The Value Research Center (VRC) launched an integrated Value Model of ESG and Sustainability measures in a new white paper issued today. With the shift from short term, profit-focused thinking towards long-term, sustainable, value-focused thinking, businesses globally need to answer a fundamental question: “What value are you providing our collective future?” The VRC at Doshisha University was established in November 2021 to develop a Value Model that could guide any company to answer this question, so ensuring a more sustainable future. The VRC published its initial white paper, “Valuing Value”, in June 2021, integrating 357 impact measurements from 15 of…
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Venture into the e-mobility in line with Ni Hsin’s drive towards ESG Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn Bhd (NH EV TECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Main Market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad (formerly known as Ni Hsin Resources Berhad) (Ni Hsin or the Group), today entered into an Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement (OEM Agreement) with Dongguan Tailing Motor Vehicle Co., Ltd. (TAILG) for the manufacture of the eBixon EV Bike. Under the OEM Agreement, TAILG will manufacture the eBixon EV Bikes and deliver as semi-knocked down (“SKD”) components that includes spare parts and software while NH EV TECH will assemble and…
Singapore Exchange-listed Alset International Limited (SGX Stock Code: 40V) (Alset, the Company or together with its subsidiaries, the Group) wishes to announce that the Company has plans to embark on cryptocurrency mining business through its subsidiary Alset Mining Pte. Ltd. (Alset Mining). Alset Mining will primarily be engaged in investment within the cryptocurrency mining industry. Cryptocurrency mining refers to the process that verifies and adds new transactions to the blockchain by solving complex mathematical equations for a cryptocurrency. The miner that solves the complex mathematical equations first is rewarded with the respective cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency mining industry consist of stakeholders…
CubiCasa, a global-reaching real estate software company headquartered in Oulu, Finland, has announced a partnership with Bladescenes, a leading creative marketing agency for real estate located in Auckland, New Zealand. This partnership marks a notable boost to CubiCasa’s ongoing expansion into the Australian and New Zealand real estate markets, accelerating the global growth of its mobile property scanning technology. Bladescenes offers creative photography, videography, and now virtual floor plans as a part of its agency services. Bladescenes markets homes by capturing their prepossessing architect and layout potential through the use of digital technology. CubiCasa’s mobile capture technology gives Bladescenes’ customers…
Achieves an increase of 58% in Profit-After-Tax to HK$346.0 million and Turnover Growth of 67.4% to HK$1,637.7 million Essex Bio-Technology Ltd (Essex or the Group, Stock Code: HKG:1061) today announced the annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021. Highlights The group’s turnover surged 67.4% to HK$1,637.7 million, Profit-After-Tax lifted 58% to HK$346.0 million; Sales coverage increased to around 10,500 hospitals and 2,110 pharmaceutical stores in the PRC; Obtained an approval for the registration and commercialisation of the preservative-free unit-dose Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride Eye Drops in the PRC; Significant progress in R&D program, 15 R&D programs in the pre-clinical to…
The B20 Energy, Sustainability & Climate Task Force, led by state-owned oil giant PT Pertamina (Persero), has provided policy recommendations and actions for sustainable energy transition. The statement was delivered by Chair of B20 Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Task Force Nicke Widyawati during the 3rd stakeholder consultation task force energy, sustainability and climate sustainable finance held virtually on Friday (18/3). The Business 20, or B20, is an outreach group from the G20 that represents the international business community. “So as part of engaging group in the G20, the B20 Energy, Sustainability & Climate Task Force will provide policy recommendations and…
Registration for Infocus International Group top rated Mastering Solar Power online training has begun. The course will be commencing live on the 17th of May 2022. Throughout the 5 sessions, attendees will gain a good understanding of the key factors from an integrated, multidisciplinary and commercial viewpoint, including: target market analysis, economic competitiveness, channels-to-market, financing influences and risk, project development processes, best practices and emerging technologies. This programme schedule includes illustrations of key project development considerations, including energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along with the chance to discuss key planning and market environment considerations. In keeping with the…
State-run oil and gas corporation PT Pertamina (Persero) has set a more comprehensive energy transition as the company’s priority program by increasing the energy mix to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Pertamina is committed to becoming an environmentally friendly and socially responsible company, which upholds good corporate governance,” President Director Nicke Widyawati noted in a statement on Monday. According to the statement, the company has played an important role in leading the green transition in Indonesia’s energy industry and targets a 30-percent reduction in emissions by 2030. It will prioritize the development of new and renewable energy to overcome environmental problems…
TOKYO & MUMBAI, Mar 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd. in association with National Payments Corporation of India, SBI Card and Yatra.com announced the launch of a unique co-branded “RuPay JCB Yatra SBI Card Contactless Credit Card”. This holiday-cum-shopping credit card is set to delight travellers and holiday lovers with exclusive travel benefits on booking flights and hotels which would be applicable 6 times a year. As a welcome onboarding gift, users of this card are entitled to Yatra.com vouchers worth INR 8250. They can use this voucher to book flight tickets, hotel reservations and the likes from Yatra.com. The…
Back by popular demand, Infocus International Group has announced the new dates for the Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (RE PPAs) online workshop that will be commencing live on the 7th of June 2022. Unlike past fossil-fuel based Independent Power Project (IPP) models that featured standardized take-or-pay contracts – today’s renewable energy markets demand more innovative incentives to attract RE supply, conform to RE generation availability, ensure power system reliability, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. This interactive 5-session workshop will provide clear explanations of the new models of RE PPAs risk allocation, of ensuring…