Deutsche Telekom has been the first DAX 30 company to establish a quota for women: By the end of 2015, 30 percent of upper and middle management positions in the company are to be filled by women. This is a Group-internal requirement and applies worldwide. René Obermann, Chairman of the Board of Management of Telekom, summed it up as follows: “Taking on more women in management positions is a matter of social fairness and, above all, a categorical necessity for our success. Having a greater number of women at the top will simply enable us to operate better.” more[...]
On August 22, 2012, and as mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the final rule regarding disclosure of the use of conflict minerals that originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or an adjoining country. The rule was originally proposed on December 15, 2010. more[...]
Recent events in many countries across the world are a stark reminder that the power of the human spirit should not be underestimated. As we put the “Great Recession” behind us and look toward a more positive – and yet vastly different – new era, we are reminded that it was the innovation, creativity, and passion of people who got the world through those challenging times. During the downturn, companies had to cope with “doing more with less” – raising productivity yet with fewer people to get the work done. This required new approaches, new perspectives, and above all, new ingenuity. The recession is in our rearview mirror but that pressure to do more with less has endured – we have entered the Human Age. more[...]
At a time when the UK Government is pursuing export led growth, particularly in non-European markets which can present high risks regarding human rights and the environment, the operation of UK Export Finance is both crucial and risky. more[...]
In its operations as one of the largest private Brazilian banks, Bradesco makes financial inclusion one of its main business priorities and considers this an important factor in its corporation positioning. more[...]
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