Jebsen & Jessen Group paves the way as the first organisation to utilise the UN-backed Family Business for Sustainable Development framework for measurement and reportingSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 27 November 2023 - Diversified industrial conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Group has recently published its 2022 sustainability report, making them the first family business to utilise the Sustainability Indicators for Family Business (SIFB) for data gathering and reporting. The SIFB is a component of the first global framework, ‘Family Business for Sustainable Development’ (FBSD), jointly crafted by the Family Business Network (FBN) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Jebsen & Jessen Group Sustainability Report Jebsen & Jessen Group's decision to voluntarily produce this report underscores its commitment to self-accountability and transparency in driving sustainable change. This report, titled ‘Our Mackerel Spirit: Navigating the Currents of Sustainable Development as a Family Business in South East Asia’, consolidates and evaluates the Group’s continued initiatives, milestones in its 30-year sustainability journey, and key priorities for improving its outcomes in the coming years. “I’m immensely proud of how far we’ve come, especially as a family-owned business. I signed the Family Business Sustainability Pledge to cement our unwavering focus on providing customers with the utmost sustainability in its wider sense – social, economic, environmental and institutional – in our products and services,” said Heinrich Jessen, Chairman, Jebsen & Jessen Group. “Sustainable development is an ongoing journey and there is still much work to be done. By continuing to work together and prioritising sustainability, we will do our part to ensure a thriving Group for future generations.” Highlights of the report include: Jebsen & Jessen’s group-wide sustainability strategy Following the FBSD framework and its five agendas, the report measures the programmes and initiatives the Group has put in place to enhance economic, environmental, social, institutional and family business sustainability. The Group’s sustainability principles stem from its commitment to Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards, with a dedicated EHS programme to attain and uphold globally recognised standards for environmental management and occupational health and safety. Key facts and figures Jebsen & Jessen Group was the first industrial company in South East Asia to achieve 100% carbon neutrality in 2011 under their carbon reduction and offsetting programme. In 2021, Jebsen & Jessen Group offset 46,052 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions through three climate protection projects proposed by South Pole – an accredited carbon offsetting organisation. To nurture the learning and development of 2,533 employees, the Group spent SGD378,457.30 and 33,362 hours on training in 2022. Jebsen & Jessen Packaging transitioned away from using fossil fuels with the installation of its biomass boiler project in Vietnam, reducing its carbon footprint by an estimated 11,440 tonnes a year. In the fight against ocean plastic waste and climate change, the Group subscribed to the Circulate Capital Ocean Fund I-B launched by Circulate Capital, an innovative investment firm, with an investment of SGD1,850,000 towards targeted innovations in circular materials and deep technology solutions to reducing plastic waste. “Family businesses are instrumental in building a transformative and sustainable future. To harness the full potential of family business for sustainable development, UNCTAD and FBN developed the first global Initiative, “Family Business for Sustainable Development” (FBSD). It provides family businesses with a framework to commit to sustainability in their business and investment strategies, to better understand where they can make an impact, and allows them to track, measure and transparently report on their sustainability performance over time. I congratulate Jebsen & Jessen Group for the elaboration of its first public sustainability report, based on the FBSD framework,” said James Zhan, Senior Director, Investment and Enterprise, UNCTAD and Co-chair, FBSD Executive Board. The global FBSD initiative, created by UNCTAD and FBN, provides family businesses with avenues to integrate sustainability into their business models. In 2019, Jebsen & Jessen Group signed the Family Business Sustainability Pledge 2030, which formalises the company’s commitment to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a sustainable future across generations. “With a growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and ethical business practices over the years, we firmly believe that family businesses, with their enduring values and long-term perspective, are instrumental to sustainable development. Jebsen & Jessen Group is a great example, and with them being the first organisation to utilise the FBSD framework, we hope it will inspire others within the family business community to embark on their own sustainability journeys, fostering a more sustainable future for all,” said Andrew Bryson, Chief Impact and Innovation Officer, FBN – The Family Business Network. To read the complete report, please visit: https://www.jjsea.com/sustainability/sustainability-reports/ Hashtag: #Jebsen&JessenGroupThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Jebsen & Jessen GroupWe are an ASEAN-focused industrial conglomerate with a diverse network of businesses spanning manufacturing, engineering, and distribution activities. The five core business units - Cable Technology, Ingredients, Life Sciences, Packaging and Technology - are present in nine countries and deliver through various locations across Australia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Our 11 manufacturing facilities are in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam. Our 2,800 people work as one to develop meaningful products and services for the 20,000 customers we serve. Jebsen & Jessen Group forms part of a global family enterprise that dates back to a trading partnership formed in Hong Kong in 1895. Beyond the region we are closely connected to a network of sister companies in Australia, Europe and Greater China. For more information, visit www.jjsea.com.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Statement by Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine Sherif NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 21st century, we cannot tolerate the rape and abduction of girls and women, forced child marriage, and the continued denial of any human rights and equality to girls and women everywhere. Our investment in education and human rights is our investment in the unbreakable spirit of women and girls everywhere. We must take stronger action to end violence against girls and women through the UN 16 Days of Activism campaign – running from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (25 November) until Human Rights Day (10 December). We urge leaders everywhere to take firm, concrete action to put all the human rights of girls and women – especially their right to 12 years of safe, quality education – at the forefront of the international agenda. This year's theme is 'Invest to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls.' By investing in safe schools, protective learning environments, and mental health and psychosocial support – through holistic, quality education that empowers girls to be confident of their rights and have the power to claim them – we can truly empower an entire generation of future women leaders. Investing in girls' education also contributes towards achieving the binding commitments enshrined in the Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Sustainable Development Goals. We must act now. Every minute, 22 girls are forced into child marriage, and about 21% of girls worldwide are married before they turn 18. Now is the time to fully invest in the education of girls so they can become child scholars, not child brides. Globally, an estimated 736 million women – almost one in three – have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life. It is time to be loud and clear that no woman or girl can be subjected to any violation of their dignity, rights, freedoms and their person. Now is the time to end reckless governance in the world that results in armed conflicts and flagrant violations of International Humanitarian Law. We must act collectively to ensure an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, where the humanitarian system is facing near total collapse with unimaginable consequences for more than 2.2 million civilians, including 788,800 girls and women who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. We must be moved to action by their words: "I saw dead bodies lying on the street. My mom told me to close my eyes, but I couldn't. I was so scared," said an 11-year-old girl at an UNRWA school. We cannot close our eyes to armed conflicts or violations of human rights and humanitarian law anywhere in the world. We cannot close our eyes to the denial of human rights in Afghanistan, where girls are banned from attending secondary school and university because of their gender. We cannot close our eyes to insecurity and violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or any other country where girls are abducted, raped, killed in inter-ethnic clashes and denied their humanity. Just as the world can make war and oppress girls and women, we also have the same capacity to make peace and empower girls and women. The choice is ours. The choice we make as a human family will determine who we are and how far we have come as a human species. Meanwhile, we who have chosen human dignity and moral responsibility will continue to invest in the education and the unbreakable spirit of girls and women everywhere. Our investment in education is our investment in their courage, resilience, brilliance, strength and fortitude. For the sake of 8 billon members of humanity. But we can't do it alone. We are all in this together.
TAIPEI, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPC Corporation, Taiwan ("CPC"), established in 1946, is a leading player in the oil and gas industry, known for its unwavering commitment to social impact. The company's primary mission revolves around the exploration, production, and distribution of petroleum and petroleum-related products, ensuring a stable energy supply for Taiwan. CPC actively engages in refining and marketing various petroleum-based products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemical products, playing a pivotal role in powering Taiwan's economy and meeting its citizens' energy needs. A Miaoli Special Education School cheerleading team, sponsored by CPC, won the silver medal in the finals of the World Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, USA! Since its introduction of the innovative concept of "Kindness Gas Stations" in 2001, CPC has tirelessly worked towards providing employment opportunities and skills training to individuals with disabilities, affectionately referred to as "Slow-flying Angels." This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs"), particularly "SDG4: Quality Education" and "SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth," as it empowers the angels with professional skills and job opportunities. At the heart of this initiative is CPC's unique "counselor training mechanism," teaching the angels from the ground up. They start by guiding vehicles into the station, extending a warm "Welcome," handling transactions, and offering guidance throughout the refueling process. The angels are trained to ensure that customers leave with a heartfelt "Thank you for coming," all following the Standard Operating Procedure of CPC. In 2022, Taiwan proudly had 46 Kindness Gas Stations, a unique initiative introduced by CPC. Partnering with 17 counseling organizations, these stations provided employment opportunities to 543 Slow-flying Angels. These individuals are people with disabilities who found employment and skill development opportunities through CPC's initiatives. Notably, this workforce comprised 48% of part-time employees at CPC's company-operated gas stations in December 2022. CPC's commitment to employing individuals with disabilities earned praise from the Hsinchu and Taoyuan governments. CPC's exceptional dedication to inclusivity and empowerment was recognized with the prestigious "Education Promotion Group First Prize" at the 2022 Global Views Magazine Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. This accolade underscores the company's remarkable efforts in promoting social inclusion and fostering a compassionate society. CPC Corporation, Taiwan, has, through its steadfast dedication to social responsibility and inclusivity, become a beacon of hope, transforming gas stations into hubs of compassion and warmth. "CPC Corporation, Taiwan –To provide customers with supreme quality, reliable energy supplies and services as a key contribution to Taiwan's economic prosperity." ACES Awards are organized by MORS Group.
HONG KONG, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656) recently received "Excellence in Environmental Positive Impact Commendation" at the Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards 2023, in recognition of the company's active green management practices and contribution to environmental protection locally and globally. The Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA) is a not-for-profit initiative and one of the most prestigious awards for companies in Hong Kong on corporate sustainability. Supported by InvestHK of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Environment and Ecology Bureau of the HKSAR, Financial Services Development Council of the HKSAR, and organizations such as Hong Kong Green Finance Association and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. The Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA) aims to recognize companies that have performed outstandingly in ESG reporting and corporate sustainability. The award winners are strictly selected by an independent panel of judges that composed of experts from various backgrounds such as business, non-governmental organizations, and academia. This year, Fosun International was awarded "Excellence in Environmental Positive Impact Commendation" by the professional institution in the industry, in recognition of the company's active commitment and efforts in ESG, especially in the environmental front, which have been widely recognized and affirmed. Fosun has always paid attention to the reform and development of the global policies in the field of sustainable development. It has established a comprehensive ESG management system, integrated ESG management requirements into business management over the years, actively responded to global strategies in relation to sustainable development, assumed more social responsibility, implemented "dual carbon" goals to promote sustainable management and value creation. Issued its first TCFD Report to call on all sectors to promote carbon neutrality Facing the increasingly severe challenges of global climate change, Fosun issued the ESG Report not only in accordance with the Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide in Appendix 27 to the Listing Rules of Hong Kong Stock Exchange, but also prepared the ESG Report with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI Standards). Fosun also disclosed its climate-related financial risks voluntarily and issued its first Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures report (the "TCFD Report") based on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD") recommendations this year to support and implement the TCFD recommendations, taking an important step to strengthen Fosun's climate resilience, demonstrating its commitment of climate action to international community, and call on all sectors to work together to promote carbon neutrality. Established Carbon Neutrality Committee and Working Group to actively advance Fosun's carbon peak and carbon neutrality targets Fosun also established a Carbon Neutrality Committee and a Carbon Neutrality Working Group, with carbon neutrality led and progressed by the Environment, Health, Safety & Quality (EHSQ) Department. The Carbon Neutrality Committee, composed of directors of Fosun International and directors of member companies, is responsible for supervising and promoting the overall carbon neutrality strategy, and regulating and monitoring climate-related risks and opportunities. Fosun has also added the indicator of "carbon neutrality management" to the ESG management performance appraisal mechanism of responsible persons of each business segment of the Group, with the aim of promoting further implementation and enforcement of carbon-neutral management across the Group. In order to further push forward Fosun's 2050 "Carbon Neutrality Goal", the Carbon Neutrality Committee and the Carbon Neutrality Working Group further refined the Group's carbon neutrality goal, requiring each member company to set its own carbon neutrality goal based on Fosun's carbon neutrality goal. The Group will adjust its goal in a timely manner in light of the changes in the business landscape to make it more realistic and challenging. Fosun also made systematic and standardized arrangement on EHSQ work of member companies, and at the same time put the "1+N" strategic deployment into practice, which involved setting up 1 carbon management system and producing N reports (including studies on water risk assessment, climate change, and biodiversity), and developing an ESG-Carbon Neutralization Life Cycle management platform that includes ESG and carbon neutrality-related content in the Group's system audit. Additionally, Fosun upgraded the corresponding management and reward system to scientifically and systematically manage corporate risks and gradually improve ESG management with reference to advanced international-leading management standards, requirements for energy control and environmental audit, etc. Actively promote energy conservation and carbon reduction to contribute to the sustainable development of the Earth The Group and its member companies actively promote energy conservation and carbon reduction and are determined to become carbon reduction pioneers in their industries. The Group's Atlantis Sanya obtained the National Certificate of Three-star Green Building Design and Operation Label, the highest level of Chinese green building certification; it also obtained the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Building Design and Construction Certification and the "EarthCheck" Silver Certification, and other leading environmental certifications for the global tourism industry. The Bund Finance Center (BFC), the Group's base in Shanghai and a landmark in Shanghai, was awarded the LEED Platinum certification, which is hailed as the "Oscar Award" in the green building industry, with a score of 97 points to set a new world record. Became a member company of UN Global Compact and CBCSD to actively promote the sustainable development of China + the world As a responsible global citizen, Fosun joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact in 2014 and is committed to the global commitment of sustainable development. Fosun actively supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including climate action, affordable and clean energy, life below water, life on land, and responsible consumption and production. It supervises and guides member companies to actively tackle climate change, carry out energy conservation and emission reduction in the course of operation, while seeking low-carbon opportunities and developing a green circular economy. In 2020, Fosun joined the Chinese ESG Leaders Association and became a member of the China Business Council for Sustainable Development (CBCSD). In September 2023, the Group participated in the "Sustainability CEO Forum" held by CBCSD in Hefei, Anhui Province, China to discuss with relevant government departments, experts from research institutions and other enterprise representatives the integration into the overall development of the country to promote climate response, and achieve green and low-carbon development goals. Looking ahead, Fosun will continue to actively assume more social responsibility, implement the concept of ESG, create value and give back to society. With the global trend of promoting carbon neutrality, carbon emissions reduction and the sustainable development of the Earth, Fosun will continue to actively cooperate with its member companies to promote the implementation of ESG strategies, especially in the areas of carbon emissions peak, carbon neutrality, energy conservation and energy consumption reduction, and actively promote the sustainable development of the Group.
日前商業周刊揭曉全台首份針對上市公司的「碳競爭力100強」評鑑結果，全球網通領導品牌D-Link友訊科技持續提升綠色競爭力有成，除了在碳生產力、碳排增加率、減碳承諾度、管理階層、範疇三碳排等5項評選面向有亮眼表現，更藉2022年啟動的「Green Pack」計畫，榮膺「碳競爭力100強」優質企業。 D-Link友訊科技近期在永續發展上的成績有目共睹，不僅榮獲商周「碳競爭力100強」的肯定，更於本月榮獲TCSA台灣企業永續獎「台灣100大永續典範企業」。D-Link友訊科技執行長張家瑞指出，環保永續是企業當前之務，D-Link友訊科技積極響應環境永續趨勢，以提升環保意識、打造綠色企業為使命，自2006年起即推動ISO 14001環境管理系統，持續承諾並執行環保措施；並於2007年率先推動「D-Link Green」計畫，以環保3R（Recycle、Reuse、Reduce）為核心，在產品開發初期不僅考量產品功能性與用戶需求，更透過創新與構思，從產品設計、功能、材料、包裝四大面向著手，引入禁/限用物質管理、開發產品節能技術、導入易拆解設計以利回收再利用、包裝減量等措施，強化綠色產品設計思維，同時進行危害物質的控管，致力減緩產品對環境的衝擊，實踐對環境的友善承諾。因此成為全台第一家多角推動綠色產品的網通品牌，實踐企業社會責任。 張家瑞認為，落實環保絕不能僅止於口號。D-Link友訊科技在2022年導入TCFD架構，檢視氣候變遷帶來的風險與機會，並進一步啟動「Green Pack」計畫，致力於材質環保化、包裝無塑化及材積最佳化。在包裝材質方面，改採用高達85%以上回收紙漿的灰銅紙；在包材印刷油墨方面，減少印刷面積並逐步採用全蔬菜油油墨印刷，透露出對環境友善的堅持。同時，D-Link友訊科技竭力簡化產品包裝，減少塑料包材，並將所有新產品的外包裝設計調整至最佳棧板裝載數量。在產品開發、生產的每一個環節，D-Link友訊科技都悉心琢磨，讓消費者在拿到產品的瞬間，即能深刻感受到與眾不同的用心。 2023年，D-Link友訊科技在環境永續道路上再攀新峰，推出首款以消費後回收塑料（Post-Consumer Recycled，PCR）再製的綠色產品--AQUILA PRO AI系列之M30 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6雙頻無線路由器。這一重要成就不僅是對技術的突破，更是對環境友善的關鍵一步。創新的材質應用，為D-Link友訊科技在環境永續方面取得新突破。 D-Link友訊科技以「D-LINK」--Diversity 多元共融、Leverage 擴大影響、Integrity 誠信正直、Net-zero 淨零永續、Knowledge 知識創新為內涵，結合11項聯合國永續發展目標（SDGs），透過數位科技創新與落實ESG雙軸轉型，打造成長新動能並創造永續價值。除了持續打造綠色產品外，日常營運也透過節能專案與員工宣導，外購電力年減8.51%，並於2023年開始採購綠色能源。逐年節電、減排、省水、減廢的同時，D-Link友訊科技許諾保護生物多樣性，並堅守零毀林的承諾，強調對環境議題的高度重視，積極培養員工的環境素養。 張家瑞表示，未來公司將持續發揮產業職能與企業價值，追求影響力極大化，以永不懈怠的步伐，真正實踐企業的永續承諾，鞏固在全球智能網通設備與全方位網通解決方案的領導地位。
TOKYO, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MUSASHI JAPAN, a Japanese kitchen knife brand operated by TAIMATSU Corporation (Location: Taito, Tokyo; President: Allen Wang), will commence sales of its new product, the "Tsushima Ocean Kitchen Knife," from November 2024. Tsushima Ocean Kitchen Knife Blessed with abundant nature and delicious food, Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture is a beautiful place, but it faces a major problem of marine plastic waste. Every year, a large amount of marine waste from neighboring countries washes ashore, and Tsushima City invests approximately 280 million yen annually in its collection and disposal. Despite its efforts, however, Tsushima City is limited in the amount of waste it can collect annually, and disposing of all marine plastic waste is a challenging task. In response to this serious issue, there is hope for new initiatives to reuse marine plastic as a valuable resource. One such initiative comes from the Japanese kitchen knife brand MUSASHI JAPAN. MUSASHI JAPAN has created the "Tsushima Ocean Kitchen Knife" by collecting marine debris that has washed ashore on Tsushima and reusing it as knife handles. This product does not only contribute to solving the serious issue of marine waste, but also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). After two long years of development, this innovative product is now complete. The most distinctive feature of the Tsushima Ocean Kitchen Knife is its handle. Here, various types of marine debris collected on Tsushima Island are reused. Therefore, these knives have a special, one-of-a-kind design that takes advantage of the individual characteristics of the marine debris. In addition to the beauty of the pattern, the knives are also highly functional. The pattern has a built-in NFC chip, which can be read by a smartphone to directly access the MUSASHI JAPAN website. This allows users to gain a deeper understanding of the story behind the production of the knives and the brand's commitment to the SDGs. These knives are designed to be used in everyday life. The intention is for them to be used not only for cooking in the kitchen, but also to serve as opportunities for casual communication about the importance of the SDGs at home parties and other occasions. MUSASHI JAPAN is committed to developing sustainable products that will leave a beautiful planet for future generations, and the Tsushima Ocean Kitchen Knife is part of this effort to naturally incorporate the SDGs into our daily lives and to spread the importance of the SDGs. About MUSASHI JAPAN MUSASHI JAPAN is a Japanese knife brand that focuses on traditional Japanese culture and experience. Its products are highly acclaimed by culinary enthusiasts and professional chefs around the world for their quality and beauty. The brand also aims to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and actively promotes environmental initiatives. MUSASHI Japan's products range from an elaborate series of hand-carved engravings to knives with unique handles made of traditional lacquer, offering a diverse selection of products that are both functional and beautiful. The store is located in Kappabashi, Asakusa, Tokyo, and its interior represents a fusion of the traditional and the modern. Knowledgeable staff members from around the world welcome customers and provide friendly advice on everything from choosing knives to maintenance. On the second floor, there is a sake bar offering a unique drinking experience inspired by Japanese culture. The online store allows customers, both domestically and internationally, to easily purchase top-quality kitchen knives. The store places emphasis on conveying the appeal of Japanese culture to its customers. It also provides detailed descriptions of each product, along with information about the craftsmen and the background of production. The online store regularly offers special promotions and discounts that are not available in physical stores. Through these efforts, MUSASHI JAPAN will continue to pass on the wonderful Japanese culture while providing the world with the highest quality traditional craft of kitchen knives. New Product InformationProduct name: Tsushima Ocean kitchen knife with NFC chipPrice: 14,800 yen - 29,800 yenSales URL: https://www.musashihamono.com/pages/ocean-knife Online store: https://www.musashihamono.com/ Store InformationStore name: MUSASHI JAPAN Kappabashi Knife & Sake ShopAddress: THOSHICHI BUILDING, 3-8-4 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-ku, TokyoBusiness hours: 10:00 - 18:00How to get there: A 9-minute walk from Tokyo Metro "Tawaramachi Station", and a 6-minute walk from Tsukuba Express "Asakusa Station"
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