• A Bank of the Territory for the Territory

    Mara Simonini
    Banca Popolare di Sondrio

    Banca Popolare di Sondrio was founded in Sondrio in 1871 and was one of the first Italian banks inspired by the popular cooperative banking movement. Thanks to the gradual extension of its activities and territorial presence, over the years the bank has taken on a supra-regional dimension, with extensive operational abilities throughout Italy, while maintaining a strong link with its area of origin.  more[...]  login_required

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  • "Sustainable Practice Means Preserving, Creating and Increasing Values“

    Hochtief

    Interview with Nikolaus Graf von Matuschka, who is Member of the Executive Board and Labor Director at HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft and also in charge of Corporate Responsibility.  more[...]

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  • Sustainability: Value beyond Costs

    Alcantara S.p.A.

    The registered trademark Alcantara® is the result of the unique and proprietary technology of Alcantara S.p.A., founded in 1972. Alcantara is a highly innovative material applied in various fields: fashion and accessories, automotive, interior design and home décor, as well as consumer electronics. Since the very beginning, the approach of Alcantara to sustainability has been “value beyond costs.”  more[...]

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  • Overcoming Barriers to Address Energy Poverty

    SkyPower

    Today, approximately 1.2 billion people in the world lack access to electricity. A further 1 billion people are connected to the grid but suffer from unreliable electricity levels. With a mission of bringing power to the energy poor, SkyPower is focused on the development of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects to provide green, clean, and affordable electricity to developing and emerging nations around the world.  more[...]

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  • Armacell sets new standards for the insulation industry

    Armacell Enterprise GmbH

    Armacell is setting new standards for the FEF technical insulation industry and defining the role of Environmental Product Declarations for the insulation market and for safe and energy-efficient green buildings.  more[...]

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  • Environmental Measurements For Weather and Climate Resilience

    Tomi Rintanen
    Dr. Kevin Petty
    Vaisala

    In recent years, the need for improved weather and climate data and information has become increasingly evident. As urbanization continues and society becomes increasingly reliant on infrastructure and technology, humankind is more and more vulnerable to the effects of climate change, extreme weather events, and other environmental hazards. The protection of life and property is highly dependent on the availability of accurate, precise data and information. For more than 80 years, Vaisala has addressed the need for quality environmental data and information through numerous scientific and technological advancements, enabling individuals and groups to better diagnose and mitigate the impacts of climate change and high-impact weather.  more[...]

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  • Is the Meaning of Work about to Change?

    Rick Goings

    Our world is facing a crisis cubed: Jobs are disappearing faster than they are being created; companies are struggling to attract people with the right skills; and people rightly worry how new technology will threaten their livelihoods.  more[...]

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  • Shaping A Sustainable Global City

    Esther An
    City Developments Limited

    Singapore's property pioneer, City Developments Limited (CDL) has pushed boundaries with its visionary approach to “Conserve as we Construct” 20 years ago. It has quickly raised the bar for sustainable spaces with its many innovative eco-developments; while simultaneously integrating CSR into its business strategy and operations. One of the first signatories of the UNGC in Singapore, CDL has stood alongside international best practices in sustainable development.  more[...]

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  • Green Bonds – Deutsche Bank Supports Innovative Financing Solutions

    Stephan Möller
    Deutsche Bank AG

    Green bonds offer new ways of raising capital for companies that want to finance projects or activities that promote environmental sustainability. Deutsche Bank has been a key player in this market from the start by supporting companies interested in issuing green bonds and working with other leading financial institutions to create the Green Bond Principles, which aim to make the market more consistent and transparent.  more[...]

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  • Green Delta’s Strategic CSR Initiative for Human Rights and Road Safety

    Syed Najmus Saquib, Green Delta Insurance
    Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd.

    Green Delta Insurance Company Limited has been practicing CSR effectively since the inception of the company. Over the years the organization has put more focus on strategic CSR and has been strictly and consistently following the Ten Principles established by the United Nations Global Compact. This year Green Delta launched a few innovative CSR projects aligning with human rights principles as well as some philanthropic issues.  more[...]

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  • Bringing Access to Development Through Clean Energy

    Laura Pargade
    Sunna Design

    Since its creation, Sunna Design has been committed to bringing sustainable energy to emerging countries. Solar streetlights are a wonderful tool to give people access to energy, anywhere, while also respecting the environment. Thanks to breakthrough innovation and a frugal approach, the French company has managed to keep costs down while bringing high-quality lighting to the most remote areas, without putting great social and economic burdens on the communities. Although public lighting was Sunna’s first step, with more than 5,000 products installed around the world, the company is aiming at empowering people with domestic access to energy though innovative partnerships between the public and private sectors.  more[...]

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  • Volkswagen’s Role in Germany’s Energiewende

    Daniela Blaschke
    Frank Hasenfuss
    Volkswagen AG

    The Volkswagen Group has set the goal of becoming the most sustainable car manufacturer in the world by 2018. Germany’s Energiewende (energy transition or revolution) sets a framework for this.  more[...]

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