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Univar Solutions Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report and Launches New 2030 Sustainability Goals

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Univar Solutions LLC (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced the publication of its 2025 sustainability report and the launch of next phase sustainability commitments through its 2030 strategy, “Growth Through Purpose”. The Company’s latest report highlights meaningful global progress in closing out its 2025 sustainability goals and outlines an expanded, business-integrated roadmap designed to deliver long-term value, mitigate risk, and respond to evolving stakeholder expectations.

“Building on nearly two decades of progress, we are setting our sights on the next phase of our journey through our 2030 strategy,” said David Jukes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Univar Solutions. “These long-term ambitions are focused on measuring business value, managing material risk, and supporting the needs of our stakeholders.”

The 2025 Sustainability Report reflects a decade of global sustainability reporting and demonstrates continued advancement across key environmental, social, and commercial priorities.

Among the highlights:

  • Achieved a 32 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, significantly exceeding the Company’s 20 percent target.
  • Reduced water waste by 30 percent versus baseline, surpassing its goal.
  • Expanded supply chain engagement on sustainability, with over 89 percent of direct supplier spend assessed.
  • Maintained strong employee engagement (81 percent) and inclusion metrics, including a Corporate Equality Index score of 100.

“These results underscore how sustainability continues to mature as a core enabler of operational efficiency, risk management, and customer partnerships across our business,” said Alexa Colin, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and executive sustainability lead at Univar Solutions. “We have made significant progress with our 2025 goals, which advances our sustainability efforts as we ready the introduction of our next generation goals.”

Introducing the 2030 Strategy: “Growth Through Purpose”

Building on this momentum, Univar Solutions has launched its new sustainability strategy to 2030, grounded in the principle of “Growth Through Purpose.”

The strategy is designed to:

  • Deliver demonstrable value through efficiency, innovation, and growth.
  • Mitigate measurable risk across operations and supply chains.
  • Support stakeholder needs as expectations and regulatory requirements evolve.

“These goals reflect a comprehensive approach that integrates sustainability into how we operate, grow, and create value across our global footprint,” said Dr. Liam McCarroll, Senior Director of Global Sustainability and Social Impact. “This effort represents a fully integrated, business-aligned framework shaped by double materiality analysis, customer demand, and regulatory developments.”

Univar Solutions’ 2030 goals focus on eight global priority areas across environmental, commercial, and social dimensions, including:

Environmental

  • Advance toward net-zero emissions, targeting a 43 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 (vs. 2019 baseline).
  • Improve resource efficiency, reducing operational hazardous waste intensity by 20 percent.
  • Strengthening environmental stewardship through improved water management and reduced chemical releases.

Commercial

  • Expand sustainable products and services, supporting customer demand and driving growth.
  • Strengthen sustainable supply chains, including enhanced supplier due diligence and engagement.
  • Further, embed sustainability into the commercial strategy to support customer sustainability journeys through the Sustainable & Natural Products portfolio.

Social

  • Advance inclusion and belonging across business practices and employee experience.
  • Scale community impact, with a goal of 45,000 employee volunteer hours by 2030.
  • Further improve workplace safety performance, targeting a Total Case Incident Rate of ≤0.38.

The Company will continue to present a single, unified global sustainability strategy and reporting framework, reinforcing consistency and transparency for stakeholders across all regions and business segments.

With sustainability now fully embedded into its operating model, Univar Solutions is focused on scaling impact through innovation, stronger supplier partnerships, and enhanced customer solutions.

The Company will continue to evolve its reporting practices in alignment with global frameworks while enhancing data quality, transparency, and accountability.

Learn more at: https://www.univarsolutions.com/sustainability

Read the full report at: https://www.univarsolutions.com/sustainability/esg-resources

About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With one of the industry's largest private transportation fleets and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9750823)

New KAICIID Policy Paper Challenges Media to Rethink Its Role in Peacebuilding

Lisbon, Portugal, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Latest research points ethical journalism when in covering interreligious and intercultural stories/issues can bridge the gap between public awareness and interfaith dialogue achievements says the Dialogue Journalism Fellowship  

Lisbon, June 2026: The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID)  published today the ‘Media for Peace: Peacebuilding Through Interreligious Dialogue, a comprehensive policy paper produced by its Dialogue Journalism Fellowship in the Arab Region that argues for transforming the relationship between journalism and interreligious dialogue worldwide. 

Among the paper's key findings: media narratives that frame political conflicts in religious terms, or that prioritise sensationalism over stories of dialogue and coexistence, actively undermine the work of religious leaders, institutions and civil society actors who have made significant strides in interreligious understanding over the past three decades. Hate speech practiced by public figures, citizens and journalists alike has found particularly dangerous amplification on social media platforms. 

“Peacebuilding cannot remain confined to conference rooms, policy papers or formal dialogue spaces. For dialogue to take root, it must reach the public through stories that are accurate, ethical and grounded in lived realities. This policy paper recognises journalists as essential partners in that process, not only as observers of conflict, but as actors who can help communities better understand one another, challenge harmful narratives and create space for coexistence,” said Waseem Haddad, Senior Programme Manager, KAICIID Arab Region. 

The paper, grounded in systematic literature review and expert interviews with leading media practitioners, religious leaders and peace experts, identifies three critical roles media can play to advance social cohesion: simplifying and humanising complex theological concepts; bridging divides across religious and ethnic communities; and amplifying the voices and initiatives of grassroots peacebuilders. 

“Journalists and other media have the power to transform public understanding of religious diversity and coexistence,” said Maya Sukar, Programme Officer – KAICIID Arab Region. “Yet that power remains systematically underutilised. This paper builds on the five years of experience within the programme and is a call to action for journalists, editors, religious institutions and policymakers to build a new kind of partnership, one that puts peace at the centre of the editorial mission of pluralism and peace.” 

The paper outlines detailed recommendations for media institutions, religious institutions and policy makers, including calls for journalist training in interreligious and intercultural dialogue, conflict-sensitive and religiously literate reporting, the creation of dedicated media spaces for constructive interfaith dialogue, and the development of media policies and laws that align with the values of peacebuilding and coexistence. 

READ THE FULL POLICY PAPER  in English and Arabic

You can download the Policy Paper here.  

About KAICIID 

The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID)  is an intergovernmental organisation whose mandate is to promote the use of dialogue to prevent and resolve conflict, and to enhance understanding and cooperation. KAICIID serves as a neutral convener for dialogue between followers of different religions and cultures, in support of sustainable peace. 

About the Dialogue Journalism Fellowship 

KAICIID's Dialogue Journalism Fellowship builds the capacity of journalists and media practitioners across the Arab region to cover religion and interreligious dialogue with sensitivity, accuracy and a constructive lens. The Fellowship is part of KAICIID's Arab Region Programme, which supports ethical media engagement with peacebuilding across the MENA region. 

Assets Available 

  • Full policy paper (PDF)  in English and Arabic
  • KAICIID Secretary General & Arab Region Programme Team available for interviews 
  • Dialogue Journalism Fellows available for comment 

Attachment

  • Media for Peace Policy Paper


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9748463)

Unipart announces strong 2025 financial results

Highlights:

  • Group Turnover reached £991.6m
  • Underlying PBIT of £27.9m
  • Strengthened balance sheet – ended year with positive net cash of £9.4m, and our net assets increased by 22.0% to £145.6m
  • Ranked top logistics provider in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s Top 30 list
  • Maintained world-class safety performance
  • Continued delivery of net zero commitments through reducing carbon emissions

OXFORD, United Kingdom, March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unipart, the supply chain performance improvement partner, has today announced its full year results for 2025. This was a year defined by successful strategic transition, expansion and continued momentum in delivering The Unipart Way Forward strategy.

The company's performance was underpinned by organic expansion with existing and new customers, strategically investing in digital transformation and technology, and a steadfast commitment to its colleagues and sustainability.

Turnover reached £991.6m (2024: £1,081.1m) and delivered an underlying profit before interest and tax of £27.9m (2024: £28.1m). The company also delivered a strong financial position through achieving a net cash surplus of £9.4m at year-end, demonstrating robust operational efficiency and capital discipline.

Darren Leigh, Unipart Chief Executive Officer, said: “I am proud of Unipart’s strong performance in 2025, demonstrating continued progress against The Unipart Way Forward strategy.

“We have significantly strengthened our pipeline, delivered strong order book growth, delivered solid earnings and cash performance, and made great progress in delivering our strategy and being a supply chain performance improvement partner for our customers.

“I would like to thank all our colleagues, partners and shareholders for their commitment and support. Continuing to develop our expertise, customer centricity and breadth of offer remains fundamental to delivering our strategy.

“In 2026, our focus on organic expansion, strategic partnerships, and ongoing investment in our people and technology, combined with our continued diversification, gives me confidence that we can navigate ongoing global supply chain instability and challenges. We are fully committed to delivering more efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains for our customers, and long-term sustainable value for our shareholders.”

Strategic progress

Against a backdrop of increasing global supply chain challenges, Unipart's unique breadth of expertise proved highly relevant, leading to a focus on increasing visibility and predictability, and mitigating disruption factors for its customers.

  • Strategic ambition: The Group outlined its new ambition as part of its brand positioning – to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains.
  • Customer expansion: enhancing our services with existing customers, including JLR, Volkswagen Group UK, BMW MINI, Scania, Selco, Volvo, Network Rail, AtkinsRealis, Airbus, PCE and Kubota.
  • New customer partnerships: Unipart welcomed new customers, including Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), and Leonardo, and secured further wins in the automotive and healthcare logistics sectors.
  • Global expansion & innovation: The company expanded its portfolio of services, launching new solutions such as its end-to-end electric vehicle offer, solutions for industrialised construction and a field services offer.
  • Key industry partnerships: Unipart became a member of the consortium appointed as the Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) for the NHS England’s New Hospital Programme (NHP) and announced a new strategic partnership with KBR for the defence sector.
  • Industry recognition: Unipart was named the top logistics provider in the UK in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) Top 30 Logistics Providers list. The CILT is the leading professional body for everyone who works in supply chain, logistics and transport.

Commitment to People and ESG

Unipart reinforced its commitment to its people, health, safety, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals:

  • Safety excellence: The company’s commitment to safety was recognised by the British Safety Council, receiving five stars in their audit for the 15th consecutive year and maintaining the Sword of Honour, Globe of Honour and Shield of Honour awards for the third consecutive year.
  • Employee engagement: Unipart achieved upper quartile employee engagement results for the second year in a row, demonstrating the strength of The Unipart Way culture.
  • Charity: Through its CARE framework, the company hosted the Big Charity Challenge, resulting in its largest ever fundraising total of over £62,000 for more than 30 charities.

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 1001172622)

British Council safeguarding toolkit targets exploitation and reporting gaps in Ghanaian schools

  • A new, prevention-led implementation resource, developed with UNICEF support and grounded in 15+ years of British Council safeguarding practice across 100+ countries
  • Built to close the ‘policy on paper’ gap, supporting clearer roles, shared thresholds and consistent escalation routes in day-to-day safeguarding decisions
  • Rolling out across over 100 British Council Partner Schools in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safeguarding challenges in Ghanaian schools are often shaped by barriers to reporting rather than a lack of awareness of risk. Reports from organisations including Child Rights International and Ghana’s Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) indicate that cases of sexual exploitation and abuse involving students frequently go unreported due to stigma, fear of reprisals or pressure within communities.

According to UNICEF and national child protection studies, 94% of children aged 1-14 in Ghana experience some form of violent discipline, while over 3.4 million children are estimated to have experienced physical or emotional abuse1.

The global scale of the challenge is significant. UNICEF estimates that around 150 million students aged 13 – 15 experience peer-to-peer violence in or around schools globally, while digital technologies increasingly expose children to online risks.

To support schools in strengthening their safeguarding systems, the British Council has launched a Global Safeguarding Toolkit, developed with support from UNICEF.

Nii Doodo Dodoo, Country Director British Council Ghana said, ‘Safeguarding is fundamental to quality education. The Safeguarding Toolkit supports schools to move towards a whole-school approach – where responsibilities are clearly defined, concerns are consistently recorded, and action is taken early.’

Almudena Olaguibel, Child Protection Officer at UNICEF Spain, said, ‘The Safeguarding Toolkit reflects a shared understanding between the British Council and UNICEF that effective protection depends on systems, not improvisation. As safeguarding risks become more complex and less visible, preparation, clarity and shared responsibility across school communities are essential.’

Designed as a practical, role-based implementation resource, the toolkit supports schools in strengthening safeguarding practices by clarifying staff responsibilities, improving recording and follow-up systems, and establishing shared thresholds for responding to concerns.

As safeguarding concerns increasingly move between online and offline spaces, the toolkit helps schools respond more consistently to risks such as online grooming, harassment, coercion, impersonation and AI-generated sexual imagery, supporting earlier intervention before concerns escalate.

The Toolkit will roll out across 2,500+ British Council Partner Schools worldwide, reaching nearly 1.7 million students, and is designed to adapt to local legal frameworks while supporting consistent safeguarding standards internationally.

Toolkit downloads

Short-form toolkit 

Long-form toolkit (full version)

About British Council Partner Schools 

British Council Partner Schools is a global community of over 2,500 schools, actively supported by the British Council, delivering UK international qualifications such as the International GCSEs, International O Levels, International AS and A Levels.

A trusted education partner, we help improve the quality of education, supporting learners worldwide to achieve their potential through access to life changing UK education and qualifications. We support our Partner Schools in over 40 countries transforming the lives of over 250,000 students every year.

https://internationalschools.britishcouncil.org/

Media Contact  

Chenge Mujakachi, Regional Head of Communications – SSA

Email: [email protected]

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1 https://www.unicef.org/ghana/prevention-violence-and-abuse-against-children

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 1001171945)

British Council safeguarding toolkit targets exploitation and reporting gaps in Ugandan schools

  • A new, prevention-led implementation resource, developed with UNICEF support and grounded in 15+ years of British Council safeguarding practice across 100+ countries
  • Built to close the ‘policy on paper’ gap, supporting clearer roles, shared thresholds and consistent escalation routes in day-to-day safeguarding decisions
  • Rolling out across 24 British Council Partner Schools in Uganda 

KAMPALA, Uganda, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In Uganda, safeguarding concerns in schools are often shaped by barriers to reporting rather than lack of awareness of risk. Uganda’s Violence Against Children Survey found that three in four young adults experienced some form of violence during childhood, including physical, emotional or sexual abuse1.

The Uganda Violence Against Children Survey has previously found that a large proportion of children experience some form of physical or emotional violence before the age of 18. Fear of stigma, power dynamics within schools and lack of trusted reporting systems can make it difficult for students to disclose abuse.

Globally, safeguarding risks affecting learners are significant. UNICEF estimates that around 150 million students aged 13 – 15 experience peer-to-peer violence in or around school worldwide, while the International Telecommunication Union reports that one in three internet users globally is a child, increasing exposure to online exploitation and manipulation.

To help schools strengthen safeguarding systems and respond consistently to these risks, the British Council has launched a Global Safeguarding Toolkit, developed with support from UNICEF.

Millicent Mugabi, Country Director, British Council Uganda, said, ‘Every child deserves to feel safe in school. Safeguarding cannot rely on individual vigilance alone – it requires strong, prevention-led systems embedded across the whole school. This Safeguarding Toolkit supports schools to take that step, by establishing clear roles, shared responsibilities and consistent processes for identifying and responding to concerns early.’

Almudena Olaguibel, Child Protection Officer at UNICEF Spain, said, ‘The Safeguarding Toolkit reflects a shared understanding between the British Council and UNICEF that effective protection depends on systems, not improvisation. As safeguarding risks become more complex and less visible, preparation, clarity and shared responsibility across school communities are essential.’

Designed as a practical, role-based implementation resource, the Toolkit supports a whole-school safeguarding approach that clarifies responsibilities, strengthens recording and follow-up systems, and sets out shared thresholds and escalation routes.

As safeguarding concerns increasingly move between online and offline spaces, the Toolkit helps schools respond more consistently to risks including online grooming, harassment, coercion, impersonation and AI-generated sexual imagery, enabling earlier intervention before concerns escalate.

The Toolkit will roll out across 2,500+ British Council Partner Schools worldwide, reaching nearly 1.7 million students, and is designed to be adaptable across local legal contexts while supporting consistency across an international school network.

Toolkit downloads

Short-form toolkit 

Long-form toolkit (full version)

About British Council Partner Schools 

British Council Partner Schools is a global community of over 2,500 schools, actively supported by the British Council, delivering UK international qualifications such as the International GCSEs, International O Levels, International AS and A Levels.

A trusted education partner, we help improve the quality of education, supporting learners worldwide to achieve their potential through access to life changing UK education and qualifications. We support our Partner Schools in over 40 countries transforming the lives of over 250,000 students every year.

https://internationalschools.britishcouncil.org/

Media Contact  

Chenge Mujakachi, Regional Head of Communications – SSA

Email: [email protected]

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1 https://www.unicef.org/uganda/press-releases/3-4-young-adults-uganda-experienced-some-form-violence-during-their-childhood

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 1001171944)

L'exploitation Grande Côte d'Eramet réalise son premier audit IRMA au Sénégal

DAKAR, Sénégal, 05 févr. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — L’Initiative pour l’assurance d’une exploitation minière responsable (IRMA) publie aujourd’hui l’audit de Grande Côte Opérations d’Eramet (EGC), la filiale sénégalaise du Groupe Eramet, réalisé par rapport à la Norme IRMA pour une exploitation minière responsable. Le cabinet d’audit indépendant SCS Global Services (SCS) a attribué le niveau IRMA 50 à EGC après avoir mesuré ses performances par rapport aux critères sociaux et environnementaux des meilleures pratiques de la norme.

L’attribution du niveau de conformité IRMA 50 signifie que SCS a vérifié que l’exploitation satisfaisait au moins de manière substantielle à l’ensemble des 40 exigences essentielles de la Norme IRMA, et obtenait une note d’au moins 50 % dans chacun des quatre domaines principaux de la Norme : responsabilité sociale, responsabilité environnementale, intégrité de l’entreprise et planification pour un héritage positif.

Les rapports d’audit complets sont disponibles sur la page d’audit d’EGC1 du site Internet de l’IRMA : https://responsiblemining.net/egc

Les informations dont les parties prenantes ont besoin pour déterminer ce qui fonctionne bien et ce qui nécessite davantage d’attention.

« Ce rapport démontre que les mines peuvent se prévaloir d’évaluations transparentes et indépendantes de leurs performances environnementales et sociales », déclare Aimee Boulanger, directrice exécutive de l’IRMA. « Grâce aux rapports d’audit détaillés de l’IRMA, les entreprises minières, les communautés et les entreprises qui achètent des matériaux extraits peuvent obtenir les informations dont elles ont besoin pour déterminer ce qui fonctionne bien et ce qui nécessite davantage d’attention dans une mine particulière. »

La Norme de l’IRMA est reconnue et adoptée dans le monde entier. Ainsi, les audits tels que celui d’EGC constituent des étapes dans l’approfondissement du dialogue entre les entreprises minières et les personnes touchées par leurs activités.

« Un nombre croissant de membres des communautés et de travailleurs participent aux audits de l’IRMA et utilisent les rapports d’audit pour communiquer directement à l’entreprise minière leurs priorités en matière d’amélioration », explique Mme Boulanger. « Si les lecteurs constatent des résultats qui ne correspondent pas à leur expérience, nous les encourageons à partager leur point de vue avec l’IRMA et l’entreprise afin que nous puissions améliorer le processus de vérification des audits et soutenir l’amélioration continue sur place, comme l’ont déjà fait les membres des communautés et les ONG dans le cas présent. »

« L’obtention du score d’IRMA 50 constitue une validation convaincante des progrès réalisés par Eramet Grande Côte Opérations et de l’engagement du Groupe à poursuivre son projet d’entreprise minière responsable, Act for Positive Mining », déclare Virginie de Chassey, directrice du développement durable et de l’engagement d’entreprise du Groupe Eramet, avant d’ajouter : « L’IRMA fournit la norme la plus exhaustive, la plus transparente et la plus rigoureuse de notre secteur, et cette évaluation confirme que nos pratiques minières responsables produisent des résultats mesurables sur le terrain. Cette réussite reflète non seulement le travail accompli par les équipes d’Eramet Grande Côte, mais aussi notre ambition d’instaurer la confiance en satisfaisant aux attentes internationales les plus élevées. »

Le système d’évaluation indépendant de l’IRMA concerne 27 mines d’échelle industrielle, GCO comprise, réparties à travers le monde. Après une autoévaluation initiale, une mine participante engage un cabinet d’audit tiers, formé et approuvé par l’IRMA, pour mener une évaluation indépendante détaillée, comprenant des visites du site de la mine et dans les communautés voisines. Après la publication de l’audit initial, un audit de surveillance plus court vérifie les performances de la mine. Trois ans après l’audit initial, l’exploitation fait à nouveau l’objet d’un audit complet. (Remarque : les premières mines auditées selon le système de l’IRMA ont bénéficié de reports de ces échéances en raison des retards occasionnés par la COVID et de l’apprentissage inhérent à la phase de démarrage ; des révisions complètes actualisées seront nécessaires pour maintenir ou augmenter les niveaux de conformité atteints.)

Le système indépendant de l’IRMA constitue la seule norme minière mondiale qui accorde les mêmes pouvoirs au secteur public (communautés et titulaires de droits autochtones, travailleurs de la mine, défenseurs de l’environnement et des droits humains) qu’au secteur privé (entreprises minières, acquéreurs de matériaux extraits et investisseurs).

Pour plus d'informations :

  • Aimee Boulanger, directrice exécutive de l’IRMA: [email protected]
    Alan Septoff, [email protected] | +1.360.217.9080 (WhatsApp)
  • Eramet Grande Côte Operation dossier de rapport d'audit: https://responsiblemining.net/egc–audit–packet–fr 
  • Eramet Grande Côte Operation page d'audit https://responsiblemining.net/egc
  • Le processus d'assurance IRMA : https://responsiblemining.net/what–we–do/assessment

About IRMA

IRMA est une organisation à but non lucratif qui œuvre à la protection des personnes et de l'environnement directement touchés par l'exploitation minière en créant une valeur financière pour les opérations minières à échelle industrielle évaluées de manière indépendante selon la norme IRMA relative aux meilleures pratiques en matière d'exploitation minière responsable. Pour plus d'informations, rendez–vous sur : responsiblemining.net


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9649469)

Eramet's Grande Côte Operation completes first IRMA audit in Senegal

DAKAR, Senegal, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) released the audit of the Eramet Grande Côte Operation (EGC), the Senegalese subsidiary of the Eramet Group, against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining. Independent audit firm SCS Global Services (SCS) assessed EGC at IRMA 50 when measuring its performance against the Standard’s best practice social and environmental criteria.

Achieving IRMA 50 means SCS verified that EGC at least substantially met all 40 critical requirements of the IRMA Standard, as well as scored at least 50% in each of Standard’s the four principle areas: social responsibility, environmental responsibility, business integrity and planning for positive legacies.

The full audit reports (in English and French) are available on the EGC audit page on the IRMA website: https://responsiblemining.net/egc

The information stakeholders need to decide what’s going well — and what may require more attention.

“This report demonstrates that mines can point to transparent, independent evaluations of their environmental and social performance,” said Aimee Boulanger, Executive Director of IRMA. “Through detailed IRMA audit reports, mining companies, communities and companies that purchase mined materials can gain the information they need, to decide what’s going well — and what may require more attention — at specific mines.”

The IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining is recognized and adopted around the globe, where audits like EGC’s are steps in a deepening dialogue between mining companies and those affected by their operations.

“An increasing number of community members and workers are engaging in IRMA audits, and they’re using the audit reports to communicate directly with the mining company about their priorities for improvement,” Ms. Boulanger said. “If readers find results inconsistent with their experience, we encourage them to share their perspectives with IRMA and the company so that we can improve the audit review process and support continuing improvement at the site—as community members and NGOs have already done in this case.”

“Achieving IRMA 50 is a powerful validation of the progress made by Eramet Grande Côte Operations and of the Group’s commitment to Act for Positive Mining,” said Virginie de Chassey, Chief Sustainability and External Affairs Officer at Eramet Group. She continued, “IRMA provides the most comprehensive, transparent, and rigorous standard in our sector, and this assessment confirms that our responsible mining practices are delivering measurable outcomes on the ground. This milestone reflects not only the work of Eramet Grande Côte’s teams, but also our ambition to build trust by operating to the highest international expectations.”

Including the EGC operation, 27 industrial–scale mines worldwide are within the IRMA independent assessment system. After an initial self–assessment, a participating mine engages a third–party audit firm — trained and approved by IRMA — to conduct a detailed independent evaluation, including on–site visits to the mine and nearby communities. Following the release of the initial audit, a shorter surveillance audit checks on the mine’s performance. Three years after the initial audit, the operation is fully audited again. (Note: The first mines audited in the IRMA system have had extensions to this timeline due to Covid delays and launch–phase learning; updated full reviews will be required to maintain or increase achievement scores.)

The independent IRMA system is the only global mining standard that provides equal power to the public sector (communities and Indigenous rights holders, mine workers, and environmental and human rights advocates) alongside the private sector (mining companies, mined materials purchasers and investors).

For More Information:

  • Aimee Boulanger, Executive Director: [email protected]
    Alan Septoff, [email protected] | +1.360.217.9080 (WhatsApp)
  • Eramet Grande Côte Operation audit report packet: https://responsiblemining.net/egc–audit–packet
  • Eramet Grande Côte Operation audit page: https://responsiblemining.net/egc
  • The IRMA Assurance Process: https://responsiblemining.net/what–we–do/assessment

About IRMA

IRMA is a nonprofit organization working to protect people and the environment directly affected by mining by creating financial value for industrial–scale mining operations independently assessed against IRMA’s best practice Standard for Responsible Mining. For more information, visit: responsiblemining.net


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PU Prime renforce son engagement ESG à travers l’action communautaire au Nigeria

Abuja, Nigéria, le 11 novembre 2025 – PU Prime, courtier de premier plan à l’échelle mondiale, continue d’avoir un impact positif au–delà des marchés financiers en apportant joie et espoir aux enfants du Nigeria. Dans le cadre de son engagement ESG continu, l’équipe nigériane de PU Prime a rendu visite à l’orphelinat Destine Children’s Orphanage à Abuja pour une initiative communautaire, en partageant des produits essentiels et en interagissant avec les enfants pour éveiller leur passion pour l’apprentissage et sensibiliser à l’importance de l’éducation.

L'esprit d'équipe fait la réussite, même quand on s'amuse !

Plus que le trading, investir dans les rêves :
 Une équipe dévouée de 15 représentants de PU Prime a fièrement incarné l’esprit de l’entreprise : « Plus que le trading, investir dans les rêves ». Les bénévoles ont accompagné les enfants dans leurs lectures, écouté leurs pensées et les ont encouragés à imaginer leur avenir, les aidant ainsi à gagner confiance en eux dans un environnement sûr.

« Le moment le plus marquant pour moi a été de voir les sourires des enfants et leur enthousiasme à apprendre. C’est une leçon d’humilité que de constater comment même de petits gestes peuvent apporter espoir et encouragement. Cela nous rappelle que, au–delà du monde des affaires, notre plus grand impact réside dans notre capacité à toucher des vies et à inspirer l’avenir », a partagé M. Idowu, Directeur national de PU Prime au Nigeria. En plus du temps précieux passé avec les enfants, PU Prime a profité de cette occasion pour renforcer son soutien en faisant don de produits essentiels, notamment de la nourriture, des articles de première nécessité et des livres tels que la Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection à l’orphelinat Destine Children’s Orphanage.

L’engagement à long terme de PU Prime :
 Cette initiative s’inscrit dans le cadre du parcours ESG plus large de PU Prime à travers l’Afrique et l’Asie, axé sur l’accès à l’éducation, l’autonomisation des jeunes et le développement équitable. En associant innovation financière et responsabilité sociale, l’entreprise renforce son rôle de citoyen d’entreprise mondial responsable, créant une valeur durable pour les communautés au–delà des marchés financiers.

À propos de PU Prime :

Fondée en 2015, PU Prime est une société fintech mondiale de premier plan et un courtier CFD de confiance. Aujourd’hui, elle propose des produits financiers réglementés sur le forex, les matières premières, les indices, les actions et les obligations. Présente dans plus de 190 pays et avec plus de 40 millions de téléchargements d’applications, PU Prime offre des plateformes de trading innovantes et une fonction de copy trading intégrée, permettant aux traders du monde entier d’atteindre le succès financier en toute confiance.

Contact presse : [email protected]

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PU Prime تعمل على تعزيز التزامها بالبيئة والمجتمع والحوكمة من خلال المشاركة المجتمعية في نيجيريا


أبوجا، نيجيريا،11 نوفمبر 2025، تواصل شركة PU Prime، وهي شركة وساطة رائدة عالميًا، إحداث تأثير إيجابي خارج الأسواق المالية من خلال نشر الفرح والأمل للأطفال في نيجيريا. وكجزء من التزامها المستمر بدعم البيئة والمجتمع والحوكمة،
زار فريق PU Prime في نيجيريا دار أيتام Destine للأطفال في أبوجا لتنفيذ مبادرة رعاية مجتمعية، من خلال مشاركة الإمدادات الأساسية والتواصل مع الأطفال لإلهام شغفهم بالتعلم وزيادة الوعي بأهمية التعليم.

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العمل الجماعي يجعل الحلم حقيقة، حتى أثناء وقت اللعب!


كثر من مجرد التداول، الاستثمار في الأحلام: 
جسد فريق متخصص مكون من 15 ممثلاً من PU Prime بفخر روح الشركة، “أكثر من مجرد التداول والاستثمار في الأحلام.” رافق المتطوعون الأطفال أثناء قراءتهم، واستمعوا إلى أفكارهم، و شجعوهم على تخيل المستقبل، مما ساعدهم على بناء الثقة في بيئة آمنة. 

“كانت اللحظة الأكثر أهمية بالنسبة لي هي رؤية ابتسامات الأطفال وحماسهم للتعلم. ومن دواعي التواضع أن نشهد كيف يمكن حتى للإيماءات الصغيرة أن تجلب الأمل والتشجيع. إنه يذكرنا أنه خارج عالم الأعمال، فإن تأثيرنا الأكبر يأتي من لمس الحياة وإلهام المستقبل، ” شارك السيد Idowu، المدير القطري لشركة PU Prime في نيجيريا. بالإضافة إلى قضاء وقت مفيد معًا، اغتنمت PU Prime أيضًا هذه الفرصة لتوسيع دعمها من خلال التبرع بالمواد الأساسية، بما في ذلك الطعام والضروريات اليومية والكتب مثل مجموعة Diary of a Wimpy Kid إلى دار أيتام Destine Children.

رؤية PU Prime: 
تشكل هذه المبادرة جزءًا من رحلة PU Prime الأوسع نطاقًا في مجال البيئة والمجتمع والحوكمة عبر أفريقيا وآسيا، مع التركيز على الوصول إلى التعليم وتمكين الشباب والتنمية العادلة. ومن خلال الجمع بين الابتكار المالي والمسؤولية الاجتماعية، تواصل الشركة تعزيز دورها كشركة مواطنة عالمية مسؤولة، مما يخلق قيمة طويلة الأجل للمجتمعات خارج قاعة التداول.

نبذة عن PU Prime

تأسست شركة PU Prime في عام 2015، وهي شركة عالمية رائدة في مجال التكنولوجيا المالية و وسيط موثوق لعقود الفروقات. واليوم، تقدم الشركة منتجات مالية منظمة في مجالات الفوركس والسلع والمؤشرات والأسهم والسندات. تعمل PU Prime في أكثر من 190 دولة مع أكثر من 40 مليون مستخدم، وتوفر منصات تداول مبتكرة وميزة تداول نسخ متكاملة، مما يمكّن المتداولين في جميع أنحاء العالم من تحقيق النجاح المالي بثقة.

للاستفسارات الإعلامية، يرجى الاتصال بـ: [email protected]

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PU Prime Advances Its ESG Commitment Through Community Engagement in Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria, Nov 11, 2025, PU Prime, a global–leading brokerage, continues to make a positive impact beyond the financial markets by spreading joy and hope to children in Nigeria. As part of its ongoing ESG commitment, PU Prime’s Nigeria team visited the Destine Children’s Orphanage in Abuja to carry out a community care initiative, by sharing essential supplies and engaging with children to inspire their passion for learning and raise awareness about the importance of education.

Teamwork makes the dream work, even during playtime!

More Than Trading, Investing in Dreams: 
A dedicated team of 15 PU Prime representatives proudly embodied the company’s spirit, “More Than Trading, Investing in Dreams.” Volunteers accompanied the children as they read, listened to their thoughts, and encouraged them to imagine the future, helping them build confidence in a safe environment. 

“The most meaningful moment for me was seeing the children’s smiles and their excitement to learn. It’s humbling to witness how even small gestures can bring hope and encouragement. It reminds us that beyond the business world, our greatest impact comes from touching lives and inspiring futures,” Mr. Idowu, PU Prime’s Country Manager of Nigeria shared. Beyond spending meaningful time together, PU Prime also took this opportunity to extend its support by donating essential items, including food, daily necessities, and books such as the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection to Destine Children’s Orphanage.

PU Prime’s Long–Term Focus: 
This initiative forms part of PU Prime’s broader ESG journey across Africa and Asia, focusing on education access, youth empowerment, and equitable development. By combining financial innovation with social responsibility, the company continues to reinforce its role as a responsible global corporate citizen, creating long–term value for communities beyond the trading floor.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 190 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

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