Russia’s economy is only the 11th largest in the world. Ukraine’s isn’t even in the top 50. But that doesn’t mean that a conflict between the two nations couldn’t have significant impacts on companies and their employees around the world. As Alan Guarino, vice chair of Korn Ferry’s Board & CEO Services practice sees it, risk management is part of a CEO’s job every day. “But with high-stakes geopolitical events, CEO’s have no control,” he says. “That makes their jobs that much more difficult.”
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Telenor først i Norden med ny telefoniløsning for Teams
Bruken av Teams har virkelig tatt av siste årene, og for mange nordmenn har Teams blitt et viktig verktøy i arbeidshverdagen. I samarbeid med Microsoft har Telenor lansert en forbedret utgave av taleintegrasjon i Teams. Nå er det enklere å bruke PCen som telefon og omvendt. Telenor er med dette den første som kan tilby en nordisk løsning for telefoni i Microsoft Teams.
Hydro invests in U.S. carbon capture company Verdox to eliminate emissions from aluminium production
Hydro is investing USD 20 million in U.S. company Verdox, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) spin-off, commercializing an all-electric carbon removal technology applicable both for capturing emissions from aluminium production and directly from air.
Decarbonization of shipping – emerging alternative fuels from a US perspective
While the impact of COVID-19 on seafarers and port congestion have grabbed headlines over the past year, no single issue has dominated the maritime industry press more than decarbonization as climate change represents the greatest challenge of this century. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transportation – including road, rail, air and marine – contribute about 14 percent of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Shipping alone transports close to 80 percent of global trade by volume and is estimated to contribute 2-3 per cent of GHG emissions. These numbers are propelling the shipping sector into the decarbonization limelight.
Mastercard expands consulting with practices dedicated to crypto, open banking and ESG
To help businesses evolve and supercharge their growth enterprise-wide, Mastercard has announced that it is expanding its preeminent payments-focused consulting service with new practices dedicated to Open Banking, Open Data, Crypto & Digital Currencies, and Environment, Social & Governance (ESG).
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners receives top rating for engaging with suppliers on climate change
Following the recognition of its leadership in corporate sustainability on CDP’s 2021 ‘A List’ for climate and water, CCEP has also achieved a place on CDP’s Supplier Engagement leaderboard with a top rating.
CCEP has achieved the highest score, an A rating, on CDP’s Supplier Engagement Rating (SER), which measures how effectively companies engage with their suppliers on climate change. Companies with the best ratings are recognised as Supplier Engagement Leaders, of which CCEP is one of the top 8% of companies who disclosed to CDP.
International travel restrictions into Norway have been lifted
The travel-restrictions upon entry into Norway have been lifted. The same rules as prior to the corona pandemic now apply.
Meta Is Absolutely Not Threatening to Leave Europe
There has been reporting in the press that we are “threatening” to leave Europe because of the uncertainty over EU-US data transfers mechanisms. This is not true. Like all publicly-traded companies, we are legally required to disclose material risks to our investors. Last week, as we have done in our previous four financial quarters, we disclosed that continuing uncertainty over EU-US data transfers mechanisms poses a threat to our ability to serve European consumers and operate our business in Europe.
Norway to launch 1.5 gigawatt offshore wind tender
OSLO, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Norway will launch later this year its first tender for bottom-fixed offshore wind turbines in the southern North Sea, planning to develop 1.5 gigawatt of electricity that will supply the Norwegian mainland, the country’s government said on Wednesday.
Offshore wind is seen as a key new industry offering a potential transition for Norway’s dominant oil and gas sector to a renewable energy future, while building on the existing industry’s technical know-how.
AmCham Nordics Go Live to the White House
AmCham Nordics Go Live to the White House
AmChams Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland hosted an exclusive, informative briefing with guest speaker Peter Harrell, Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness on The White House National Security Council.
Live from Washington, D.C., Harrell discussed Biden administration transatlantic priorities – focusing on data flows, digital trade tax and regulation, new Trade & Technology Council (TTC) aspirations, continued steel and aluminum disputes, and ambassadorial appointment delays. “We can expect a Privacy Shield negotiation submission from the US within the next couple of weeks,” stated Harrell – with a minimum of two months expected before eventual Brussels approval and final resolution.
Intuitively understanding top of mind concerns for the 100+ pan-Nordic executives on the call, Harrell also provided perspectives on unfolding Ukraine developments.
On behalf of their respective member participants, AmCham directors posed subsequent questions on sustainable investments, 5G, inflation, supply chains, US political balance, and European data localization initiatives vs. old fashioned protectionism. Through each detailed response, Harrell’s mastery of specifics was apparent and enlightening.
About Peter Harrell
Peter Harrell serves as Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness on the White House National Security Council (NSC) staff for the Biden administration. Harrell is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). He previously served in the Obama-era state department, from 2012-2014 as a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions within the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, and from 2009-2012 on the Policy Planning staff.
