Global C-level business leaders are increasingly concerned about climate change, according to Deloitte 2022 CxO Sustainability Report, as 79% of respondents see the world at a tipping point for responding to climate change, compared to just 59% eight months ago. Additionally, 89% of executives agree that there is a global climate emergency and 63% say that their organizations are very concerned about climate change. The survey also shows that executives unanimously feel tangible pressure to act on climate change, as 97% of respondents say that their companies have already been negatively impacted by climate related issues, with operations being the first affected (48%). Besides the operational impact, respondents underline that stakeholder groups, from regulators (77%) to consumers/clients (75%) and employees (65%) are adding pressure to act on climate change.
Romanian Diana Stroia was invested as High Sheriff of the West Glamorgan region in Wales on April 8, in a first for the Romanian community in the United Kingdom. High Sheriff is an honorary position with a tradition of over 1,000 years in the British system. The RePatriot community, through the presence of its representatives […]
Romania's reformist party USR announced on Wednesday, April 9, its decision to endorse Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan for the upcoming presidential elections, withdrawing its support for party leader Elena Lasconi, News.ro...
Microsoft Romania announced on Wednesday, April 9, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology in Târgu Mureș for the development of Romania’s first smart hospital. According to the press release, the project aims to revolutionize healthcare through innovative structures, advanced facilities, and smart […]
The Dacia Foundation for Romania was officially launched on Tuesday, April 8, to support NGOs with projects concerning access to education, the labor market, and culture. The foundation will have a grant program with an EUR 1 million budget, offering grants of up to EUR 30,000 for projects that can have a duration of 6 […]
The National Company Bucharest Airports (CNAB) has launched a tender for the design of a new terminal at Henri Coandă Airport, Bucharest’s main one, with the estimated project value reaching nearly EUR 40 million. According to the announcement quoted by Agerpres, this is the largest and most complex...
US singer-songwriter Jennifer Lopez will perform in Romania this year as part of her “Up All Night Live” world tour. The concert will take place on July 27, according to News.ro, but the location is yet to be announced. Lopez, 55, published a video on YouTube promoting the concerts. “To all my international JLovers, I’ll...
