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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 9

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Nasuni launches IQ tool for unstructured data optimisation in AI

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Nasuni introduced Nasuni IQ, an innovative tool purposed to aid enterprises in managing and reviewing their unstructured data in preparation for AI utilisation.
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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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.
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Telr collaborates with Fils for greener payment infrastructures

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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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.
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VIRTUS Data Centres to build AI-ready campus in Buckinghamshire

Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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VIRTUS Data Centres reveals plans for an AI-ready, sustainable data centre campus - equipped to deliver high-capacity data infrastructure.
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Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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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.
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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.
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Siemon earns Gold Rating from EcoVadis, in top 5% of global firms

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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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.
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Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer

Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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IFS bolsters commitment to Environmental, Social, Governance agenda with appointment of Sophie Graham as new global Chief Sustainability Officer.
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Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.
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Impactsure's AI SURE platform available on Microsoft Azure

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Impactsure launches its AI-powered SURE platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering data extraction, processing, and analytics.
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Diligent reports record sanctions in 2023, and evolving ESG risks

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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In 2023, GRC SaaS company Diligent observed a record high of 21,784 new sanctions and a decline in FCPA enforcement actions.
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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.
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e& enterprise and Fils join forces to green digital payments

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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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.
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Gartner report predicts top workplace changes for 2024

Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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As technology and workforce dynamics evolve, employers must adapt to nine pivotal workplace indicators, according to Gartner.
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Progress in tech diversity as more businesses set targets

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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British tech firms are making notable strides in diversity, with over half setting explicit diversity targets, a report reveals.
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Diversity in tech on the rise with new hiring strategies, study shows

Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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Diversity in the tech industry is growing, with over half the businesses setting diversity targets, a study reveals.
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Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.
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Stellar Cyber amplifies field-proven university program

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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Stellar Cyber introduces a free global initiative to aid educational institutions in addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage.
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Wolters Kluwer enhances platform with ESG reporting for CFOs

Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Wolters Kluwer adds ESG reporting capability to its platform to help CFOs meet regulations and gain stakeholder trust.
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Rapid AI adoption prompts urgent reassessment of data infrastructure

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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A recent survey points to the necessity for urgent infrastructure reassessment due to the rapid uptake of AI technology.