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Climate Protection Drives Innovation
Yvonne Benkert, MAN SE
MAN SEClimate change is one of the greatest global challenges faced by government, business, and society. It also brings specific opportunities and risks for the transportation and power engineering sectors. The MAN Group is active in both industries and produces trucks, buses, diesel engines, turbomachinery, and special gear units in 13 countries around the world. MAN is thus in a position to make a significant contribution to the reduction of CO2 emissions. At the same time, the company is confronted with the increasingly ambitious CO2 reduction targets set by policymakers and with growing customer expectations – in the transportation sector in particular. more[...]
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Essent Contributes to a Bio-based Economy
Stijn Vercauteren, Essent N. V.
EssentAccording to Essent, innovation is the key to a sustainable energy transition. That is why the company invests a great deal of time and energy in the development of innovative sustainable energy applications. In 2011, Essent therefore started a pilot location for this purpose that is intended to contribute to the development of a bio-based economy. According to Essent, innovation is the key to a sustainable energy transition. That is why the company invests a great deal of time and energy in the development of innovative sustainable energy applications. In 2011, Essent therefore started a pilot location for this purpose that is intended to contribute to the development of a bio-based economy. more[...]
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The Argan Program in Morocco
Raquel Ark, BASF
Charlotte d’Erceville, BASF
Viola Möller, BASF
Anne-Laurie Rodrigues, BASF
BASF SEWith the integration of Cognis and its active ingredients business, Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS), BASF has broadened its product portfolio based on renewable raw materials in the last years. One of renewable raw materials is Argan oil from Morocco. more[...]
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Reconciling Air Treaffic Growth With Climate Protection
AIR FRANCE KLMThe aviation industry’s share of global emissions of anthropogenic CO2 is around 2 percent, which is partly due to the continued growth of air transport. Since 2007, Air France-KLM has been implementing a “climate plan” – a strategy to aggregate the actions already undertaken within the Group in addition to further actions to fight climate change. more[...]
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For Young People to Succeed
Jeffrey A. Joerres, ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroupGlobal youth unemployment stands at record levels and significantly outstrips that of joblessness rates for other age groups. Everywhere you look, the numbers are deeply troubling. The latest statistics from the International Labour Organization put the global youth unemployment rate at more than 81 million workers – 40 percent of the total unemployed. The developing world, with generally younger populations, is disproportionately affected. According to the ILO, the highest regional youth unemployment rates exist in the Middle East and North Africa, where close to one out of every four young people are out of work. more[...]
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Diversity – A Success Factor for Bosch
Heidi Stock, Bosch
Annkathrin Kienle, Bosch
Bosch GroupPeople in over 150 countries all around the world – including men and women of many different backgrounds, individual lifestyles, and generations – are working for Bosch. This diversity brings real benefits for our company, and it is essential for our successful business performance in the long term. Numerous studies have shown that increased diversity leads to more innovation, better problem-solving, and greater creativity. more[...]
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My First License - I Know My Road Rules
Muhammad Akber, Tristar Transport LLC
Tristar Transport LLCRoad accidents have become source of global concern. Whether you are a driver, passenger, or a pedestrian, your safety is at risk while using roads. According to the World Health Organization, road traffic accidents kill and injure millions of people every year – it is one of the top three causes of death globally. More startling is that the number of deaths and disabilities from road traffic accidents are increasing yearly, despite increased safety features in modern automobiles and improved road infrastructure. more[...]
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A Journey of Passion and Innovation Toward Stakeholder Happiness
SK TelecomLike most other countries across the globe, Korea has many issues to tackle regarding the widening gap between education and wealth levels. To narrow the gap, SK has enacted a wide range of social activities as well as made efforts to drive economic growth as a responsible corporate citizen. But in the process of undertaking such activities, SK soon realized that simple acts of charity are not enough to find an efficient solution to the deep-rooted malaise in society, and that a social enterprise can be a mechanism to address pressing issues and create sustainable values. As the first step toward utilizing such a valuable tool, SK raised KRW 50 billion in 2009 to support social enterprises on a large scale. more[...]
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Corporate Community Involvement: The Definitive Guide To Maximizing Your Business' Societal Engagement
Nick Lakin, Molson Coors Brewing CompanyCorporate Community Involvement offers the first-ever roadmap to strategic community involvement. Building on their extensive experience, Nick Lakin and Veronica Scheubel have designed this book to be practical—for those who want to act upon what they read. more[...]
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Financial Services Professionals Feel Unethical Behavior May Be A Necessary Evil
Labaton Sucharow LLP announced the results of its survey of 500 financial services professionals across the United States and United Kingdom. Conducted by Populus in June, Wall Street, Fleet Street and Main Street: Corporate Integrity at a Crossroads reveals startling data on corporate ethics, the regulatory landscape, and individuals' willingness to blow the whistle on wrongdoing. more[...]
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Vanhamme, Joëlle
Joëlle Vanhamme is Professor of Marketing at the Edhec Business School in France. more[...]
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