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Curia publie son rapport ESG (environnement, social et gouvernance) 2024

ALBANY, New York, 29 oct. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curia Global, Inc. (Curia), l’une des principales organisations de recherche, de développement et de fabrication sous contrat, a annoncé aujourd’hui la publication de son troisième rapport ESG (environnement, social et gouvernance). Ce nouveau rapport met en évidence les nouvelles valeurs de l'entreprise, « C.U.R.I.A. Way », qui englobent la curiosité, l'urgence, le respect, l'intégrité et la responsabilité (« curiosity », « urgency », « respect », « integrity » et « accountability »). Ces valeurs sont imprégnées dans sa mission, son objectif et ses initiatives de responsabilité d'entreprise.

Les principaux accomplissements du rapport comprennent :

En 2024, Curia s'est engagée à se fixer des objectifs à court et long terme de réduction des émissions de GES à l'échelle de l'entreprise, conformément à la science du climat par l'intermédiaire de la Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), et elle a rejoint la campagne « Race to Zero » des Nations Unies, une coalition mondiale d'entités non étatiques visant à réduire de moitié les émissions dans le monde d'ici 2030.
Les usines françaises de Curia à Bon–Encontre et Tonneins ont obtenu les certifications ISO 9001, 45001 et 14001, tandis que les sites d'Origgio et de Rozzano, en Italie, ont obtenu les certifications ISO 45001 et 14001. Le système de gestion de l'environnement, de la santé et de la prévention (ESP) de l'entreprise continue de refléter les normes ISO 14001 et 45001 sur tous les sites.
85 % des usines de Curia ont passé plus d'un an sans blessure enregistrée, avec plus de deux ans pour neuf sites.
Les employés ont volontairement passé plus de 10 000 heures à se familiariser avec la plateforme iLearn de l'entreprise, optimisée par la technologie Percipio de Skillsoft, qui continue d'offrir des ressources d'apprentissage aux employés ouvriers.
Le conseil de Curia sur la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion (DEI) continue de s'agrandir avec un accent sur la mise à disposition d'un forum de discussion et d'une possibilité d'évolution pour tous les employés.

« Notre nouveau rapport ESG reflète nos progrès en tant que leader de l'industrie, de la réduction de notre empreinte environnementale à la favorisation d'une culture de sécurité, d'intégrité et de responsabilité », a expliqué Philip Macnabb, PDG de Curia. « Tandis que Curia continue d'évoluer, nous savons qu'il nous reste du chemin à faire. Nos initiatives ESG restent étroitement liées à notre approche vis–à–vis de l'innovation scientifique et l'excellence opérationnelle lorsque nous servons nos clients et leurs patients. »

Pour consulter le rapport ESG dans son intégralité, rendez–vous sur : https://curiaglobal.com/about–us/corporate–responsibility/

À propos de Curia
Curia est une organisation de recherche, de développement et de fabrication sous contrat (ou CDMO pour Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) forte de plus de 30 ans d’expérience à son actif. Elle exploite un réseau intégré de plus de 20 sites à travers le monde et emploie quelque 3 200 collaborateurs travaillant en partenariat avec des clients biopharmaceutiques pour mettre sur le marché des traitements qui changent véritablement la vie des gens. Nos offres en matière de petites molécules, d’API génériques et de produits biologiques couvrent le cycle complet de la découverte à la commercialisation, et intègrent des capacités réglementaires, analytiques et de remplissage et finition stériles. Nos scientifiques, nos experts en processus et nos installations conformes aux réglementations en vigueur apportent une expérience de premier ordre dans la fabrication de substances et de produits pharmaceutiques. De la curiosité au traitement, nous réalisons toutes les étapes permettant d’accélérer vos recherches et d’améliorer la vie des patients. Rendez–vous sur notre site à l’adresse curiaglobal.com.

Contact de l’entreprise :
Viana Bhagan
Curia
+1 518 512 2111
[email protected]

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Green Building Initiative und Global Electronics Council schließen sich zusammen, um die allgemeine Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden zu verbessern

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Die Green Building Initiative (GBI) hat bekannt gegeben, dass das Umweltzeichen EPEAT^® des Global Electronics Council (GEC) zukünftig als zusätzliches Kriterium für die Bewertung der Nachhaltigkeit und Effizienz von Produkten im Rahmen der Zertifizierungen GBI Ascent^™ und Green Globes^® dient. Diese Anpassung stärkt den Zusammenhang zwischen Nachhaltigkeit auf Produktebene und Leistung auf Gebäudeebene und ermöglicht eine ganzheitlichere Bewertung der Energieeffizienz in der gesamten bebauten Umwelt.

„Wir freuen uns, EPEAT als vertrauenswürdige Ressource für Fachleute im Beschaffungswesen und Hersteller zu fördern, um die Lieferung und Implementierung der effizientesten verfügbaren Produkte zu unterstützen“, so Vicki Worden, CEO von GBI.

„Der Energieverbrauch in der bebauten Umwelt explodiert, was auf das schnelle Wachstum von Rechenzentren und den steigenden Strombedarf für den Betrieb der darin untergebrachten Server, Netzwerkgeräte und Datenspeicher zurückzuführen ist“, erklärt Bob Mitchell, CEO von Global Electronics Council. „Durch die Integration von EPEAT in die Green Globes– und Ascent–Zertifizierungen wird sichergestellt, dass der Energieverbrauch und alle anderen Auswirkungen auf die Nachhaltigkeit der in Rechenzentren und allen GBI–zertifizierten Gebäuden verwendeten IKT–Geräte minimiert werden. Wir sind begeistert von dieser spannenden neuen Kooperation und freuen uns auf die Zusammenarbeit mit GBI, um deren Mitgliedern bei der Einführung von EPEAT–registrierter IKT–Ausrüstung zu helfen.“

Die Green Globes– und Ascent–Zertifizierungen von GBI sind auf Branchenstandards ausgerichtet und bieten mehrere Konformitätspfade, sodass Nachhaltigkeitszertifizierungen für eine breite Palette von Gebäudetypen leichter zugänglich sind. Die Integration von EPEAT erhöht die Flexibilität und Verantwortlichkeit der Benutzer von Green Globes und Ascent und trägt so zur Risikominderung bei und erzielt gleichzeitig messbare Ergebnisse. Gemeinsam rüsten GBI und GEC Projektteams aus, um tiefere, messbare Nachhaltigkeitseffekte zu erzielen.

Bis heute wurden in 18 US–Bundesstaaten und Kanada Rechenzentren mit einer Fläche von über 2,3 Millionen Quadratmeter zertifiziert oder streben eine Green Globes– oder Ascent–Zertifizierung an. Das unterstreicht das Ausmaß und die Auswirkungen nachhaltiger Entscheidungen in diesem schnell wachsenden Sektor. EPEAT–registrierte Bürogeräte, darunter Computer und Bildgebungsgeräte, können jetzt auch verwendet werden, um die Nachhaltigkeitskriterien von GBI auf Produktebene in anderen gebauten Umgebungen zu erfüllen.

Heute entfallen etwa 1,5 % des weltweiten Stromverbrauchs auf Rechenzentren, die für die Stromversorgung der IKT–Ausrüstung und der dazugehörigen Kühlstrategien verwendet werden. Prognosen zufolge wird sich diese Zahl bis 2030 verdoppeln. GEC bietet in seinen Produktkategorien EPEAT–registrierte Server sowie Solarmodule und Wechselrichter an und bietet damit eine Standardisierungs– und Vergleichsmethode auf dem Markt. In Kürze wird auch EPEAT–registrierte Netzwerkausrüstung erwartet. EPEAT–registrierte Datenspeichergeräte werden voraussichtlich im Geschäftsjahr 2027 verfügbar sein. Durch die Anerkennung von EPEAT–registrierten Produkten in Rechenzentren wird die Leistung von Rechenzentren weiter verbessert. Bei EPEAT registrierte Produkte werden außerdem von Dritten überprüft, ob sie Kriterien erfüllen, die den Klimaschutz im IKT–Herstellungsprozess beschleunigen und die Kreislaufwirtschaft, die Verwendung sichererer Chemikalien und verantwortungsvolle Lieferketten fördern. EPEAT–registrierte Büroprodukte können jetzt auch dazu verwendet werden, die Green Globes– und Ascent–Kriterienanforderungen von GBI zu erfüllen.

GBI und GEC haben die gemeinsame Mission, die Einführung nachhaltiger Praktiken zu beschleunigen, die die Umweltbelastung verringern und die Leistung verbessern. Mit der Angleichung der GBI Green Globes– und Ascent–Zertifizierungen an das EPEAT^®–Umweltzeichen von GEC fördern die Organisationen einen stärker integrierten Ansatz für die Nachhaltigkeit von Gebäuden. Dadurch werden Eigentümer, Betreiber und Hersteller in die Lage versetzt, fundierte Entscheidungen zu treffen, die zu gesünderen, effizienteren und widerstandsfähigeren Gebäuden weltweit beitragen.

Über GBI

GBI ist eine internationale gemeinnützige Organisation und ein vom American National Standards Institute (ANSI) akkreditierter Normenentwickler, der sich der Reduzierung der Klimaauswirkungen durch die Verbesserung der gebauten Umwelt widmet. Die im Jahr 2004 gegründete Organisation ist der globale Anbieter der Gebäudebewertungs– und Zertifizierungsprogramme Green Globes^®, Ascent^™, Journey to Net Zero^™ und der bundesstaatlichen Guiding Principles Compliance. GBI stellt auch Berufszertifikate aus, darunter das Green Globes Professional (GGP) und das Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). Um mehr über die Möglichkeiten zu erfahren, sich bei GBI zu engagieren, wenden Sie sich bitte per E–Mail an [email protected] oder besuchen Sie die GBI–Website unter www.thegbi.org.

Über Global Electronics Council

Global Electronics Council (GEC) stellt sich eine Welt vor, in der es ausschließlich nachhaltige elektronische Technologien gibt, die das Wohlbefinden der Menschen und des Planeten verbessern. Unsere Mission besteht darin, die Transformation der Märkte zu beschleunigen und den nachhaltigsten elektronischen Produkten und Dienstleistungen den Vorrang zu geben.

Als Verwalter des EPEAT^®–Umweltzeichens setzen wir globale Standards für Elektronik, die es Marken, ihren Wertschöpfungsketten und Käufern ermöglichen, ehrgeizige Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen. Durch unsere Vordenkerrolle, unser Engagement und das EPEAT–Umweltzeichen trägt GEC dazu bei, die Elektronikindustrie in eine treibende Kraft für den Umweltschutz und das globale Wohlbefinden umzuwandeln. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter gec.org.

MEDIENKONTAKT
Megan Baker, GBI Vice President of Engagement, (971) 256–7174 [email protected]

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Green Building Initiative e Global Electronics Council se Alinham para Promover a Eficiência Energética Total de Edifícios

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A The Green Building Initiative (GBI) anunciou que o rótulo ecológico EPEAT^® do Global Electronics Council (GEC) servirá como um caminho adicional para avaliar a sustentabilidade e a eficiência dos produtos dentro das certificações GBI Ascent^™ e Green Globes^®. Esse alinhamento fortalece a conexão entre a sustentabilidade no nível do produto e o desempenho no nível do edifício, permitindo uma avaliação mais holística da eficiência energética em todo o ambiente construído.

“Temos o prazer de promover o EPEAT como um recurso confiável para profissionais de compras e fabricantes para apoiar a entrega e a implementação dos produtos mais eficientes disponíveis”, disse Vicki Worden, CEO da GBI.

“O uso da energia no ambiente construído está explodindo, liderado pelo rápido crescimento dos data centers e pelas crescentes demandas de energia para operar os servidores, equipamentos de rede e equipamentos de armazenamento de dados alojados neles”, disse Bob Mitchell, CEO do Global Electronics Council. “A integração do EPEAT nas certificações Green Globes e Ascent garante que o uso da energia e todos os outros impactos de sustentabilidade dos equipamentos de ICT usados nos data centers e em todos os edifícios certificados pela GBI sejam minimizados. Estamos contentes com esta nova e empolgante colaboração e esperamos trabalhar com a GBI para ajudar seus membros a adotar equipamentos de ICT registrados no EPEAT.”

As certificações Green Globes e Ascent da GBI são projetadas para se alinhar aos padrões da indústria e oferecer vários caminhos de conformidade, tornando a certificação de sustentabilidade mais acessível a uma ampla gama de tipos de construção. A integração do EPEAT adiciona flexibilidade e responsabilidade aos usuários do Green Globes e do Ascent, ajudando a reduzir o risco e, ao mesmo tempo, alcançar resultados mensuráveis. Juntos, GBI e GEC estão equipando as equipes de projeto para alcançar impactos de sustentabilidade mais profundos e mensuráveis.

Até o momento, mais de 25 milhões de pés quadrados de data centers foram certificados ou estão buscando a certificação Green Globes ou Ascent em 18 estados e no Canadá, ressaltando a escala e o impacto das escolhas sustentáveis neste setor em rápido crescimento. O equipamento de escritório registrado no EPEAT, incluindo computadores e equipamentos de imagem, também agora pode ser usado para atender aos critérios de sustentabilidade do nível de produto da GBI em outros ambientes construídos.

Atualmente os centros de dados representam cerca de 1,5% do consumo global de eletricidade usado para alimentar os equipamentos de ICT do centro de dados e suas estratégias de refrigeração . Esse número deve dobrar até 2030. O GEC oferece Servidores e Painéis Solares e Inversores registrados no EPEAT entre suas categorias de produtos, fornecendo um método de padronização e comparação no mercado, e o Equipamento de Rede registrado no EPEAT deve ser lançado em breve. O equipamento de armazenamento de dados registrado no EPEAT deve estar disponível no ano fiscal de 2017. O reconhecimento dos produtos registrados no EPEAT nos data centers continuará a aprimorar o desempenho do data center. Os produtos registrados no EPEAT também são verificados por terceiros como atendendo a critérios que catalisam a mitigação das mudanças climáticas no processo de fabricação de ICT e promovem a circularidade, o uso de produtos químicos mais seguros e as cadeias de suprimentos responsáveis. Os produtos de escritórios registrados no EPEAT agora também podem ser usados para ajudar a atender aos requisitos dos critérios Green Globes e Ascent da GBI.

A GBI e o GEC compartilham a missão de acelerar a adoção de práticas sustentáveis que reduzam o impacto ambiental e melhorem o desempenho. Ao alinhar as certificações Green Globes e Ascent da GBI com o rótulo ecológico EPEAT^® do GEC, as organizações estão avançando em uma abordagem mais integrada para a construção da sustentabilidade – capacitando proprietários, operadores e fabricantes a fazer escolhas informadas que contribuam para edifícios mais saudáveis, eficientes e resilientes em todo o mundo.

Sobre a GBI

A GBI é uma organização internacional sem fins lucrativos e Desenvolvedora de Padrões Credenciada pelo American National Standards Institute (ANSI) dedicada a reduzir os impactos climáticos, melhorando o ambiente construído. Fundada em 2004, a organização é a fornecedora global dos programas de avaliação e certificação Green Globes^®, Ascent^™, Journey to Net Zero^™ e Federal Guiding Principles Compliance. A GBI também emite credenciais profissionais, incluindo Green Globes Professional (GGP) e Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). Para mais informação sobre oportunidades de envolvimento com a GBI, contate [email protected] ou visite o website da GBI em www.thegbi.org.

Sobre o Global Electronics Council

O Global Electronics Council (GEC) visualiza um mundo que utiliza somente tecnologia eletrônica sustentável que melhora o bem–estar das pessoas e do planeta. Nossa missão é acelerar a transformação dos mercados para priorizar os produtos e serviços eletrônicos mais sustentáveis.

Como administradores do selo ecológico EPEAT^®, estabelecemos padrões globais para produtos eletrônicos que capacitam as marcas, suas cadeias de valor e seus compradores a atingir metas ambiciosas de sustentabilidade. Através da nossa liderança de pensamento, advocacia e rótulo ecológico EPEAT, o GEC está ajudando a remodelar a indústria de eletrônicos em uma força motriz para a preservação ambiental e o bem–estar global. Visite gec.org para mais informações.

CONTATO COM A MÍDIA
Megan Baker, Vice–Presidente de Engajamento da GBI, (971) 256–7174 [email protected]

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La Green Building Initiative et le Global Electronics Council s’associent pour faire progresser l’efficacité énergétique des bâtiments dans leur ensemble

PORTLAND, Oregon, 29 oct. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La Green Building Initiative (GBI) a annoncé que l’écolabel EPEAT^® du Global Electronics Council (GEC) servira de critère supplémentaire pour évaluer la durabilité et l’efficacité des produits dans le cadre des certifications GBI Ascent^™ et Green Globes^®. Cette alliance renforce le lien entre la durabilité au niveau des produits et la performance au niveau des bâtiments, permettant une évaluation plus holistique de l’efficacité énergétique dans l’environnement bâti.

« Nous sommes heureux de promouvoir EPEAT comme ressource fiable pour les professionnels de l’approvisionnement et les fabricants, afin de soutenir la mise en œuvre et l’utilisation des produits les plus performants du marché », a déclaré Vicki Worden, PDG de la GBI.

« La consommation d’énergie dans le secteur du bâtiment explose, stimulée par la croissance rapide des centres de données et la demande accrue d’énergie nécessaire au fonctionnement des serveurs, équipements réseau et systèmes de stockage de données qu’ils contiennent », a expliqué Bob Mitchell, PDG du Global Electronics Council. « L’intégration d’EPEAT dans les certifications Green Globes et Ascent garantit que la consommation énergétique, ainsi que tous les autres impacts de durabilité des équipements TIC utilisés dans les centres de données et les bâtiments certifiés GBI, soient minimisés. Nous nous réjouissons de cette nouvelle collaboration et avons hâte de travailler avec la GBI pour aider ses membres à adopter des équipements TIC enregistrés EPEAT. »

Les certifications Green Globes et Ascent de la GBI sont conçues pour s’aligner sur les normes industrielles et offrir plusieurs voies de conformité, rendant la certification en durabilité plus accessible à un large panel de bâtiments. L’intégration d’EPEAT renforce à la fois la flexibilité et la transparence pour les utilisateurs de Green Globes et d’Ascent, contribuant à réduire les risques tout en atteignant des résultats mesurables. Ensemble, GBI et GEC fournissent aux équipes de projet les moyens d’obtenir des impacts durables plus profonds et quantifiables.

À ce jour, plus de 25 millions de pieds carrés de centres de données ont été certifiés ou sont en cours de certification Green Globes ou Ascent dans 18 États américains et au Canada, soulignant l’ampleur et l’impact des choix durables dans ce secteur en pleine croissance. Les équipements de bureau enregistrés EPEAT, notamment les ordinateurs et équipements d’imagerie, peuvent désormais être utilisés pour répondre aux critères de durabilité au niveau des produits dans d’autres environnements bâtis certifiés GBI.

Aujourd’hui, les centres de données représentent environ 1,5 % de la consommation mondiale d’électricité, utilisée pour alimenter les équipements TIC et les systèmes de refroidissement associés. Ce chiffre est appelé à doubler d’ici à 2030. Le GEC propose des produits enregistrés EPEAT dans plusieurs catégories, dont les serveurs, panneaux solaires et onduleurs, permettant une standardisation et une comparaison entre les produits du marché. Les équipements réseau enregistrés EPEAT devraient être disponibles prochainement, et les systèmes de stockage de données enregistrés EPEAT sont attendus pour l’exercice 2027. La reconnaissance des produits EPEAT dans les centres de données continuera d’améliorer leur performance globale. Les produits enregistrés EPEAT font également l’objet d’une vérification tierce indépendante, garantissant qu’ils respectent des critères contribuant à l’atténuation du changement climatique dans la fabrication des équipements TIC, à la circularité des produits, à l’utilisation de produits chimiques plus sûrs et à des chaînes d’approvisionnement responsables. Ces produits peuvent désormais aussi être utilisés pour répondre aux exigences des critères de Green Globes et Ascent.

La GBI et le GEC partagent une mission commune : accélérer l’adoption de pratiques durables qui réduisent l’impact environnemental et améliorent la performance des bâtiments. En alignant les certifications Green Globes et Ascent de la GBI avec l’écolabel EPEAT^® du GEC, les deux organisations privilégient une approche intégrée de la durabilité des bâtiments, permettant aux propriétaires, exploitants et fabricants de prendre des décisions réfléchies en vue de favoriser l’assainissement, l’efficacité et la résilience des bâtiments à travers le monde.

À propos de la GBI

La GBI est une organisation internationale à but non lucratif, accréditée par l’American National Standards Institute (ANSI), dédiée à la réduction des impacts climatiques grâce à l’amélioration du bâti. Fondée en 2004, elle est le fournisseur mondial des programmes d’évaluation et de certification Green Globes^®, Ascent^™, Journey to Net Zero^™ et Federal Guiding Principles Compliance. La GBI délivre également des certifications professionnelles, notamment Green Globes Professional (GGP) et Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). Pour en savoir plus ou participer aux activités de la GBI, contactez [email protected] ou consultez le site Web de la GBI www.thegbi.org.

À propos du Global Electronics Council

Le Global Electronics Council (GEC) imagine un monde où la technologie électronique durable contribue au bien–être des personnes et de la planète. Sa mission est d’accélérer la transformation des marchés pour privilégier les produits et services électroniques les plus durables.

En tant que gestionnaire de l’écolabel EPEAT^®, le GEC établit des normes mondiales pour l’électronique, permettant aux marques, à leurs chaînes de valeur et à leurs clients d’atteindre des objectifs ambitieux en matière de durabilité. Grâce à son leadership éclairé, à son action de plaidoyer et à l’écolabel EPEAT, le GEC contribue à transformer l’industrie électronique en une force motrice pour la préservation de l’environnement et le bien–être mondial. Pour en savoir plus, rendez–vous sur gec.org

CONTACT MÉDIAS
Megan Baker, vice–présidente de l’engagement, GBI, (971) 256–7174 [email protected]

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Curia Releases 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curia Global, Inc. (Curia), a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced the release of its third Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. This latest report highlights the company’s new “C.U.R.I.A. Way” values—curiosity, urgency, respect, integrity and accountability—and how those values are woven into its mission, purpose and corporate responsibility initiatives.

Key accomplishments from the report include:

In 2024, Curia committed to setting near–and long–term company–wide GHG emission reductions in line with climate science through the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) and joined the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign, a global coalition of non–state entities working toward halving global emissions by 2030.
Curia’s French facilities in Bon Encontre and Tonneins achieved ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001 certifications, and its sites in Origgio and Rozzano, Italy, achieved ISO 45001 and 14001 certifications. The company’s EHS Management System continues to mirror ISO 14001 and 45001 standards across all sites.
85% of Curia’s facilities exceeded one year without a recordable injury, with nine sites exceeding more than two years.
Employees voluntarily devoted over 10,000 hours to learning on the company’s iLearn platform, powered by Skillsoft’s Percipio technology, which continues to offer learning resources for exempt–level employees globally.
Curia’s DE&I Council continues to expand with a focus on providing a forum for discussion and a path for advancement for all employees.

“Our latest ESG report reflects our progress as a leader in the industry from reducing our environmental footprint to fostering a culture of safety, integrity and responsibility,” said Philip Macnabb, CEO of Curia. “As Curia continues to evolve, we know there is still more work to be done. Our ESG initiatives remain deeply intertwined with our approach to scientific innovation and operational excellence as we serve our customers and their patients.”

To read the full ESG report, visit: https://curiaglobal.com/about–us/corporate–responsibility/

About Curia
Curia is a contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience, an integrated network of 20+ global sites and 3,200 employees, partnering with biopharmaceutical customers to bring life–changing therapies to market. Our offerings in small molecule, generic APIs and biologics span discovery through commercialization, with integrated regulatory, analytical and sterile fill–finish capabilities. Our scientific and process experts, along with our regulatory compliant facilities, provide a best–in–class experience across drug substance and drug product manufacturing. From curiosity to cure, we deliver every step to accelerate your research and improve patients’ lives. Visit us at curiaglobal.com.

Corporate Contact:

Viana Bhagan

Curia

+1 518 512 2111

[email protected]

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Green Building Initiative and Global Electronics Council Align to Advance Whole Building Energy Efficiency

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Green Building Initiative (GBI) has announced that the Global Electronics Council’s (GEC) EPEAT^® ecolabel will serve as an additional pathway for evaluating the sustainability and efficiency of products within GBI Ascent^™ and Green Globes^® certifications. This alignment strengthens the connection between product–level sustainability and building–level performance, enabling more holistic evaluation of energy efficiency across the built environment.

“We are pleased to promote EPEAT as a trusted resource for procurement professionals and manufacturers to support delivery and implementation of the most efficient products available,” said Vicki Worden, GBI CEO.

“Energy use in the built environment is exploding, led by rapid data center growth and increasing power demands to run the servers, networking equipment, and data storage equipment housed in them,” said Bob Mitchell, CEO of the Global Electronics Council. “Integrating EPEAT into the Green Globes and Ascent certifications ensures that energy use and all other sustainability impacts of ICT equipment used in data centers and all GBI certified buildings are minimized. We are thrilled with this exciting new collaboration and look forward to working with GBI to help their members adopt EPEAT registered ICT equipment.”

GBI’s Green Globes and Ascent certifications are designed to align with industry standards and offer multiple compliance pathways, making sustainability certification more accessible to a broad range of building types. The integration of EPEAT adds both flexibility and accountability for Green Globes and Ascent users, helping to reduce risk while achieving measurable outcomes. Together, GBI and GEC are equipping project teams to achieve deeper, measurable sustainability impacts.

To date, over 25 million square feet of data centers have been certified or are pursuing Green Globes or Ascent certification in 18 states and Canada, underscoring the scale and impact of sustainable choices in this rapidly growing sector. EPEAT registered office equipment, including computers and imaging equipment – can also now be used to meet GBI’s product level sustainability criteria in other built environments.

Today, data centers account for roughly 1.5% of global electricity consumption used to power data center ICT equipment and accompanying cooling strategies. This figure is predicted to double by 2030. GEC offers EPEAT registered Servers and Solar Panels and Inverters among its product categories, providing a method of standardization and comparison among the market, and EPEAT registered Network Equipment is expected soon. EPEAT registered data storage equipment is expected to be available in FY27. Recognizing EPEAT registered products in data centers will continue to improve data center performance. EPEAT registered products are also third party verified as meeting criteria which catalyze climate change mitigation in the ICT manufacturing process and advance circularity, use of safer chemicals, and responsible supply chains. EPEAT registered office products can now also be used to help meet GBI’s Green Globes and Ascent criteria requirements.

GBI and the GEC share a mission to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact and improve performance. By aligning GBI Green Globes and Ascent certifications with GEC’s EPEAT^® ecolabel, the organizations are advancing a more integrated approach to building sustainability—empowering owners, operators, and manufacturers to make informed choices that contribute to healthier, more efficient, and resilient buildings worldwide.

About GBI

GBI is an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer dedicated to reducing climate impacts by improving the built environment. Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of the Green Globes^®, Ascent^™, Journey to Net Zero^™ and federal Guiding Principles Compliance building assessment and certification programs. GBI also issues professional credentials, including the Green Globes Professional (GGP) and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). To learn more about opportunities to become involved with GBI, contact [email protected] or visit the GBI website at www.thegbi.org.

About the Global Electronics Council

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) envisions a world with only sustainable electronic technology that enhances the well–being of people and the planet. Our mission is to accelerate the transformation of markets toward prioritizing the most sustainable electronic products and services.

As stewards of the EPEAT^® ecolabel, we set global standards for electronics that empower brands, their value chains and their buyers to achieve ambitious sustainability goals. Through our thought leadership, advocacy, and EPEAT ecolabel, GEC is helping to reshape the electronics industry into a driving force for environmental preservation and global well–being. Visit gec.org to learn more.

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EBC Financial Group Launches World’s First Trading Initiative to Protect the Amazon with Every Trade

MANAUS, Brazil, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBC Financial Group today launched its “Protect the Amazon with Every Trade” programme, the first by an online brokerage to create environmental impact via client trading activity in Latin America. The effort underscores the growing convergence of financial markets and environmental stewardship, as traders and investors increasingly weigh climate risk and ESG (environmental, social, governance) metrics in their decision–making. For each eligible trade in Latin America, EBC will donate on the client’s behalf to vetted conservation partners at no additional cost to clients, linking routine market participation to measurable conservation outcomes.

“By introducing this programme, we provide our clients the opportunity to help preserve one of the world’s most important rainforests in the fight against climate change. Reflecting COP29’s push to scale climate finance to around US$1.3 trillion annually by 2035 and unlock private investment through smarter risk–sharing, we’re making it simple for every trade to contribute to Amazon protection. This is the first time an online brokerage has linked day–to–day trading activities with protecting tropical ecosystems at such a scale,” said David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd.

Responding to Demographic Shift Towards Environmental Values

The initiative addresses evolving market demographics where 30% of Gen Z investors began trading during college or early adulthood. Gen Z, as well as millennials, are increasingly exploring financial service providers that align with their environmental and social values.

“We wanted to create a simple way for our clients in Latin America to be part of the Amazonian conservation efforts,” added Barrett. “This campaign allows traders to support Amazon rainforest protection effortlessly – for each trade, we direct a donation on their behalf to conservation partners, with direct impact on the critical lungs of the planet that is the Amazon.”

Amazon Conservation Aligned with Business Necessity

EBC recognises that supporting preservation of the world’s largest rainforest addresses both environmental imperatives and business requirements in communities where it operates. While trading itself does not directly cut emissions, linking trades to Amazon conservation mobilises private capital to preserve critical carbon sinks—a priority intervention under the 1.5ºC agenda and a complement to systemic decarbonisation efforts. Ahead of COP30 Brasil Amazonia, in November 2025, the first UN climate summit hosted within the Amazon region, EBC has been taking an active approach to create impact holistically, while educating clients on the impact of every trade on environmental sustainability.

The Amazon spans 6.7 million square kilometres, plays a pivotal role in global climate stability, and houses roughly 10% of known species. Scientists warn of a potential tipping point if deforestation continues, where the biome could shift from carbon sink to carbon source with implications for global climate patterns and for financial markets that depend on environmental stability.

Linking Capital Markets to Climate Resilience Beyond the Amazon

“Markets cannot afford to ignore climate,” Barrett added. “The Amazon is not only a biodiversity hotspot, but also a linchpin of global carbon markets. What happens in these rainforests will directly affect the world we live in and shape the trajectory of ESG investing, from carbon credits to green bonds. Our initiative links capital to climate solutions in ways that matter to both traders and the planet.”

Beyond the Amazon, EBC has also expressed interest in contributing potential to expand globally to benefit other high–integrity conservation efforts. This initiative aligns with EBC’s broader mission to add value to clients while creating impact in communities.

For more information about the Protect the Amazon with Every Trade campaign, visit https://www.ebc.site/trade4earth

About EBC Financial Group

Founded in London, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is a global brand known for its expertise in financial brokerage and asset management. Through its regulated entities operating across major financial jurisdictions—including the UK, Australia, the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, and others—EBC enables retail, professional, and institutional investors to access global markets and trading opportunities, including currencies, commodities, CFDs and more.

Trusted by investors in over 100 countries and honoured with global awards including multiple year recognition from World Finance, EBC is widely regarded as one of the world’s best brokers with titles including Best Trading Platform and Most Trusted Broker. With its strong regulatory standing and commitment to transparency, EBC has also been consistently ranked among the top brokers—trusted for its ability to deliver secure, innovative, and client–first trading solutions across competitive international markets.

EBC’s subsidiaries are licensed and regulated within their respective jurisdictions. EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited is regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA); EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, and EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd are regulated by Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); EBC Financial (MU) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC).

At the core of EBC are a team of industry veterans with over 40 years of experience in major financial institutions. Having navigated key economic cycles from the Plaza Accord and 2015 Swiss franc crisis to the market upheavals of the COVID–19 pandemic. We foster a culture where integrity, respect, and client asset security are paramount, ensuring that every investor relationship is handled with the utmost seriousness it deserves.

EBC is a proud official foreign exchange partner of FC Barcelona and continues to drive impactful partnerships to empower communities – namely through the UN Foundation’s United to Beat Malaria initiative, Oxford University’s Department of Economics, and a diverse range of partners to champion initiatives in global health, economics, education, and sustainability.

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Karandaaz, Walee Launch Pakistan’s First Shariah-Compliant Financing Program for Women Entrepreneurs

Islamabad, Pakistan, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – WALEE: Karandaaz Pakistan and Walee Financial Services have entered into a strategic partnership to launch “Khudmukhtar Khatoon”, Pakistan’s first Shariah–compliant, digital, asset–financing solution exclusively designed for women entrepreneurs. The partnership was formalised at a signing ceremony at Karandaaz, attended by senior leadership from both organisations.

The Khudmukhtar Khatoon initiative addresses one of the most persistent barriers faced by women–led businesses in Pakistan: access to meaningful, growth–oriented finance. Unlike conventional loan structures, this program offers Shariah–compliant, asset–based financing, enabling women entrepreneurs to receive essential business assets rather than cash disbursements. By directly linking financing to productive inputs, the project ensures that resources translate into sustainable business growth.

The program introduces a tier–based framework, enabling inclusivity for women at different stages of their entrepreneurial journeys, whether they are aspiring home–based business owners with limited records, or established, formally structured enterprises. Each tier is matched with tailored financing support aligned with business maturity and growth potential.

Launched as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) phase, the project will focus on sectors with high participation from women entrepreneurs: apparel and tailoring, food services, and beauty services. The MVP aims to serve as a testing ground for evaluating demand, operational processes, and product–market fit, paving the way for nationwide scale–up. The vision is to develop, test, and validate Pakistan’s first Shariah–compliant digital financing model tailored for women entrepreneurs.

Representing Walee Financial Services at the ceremony were Noshad Minhas, CEO & Co–Founder; Adnan Akhtar, Head of Finance & Compliance; and Khushba Hayat, Partner Investments. From Karandaaz Pakistan, Waqas ul Hasan, Chief Executive Officer; Sharjeel Murtaza, Chief Digital Officer; and Samia Salik, Lead – Women’s Economic and Digital Inclusion, participated in the signing.

Karandaaz & Walee signing ceremony

Highlighting the company’s commitment to women’s financial inclusion, Waqas ul Hasan, Chief Executive Officer at Karandaaz Pakistan, said: “Women’s economic participation is central to Pakistan’s national development agenda and one of the key priorities of the Gates Foundation. Through Khudmukhtar Khatoon, Karandaaz is proud to pioneer a model that meets the financing needs of women entrepreneurs but does so in a way that aligns with local values and economic priorities. This collaboration with Walee Financial Services is a step toward building inclusive financial systems that enable women to become active contributors to Pakistan’s growth. The project has demonstration potential, and we need to join hands to close the gender gap in financial inclusion in Pakistan”

Speaking at the ceremony, Noshad Minhas, CEO & Co–Founder of Walee Financial Services, stated: “Khudmukhtar Khatoon is a step toward empowering women entrepreneurs with dignity, choice, and sustainable growth opportunities. We are proud to partner with Karandaaz to pilot this innovative, Shariah–compliant model that can redefine access to finance for women in Pakistan.”

The Khudmukhtar Khatoon pilot will serve as a proof of concept for a first–of–its–kind, women–focused, Shariah–compliant asset financing product in Pakistan. The program will generate critical learnings on product design, operational performance, and women’s financial needs, with the ambition to scale and mainstream such solutions across the country.

Speaking about the initiative’s innovation and inclusivity, Sharjeel Murtaza, Chief Digital Officer at Karandaaz Pakistan, said: “Financial inclusion must go beyond access. It must create pathways for women to thrive as business leaders. This initiative combines innovation, Shariah compliance, and inclusivity to test a scalable model for women’s economic empowerment. Khudmukhtar Khatoon reflects our mission to bridge systemic gaps and enable women entrepreneurs to achieve their potential.”

_{Disclaimer: Walee Financial Services is a licensed Non–Banking Financial Company (Investment Finance Services) regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). It is an Islamic, Shariah–certified digital financing platform operating on a Shariah–compliant unorganised tawarruq structure and does not charge interest. Under Walee Financial Services, Hakeem was launched as Pakistan’s first Islamic digital nano–finance initiative. Walee Financial Services is a subsidiary of Walee Technologies Pvt. Ltd., and its services are provided in Pakistan under SECP supervision; they are not offered or regulated in the UK, EU, or other jurisdictions. Data handling complies with SECP’s Digital Lending Code of Conduct.}

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Independent Evaluation Confirms Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) Delivered Impact at Scale

Rotterdam, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today welcomed the results of the first independent, end–of–phase evaluation of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) and its GCA–led Upstream Financing Facility, as conducted by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

The evaluation assessed the entire program from 2021 to 2025, drawing on over 40 stakeholder interviews across funders, partners and beneficiaries, among others, and a thorough review of performance metrics, benchmarked against sector comparators and OECD–DAC criteria. It confirms that AAAP has already shaped close to USD 19 billion in board–approved investments from International Finance Institutions (IFIs) and is firmly on track to achieve its headline target of USD 25 billion by year end. These investments were unique in their reach across some 40 African countries and with underlying climate–adaptation aligned IFI investments expected to benefit some 200 million people with strengthened resilience.

Mr. Aly–Khan Jamal, Managing Director at BCG, said: “BCG’s independent assessment finds that AAAP is on track to achieve its goal of shaping $25 billion in investment to address Africa’s adaptation needs—reaching nearly 40 countries across the continent. For a first–of–its–kind programme, this represents a strong foundation, underpinned by technical credibility and system–level influence. Looking ahead, there is an opportunity to deepen impact by strengthening measurement, broadening partnerships, and addressing structural barriers to adaptation finance.”

Professor Patrick Verkooijen, President and CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation, said “This evaluation confirms that AAAP has delivered impact at scale, embedding adaptation into investments that protect millions of lives and livelihoods. It validates our upstream model and provides a clear pathway forward: more robust measurement, stronger private–sector engagement, and deeper policy impact. These lessons will guide the bold next phase of AAAP as Africa’s flagship resilience program.”

The evaluation highlighted AAAP’s unique “solutions–broker” model—combining deep technical expertise with system–level influence—to help governments and development partners embed adaptation in major development investments and programs, ensuring that critical infrastructure, water, agricultural and other key services continue to deliver into the future despite increasingly challenging and evolved climate conditions. Case studies within the evaluation indicated strong value for money, with benefit–cost ratios of 3–5:1 in areas such as food security and resilient infrastructure.

The evaluation likewise examined each of AAAP’s four pillars in detail. It found that Food Security interventions, including climate–smart seed systems and digital advisory services, have anchored resilience in agricultural investments. Infrastructure and Nature–Based Solutions delivered high value–for–money, integrating resilience into urban planning and water systems while advancing locally led adaptation. Youth Entrepreneurship and Adaptation Jobs created over 10,000 new jobs and fostered innovation but requires greater scale to mainstream adaptation fully. Adaptation Finance evolved toward unlocking private and domestic finance, with promising pilots such as bank portfolio stress–testing, though catalytic impact remains at an early stage. In addition, the program’s engagement with the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) has embedded adaptation into policy–based lending reform measures of USD 1.7 billion of approved financing.

Looking ahead, the evaluation recommends strengthening monitoring, evaluation and learning systems including to track results into IFI implementation stages, broadening partnerships such as to engage private capital alongside development banks, and deepening policy and beneficiary support channels to sustain systemic impact. Such findings will inform the design of AAAP 2.0, the next phase of the program, set to commence as of the start of 2026.
GCA leaders hailed the findings and set out next steps to accelerate momentum in the program’s second phase (AAAP 2.0).

Ban Ki–moon, Honorary Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation and 8th Secretary–General of the United Nations, said “AAAP’s pioneering ambition has translated into tangible, climate–resilient investment at scale. The world must now match Africa’s resolve: close the adaptation finance gap and support programs that turn evidence into action across systems.”

H.E. Macky Sall, Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation and 4th President of Senegal, said “This evaluation confirms the Africa–designed and Africa–led AAAP works. Our task now is to scale it: anchor adaptation in national budgets and policies, unlock domestic and international private capital and move from pilot successes to continent–wide resilience. We will take AAAP 2.0 forward with urgency and unity.”

Notes to Editors

About the AAAP Evaluation
Following an open request for proposals issued by the GCA, the Boston Consulting Group’s independent evaluation was commissioned to review AAAP and its Upstream Financing Facility’s performance from 2021–2025 using an OECD–DAC+ framework. The analysis combined qualitative and quantitative evidence, including dozens of project–level case assessments, extensive stakeholder interviews and value–for–money analysis, to assess effectiveness, efficiency, additionality and sustainability.

About the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP)
Launched in 2021 by the African Development Bank, the African Union Commission and the Global Center on Adaptation, AAAP’s Upstream Financing Facility supports governments and international financial institutions to mainstream adaptation in large–scale investments through technical assistance, policy support, capacity building and knowledge brokering—acting as a high–leverage, catalytic “solutions–broker.

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 is the first international organization to maintain dual headquarters in both the Global North in Rotterdam and in the Global South in Nairobi – underscoring the equal partnership between regions and the conviction that climate adaptation solutions must be co–designed and co–owned. Its regional hubs in Abidjan, Dhaka and Beijing, leverage local expertise to pilot and scale context–specific approaches. Together, these centers ensure a continuous, two–way exchange of knowledge and best practices that empower communities and drive resilient and inclusive growth worldwide.

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President Ruto Calls for a Powerful New Phase of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP 2.0) at Africa Climate Summit

Addis Ababa, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the 2^nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS), President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya, as Chair of Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), called for a powerful new phase of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (“AAAP 2.0”), urging international partners to step forward in support of Africa’s resilience agenda.

“Africa is in the eye of the storm of the climate crisis. This has also made Africa the cradle of climate solutions for the world,” said President Ruto, indicating that with AAAP 2.0 there is the opportunity “not just to protect our environment, the climate, but to propel our development, and also generate jobs and attract investment. We call on our partners across the world to join us in this major new effort under CAHOSCC,” President Ruto added.

The call for AAAP 2.0 was made during the Africa Climate Summit’s mandated event, “Scaling Africa’s Adaptation Action,” co–hosted by the Government of Ethiopia and GCA, with attendance from leaders of Kenya, Ghana, and Zambia, as well as representatives from the African Union, International Financial Institutions, key development partners and African nations.

Leaders at the ACS event highlighted that with the world on the brink of surpassing the 1.5°C threshold, Africa—being the most climate–vulnerable continent—must respond urgently to protect its people and economies. As such, AAAP 2.0 would aim to build on the success of the first phase, which embedded adaptation into $25 billion of investments, benefitting over 200 million people across 40 African nations, and supporting the creation of more than 1 million jobs. A new Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)–Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) report shows how the newly positioned AAAP 2.0 initiative under CAHOSCC could help take Africa into the “high–upside” scenario, where private sector leadership, innovation, and resilient economic growth converge.

Speaking at ACS, the 4^th President of the Republic of Senegal, H.E. Macky Sall, serving as Chair of the GCA Board, stated: “AAAP has mobilized resilience at scale. AAAP 2.0 must be even more ambitious—reaching deeper into food systems, infrastructure, and finance, led by African institutions and communities.”

Professor Patrick Verkooijen, GCA President and CEO, added: “Phase 1 proved adaptation works—from over 200 million people reached. AAAP 2.0 is the opportunity to rapidly scale the embedding of resilience across Africa’s markets, urban zones, and food systems—firmly placing the continent to seize a high–upside future.”

AAAP 2.0 is envisaged as the world’s largest adaptation partnership, with African leaders committing to work with international financial institutions, private sector partners, and national institutions between now, the UN General Assembly in New York, and the forthcoming climate summit of COP30 in Brazil.

Representing the African Union Commission at the event, H.E. Nardos Bekele–Thomas, CEO of AUDA–NEPAD, said: “We stand firmly in support of AAAP Phase Two. It offers exactly the kind of African–owned platform that can move us from scattered projects to continental transformation. Indeed, with AAAP 2.0 and the AU’s Agenda 2063 as our compass, Africa has the opportunity to show the world that resilience is development,” adding that Africa is “ready to lead, and to deliver adaptation at the speed and scale the world now demands.”

AAAP partner, Mr. Hans Olav Ibrekk, Special Envoy on Climate and Security of Norway, said: “Norway has doubled its climate finance contribution and we are now going to triple our adaptation finance. We have been with AAAP since the start. The new independent evaluation of the program has highlighted its effectiveness. We now need to build from there and strengthen and scale the program further.” He added that “Norway will continue to support AAAP as it moves into this important second phase.”

Partners at the ACS event, moreover, indicated that, building on the September 4–5 High–Level Development Partners meeting on AAAP 2.0, the new phase of the program is being shaped as Africa’s vehicle to deliver system–wide resilience–scaling with urgency. It will strengthen national ownership and locally led solutions, expand partnerships with regionally active commercial banks, national development finance institutions, and regulators, and accelerate efforts to embed resilience across food systems, infrastructure, and urban development.

African leaders at the ACS event, moreover, highlighted that this new phase of AAAP must move faster, go deeper, and mobilize broader coalitions—including especially the private sector and private finance—to ensure Africa not only protects itself against escalating climate risks but also seizes the transformative opportunities for growth, jobs, and green industrialization.

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