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ESG Backlash: Investors with 6 trillion euros warn EU not to weaken green rules
The warning coincides with mounting pressure from Germany and...
Google ends diversity goals for its workforce in Trump era
Google’s move comes after US President Donald Trump made it clear...
WTTC launches ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ initiative to ensure responsible travel and tourism
The report, ‘Destination 2030: Global cities’ readiness for sustainable tourism growth’, said that prior to the pandemic, the sector had been outpacing the global economy for almost a decade, with an annual average growth of 4.3 per cent compared to 2.9 per cent...
EU reaches landmark deal on hate speech, disinformation
The EU's new rules, which are designed to protect internet users and their "fundamental rights online," should make tech companies more accountable for content created by users and amplified by their platforms' algorithms The European Union reached a landmark deal...
Largest public pension fund CalPERS wants Buffet’s replacement as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett, chairman, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CalPERS said it invests more than $450 billion, including more than $2.3 billion in Berkshire shares. Berkshire plans for Buffett’s son Howard Buffett to become non-executive chairman after his father’s departure,...
Damaged black boxes in China jet crash leave few clues into cause
"There are many difficulties in investigating this accident, and at the moment the available evidence is limited," Li Yong, deputy director of CAAC's aviation safety office, said in an interview with state news agency Xinhua China said on Wednesday the black boxes of...
U.K. sets gender, ethnicity targets for executives, boards
“As investors pay increasing attention to diversity at the top of the companies they invest in, enhancing transparency at board and executive management level will help hold companies to account and drive further progress,” said Sarah Pritchard, executive director of...
UK updates Highway Code to prepare for self-driving cars
"This is a major milestone in our safe introduction of self-driving vehicles, which will revolutionise the way we travel, making our future journeys greener, safer and more reliable," said Transport Minister Trudy Harrison "The technology could be available in the UK...
Crypto bodies being targeted by North Korean hackers: Singapore’s DeFiance Capital
“It is critical that this industry is highly aware that we are being targeted by a state-sponsored cybercrime organization that is extremely resourceful and sophisticated,” Cheong said on Twitter All prominent cryptocurrency organizations are probably being targeted...
J&J pulls COVID vaccine sales forecast due to low demand, supply glut
Use of the shot has been weak in high-income countries, hurt by reports of rare, potentially deadly blood clots, production issues, including an accidental mix-up of ingredients by a contract manufacturer, and concerns about efficacy Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday...
RIMS announces Gary Labranche as new CEO
Gary LaBranche LaBranche will succeed longstanding RIMS CEO Mary Roth who announced her retirement in late-2021 after 37 years of service with RIMS. LaBranche will assume his new role on June 1, 2022 NEW YORK: RIMS, the risk management society®, has announced Gary...
Bangladesh, World Bank sign $250m to enhance resilience to future shocks
It will also support the coverage, speed, and efficiency of social protection programs to help the government rapidly respond to extreme climate events such as floods and cyclones Dhaka; The Government of Bangladesh and the World Bank yesterday signed a $250 million...