Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Firmenich has been ranked by CDP as a world leader in environmental management, one of only two companies this year to achieve CDP triple "A" status for climate change, water security and forests. This world-class distinction is testament to Firmenich's commitment to conducting its business responsibly, with ambitious sustainability goals ...
Vevey, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - Nestlé today laid out its broader vision to achieve a waste-free future and announced a series of specific actions towards meeting its April 2018 commitment (https://www.nestle.com/media/pressreleases/allpressreleases/nestle-recyclable-reusable-packaging-by-2025) to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, with a particular focus on avoiding plastic-waste. (Logo: ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Firmenich is proud to have joined RE100, a global initiative of the world's most influential companies, all committed to 100% renewable power. Today, Firmenich manufacturing sites in the U.S. and Europe are operating with 100% renewable electricity, as the Group gets closer to meeting its ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, today announced it is the seventh company in the world, and the first in its industry, to receive Global EDGE Certification for gender parity in the workplace. With this global endorsement, Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE), the leading business certification ...
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Hong Kong (ots/PRNewswire) - Accreditation recognizes JTI's continued commitment to employees in the region JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has been certified as Top Employer in the Asia Pacific region for the fifth consecutive year during a prestigious ceremony in Singapore. Furthermore, nine JTI offices and factories in eight countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, ...
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Bern (ots) - SNSF-funded researchers have developed a protocol for checking that quantum computer components function as they should. That's a critical step in making the promise of quantum computing - including unprecedented computing power - a reality. Quantum computers are being developed by teams working not only at universities but also at Google, IBM, Microsoft and D-Wave, a start-up company. And things are evolving quickly, says Nicolas Sangouard, SNSF Professor at ...
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Geneva and London (ots/PRNewswire) - Innovative blockchain platform supports the sale, issuance, and trading of regulated securities Geneva-based financial services firm Neuseren S.A. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with BlockRules Ltd., a blockchain development company. Neuseren S.A. will use ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - As the eighth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) just closed in Geneva, new research commissioned by JTI and conducted in Europe by Populus with Ipsos as fieldwork providers, reveals that the ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Makor Capital Markets S.A, the Geneva-based representative office of leading independent Equity, Fixed Income and FX Research and Brokerage firm Makor Securities continues to expand the scope of its activities in Switzerland. Makor Capital Markets has hired Sebastien Crouzet to build the Cross-Asset Services Desk. Prior to joining Makor, ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Updated Assessment of Breast Cancer Gene Expression Profiling Tests for Clinical Use in Germany Final German Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) Reimbursement Decision Expected by End of 2018 Genomic Health today announced the publication of an updated assessment ...
London (ots/PRNewswire) - After the highly successful international introduction at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2017 and subsequent presentations throughout Europe and the Far East, the Dendrobium D-1 electric hypercar has taken its next steps towards production with an all new company, Dendrobium ...
Brussels and Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - - Significant gaps in epilepsy management, awareness, and effective treatment access continue around the world - Groups are launching a call to action for public and private engagement to join the fight against Epilepsy through a sustained commitment towards the Resolution on ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - After Government U-Turned on its Commitment to Wait for Evidence from Australia, New Research Shows UK Public Consider Plain Packaging Ineffective and a Poor Use of Resources - Concerns it will Lead to an Increase in Illegal Cigarettes One year on from the controversial introduction of plain packaging for tobacco in the UK, new research ...
Geneva (ots) - FDI World Dental Federation published two resources - a white paper and a practical guide - as part of its Global Periodontal Health Project (GPHP), which aims to bring attention to periodontal health as a priority area for policy worldwide. "Periodontal disease - or gum disease as it is often better known - is one of the most common diseases affecting ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Top rankings for outstanding work conditions in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and North America Africa and North America certified for the first time Building on its reputation as an excellent place to work, JTI (Japan Tobacco International) is expanding its certified Top Employer status further across the globe. During the annual ceremony in Amsterdam yesterday, JTI was awarded Global Top ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - - New Research Finds Most Australians Consider So-Called 'Plain' Packaging Ineffective, with Eight out of Ten Believing the Government Would Ignore Evidence if it Contradicted its Preferred Policy - Australians Concerned Regulation May Spread to Other Categories CanvasU, commissioned by JTI ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Today, industry records were broken as Christie's auctioned de GRISOGONO's ground-breaking necklace, 'The Art of de GRISOGONO, Creation 1', at the landmark Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva, with the necklace achieving the price of CHF 33,500,000 / US$ 33,701,000. (Logo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/604925/de_GRISOGONO_Logo.jpg ) (Photo: ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - JTI Calls for Continued Coordinated Approach in the Interest of Tobacco Growing Communities JTI (Japan Tobacco International) commends the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for postponing its decision on the continuation of the ILO's partnerships with the tobacco sector in the fight against child labor. ARISE ...
London, Geneva, Amsterdam and Stavanger, Norway (ots/PRNewswire) - In a unique collaboration, several of the world's largest trading houses, integrated energy companies and banks intend to create and invest in a new venture, which will be managed and operated as an independent entity. The new venture will develop a ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Leading specialists at ICPIC congress come together to discuss the issue of SSIs and recent guidelines regarding the use of triclosan-coated sutures in all types of surgery[6] Ethicon* part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies** has joined leading wound closure specialists to discuss recommendations to ease the burden of surgical site infections (SSIs) on patients and costs to ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Excellent Employee Conditions also recognized with Number One Top Employer Ranking in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific Regions In recognition of its excellent work environment, JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has again been awarded Global Top Employer for the third consecutive year, as confirmed today during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam. In addition to the global certification, JTI was ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Outstanding Employee Offerings Acknowledged in 28 Countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has once again been certified as Top Employer Europe, acknowledging the excellent work conditions in the company's 31 offices and factories in 28 countries across the region.[1] (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) (Logo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/465875/Top_Employer_Europe_Logo.jpg ) "Investing in our people is the foundation of ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Outstanding Employee Offerings Acknowledged in Four Countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has once again been officially certified as Top Employer in the Middle East region, acknowledging the excellent work conditions in JTI's offices and factories in Iran, Jordan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) (Logo: ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Outstanding Employee Offerings Acknowledged in Six Countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has once again been officially certified as number one Top Employer in Asia Pacific. This recognition was confirmed during an awards ceremony held in Singapore today. Seven offices and factories were certified in six countries: Malaysia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Russia. (Logo: ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Eddy Pirard will succeed Thomas A. McCoy JTI (Japan Tobacco International) today announced that Thomas A. McCoy, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be retiring on 31 March 2017 and that Eddy Pirard, currently Executive Vice President, Business Development, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Communications will succeed Mr. McCoy as President and Chief Executive Officer as of April 1, 2017. ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Innovators in China powered global patent applications to a new record in 2015, filing more than a million applications for the first time ever within a single year amid rising worldwide demand for intellectual property rights that undergird economic activity. In total, innovators around ...
Paris, Yokohama, Japan and Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - - Alliance membership highlights its commitment to sustainability as a cornerstone of its business - Partnership confirms Alliance's aim to contribute towards a zero-emissions, zero-fatalities future The Renault-Nissan Alliance has become the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, ...