, 2023. Held since 1995, the Conference of the Parties (COP) is an international conference that convenes a diverse community of nonprofit leaders, heads of government, diplomats, NGOs, and private sector leaders to collaborate, discuss and propel climate solutions. This year’s COP will…
Albaad, a global leader in manufacturing plastic free wet wipes is set to attend COP28 in Dubai. The company will participate in providing solutions and share its innovative roadmap to achieve its reduction in carbon emission targets. As one of the largest manufacturers of wet wipes and feminine hygiene products in the world it is committed to delivering excellent performance wipes and fem-care products for every need. As vertical producers with production and research facilities stretching on three continents, it offers unmatched product customization, latest sustainable technologies, flexible capacity, high quality, and fast distribution. “We are dedicated to reimagining wet…
Alperia’s Management and Supervisory Boards have approved the Business Plan 2023-27 and Vision 2031, the Alperia Strategic Plan that embodies the visions of management, the boards and shareholders and that will usher the Group to 2027 and 2031, combining sustainability objectives with significant growth in all business units. Alperia’s Vision is based on two objectives: sustainability and integrated positioning throughout the energy value chain. Alperia aims to turn its territories into virtuous examples of the energy transition through three main lines of action: sustainability, consolidation, and innovation. In the area of Sustainability, the priority will be a reduction of 46%…
2024 is here, and with it comes the obligation of New Year’s resolutions. According to a recent survey by Forbes, 62% of Americans feel pressured to set resolutions, and 34% of those respondents said their goal was to lose weight. There’s nothing wrong with setting goals to improve health. However, weight loss-only focused plans are typically the worst route you can go, and we have Dr Granados, weight loss expert from Sanctuary Wellness Institute to explain why. Fading Motivation Post-Hype New Year’s resolutions are exciting, and having everyone around you set goals often gives people the motivation they need. The…
hyperexponential and Akur8 announce a new partnership that will integrate their complementary pricing decision intelligence (PDI) capabilities to offer insurers an automated, data-driven system for accurately pricing commercial and specialty insurance products. The partnership enables insurers to seamlessly integrate rating factors calibrated in Akur8 into pricing models built in hx Renew where the rating factor is adjusted based on additional data and underwriter insights. The pricing decision data can then be pulled from hx Renew, integrated with claims data, and sent back to Akur8 to continuously re-calibrate the rating factor. With a strong data pipeline from hx Renew and other core systems into…
YOUR FAVOURITE SQUEEZE IS BACK; DASH WATER RELAUNCHES ITS BEST-SELLING GRAPEFRUIT FLAVOUR Start the year fresh, fruity and full of attitude You read that right, the punchy, pink powerhouse is back. DASH Water – the makers of deliciously wonky, fruit-infused sparkling water – are bubbling with excitement to announce the relaunch of their best-selling flavour, Grapefruit. Packing a vibrant punch, DASH Grapefruit is fresh, fruity and full of attitude. The 100% natural flavour is made from just three simple ingredients: fresh spring water, bubbles and wonky grapefruit – and never any sugar, sweeteners or calories. Originally launched in the summer, the 300,000…
With the UK still facing significant skills shortages, specialist workforce acquisition and management firm, Comensura, has urged employers across the country to not only take a more proactive approach to inclusive recruitment, but also focus attentions on the contingent labour market. In its latest whitepaper, Navigating Skills Shortages Through Inclusive Workforce Solutions, Comensura highlighted that Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) is often unnecessarily limited to the permanent workforce, warning employers that they are missing out on a significant number of potential hires as a result. This latest call comes at a time when the CBI reports that more than two-thirds of…
FSN Capital, a leading Northern European private equity firm, will join the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in support of its ambition to be an effective catalyst in funding and scaling the Green Transition while generating above-market returns for investors. As the world converges in Dubai to address the $40 trillion funding gap holding back the transition to a low-carbon economy, FSN Capital has committed to being a pathbreaker in its industry and setting a positive example for others to follow by driving its 30 companies to net-zero and funding and scaling solutions to combat climate change while rewarding investors…