Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 9
Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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data protection
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data management
Organisational culture plays fundamental role in managing the deluge of data in private equity, paving the way for more informed investment choices amidst market volatility.
REGnosys & WISE partnership targets gender disparity in tech
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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gender diversity
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REGnosys allies with WISE to combat gender disparity in technology, emphasising female role models to inspire more women into STEM careers.
REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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social enterprise
REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.
Nasuni launches IQ tool for unstructured data optimisation in AI
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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data management
Nasuni introduced Nasuni IQ, an innovative tool purposed to aid enterprises in managing and reviewing their unstructured data in preparation for AI utilisation.
Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.
Telr collaborates with Fils for greener payment infrastructures
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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commerce systems
Digital payment giant Telr collaborates with climate fintech Fils in a strategic effort to reduce emissions within payment infrastructures, bolstering UAE's Net Zero by 2050 strategy.
ThingsAt first in Australia to earn HP Amplify Impact 3-Star status
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Device management provider ThingsAt is the first Australian partner to achieve the 2024 HP Amplify Impact 3-Star status, reflecting its commitment to sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility.
VIRTUS Data Centres to build AI-ready campus in Buckinghamshire
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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VIRTUS Data Centres reveals plans for an AI-ready, sustainable data centre campus - equipped to deliver high-capacity data infrastructure.
Chorus announces major growth of New Zealand's fibre network
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Chorus unveils plans to expand New Zealand's fibre network, bringing high-speed internet to an additional 10,000 businesses and homes across 59 communities nationwide.
Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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blockchain
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Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.
Opera to launch green AI cluster in Iceland by 2024
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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Nordic firm Opera announces plans for an AI data cluster in Kevalík, Iceland, powered entirely by green energy, aiming to propel forward its AI-driven browser technology.
Siemon earns Gold Rating from EcoVadis, in top 5% of global firms
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ethics
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Network infrastructure expert Siemon ranks among the top 5% of global companies after securing an upgrade to EcoVadis' Gold Rating, reflecting its tenacious commitment to ESG excellence.
Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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software
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law
Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.
Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
IFS bolsters commitment to Environmental, Social, Governance agenda with appointment of Sophie Graham as new global Chief Sustainability Officer.
Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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women in technology
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it industry
Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.
Impactsure's AI SURE platform available on Microsoft Azure
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Impactsure launches its AI-powered SURE platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering data extraction, processing, and analytics.
Diligent reports record sanctions in 2023, and evolving ESG risks
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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diligent
In 2023, GRC SaaS company Diligent observed a record high of 21,784 new sanctions and a decline in FCPA enforcement actions.
Seagate releases fifth annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Seagate Technology unveils its fifth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report, revealing significant advancements in multiple imperative areas.
Equinix launches Fabric Cloud Router for efficient multicloud networking
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Equinix brings its Fabric Cloud Router to markets globally, enabling efficient multi-cloud connections for businesses within 45 seconds and reducing complex operational costs.
e& enterprise and Fils join forces to green digital payments
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
E& enterprise partners with Fintech startup, Fils, to pioneer a sustainable digital payments system in the UAE, allowing customers to offset carbon emissions with each transaction.