Minister of State for Defence Procurement
In a press release: «Centrica completes construction of British Army’s first solar farm»
This multi-million pound investment reaffirms our commitment to Net Zero 2050 and developing a more sustainable service. Significant investment will result in a more efficient and environmentally-friendly estate
Mayor of Sandwich
In a press release: «Travelodge comes to Sandwich and opens the town’s first branded hotel»
I am delighted that Sandwich will have the 593rd Travelodge at Discovery Park. Its presence will assist the growth of Discovery Park and the business and commerce sector in Sandwich and East Kent. The new Travelodge will be a welcome addition to the tourist offer in East Kent and particularly in Sandwich, which of course is a fantastic destination whose history and tourism offers are unique.
CEO, Reinsurance Solutions
In a press release: «Aon Evolves Reinsurance Solutions Team to Bring Greater Choice and Innovation to Clients»
These new roles demonstrate the investment in our talent to nurture the next generation and evolve our team. They are designed to support our aims to further scale our capabilities across Reinsurance Solutions and deliver greater choice and innovation to our clients.
Vice President, Energy, IHS Markit
In a press release: «IHS Markit: Ability of Natural Gas Infrastructure to be Converted to Carry Low-Carbon Fuels Will Enable Gas to Become a “Second Pillar” of Decarbonization Alongside Renewables»
Repurposing infrastructure has technical challenges but the costs, while significant, are still lower than building entirely new facilities
Chief Strategist, Global Gas and CERAWeek Vice Chairman, IHS Markit
In a press release: «IHS Markit: Ability of Natural Gas Infrastructure to be Converted to Carry Low-Carbon Fuels Will Enable Gas to Become a “Second Pillar” of Decarbonization Alongside Renewables»
Switching to natural gas can support vital early action by replacing coal and oil and their associated higher emissions while also acting as a pre-build of energy carriers for a low-carbon future.
CEO, Aveva
In a press release: «AVEVA Named Best Global Industrial Software Solutions Provider»
Moving forward, AVEVA has a strong springboard for the future long-term growth of the business, and we are optimally positioned to support customers in their digitalization journey and in creating more sustainable and resilient businesses.
Group Director – Corporate Relations and Sustainable Impact
In a press release: «Anglo American announces its donation of $100 million to create a special endowment to support the sustainability work of the Anglo American Foundation»
Building on the exemplary work in 2020 to help safeguard the lives and livelihoods of our colleagues and those in our local communities through our global WeCare programme, we see this donation as an opportunity to accelerate the Anglo American Foundation’s work at a critical time for so many of our stakeholders, including our planet. Creating a healthy environment and thriving communities have never been more urgent.
Group director – strategy annd business development
In a press release: «Anglo American announces its donation of $100 million to create a special endowment to support the sustainability work of the Anglo American Foundation»
The Anglo American Foundation does incredible work that makes a real and lasting difference in communities around the world. This special $100 million contribution from Anglo American will help us take the scale of what we can deliver to an entirely new level, funding more ambitious and longer term projects.
Chief Executive, Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking and Chief Executive, Europe & Americas
In a press release: «Standard Chartered has allocated US $ 200 million to Afreximbank for the program of purchasing the African Union vaccine from COVID-19»
The speed of vaccine rollout is not only a healthcare issue but is increasingly a differentiator of near-term, post pandemic economic recovery for African nations. We are acutely aware that Africa accounts for under 2 per cent of vaccines administered worldwide; we welcome Afreximbank’s efforts to tackle this and we want to use our USD 1bn facility to help.
CEO and Co-Founder
In a press release: «Distill Ventures commits to backing early stage founders from underrepresented groups in new investment drive»
We know that opportunities for entrepreneurs are not equally accessible to all, and so at the heart of our company-wide inclusion and diversity initiatives is the creation of a new Pre-Accelerator that will enable us to work with really early stage founders. This change cannot happen overnight, but we are excited to help evolve the drinks world, one founder at a time.
Downing Street Press Secretary under Prime Minister Boris
Innews: «Tory Brexit hardliners call on Boris Johnson to tear up Northern Ireland arrangements»
They are very clear-eyed about what the problems are,” she said. “The two parties are on the case. The letter still stands.
Minister of State for Exiting the European Union
Innews: «Tory Brexit hardliners call on Boris Johnson to tear up Northern Ireland arrangements»
I wouldn’t say we were overjoyed to be supporting the contents of the of the Northern Ireland protocol, but we took comfort from the fact that both sides were obliged under its terms to look for alternative arrangements
Co-founder at Oxane Partners
In a press release: «Oxane Partners Wins Multiple Loan Servicing Mandates in Further Endorsement of its Loan Servicing 2.0 Solution»
These mandates are the culmination of our business expansion into the European loan servicing market and represent an endorsement of Oxane's proprietary technology platforms and cement Oxane's role as an innovator in the digitalisation of loan servicing and the broader private markets industry.
Director of Portfolio Management Solutions
In a press release: «Oxane Partners Wins Multiple Loan Servicing Mandates in Further Endorsement of its Loan Servicing 2.0 Solution»
Our technology-driven loan servicing solution, enabled by an experienced team of servicing experts is helping our clients adopt the digital transformation that's underway in the loan servicing industry.
High Level Climate Action Champion
In a press release: «LSEG becomes a Business Ambition 1.5° signatory - joins Race to Zero»
I welcome LSEG as the first exchange to commit to net zero and I look forward to following LSEG’s progress as it moves forward with these commitments to help catalyse and finance market-wide decarbonisation, including through their new transition bond segment.
Chief Executive Officer, London Stock Exchange Group
In a press release: «LSEG becomes a Business Ambition 1.5° signatory - joins Race to Zero»
Financial markets infrastructure plays a core role in enabling the transition to a net-zero economy. The focus on incorporating sustainable investment strategies has only increased during the Covid-19 pandemic and LSEG is committed to playing a leading role. As part of our own commitment, LSEG is delighted to become a member of United Nations Climate Change ‘Race to Zero’, the first global exchange group to do so.
Platforms and Solutions Director, Vodafone Business
In a press release: «Vodafone tests new tech that can track vehicles, drones and precious cargo remotely within centimetres»
Our in-building 5G and IoT services already allow manufacturing plants, research laboratories and factories to carry out critical, and often hazardous, precision work with robots. Now we are applying the same levels of accuracy to the outdoor world.
Group Chief Executive Officer, Royal London
In a press release: «Police Mutual to become part of Royal London»
Royal London and Police Mutual have complementary values and culture. Both are mutual and are committed to delivering the best value for their customers and members. Police Mutual plays a vital role in providing financial services and products to police officers and the armed forces. We are pleased to be able to provide the company with a secure future.