Tag: sustainability (246 articles)

Finance | 20 April, 2023 at 8:26 AM

Vienna Insurance Group sees sustainability as an important part of its strategic orientation

Vienna Insurance Group considers sustainability as an important part of its strategic orientation. The insurer established the VIG Family Fund, a fund in which approximately €7 million were collected, which will support in the medium and long term the efforts to help the families of VIG employees in Ukraine who were affected by the war. The company shows that it supports social and ecological causes by investing in businesses such as solar and wind farms, in ecologically sustainable and affordable housing projects, or in eco-mobility.

Industry | 12 April, 2023 at 1:34 PM

80% of Romanians are willing to do more for sustainability

80% of Romanians are willing to do more for sustainability, and the main barriers are the lack of easy access to information and personal resources, according to a study carried out by the Arctic Foundation in collaboration with Ipsos. 38% say they don't know what to do to be more sustainable, and 34% believe they don't have time to act in this direction.

Business | 30 March, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Companies that invest in sustainability can earn more

Companies that engage in sustainable practices record higher financial performance and are 2.4 times more likely to increase their financial return. According to Quartz Matrix, a Romanian technology and services company, the sure steps towards a sustainable company begin with the identification of internal processes that can be automated or made more efficient with the help of technology. Also, modern technologies help companies to cut costs and become more responsible towards the planet.

Industry | 14 March, 2023 at 8:59 AM

Arctic launches foundation to promote education for sustainability

Arctic launches the Arctic Foundation to strengthen sustainability education among Romanians. According to a study published by the company, 4 out of 5 Romanians declare themselves willing to do more activities for sustainability, provided they have more knowledge in this regard.

Real estate | 20 February, 2023 at 7:46 PM

The current crisis will force developers to look for new solutions

Alicja Kuczera, CEO of the Polish Green Building Council (PLGBC) talked to Green Forum about the impact of the energy crisis on the local property market, the development of a circular economy and environmental awareness in Poland.

Finance | 2 January, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Pehart extends syndicated loan to €78 million

Pehart Group, one of the largest tissue paper producers in Southeast Europe and the largest producer and processor of household paper products in Romania, is extending the syndicated loan obtained two years ago to €78 million.

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