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Novo Nordisk reports strong financial, social and environmental performance for 2009
Despite continuing challenges in the global economic environment, 2009 was a successful year for Novo Nordisk, the global leader in diabetes care. The company's accomplishments during the year, including strong performance against social and environmental targets, are reported in its sixth annual integrated report.During 2009, Novo Nordisk:Increased sales by 11% (in local currencies) and by 12% in Danish kroner to DKK 51,078 million compared to 2008.Increased reported operating profit by 21% to DKK 14,933 million compared to 2008… Read more
08 February 2010
The winner of 2010 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and the Intel Student Award
Hannah Eastwood from Loreto College Coleraine was awarded the prestigious Intel Student Award at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition for her project entitled 'Green Rust the Good Gal'. Hannah's project looked at the preparation ‘Green Rust' (FeOOH Lepidocrite) and the testing of its ability to remove the pollutant soluble chromium from solution by reducing to an insoluble form. The Intel Student Award in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics goes to the best individual or group in that category and the prize is an all expenses trip to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair being held in San Jose, California, this year… Read more
04 February 2010
The Equity Channel brings together stakeholders and entities to improve health equity
EuroHealthNet, a network of public health and health promotion agencies in EU countries, has launched a special project called The Equity Channel. This unique communications tool aims to bring together stakeholders and bodies working in sectors that can have a positive effect on the social and economic determinants of health and can therefore help to improve health equity. The promotion at EU level of good labour and work are essential to a healthy population and a healthy economy, particularly the application of global labour standards and providing support to the growth of micro-level enterprises… Read more
04 February 2010
The first Enel Sustainability Day live on the Web
The initiative will take place on February 8th, at the Enel Auditorium, with the goal of promoting a ‘culture of common purpose' through a global discussion with some of the top international experts on sustainability issues. "Business as Unusual" is the theme of the first Sustainability Day, scheduled for February 8th in Rome at the Enel Auditorium. Enel's Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Fulvio Conti, will deliver the opening remarks, followed by the Italian Environment minister, Stefania Prestigiacomo… Read more
04 February 2010
Combating poverty and social exclusion: A statistical portrait of the European Union 2010
Building a more inclusive Europe is considered vital to achieve the EU's goals of sustained economic growth, more and better jobs, and greater social cohesion. It is hoped that such solidarity will be further promoted through the designation of 2010 as the European year for combating poverty and social exclusion.'Combating poverty and social exclusion: A statistical portrait of the European Union 2010' presents a broad range of statistical concepts and indicators from social statistics. The publication explores poverty and social exclusion across the 27 Member States, as well as providing (whenever possible) information about candidate and EFTA countries… Read more
04 February 2010
Chronopost continues its sustainable development approach in the Ile-de-France region
Chronopost, pioneer in clean delivery in town centres since 1998, is adding to its electric vehicle fleet. In the Paris-Concorde Urban Delivery Zone established in 2005 with the Paris mayor's office, Chronopost is launching four Chrono Vans, new electric trucks manufactured by Goupil.These new generation electric Chrono Vans are better adapted to the constraints of urban delivery and join the 13 electrical vehicles, 3 natural gas trucks and 2 Chrono Trolleys already in use at the Concorde Urban Delivery Zone… Read more
04 February 2010
Coca-Cola goes green for the Olympics
The Coca-Cola Company makes its biggest statement of the year with carbon-neutral sponsorship of the Olympic Games in Vancouver. Through a zero-waste effort that has been in the works since 2006, Coca-Cola will provide 1500 eKOfresh coolers, salvaged wood furniture, Drink2Wear Uniforms, and products that are delivered via hybrid and electric vehicles. Thierry Borra, Coca-Cola's Director of Olympic Games Management, understands that sustainability is not only important to consumers, but also expected at large-scale events such as the Olympics… Read more
04 February 2010
New CSR Europe members-only report on Integration of CSR into performance assessment
CSR Europe published a new member-only report on the integration of CSR and Sustainable Development in the performance assessment and remuneration mechanisms of multinationals.The report, which is based on interviews with some of CSR Europe's members, gives a great insight on how much CSR and Sustainable Development targets weights within the management system of the company. CSR and Sustainable Development are increasingly becoming a matter of great importance for International companies, ranging from issues of Health & Safety to transparency, to employees engagement… Read more
04 February 2010
Europe clinches deal to fund carbon capture technology
Europe's ambition to become a leading player in carbon capture and storage advanced yesterday after member states agreed a plan that will direct billions of euros to test the unproven technology. CCS - which involves capturing carbon from power plants and other industrial installations and then burying it underground so that it cannot collect in the atmosphere - is seen by some as a vital part of efforts to reduce global warming.But it has also aroused considerable opposition because it has not yet been shown to work on a large scale at commercially viable rates… Read more
04 February 2010
Irish Government and Alcatel-Lucent renew collaboration in joint technology innovation
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan T.D., and Dr. Jeong Kim, President of Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent, has announced the expansion of Bell Labs in Ireland as part of a visit to the Bell Labs Research Center in Blanchardstown, Dublin. The program is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland (Industrial Development Agency) and aims to enable the creation of more than 70 new high-caliber technology positions over the next five years… Read more
04 February 2010
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