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Close to USD 100m of new investment commitments by SIFEM in 2022
Bern (ots) - In 2022, the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) committed a total of USD 95 million to seven new investments and concluded the year with a negative operating result of minus CHF 13.1 million. The seven new investments will contribute directly to the achievements of SIFEM's development goals, especially in terms of job creation, climate ...
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Woodland versus wind turbine
Bern (ots) - Special permission is required to clear forest in Switzerland. Until now, the system has worked well. However, plans to increase wind and solar electricity generation could increase conflicts. Around 185 hectares of forest - equivalent to 260 football pitches - are cleared in Switzerland each year. This is not due to felling or storm damage, but to create space for roads, mobile phone masts, drinking water catchment installations, gravel pits and other ...
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Our movements predict our electricity needs
Bern (ots) - Artificial intelligence can predict electricity grid loads from road and rail usage data. To satisfy demand and manage consumption peaks, electricity suppliers have to be able to predict grid loads. A team of scientists from Zurich University of Applied Sciences funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has developed an artificial intelligence system capable of accurately anticipating grid loads ...
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If paradise were made of concrete
plusKorea Hydro & Nuclear Power, Samsung Heavy Industries and Seaborg Technologies form consortium to develop CMSR-based floating nuclear power plants
Seoul, South Korea (ots/PRNewswire) - Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Seaborg Technologies have announced a consortium to develop floating nuclear power plants with Seaborg Technologies' innovative molten salt reactor technology. The power plants will be installed on barges ...
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Reaching net-zero: Eurelectric's three pillars for Europe's electricity market reform
Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - Today, the European Electricity trade association Eurelectric releases its landmark study on how to make the EU electricity market design fit for a net-zero future. The conclusion is clear: Europe's power market needs an evolution that builds on the existing structure which has been refined over more than two decades. The study proposes to ...
plusFirmenich recognized as one of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies®
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Second consecutive year in Ethisphere's assessment of best-in-class ethics, compliance & governance Firmenich, the world's largest privately owned perfume and taste company, has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the second time by Ethisphere®, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical ...
plusMasdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Infinity Power Finalizes Acquisition of Lekela Power in Africa's Biggest Renewable Energy Deal
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - Infinity Power has acquired 100% shareholding of Lekela Power, an Africa based wind power platform - Transaction makes Infinity Power Africa's largest pure play renewable power company - The combined operational portfolio of Infinity Power now stands at 1.3GW with a strong ...
plusThe Adecco Group 2022 Annual Report
Zurich (ots/PRNewswire) - AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange The Adecco Group 2022 Annual Report is now available in the Ad Hoc section of the Group's website. Please also refer to the dedicated Annual Report section. 2022 Annual Report (PDF) Financial calendar - AGM 12 April 2023 - Ex-Dividend date 18 April 2023 - Q1 2023 Results 4 May 2023 - Q2 2023 / Half Year 2023 Results 3 ...
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MIGAL Spearheading Transition of Agri-Photovoltaics From Vision to Reality: Hosts SunnySide APV Summit 2023 & Launches Agri-PV Knowledge Center
Qiryat Shmona, Israel (ots/PRNewswire) - Conference led to launch of Israel APV Steering Committee, 110 pilot projects and joint ventures As the world's leading proponent of agri-photovoltaics (APV), the MIGAL Galilee Research Institute (MIGAL), a mega-research center supported by Israel's Ministry of Innovation, ...
plusInfosys Recognized as one of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies® for the Third Consecutive Year by Ethisphere
Bengaluru, India (ots/PRNewswire) - Recognized for demonstrating business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has been recognized, by ...
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Infosys Collaborates with Mobility Specialist ZF to Revamp Supply Chain Operations
Frankfurt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Leverages Infosys Cobalt to implement a unified ERP platform and enable data-driven demand planning and agile inventory management Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has collaborated with mobility specialist ZF to revamp its ...
plusCompetition authority once again confirms important aspects of the SFN shunting model
Berne (ots) - In its response to an additional request for advice published today, the Secretariat of the Competition Commission (COMCO) once again confirmed important aspects of the competitive suitability of the SFN shunting model: The SFN shunting model does not violate the precautionary measures even if only one partner (e.g. SFN) is building a fiber optic network ...
plusOceanco unveils Aeolus
Alblasserdam, Netherlands (ots/PRNewswire) - On the first day of the Dubai International Boat Show, Oceanco revealed a revolutionary yacht design: Aeolus. Fully aligned with Oceanco's NXT initiative, Aeolus is in tune with evolving perspectives on the environment as well as lifestyle. With exterior design from Giles Taylor complemented by interior design from Njord by Bergman Design House, she heralds a new era for dwellings on water, demonstrating that authentic ...
plusEW Nutrition showcases customer-focused solutions for the animal nutrition industry at VIV Asia 2023
Singapore (ots) - EW Nutrition will participate in VIV Asia 2023 to showcase its newest solutions for the animal nutrition industry. “We are constantly innovating to provide best-in-class products and programs. Our participation in VIV Asia 2023 is a good opportunity to connect with our partners over EW ...
plusMasdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Carbon Intensive Industries Call for Financing to Support Decarbonization
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and Masdar-produced report finds decarbonization budgets are significant source of concern, with less than a third of executives believing their funds are adequate - 60 percent of organizations taking steps to reduce emissions but have not yet set net-zero targets, with reliable financing the main ...
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Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV takes a further step to support the transition to a low-carbon economy
Zurich (ots) - Today, the Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV has published its guideline for supporting the transition to clean energy. In line with the COP26 Statement signed by Switzerland, SERV will no longer provide direct support to the international energy sector, which remains fully focused on the use of fossil ...
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GSMA MOBILE NET ZERO REPORT: NEARLY A QUARTER OF ALL ELECTRICITY PURCHASED BY GLOBAL MOBILE INDUSTRY IS NOW RENEWABLE
Barcelona, Spain (ots/PRNewswire) - Mobile industry commitments to science-based targets and net zero also growing strongly as operators seek to decarbonise The GSMA's annual Mobile Net Zero report, released today, revealed that mobile operators are making tangible gains in the drive towards net zero, with nearly a ...
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Masdar Makes Strategic Investment in One of the World's Largest Geothermal Players, Growing Clean Energy Portfolio
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - Investment in Indonesian-based Pertamina Geothermal Energy marks Masdar's entry into geothermal energy - Increases Masdar's footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and gives company access to second-largest geothermal market in the world - Geothermal is a stable, dispatchable, clean ...
plusICRISAT and Eagle Genomics partnership to accelerate microbiome-based solutions to drive global climate resilience, sustainable food systems and improved nutrition
Hyderabad, India (ots/PRNewswire) - ICRISAT and Eagle Genomics sign Memorandum of Understanding - Internationally renowned science-based organisation and pioneering TechBio platform expected to deliver innovative nature-based solutions through exciting public-private relationship - Networking microbiome science to ...
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Helvetas Begins Reconstruction in Ukraine
plus Dare to eat for good with Knorr this 'World Eat For Good Day'
Rotterdam, Netherlands (ots/PRNewswire) - Cactus Bolognese or Cricket Pad Thai anyone? Whether you're an expert in the kitchen or a budding cook, Knorr, trailblazer in the world of flavour, encourages people across the globe to rethink the way they cook and eat. It's time to face the truth – our current food choices are no longer sustainable and damaging our planet. This 'World Eat For Good Day' on 19th February, Knorr ...
plusMasdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Masdar Opens Office in Azerbaijan to Support Nation's Clean Energy Objectives
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - Dedicated office in Baku will enable company to strengthen support for Azerbaijan's goal of securing 30 percent of power mix from renewable sources by 2030 - Masdar has signed project agreements with Azerbaijan exceeding 10 GW capacity Masdar, one of the world's fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has pledged to strengthen ...
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Expo 2025: Spirit of Innovation at the Swiss Pavilion in Osaka
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The UAE and France agree to form bilateral partnership to focus on the decarbonization of hard-to-abate (HTA) industries
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, President-Designate for COP28, and Chairman of Masdar, yesterday conferred with His Excellency Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, as part ...
plusChiesi appoints Giuseppe Accogli as new Group CEO
Parma, Italy (ots/PRNewswire) - - Giuseppe Accogli is a successful Executive Leader with 25 years of international experience in the Med-tech sector of reputed and complex companies such as Tyco Healthcare (Covidien), Baxter and Medtronic - "As CEO, I strive to enable our leaders, people and partners to achieve even greater success in fulfilling the commitment to be a sustainable force for good in the biopharmaceutical ...
plusEuro Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
2022 Overview - A successful new beginning after the pandemic
2022 Overview - A successful new beginning after the pandemic The year 2022 was marked by a new start after the pandemic. After a weak first trimester, passenger numbers also increased strongly at EuroAirport. In total, the Airport welcomed 7 million passengers in ...
Un documentplusInfosys serves up purpose-driven digital innovations with sustainability off-court and AI on-court at the Australian Open 2023
Melbourne, Australia (ots/PRNewswire) - Marks five years of Digital Innovation Partnership with tech experiences for a more sustainable, immersive, and accessible Grand Slam Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, is bridging technology and ...
plusIcelandic ON Power Scales up EV Charging Service Offering with Landis+Gyr Charge Point Management System
Cham, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - Etrel, a Landis+Gyr company, and ON Power, an Icelandic electricity supplier and charging service provider, cooperate on scaling the company's EV charging service offering in Iceland with the help of the charge point management system OCEAN. ON Power, a charging service provider ...
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