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Africa’s Tax Leaders to Celebrate a Decade of Insight and Innovation in Kigali

Amsterdam, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Africa Tax Symposium (ATS) returns for its milestone 10th edition, marking a decade of transformative dialogue, learning, and collaboration in the African tax space. From 28 – 30 May 2025, tax professionals from across the continent and beyond will gather in Kigali, Rwanda for this landmark event, under the theme: “Trends in International Taxation: An African Perspective.”

Hosted by IBFD and the Centre for Studies in African Taxation (CSAT), the 10th Africa Tax Symposium promises an exceptional programme featuring world–class experts, thought–provoking sessions, and in–depth analyses of the latest developments in international tax, with a spotlight on their relevance to Africa.

“Reaching the 10th edition of the Africa Tax Symposium is a remarkable milestone – not just for IBFD and CSAT, but for the tax community in Africa. Over the past decade, we've seen the Symposium evolve into a trusted platform for critical dialogue, collaboration, and capacity building. ATS 2025 is not only a celebration of our journey so far, but a launchpad for the next chapter in shaping Africa's tax future with authority, expertise, and shared purpose.” Belema Obuoforibo, Director of the IBFD Knowledge Centre and Chair of CSAT.

The symposium will be preceded by our ‘Navigating Selected Issues in International Taxation and Transfer Pricing’ Masterclass, held on 26 and 27 May, offering an intensive, practice–oriented exploration of this subject. Attendees will benefit from this in–person platform to learn, share and debate the most pressing issues in international taxation and transfer pricing.

Over the years, the ATS has become synonymous with high–level dialogue, peer learning, and a truly pan–African approach to tax policy and administration. Our 10^th anniversary event promises to elevate that legacy, offering new opportunities for networking, insight–sharing, and professional development in one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.

Secure your spot and celebrate 10 years of the ATS with us. Visit https://www.ibfd.org/events/10th–africa–tax–symposium for more information and to register.

Be part of the legacy. Be part of the future. Join us in Kigali.

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Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today hosted an inaugural Ambassadors’ Forum galvanizing global support for accelerating adaptation at speed and at scale. The event, hosted at the GCA’s Rotterdam Headquarters, called on governments, industries and civil society to redouble efforts to build “resilient economies” as the growth engine for the 21^st century.

Ambassadors and senior diplomatic representatives from 50 nations gathered in a show of support and unity for the adaptation and resilience agenda. Delegates committed to spurring sustainable growth, fostering new industries, driving innovation, and unlocking private finance to ease mounting pressures on development aid and public climate finance. The global market for climate adaptation solutions—such as advanced weather analytics, parametric insurance, and water–efficient infrastructure— is projected to be worth USD 2 trillion annually by 2026.

Welcoming the attendees, Professor Patrick V. Verkooijen, President & CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation, lauded the diplomatic community for recognizing that adaptation is not merely a defensive measure but an essential component of global economic strategy: “We are already in the ‘Resilience Endgame’. We must prepare today for the 1.5–degree world. The devastating global impacts we see today need not define the society of tomorrow. The escape plan is to double down on adaptation and capture its incredible economic dividends.” He added that “the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, our flagship initiative, the largest adaptation program in the world, has shown us that growth and building resilience are intrinsically linked. But we can do so much more – together. Adaptation is about future–proofing our economies, protecting critical infrastructure, safeguarding food supplies, and ensuring that new opportunities can thrive in changing conditions. By rallying together, we multiply the impact of innovative investments and encourage the ‘resilience dividend’—the powerful, compounding benefits that flow from forward–thinking action.”

Delivering remarks, Professor Jan Peter Balkenende, Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Minister of State, and Executive Board Member of the GCA, emphasized that genuine progress on climate resilience will unlock broad–based dividends: “What happens in the most vulnerable countries does not stay there. Climate change amplifies food insecurity, migration, and conflict. In fragile states, environmental stress can become a security threat. Europe and the world must take this seriously. Investing in resilience is not only right — it is wise.” He added that “This is why we need true global cooperation, based on shared interest and shared responsibility.”

Reflecting on adaptation efforts in Africa and beyond, H.E. Halima Mucheke, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, spoke about the significance of GCA’s new headquarters in Nairobi: “Kenya is proud to host the GCA’s new headquarters in Nairobi which will intensify support for adaptation programs across Africa, leading these programs North–South. Around the world, resilient infrastructure is the hot new investment class. Climate adaptation is a framework for protecting infrastructure, securing food systems and creating new business and job opportunities. And it is being aided by a thriving market in climate solutions.” He added that “The continent’s leading initiative in this area – the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAAP) – has already channelled more than $15bn to strengthen essential systems against climate shocks. These funds are helping to secure the adaptability and livelihoods of nearly 60 million vulnerable people in 40 countries. We need to keep scaling this up, working as a global community, North–South, South–South, South–North–all together.”

Following the opening remarks delegates also heard from the lead architect and founder of Powerhouse Company, Nanne de Ru, about how GCA’s European headquarters at the Floating Office Rotterdam is an award–winning sustainable building recognized worldwide as a model for climate–resilient infrastructure.
The reception forms part of GCA’s broader advocacy strategy to advance climate adaptation solutions worldwide—focusing on protecting infrastructure, securing food systems, catalysing economic growth, and fostering global collaboration. By bringing together high–level diplomats, GCA reinforced its role as a leading international organisation in developing and implementing adaptation strategies that bolster economies against intensifying climate shocks.

Participating Countries and Representatives
A wide cross–section of the diplomatic community participated in the reception:

Afghanistan: H.E. Mr. Mohammad Asif Rahimi (Ambassador)
Algeria: Ms. Ghalia Benziouche (Minister Counselor)
Australia: H.E. Dr. Greg French (Ambassador), Ms. Milena Arsic (First Secretary), Mr. Sybren Holt (Research Officer in Charge of Investment and Trade)
Austria: Mr. Oliver Crazzolara (Ambassador’s Assistant – Policy & Research Officer)
Azerbaijan: H.E. Mr. Mammad Ahmadzada (Ambassador)
Barbados: H.E. N. Simone Rudder (Ambassador)
Belarus: H.E. Andrei Yeudachenka (Ambassador)
Bolivia: H.E. Roberto Calzadilla Sarmiento (Ambassador)
Brazil: Mr. Gaétan Spielmann Moura (Secretary)
Burkina Faso: H.E. Mr. Léopold Tonguenoma Bonkoungou (Ambassador)
Burundi: H.E. Ms. Isabelle Ndahayo (Ambassador)
Cameroon: H.E. Mrs. Liguemoh Ondoua Madeleine (Ambassador)
Chile: H.E. Jorge Carvajal (Ambassador), Mrs. María Fernanda Vila (Minister Counselor)
China: Mr. Gu Yanbin (Second Secretary), Ms. Zhan Leilei (Second Secretary)
Comoros: H.E. Mohamed Chatur Badaoui (Ambassador)
Costa Rica: H.E. Arnoldo Brenes Castro (Ambassador)
Croatia: H.E. Dubravka Plejić Marković (Ambassador)
Cuba: H.E. Mrs. Eva Yelina Silva Walker (Ambassador)
Czech Republic: Mr. Stanislav Beneš (Minister Counsellor)
Denmark: Ms. Anniek Barnhoorn (Academic Officer)
El Salvador: H.E. Agustín Vásquez Gómez (Ambassador)
Ethiopia: H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun (Ambassador)
Ghana: H.E. Francis Kotia (Ambassador)
Greece: Ms. Antigoni Bampi (Scientific Collaborator)
Guatemala: H.E. Mrs. Ana Cristina Rodríguez Pineda (Ambassador)
Hungary: Mr. Dániel Csonka (Deputy Head of Mission)
India: H.E. Mr. Kumar Tuhin (Ambassador)
Kenya: H.E. Halima Mucheke (Ambassador)
Lithuania: H.E. Neilas Tankevičius (Ambassador)
Malaysia: H.E. Roseli Abdul (Ambassador)
Malta: Mr. Matthew Grima (Deputy Head of Mission)
Montenegro: Mr. Milisav Raspopović (Charge d’Affaires)
Morocco: H.E. Mr. Mohamed Basri (Ambassador)
Nepal: H.E. Sewa Lamsal (Ambassador)
Nigeria: Mrs. Nnenne E. Ibekaku (Charge d’Affaires)
Pakistan: H.E. Ambassador Syed Haider (Ambassador)
Panama: H.E. Mrs. Sally LOO HUI (Ambassador)
Peru: Mr. Carlos Díaz (International Cooperation and Cultural Attaché)
Philippines: H.E. J. Eduardo Malaya (Ambassador)
Qatar: Mr. Saad Yousif Saad Al–Mana (First Secretary)
Rwanda: Mr. Jean Hugues Mukama (Charge d’Affaires)
Saudi Arabia: H.H. Prince Jalawi Al Saud (Ambassador)
Senegal: H.E. Madame Ramatoulaye Ba Faye (Ambassador), Mr. Henry Pierre Sarr (First Secretary)
Somalia: H.E. Khadija O. Ali (Ambassador)
South Africa: H.E. Mr. Vusimuzi Philemon Madonsela (Ambassador)
Türkiye: Mr. Bilal Köse (Consul)
Yemen: H.E. Sahar Ghanem (Ambassador)

Notes to Editors
About the Global Center on Adaptation
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that promotes adaptation to the impacts of climate change. It works to climate–proof development by instigating policy reforms and influencing investments made by international financial institutions and the private sector. The goal is to bring climate adaptation to the forefront of the global fight against climate change and ensure that it remains prominent.

Founded in 2018, GCA embodies innovation in its approach to climate adaptation as well as in its physical presence. It operates from the largest floating office in the world, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. GCA has a worldwide network of regional offices in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Beijing, China. The Center will open a new office in Nairobi, Kenya in 2025.

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Council of Parties Appoints Ambassador Almeida – Ribeiro as KAICIID Acting Secretary-General

Lisbon, Portugal, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The member states of the Council of Parties of the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) – which include the Republic of Austria, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Vatican State as a founding observer, alongside the Republic of Portugal as a guest and host state – have appointed His Excellency Ambassador António de Almeida – Ribeiro as Acting Secretary General of the International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID, effective January 2025.

Expressing his gratitude for the trust placed in him, His Excellency stated: “In today’s evolving global landscape, the Centre plays a crucial role in advancing and promoting the values of peace, tolerance, and moderation through dialogue among followers of different religions and cultures. KAICIID will continue to work closely with international partners to achieve this important mission.”

Ambassador Almeida – Ribeiro added: “I commend the significant accomplishments that KAICIID has achieved since its founding, building a credible and trusted international organization dedicated to spreading peace through interreligious and intercultural dialogue, despite the challenges it has encountered. Looking ahead, the Centre is determined to build on this success, enhancing and expanding its impact through programmes and projects in the regions it serves worldwide. KAICIID will strengthen its role as a vital international organization driven by unique humanitarian strategies, uniting religious leaders, policymakers, communities, and governments across nations. Our shared goal is to work collaboratively with partners to uphold human dignity and protect the universal right to life, progress, and development.”

Ambassador António de Almeida – Ribeiro, KAICIID’s Acting Secretary General, is a distinguished Portuguese diplomat. A graduate of the Faculty of Law (Legal and Political Sciences) at the University of Coimbra in 1976, he began his career at the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1979. Over the years, he has held numerous key positions in the Portuguese MoFA and abroad, including serving as ambassador to Argentina, Egypt, the Vatican, and Austria, as well as permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, among other prestigious global roles.

In recognition of his diplomatic service, Ambassador Almeida – Ribeiro has received numerous honours, including from countries such as Portugal, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Italy, France, Jordan, Peru and the Sovereign Order of Malta.

Ambassador Almeida – Ribeiro as KAICIID Acting Secretary–General

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Issa Odeh, 18, and Antony Saleh, 17, from Palestine win NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

New York, NY, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Issa Odeh and Antony Saleh as the winners of its 2024 World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The annual competition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of young entrepreneurs from around the globe.

Presented by the Citi Foundation, Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and Zuora, with associate support from PayPal and additional support from the New York Stock Exchange and UBS, the event brought together 11 student businesses from 10 different countries to compete in a high–stakes business plan pitch competition with the top finalists competing in front of an invited audience at the New York Stock Exchange. NFTE’s 2024 National Champion Lucio Hightower–Rojas from Los Angeles, represented the United States in the competition.

Odeh and Saleh, students from the Al Nayzak Organization in Palestine impressed the judges with their innovative business idea, Water World, an affordable device that monitors water and purity levels in tanks, purifies water, and notifies users remotely. They were awarded $5,000 to further develop their entrepreneurial venture.

Two other business ideas were recognized as finalists. Sami Jalloud, Noor Rashid, and Noor Shalabi, also from Al Nayzak, received $1,000 for their Mediclic concept. Yuliia Tkachenko, Kyrylo Martyniuk, Arina Khmeliuk, and Vadym Dobrovolskyi from Ukrainian Future Business Incubator in Ukraine received $1,000 for their business idea, OUTEX.

“No matter where they’re from, all great entrepreneurs start with problems that they see in their own communities,” said Dr. J.D. LaRock, NFTE president & CEO. “It’s clear that the NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is the place for the next generation of great entrepreneurs. From an app that harnesses the power of AI to provide equitable access to education, to a product that simplifies the healthcare process, these innovative business ideas prove that NFTE learners have the talent, creativity, and power to change the world.”

The winners were selected by a distinguished panel of VIP judges, including Cody Chang, Co–Founder & Head of Business at Product Gym, Head of Product at Quadency, and NFTE alumnus; Ingrid Giordano, Managing Director, Head of Early Career Talent Acquisition and Program Management at Citi; Nicholas Haber, Director, STEM & CTE at Certiport; Jon Herrick, Chief Product Officer at the New York Stock Exchange; Ken Houseman, Vice President of Product Strategy at Zuora; and Sabina Zaman, Partner – US FSO IPO Leader, Financial Accounting Advisory Services at EY US.

“Empowering youth with the skills and confidence to innovate is essential for creating a sustainable and equitable world,” said Ellen Glazerman, Executive Director, EY Foundation and Director of University Relations, EY Americas. “Together, we are inspiring and equipping the next generation of entrepreneurial talent to shape the future with confidence and insight.”

“Zuora is proud to support young entrepreneurs who are shaping the future with bold, innovative ideas,” said Tien Tzuo, Zuora CEO. “Empowering youth through entrepreneurial education fosters economic resilience and growth in a rapidly changing world. We are inspired by these students’ drive to make a positive impact and excited to see their solutions unfold in the real world.”

The annual NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge featured a day of learning, personalized coaching sessions, and a semifinal round of competition at UBS in New York City as well as a partner strategy session facilitated by EY Wavespace. These aspiring innovators are committed to shaping a brighter, more inclusive future through their bold ideas and entrepreneurial spirit.

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About NFTE

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) ignites the entrepreneurial mindset with unique learning experiences that empower students to own their futures. A global nonprofit founded in 1987, NFTE provides high–quality entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school and postsecondary students. NFTE brings the power of entrepreneurship to students, regardless of family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. NFTE has educated more than a million students, delivering our programs in school, out of school, in–person, online, or through hybrid models. Visit nfte.com to learn more.

About EY

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi–disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.

About Zuora, Inc.

Zuora provides a leading monetization suite to build, run and grow a modern business through a dynamic mix of usage–based models, subscription bundles and everything in between. From pricing and packaging, to billing, payments and revenue accounting, Zuora’s flexible, modular software platform is designed to help companies evolve monetization strategies with customer demand. More than 1,000 customers around the world, including BMC Software, Box, Caterpillar, General Motors, The New York Times, Schneider Electric and Zoom use Zuora’s leading combination of technology and expertise to turn recurring relationships and recurring revenue into recurring growth. Zuora is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in the Americas, EMEA and APAC. To learn more, please visit zuora.com.

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Nauru Launches Innovative Citizenship Program at COP 29, Linking Investment to Climate Action

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Government of the Republic of Nauru unveiled its groundbreaking Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku today, directly addressing the key conference themes of climate finance and adaptation. In his address to COP 29 delegates, Hon. Asterio Appi, Nauru’s Minister for Climate Change and National Resilience, presented the innovative financing initiative as an opportunity for conscientious investors to acquire an additional citizenship while contributing to climate adaptation and sustainable development projects in the South Pacific.

Minister Appi highlighted the program’s broader impact: “Nauru, like many South Pacific nations, plays an outsized role in protecting globally significant biodiversity. Our ecosystems support more rare, endangered, and threatened species than those anywhere else on Earth. Yet we stand on the frontlines of climate change, facing rising sea levels, intensifying storm surges, and accelerating biodiversity loss. The consequences of global warming are rendering Pacific Island states increasingly uninhabitable. By choosing Nauru’s citizenship program, investors aren’t merely securing their own future — they’re investing in the future of our planet.”

The UN has repeatedly stressed that access to finance, and in particular climate finance, is a critical enabler to help Small Island Developing States (SIDS) achieve their Sustainable Development Goals. As it points out, SIDS are disproportionately and increasingly affected by the impacts of climate change and urgently require access to external financial support to build resilience in the social, economic, and natural systems on which they, and the rest of the world, depend. However, the current climate and development finance architecture is exceedingly complex and ill–equipped to operate efficiently, fairly, and at the speed and scale needed to meet SIDS’s needs.

Secure global mobility and contribute to a sustainable future

Speaking at the program’s launch event in Baku, newly appointed Director of Compliance of the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Office, Isa Seow, pointed out that as the world’s smallest independent republic and third–smallest country, “Nauru is a testament to resilience and innovation, pioneering a unique approach to citizenship that combines economic growth with environmental stewardship.”

Seow explained that the program offers a streamlined path to citizenship, with processing times of just three to four months. Investors can secure Nauruan citizenship through a contribution to the national Treasury Fund, starting at USD 105,000 for a single applicant. This investment unlocks benefits for international investors including visa–free access to 89 destinations, unrestricted dual citizenship, and the ability to extend citizenship to family members.

He underscored the program’s commitment to integrity: “We’ve implemented rigorous due diligence processes and robust governance structures to ensure that only individuals of the highest caliber participate in shaping Nauru’s future. This program isn’t just about acquiring another passport; it’s about joining a community dedicated to pioneering solutions for global challenges.”

Sovereign equity instead of sovereign debt

Nauru’s government has mandated leading international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners to design, set up, and run the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program. The firm’s Government Advisory practice has assisted the governments of over 20 jurisdictions and countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania in designing, setting up, operating, and promoting investment–related residence and citizenship programs and has raised more than USD 15 billion in foreign direct investment.

His Excellency David Adeang, President of the Republic of Nauru, says, “Investment migration has emerged as a powerful mechanism for mitigating sustainability risks and enhancing climate resilience. Nauru’s program sets a new standard in this realm, channeling investments directly into projects that safeguard the nation’s future and contribute to global environmental preservation. Nauru’s innovative approach offers a tangible example of how nations can leverage private investment to address pressing environmental challenges.”

Dr. Juerg Steffen, CEO of Henley & Partners, says, “What sets residence and citizenship by investment programs apart from debt–driven financing approaches is that they enhance the sovereign equity of the nations that host them. They do not require compromising or sacrificing one strategic objective to achieve another. Investment migration is a true win–win, long–term, sustainable solution for all stakeholders, whether they are investors or nation states and their citizens. More and more governments are seeing the benefits of residence and citizenship programs as a mechanism to mitigate sustainability risks by financing development initiatives.”

Notes to Editors:

About the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program

The Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program offers a straightforward pathway to citizenship through a direct contribution to the Treasury Fund of Nauru.

Main applicant requirements:

A minimum age of 18 years
A clean personal background
Proof of the source of funds

Contribution

USD 105,000 for a single applicant
USD 110,000 for a family of two–four members
USD 115,000 for a family of five or more members
USD 15,000 for each additional sibling of the main applicant or their spouse

Application fee

USD 25,000 for a single applicant
USD 27,500 for a family of two–four members
USD 30,000 for a family of five or more members

Due diligence fee

USD 10,000 for the main applicant
USD 7,500 per additional family member aged 16 or older (spouse, sibling, child, or qualifying adult dependent)

Passport fee

USD 500 per passport, to be paid to the Nauru Government

Applicants undergo thorough due diligence checks and are required to attend an interview. Upon approval, applicants make the required contribution, take the Oath of Allegiance to Nauru, and receive their certificate of citizenship and Nauruan passport.

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Media Contact

For further information, please contact:

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Nauru startet auf der COP 29 innovatives Staatsbürgerschaftsprogramm zur Verknüpfung von Investitionen mit Klimaschutzmaßnahmen

BAKU, Aserbaidschan, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Die Regierung der Republik Nauru hat heute auf der UN–Klimakonferenz 2024 (COP 29) in Baku ihr bahnbrechendes Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program vorgestellt, das sich direkt mit den Schlüsselthemen der Konferenz – Klimafinanzierung und Anpassung – befasst. In seiner Rede vor den Delegierten der COP 29 stellte der Ehrenwerte Asterio Appi, Minister für Klimawandel und nationale Resilienz von Nauru, die innovative Finanzierungsinitiative als eine Möglichkeit für gewissenhafte Investoren vor, eine zusätzliche Staatsbürgerschaft zu erwerben und gleichzeitig einen Beitrag zu Klimaanpassungs– und nachhaltigen Entwicklungsprojekten im Südpazifik zu leisten.

Minister Appi hob die breitere Wirkung des Programms hervor: „Nauru spielt, wie viele Länder des Südpazifiks, eine überragende Rolle beim Schutz der weltweit bedeutenden biologischen Vielfalt. In unseren Ökosystemen leben mehr seltene, gefährdete und bedrohte Arten als irgendwo sonst auf der Erde. Dennoch stehen wir an der vordersten Front des Klimawandels und sehen uns mit einem steigenden Meeresspiegel, zunehmenden Sturmfluten und einem beschleunigten Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt konfrontiert. Die Folgen der globalen Erwärmung machen die pazifischen Inselstaaten zunehmend unbewohnbar. Mit der Entscheidung für das Staatsbürgerschaftsprogramm von Nauru sichern Investoren nicht nur ihre eigene Zukunft – sie investieren auch in die Zukunft unseres Planeten.“

Die Vereinten Nationen haben wiederholt betont, dass der Zugang zu Finanzmitteln, insbesondere zur Klimafinanzierung, eine entscheidende Voraussetzung dafür ist, dass kleine Inselentwicklungsstaaten (Small Island Developing States, SIDS) ihre Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung erreichen können. Hervorgehoben wird, dass SIDS unverhältnismäßig stark und zunehmend von den Auswirkungen des Klimawandels betroffen sind und dringend Zugang zu externer finanzieller Unterstützung benötigen, um die sozialen, wirtschaftlichen und natürlichen Systeme, von denen sie und der Rest der Welt abhängen, widerstandsfähiger zu machen. Die derzeitige Architektur der Klima– und Entwicklungsfinanzierung ist jedoch überaus komplex und nicht in der Lage, effizient, gerecht und in dem Tempo und Umfang zu funktionieren, wie es für die Bedürfnisse der SIDS erforderlich ist.

Sicherung globaler Mobilität und Beitrag zu einer nachhaltigen Zukunft

Isa Seow, der neu ernannte Direktor des Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Office, wies bei der Auftaktveranstaltung des Programms in Baku darauf hin, dass Nauru als kleinste unabhängige Republik der Welt und drittkleinstes Land „ein Beispiel für Resilienz und Innovation ist und einen einzigartigen Ansatz für bürgerschaftliches Engagement verfolgt, der wirtschaftliches Wachstum mit ökologischem Verantwortungsbewusstsein verbindet“.

Seow erläuterte, dass das Programm einen vereinfachten Weg zur Staatsbürgerschaft bietet, mit einer Bearbeitungszeit von nur drei bis vier Monaten. Investoren können sich die nauruanische Staatsbürgerschaft durch eine Einzahlung in den nationalen Schatzfonds sichern, die bei 105.000 USD für einen einzelnen Antragsteller beginnt. Diese Investition bringt internationale Investoren in den Genuss von Vorteilen wie visafreiem Zugang zu 89 Reisezielen, uneingeschränkter doppelter Staatsbürgerschaft und der Möglichkeit, die Staatsbürgerschaft auf Familienmitglieder auszuweiten.

Er betonte die Verpflichtung des Programms zur Integrität: „Wir haben strenge Due–Diligence–Prozesse und robuste Führungsstrukturen eingeführt, um sicherzustellen, dass nur Personen von höchstem Niveau an der Gestaltung der Zukunft Naurus mitwirken. Bei diesem Programm geht es nicht nur um den Erwerb eines weiteren Reisepasses, sondern um den Beitritt zu einer Gemeinschaft, die sich der Suche nach bahnbrechenden Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen verschrieben hat.

Staatliches Eigenkapital statt Staatsschulden

Die Regierung von Nauru hat das führende internationale Beratungsunternehmen für Investitionsmigration Henley & Partners beauftragt, das Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program zu konzipieren, einzurichten und durchzuführen. Der Bereich Regierungsberatung des Unternehmens hat die Regierungen von mehr als 20 Ländern in Afrika, Asien, der Karibik, Europa, dem Nahen Osten, Nordamerika und Ozeanien bei der Konzeption, Einrichtung, Durchführung und Förderung investitionsbezogener Aufenthalts– und Staatsbürgerschaftsprogramme unterstützt und ausländische Direktinvestitionen in Höhe von mehr als 15 Mrd. USD aufgebracht.

{Seine Exzellenz David Adeang, Präsident der Republik Nauru, dazu: „Investitionsmigration hat sich als wirksamer Mechanismus zur Minderung von Nachhaltigkeitsrisiken und zur Verbesserung der Klimaresilienz erwiesen. Das Programm von Nauru setzt in diesem Bereich neue Maßstäbe, indem es Investitionen direkt in Projekte lenkt, die die Zukunft des Landes sichern und zur Erhaltung der globalen Umwelt beitragen. Naurus innovativer Ansatz ist ein greifbares Beispiel dafür, wie Nationen private Investitionen nutzen können, um dringende Umweltprobleme anzugehen.“

Dr. Jürg Steffen, CEO von Henley & Partners, dazu: „Programme für Aufenthalt und Staatsbürgerschaft durch Investitionen unterscheiden sich von schuldenbasierten Finanzierungsansätzen dadurch, dass sie das souveräne Eigenkapital der Staaten, die sie aufnehmen, stärken. Sie erfordern keine Kompromisse oder das Opfern eines strategischen Ziels, um ein anderes zu erreichen. Investitionsmigration ist eine echte, langfristige und nachhaltige Win–Win–Lösung für alle Beteiligten, ob es sich nun um Investoren oder um Nationalstaaten und ihre Bürger handelt. Immer mehr Regierungen erkennen die Vorteile von Aufenthalts– und Staatsbürgerschaftsprogrammen als Mechanismus zur Minderung von Nachhaltigkeitsrisiken durch die Finanzierung von Entwicklungsinitiativen.“

Hinweise für Redakteure:

Über das Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program

Das Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program bietet einen unkomplizierten Weg zur Staatsbürgerschaft durch eine direkte Einzahlung in den Treasury Fund of Nauru.

Wichtigste Anforderungen an Bewerber:

Mindestalter von 18 Jahren
Lauterer persönlicher Hintergrund
Nachweis über die Herkunft der Mittel

Beitrag

105.000 USD für einen einzelnen Antragsteller
110.000 USD für eine Familie mit zwei bis vier Mitgliedern
115.000 USD für eine Familie mit fünf oder mehr Mitgliedern
15.000 USD für jedes weitere Geschwisterkind des Hauptantragstellers oder seines Ehepartners

Anmeldegebühr

25.000 USD für einen einzelnen Antragsteller
27.500 USD für eine Familie mit zwei bis vier Mitgliedern
30.000 USD für eine Familie mit fünf oder mehr Mitgliedern

Gebühr für Due–Diligence–Prüfung

10.000 USD für den Hauptantragsteller
7.500 USD für jedes weitere Familienmitglied ab 16 Jahren (Ehepartner, Geschwister, Kind oder qualifizierter anspruchsberechtigter Erwachsener)

Passgebühr

500 USD pro Reisepass, zu zahlen an die Regierung von Nauru

Die Bewerber werden einer sorgfältigen Prüfung unterzogen und müssen zu einem Interview erscheinen. Nach der Genehmigung leisten die Antragsteller den erforderlichen Beitrag, legen den Treueeid auf Nauru ab und erhalten ihre Staatsbürgerschaftsurkunde und ihren nauruanischen Pass.

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Medienkontakt

Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an:

Lyall Mercer
Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Office
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +61 413 749 830

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La République de Nauru lance un programme de citoyenneté innovant à l’occasion de la COP 29, reliant l’investissement à l’action en faveur du climat

BAKOU, Azerbaïdjan, 13 nov. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Le gouvernement de la République de Nauru dévoile ce jour son Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program novateur à l’occasion de l’ouverture à Bakou de la Conférence des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques de 2024, la COP 29, en abordant directement les thèmes clés de la conférence, à savoir le financement climatique et l’adaptation au changement climatique. Dans son discours aux délégués de la COP 29, l’honorable Asterio Appi, ministre du changement climatique et de la résilience nationale de Nauru, a présenté cette initiative de financement innovante comme une opportunité pour les investisseurs consciencieux d’acquérir une citoyenneté supplémentaire tout en contribuant à des projets d’adaptation au climat et de développement durable dans le Pacifique Sud.

Le ministre Appi a souligné l’impact plus large du programme : « Nauru, comme de nombreuses nations du Pacifique Sud, joue un rôle décisif dans la protection de la biodiversité mondiale. Nos écosystèmes abritent plus d’espèces rares, en danger et menacées que n’importe où ailleurs sur Terre. Pourtant, nous nous trouvons en première ligne du changement climatique, confrontés à l’élévation du niveau des mers, à l’intensification des ondes de tempête et à l’accélération de la perte de biodiversité. Les conséquences du réchauffement climatique rendent les États insulaires du Pacifique de moins en moins habitables. En choisissant le programme de citoyenneté de Nauru, les investisseurs ne se contentent pas d’assurer leur propre avenir, ils investissent également dans l’avenir de notre planète. »

Les Nations unies ont souligné à plusieurs reprises que l’accès au financement, et en particulier au financement de la lutte contre le changement climatique, était un élément essentiel pour aider les petits États insulaires en développement, les PEID, à atteindre leurs objectifs en matière de développement durable. Comme elles le font remarquer, les PEID sont affectés de manière disproportionnée et croissante par les effets du changement climatique et nécessitent, de toute urgence, un accès à un accompagnement financier externe permettant de renforcer la résilience des systèmes sociaux, économiques et naturels dont ils dépendent, ainsi que le reste du monde. Cependant, l’architecture actuelle du financement climatique et du développement est extrêmement complexe et mal équipée pour fonctionner efficacement, équitablement et à la vitesse et à l’échelle nécessaires pour répondre à leurs besoins.

Assurer la mobilité mondiale et contribuer à un avenir durable

Lors de l’événement de lancement du programme à Bakou, Isa Seow, nouvellement nommé Directeur de la conformité du Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Office, a souligné lors de sa prise de parole qu’en tant que plus petite république indépendante et troisième plus petit pays du monde, « Nauru s’érige en exemple de résilience et d’innovation, pionnier d’une approche unique en matière de citoyenneté alliant croissance économique et gestion de l’environnement ».

M. Seow a expliqué que le programme offrait une voie simplifiée vers la citoyenneté, avec des délais de traitement de trois à quatre mois seulement. Les investisseurs peuvent obtenir la citoyenneté nauruanienne en versant une contribution au fonds de trésorerie national, à partir de 105 000 USD par demandeur. Cet investissement permet aux investisseurs internationaux de bénéficier d’avantages tels que l’accès sans visa à 89 destinations, la double nationalité sans restriction et la possibilité d’étendre la citoyenneté aux membres de leur famille.

Il a souligné l’engagement du programme en faveur de l’intégrité : « Nous avons mis en place des procédures rigoureuses de diligence raisonnable et des structures de gouvernance robustes afin de garantir que seules des personnes triées sur le volet puissent participer au façonnement de l’avenir de Nauru. Ce programme ne se limite pas à l’acquisition d’un nouveau passeport ; il s’agit de rejoindre une communauté qui se consacre à l’élaboration de solutions novatrices pour répondre à des enjeux planétaires. »

Des fonds propres souverains au lieu d’une dette souveraine

Le gouvernement de Nauru a mandaté le cabinet Henley & Partners, leader du conseil en migration internationale des investissements, pour concevoir, instaurer et gérer le Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program. Le service de conseil aux gouvernements du cabinet a aidé les gouvernements de plus de 20 juridictions et pays d’Afrique, d’Asie, des Caraïbes, d’Europe, du Moyen–Orient, d’Amérique du Nord et d’Océanie à concevoir, mettre en place, exploiter et promouvoir des programmes de résidence et de citoyenneté liés à l’investissement, et a levé plus de 15 milliards de dollars américains d’investissements étrangers directs.

Son Excellence David Adeang, Président de la République de Nauru, déclare : « La migration des investissements est apparue comme un mécanisme puissant pour atténuer les risques liés au développement durable et renforcer la résilience climatique. Le programme de Nauru établit une nouvelle norme dans ce domaine, en orientant les investissements directement vers des projets façonnant l’avenir de la nation et contribuant à la préservation de l’environnement mondial. L’approche innovante de Nauru constitue un exemple concret de la manière dont les nations peuvent tirer parti de l’investissement privé pour relever les enjeux environnementaux les plus urgents. »

Pour Juerg Steffen, PDG de Henley & Partners : « Ce qui distingue les programmes de résidence et de citoyenneté par l’investissement des approches de financement par la dette, c’est qu’ils permettent de renforcer les fonds propres souverains des nations qui les accueillent. Ils ne nécessitent aucun compromis ou sacrifice d’un objectif stratégique pour en atteindre un autre. La migration des investissements est une solution durable, à long terme, qui profite à toutes les parties prenantes, qu’il s’agisse d’investisseurs ou d’États–nations et de leurs citoyens. De plus en plus de gouvernements voient dans les programmes de résidence et de citoyenneté un moyen d’atténuer les risques en matière de développement durable en finançant des initiatives de développement. »

Notes à l’attention des rédacteurs :

À propos du Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program

Le Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program offre une voie directe vers la citoyenneté par le biais d’une contribution directe au fonds de trésorerie de Nauru.

Principales conditions à remplir par le demandeur :

Avoir au moins 18 ans
Avoir un casier judiciaire vierge
Disposer de preuves de provenance des fonds

Contribution

105 000 USD pour un seul demandeur
110 000 USD pour une famille composée de deux à quatre membres
115 000 USD pour une famille composée de cinq membres ou plus
15 000 USD pour chaque frère ou sœur supplémentaire du demandeur principal ou de son conjoint

Frais de dossier

25 000 USD pour un seul demandeur
27 500 USD pour une famille composée de deux à quatre membres
30 000 USD pour une famille composée de cinq membres ou plus

Frais de diligence raisonnable

10 000 USD pour le demandeur principal
7 500 USD par membre supplémentaire de la famille âgé de 16 ans ou plus (conjoint, frère ou sœur, enfant ou adulte à charge remplissant les conditions requises)

Frais de passeport

500 USD par passeport, à verser au gouvernement de Nauru

Les demandeurs sont soumis à de stricts contrôles préalables et doivent passer un entretien. Après approbation, les demandeurs versent la contribution requise, prêtent le serment d’allégeance à Nauru et reçoivent leur certificat de citoyenneté et leur passeport nauruan.

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Mobile: +61 413 749 830

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Nauru Lança Programa de Cidadania Inovadora na COP 29, Vinculando Investimento à Ação Climática

BAKU, Azerbaijão, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O Governo da República de Nauru revelou hoje seu inovador Programa de Cidadania para a Resiliência Econômica e Climática de Nauru na Conferência das Nações Unidas sobre Mudanças Climáticas de 2024 (COP 29) em Baku, abordando diretamente os principais temas da conferência sobre financiamento e adaptação ao clima. No seu discurso aos delegados da COP 29, o Exmo. Asterio Appi, Ministro das Alterações Climáticas e Resiliência Nacional de Nauru, apresentou a iniciativa de financiamento inovadora como uma oportunidade para os investidores conscientes adquirirem uma cidadania adicional, contribuindo para a adaptação climática e projetos de desenvolvimento sustentável no Pacífico Sul.

O ministro Appi destacou o impacto mais amplo do programa: “Nauru, como muitas nações do Pacífico Sul, tem um papel gigantesco na proteção da biodiversidade globalmente significativa. Nossos ecossistemas abrigam espécies mais raras, em perigo e ameaçadas do que em qualquer outro lugar da Terra. No entanto, estamos na linha de frente das mudanças climáticas, enfrentando o aumento do nível do mar, a intensificação das tempestades e a aceleração da perda de biodiversidade. As consequências do aquecimento global estão tornando os Estados Insulares do Pacífico cada vez mais inabitáveis. Ao escolher o programa de cidadania de Nauru, os investidores além de garantirem o seu próprio futuro — também investem no futuro do nosso planeta.”

A ONU enfatizou repetidamente que o acesso ao financiamento e, em particular, ao financiamento climático, é um facilitador crítico para ajudar os Pequenos Estados Insulares em Desenvolvimento (PEID) a alcançar seus Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Como mencionado, os PEID são desproporcionalmente e cada vez mais afetados pelos impactos das mudanças climáticas e necessitam de acesso urgente ao apoio financeiro externo para poderem desenvolver a resiliência nos sistemas sociais, econômicos e naturais dos quais eles e o resto do mundo dependem. No entanto, a atual arquitetura de financiamento para clima e desenvolvimento é extremamente complexa e mal equipada para operar de forma eficiente, justa e na velocidade e escala necessárias para atender às necessidades dos PEID.

Garantia da Mobilidade Global e Contribuição para um Futuro Sustentável

Falando no evento de lançamento do programa em Baku, o recém–nomeado Diretor de Conformidade do Escritório do Programa de Cidadania de Resiliência Econômica e Climática de Nauru, Isa Seow, destacou que, como a menor república independente do mundo e o terceiro menor país do mundo, “Nauru é um testemunho de resiliência e inovação, pioneira em uma abordagem única de cidadania que combina o crescimento econômico com a gestão ambiental”.

Seow explicou que o programa oferece um caminho simplificado para a cidadania, com tempos de processamento de apenas três a quatro meses. Os investidores podem garantir a cidadania nauruana por meio de uma contribuição para o Fundo do Tesouro Nacional, a partir de US $ 105.000 para um único indivíduo. Este investimento desbloqueia benefícios para investidores internacionais, incluindo acesso sem visto a 89 destinos, dupla cidadania irrestrita e capacidade de estender a cidadania aos membros da família.

Ele ressaltou o compromisso do programa com a integridade: “Implementamos processos rigorosos de due diligence e estruturas de governança robustas para garantir que apenas indivíduos do mais alto calibre participem da formação do futuro de Nauru. Este programa não se trata apenas da aquisição de mais um passaporte; trata–se da participação em uma comunidade dedicada a soluções pioneiras para desafios globais.”

Capital Soberano em Vez de Dívida Soberana

O governo de Nauru contratou a empresa líder em consultoria de migração de investimentos internacionais Henley & Partners para projetar, configurar e executar o Programa de Cidadania de Resiliência Econômica e Climática de Nauru. A prática de Assessoria Governamental da empresa ajudou os governos de mais de 20 jurisdições e países de toda a África, Ásia, Caribe, Europa, Oriente Médio, América do Norte e Oceania a projetar, estabelecer, operar e promover programas de residência e cidadania relacionados a investimentos e arrecadou mais de US $ 15 bilhões diretamente em investimento estrangeiro.

Sua Excelência David Adeang, Presidente da República de Nauru, disse: “A migração de investimentos emergiu como um poderoso mecanismo para mitigar os riscos de sustentabilidade e aumentar a resiliência climática. O programa de Nauru estabelece um novo padrão neste âmbito, canalizando investimentos diretamente para projetos que salvaguardam o futuro da nação e contribuem para a preservação ambiental global. A abordagem inovadora de Nauru oferece um exemplo tangível de como as nações podem utilizar o investimento privado para enfrentar os desafios ambientais urgentes.”

O Dr. Juerg Steffen, CEO da Henley & Partners, disse: “O que diferencia os programas de residência e cidadania por meio de investimento das abordagens de financiamento orientadas pela dívida é que eles aumentam a equidade soberana das nações que os hospedam. Eles não exigem o comprometimento ou o sacrifício de um objetivo estratégico para o alcance de outro. A migração de investimentos é uma verdadeira solução vantajosa, sustentável e de longo prazo para todas as partes interessadas, sejam investidores ou estados–nação e seus cidadãos. Cada vez mais governos estão vendo os benefícios dos programas de residência e cidadania como um mecanismo para mitigar os riscos de sustentabilidade, por meio de iniciativas de desenvolvimento.”

Notas aos Editores:

Sobre o Programa de Cidadania e Resiliência Econômica e Climática de Nauru

O Programa de Cidadania de Resiliência Econômica e Climática de Nauru oferece um caminho direto para a cidadania por meio de uma contribuição direta para o Fundo do Tesouro de Nauru.

Principais requisitos:

Idade mínima de 18 anos
Bons antecedentes
Prova da fonte dos fundos

Contribuição

USD 105.000 para um único indivíduo
USD 110.000 para uma família de dois a quatro membros
USD 115.000 para uma família de cinco ou mais membros
USD 15.000 para cada irmão adicional do requerente principal ou seu cônjuge

Taxa de inscrição

USD 25.000 para um único indivíduo
USD 27.500 para uma família de dois a quatro membros
USD 30.000 para uma família de cinco ou mais membros

Taxa de due diligence

USD 10.000 para o requerente principal
US $ 7.500 por membro adicional da família com 16 anos ou mais (cônjuge, irmão, filho ou dependente adulto qualificado)

Taxa de passaporte

US $ 500 por passaporte, a ser pago ao governo de Nauru

Os candidatos passam por verificações minuciosas de due diligence e são obrigados a fazer uma entrevista. Após a aprovação, os candidatos fazem a contribuição necessária, fazem o Juramento de Fidelidade a Nauru e recebem seu certificado de cidadania e passaporte nauruano.

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Contato com a Mídia

Para mais informações, contate:

Lyall Mercer
Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Office
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +61 413 749 830

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Fortrea veröffentlicht ersten Bericht zur sozialen Verantwortung des Unternehmens

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE), ein führendes globales Auftragsforschungsinstitut (CRO), gab heute die Veröffentlichung des ersten Berichts des Unternehmens zur sozialen Verantwortung von Unternehmen mit dem Titel „Fortrea for Better“ bekannt.

Der Bericht steht auf Fortrea.com zum Download zur Verfügung und beschreibt die Aktivitäten von Fortrea in den Bereichen Umwelt, Soziales und Unternehmensführung (ESG), die in vier verschiedenen Abschnitten dargestellt werden:

Fortrea for Life: Verantwortungsvolle Umweltpraktiken
Fortrea for All: Verantwortungsvolle Personalführung
Fortrea for Good: Verantwortungsvolle Praktiken für die Gesellschaft
Fortrea for Integrity: Verantwortungsvolle Unternehmensführung

„'Fortrea for Better' spiegelt unser Engagement wider, unsere Umweltauswirkungen zu minimieren, unsere Mitarbeiter und die Gemeinden, in denen wir arbeiten, zu unterstützen und bei allem, was wir tun, Praktiken ethischer Unternehmensführung zu befolgen“, so Sandy Kennedy, Chief Quality, Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability Officer, die auch den Vorsitz im ESG–Lenkungsausschuss des Unternehmens innehat.

Der Bericht beschreibt die Erfolge von Fortrea im ersten Jahr als unabhängiges börsennotiertes Unternehmen. Ein Beispiel: Ein altes Versandhandelslager im Vereinigten Königreich wurde zu einer Klinik mit 100 Betten und Platz für 300 Mitarbeiter umgebaut. Der Standort wurde mit einer Umweltzertifizierung ausgezeichnet, die auf der Leistung in den Bereichen Energieeinsparung, Materialverbrauch, Wasserverbrauch und Abfallentsorgung basiert.

Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt sind die Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) des Unternehmens, bei denen es sich um freiwillige, von Mitarbeitern geleitete Gruppen von Personen handelt, die sich mit historisch marginalisierten Gemeinschaften identifizieren und gemeinsame Interessen oder Erfahrungen teilen. Sie sollen den Mitgliedern das Gefühl geben, willkommen zu sein und sich wohlzufühlen, damit sie offene Diskussionen in einer sicheren Umgebung führen können. Derzeit gibt es in Fortrea acht ERGs mit fast 4.000 aktiven Mitgliedern.

Der CSR–Bericht von Fortrea skizziert auch den zukünftigen ESG–Fahrplan des Unternehmens, einen mehrjährigen Prozess, der eine festgelegte Agenda, Aufsicht und Berichterstattung umfasst. Fortrea ist der Global–Compact–Initiative der Vereinten Nationen beigetreten und hat sich der Science Based Targets Initiative verpflichtet. Der Vorstandsvorsitzende und CEO Tom Pike hat sich mehr als 2.500 CEOs angeschlossen, die sich als Unterzeichner der CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ zur Unterstützung von DEI verpflichtet haben. Darüber hinaus hat Fortrea kürzlich seine erste Einreichung bei EcoVadis, einem weltweit anerkannten Anbieter von Nachhaltigkeitsratings für Unternehmen, vorgenommen und entwickelt seinen ersten Umweltbericht für CDP, eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die ein Offenlegungssystem für Umweltauswirkungen betreibt. Aufgrund seiner bisherigen Erfolge und Verpflichtungen ist Fortrea gut aufgestellt, um die für 2026 erwarteten Meldepflichten zu erfüllen.

„Ich bin sehr stolz auf die Fortschritte, die wir in relativ kurzer Zeit gemacht haben“, kommentierte Tom Pike in seiner Einleitung zum Bericht. „Es ist ein Beweis für das Engagement unserer Mitarbeiter, die unsere neue Kultur mit Begeisterung angenommen haben.“

Über Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Lösungen für die klinische Entwicklung in der Life–Science–Branche. Wir arbeiten mit aufstrebenden und großen biopharmazeutischen, biotechnologischen, medizintechnischen und diagnostischen Unternehmen zusammen, um Innovationen im Gesundheitswesen voranzutreiben, die das Angebot lebensverändernder Therapien für Patienten beschleunigen. Fortrea bietet Management von klinischen Studien der Phasen I–IV, klinische Pharmakologie und Beratungsdienste an. Die Lösungen von Fortrea basieren auf drei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung in mehr als 20 Therapiegebieten, einer Leidenschaft für wissenschaftliche Strenge, außergewöhnlichen Erkenntnissen und einem starken Netzwerk von Prüfzentren. Unser talentiertes und vielfältiges Team, das in etwa 100 Ländern tätig ist, ist darauf ausgelegt, Kunden weltweit fokussierte und flexible Lösungen zu bieten. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie Fortrea zu einer transformativen Kraft von der Pipeline bis zum Patienten wird, unter Fortrea.com und folgen Sie uns auf LinkedIn und X (ehemals Twitter).

Kontakt zu Fortrea:

Hima Inguva (Investors) – 877–495–0816, [email protected]
Sue Zaranek (Media) – 919–943–5422, [email protected]
Kate Dillon (Media) – 646–818–9115, [email protected]

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Fortrea Publica Primeiro Relatório de Responsabilidade Social Corporativa

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE), uma organização líder global de pesquisa por contrato (CRO), anunciou hoje a publicação do Primeiro Relatório de Responsabilidade Social Corporativa da empresa, “Fortrea for Better.”

Disponível para download em Fortrea.com, o relatório descreve as atividades ambientais, sociais e de governança (ESG) da Fortrea, divididas em quatro seções distintas:

Fortrea for Life: Práticas Ambientais Responsáveis
Fortrea for All: Práticas de Pessoas Responsáveis
Fortrea for Good: Práticas Sociais Responsáveis
Fortrea for Integrity: Práticas de Governança Responsável

“O ’Fortrea for Better’ demonstra a nossa dedicação em minimizar nosso impacto ambiental, apoiando nossos funcionários e as comunidades onde trabalhamos, seguindo práticas de governança ética em tudo o que fazemos”, disse Sandy Kennedy, diretora de qualidade, assuntos regulatórios e sustentabilidade, que também preside o Comitê Gestor de ESG da empresa.

O relatório detalha as realizações do primeiro ano da Fortrea como empresa pública independente. Como exemplo, um antigo depósito de pedidos por correspondência no Reino Unido foi transformado em uma clínica de 100 leitos com espaço para 300 funcionários. O local foi reconhecido com uma certificação ambiental baseada no desempenho em conservação de energia, uso de materiais, consumo de água e descarte de resíduos.

Outra área de foco são os Grupos de Recursos para Funcionários (ERGs) da empresa, que são grupos voluntários de indivíduos liderados por funcionários que se identificam com comunidades historicamente marginalizadas e compartilham interesses ou experiências comuns. Eles são projetados para ajudar os membros a se sentirem bem–vindos e confortáveis para ter discussões abertas em um ambiente seguro. Atualmente, existem oito ERGs na Fortrea, com quase 4.000 membros ativos.

O relatório de RSE da Fortrea também descreve o futuro roteiro ESG da empresa, um processo plurianual que inclui uma estabelecida agenda, supervisão e relatórios. A Fortrea aderiu à Iniciativa do Pacto Global das Nações Unidas e está comprometida com a Iniciativa de Metas Baseadas na Ciência. O presidente e CEO Tom Pike juntou–se a mais de 2.500 CEOs que se comprometeram a apoiar a DEI como signatários da CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™. Além disso, a Fortrea recentemente enviou sua primeira apresentação à EcoVadis, um fornecedor globalmente confiável de classificações de sustentabilidade empresarial, e está desenvolvendo seu primeiro relatório ambiental para a CDP, uma instituição de caridade sem fins lucrativos que administra um sistema de divulgação de impacto ambiental. Com base nas suas conquistas e compromissos até o momento, a Fortrea está bem posicionada para atender aos regulamentos de relatórios exigidos esperados para 2026.

“Estou muito orgulhoso do progresso que fizemos em um período de tempo relativamente curto”, disse Tom Pike na sua introdução ao relatório. “É um testemunho da dedicação dos nossos funcionários que abraçaram a nossa nova cultura com entusiasmo.”

Sobre a Fortrea

A Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) é fornecedora líder global de soluções para o desenvolvimento clínico para a indústria de ciências da vida. Fazemos parcerias com grandes e emergentes empresas biofarmacêuticas, de biotecnologia, de dispositivos médicos e de diagnóstico para impulsionar a inovação na saúde que acelera terapias que mudam a vida dos pacientes. A Fortrea fornece gerenciamento de testes clínicos de fase I–IV, farmacologia clínica e serviços de consultoria. As soluções da Fortrea utilizam suas três décadas de experiência abrangendo mais de 20 áreas terapêuticas, sua dedicação ao rigor científico, insights excepcionais e uma forte rede de pesquisadores. Nossa equipe talentosa e diversificada que trabalha em cerca de 100 países é dimensionada para fornecer soluções focadas e ágeis para clientes de todo o mundo. Saiba mais sobre como a Fortrea está se tornando uma força transformadora de pipeline para pacientes em Fortrea.com e siga–nos em LinkedIn e X (ex–Twitter).

Contatos da Fortrea:

Hima Inguva (Investidores) – 877–495–0816, [email protected]
Sue Zaranek (Mídia) – 919–943–5422, [email protected]
Kate Dillon (Mídia) – 646–818–9115, [email protected]

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