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Many women still feel isolated in their menopause experience. In a World Menopause Month piece, Kerri Mee, Clinical Lead at Onebright, outlines why workplace action plans must go beyond policy and actively support women’s health, wellbeing, and retention — ensuring menopause is no longer a workplace taboo.
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German steelmaker SHS secures €1.7 billion for decarbonisation project. The financing will advance the Power4Steel initiative, aiming for climate-neutral steel production by 2045 with interim targets for reducing CO2 emissions by 2030….
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Most companies increased sustainability investments despite reduced stakeholder pressure. Deloitte’s survey shows 83% of companies have increased their sustainability investments, with many executives citing tangible benefits such as revenue growth and cost reductions, even as pressure from some stakeholder groups has diminished….
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Siemens and Airbus partner to decarbonise industrial sites in UK and US. The new framework agreement focuses on renewable energy integration and low-carbon heat systems. Siemens aims to reduce energy demand and emissions, supporting Airbus’ sustainability targets….
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EcoVadis launches Worker Voice Connect for workplace grievance reporting. The new digital tool enables workers to report concerns anonymously, addressing gaps in current grievance mechanisms focused more on corruption or compliance rather than human rights or working conditions….
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Longevity Partners appoints Jessica Francisco as new CEO. The consultancy, focusing on energy and sustainability, welcomes Francisco, formerly of Cushman & Wakefield, as Etienne Cadestin steps down. Cadestin will remain as Founder and Board Member, influencing strategic direction….
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Tokyo issues bonds to fund climate resilience initiatives. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to raise JPY 50 billion to fund climate resilience projects. The bonds will support the TOKYO Resilience Project, focusing on adapting to and mitigating the impacts of natural disasters….
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Class 3 Technologies secures $3.5 million to advance climate risk tools. The funding aims to expand its Iris software, which uses engineering-based modelling to assess building vulnerabilities, offering property stakeholders precise data for resilience planning….
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Brookfield Asset Management partners with Bloom Energy for AI data centres. Brookfield plans to invest up to $5 billion in deploying Bloom Energy’s fuel cell technology across its global AI data centres to address the rising power demand with efficient, scalable solutions….
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South Korea mandates sustainable aviation fuel for flights by 2027. The new roadmap requires international flights to use sustainable aviation fuel, increasing its blend over time, aiming to decarbonise aviation. SAF producers claim potential emissions reductions of up to 85%….