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Husky Releases 2020 ESG Report, Sets Targets for Carbon and Diversity
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Husky Energy today released its 2020 ESG Report, including a GHG emissions intensity reduction target of 25% by 2025 and a gender diversity target of 25% women in senior leadership roles. The report also addresses Husky’s aspiration to be net zero by 2050.
Additional highlights of Husky’s 2019 ESG performance include:
“Husky’s approach to ESG took a major step forward in 2019 with strong safety performance and now with setting our first carbon intensity reduction target of 25%,” said CEO Rob Peabody.
“And our gender diversity target of 25% women in senior leadership roles is a tangible start to measuring Husky’s culture of inclusivity and talent management. Going forward I see added opportunity to align ESG goals to our business strategy, demonstrating our ability to adapt and change, and further increase the performance of our business.”
Read Husky’s full ESG report.
Climate Change Target, Reporting and Governance Husky has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 25% by 2025. To meet objectives under the Paris Agreement we, along with several other energy companies and governments, aspire to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Achieving our 2025 target is a start, while we continue to invest in new technologies and carbon offsets that will bring us closer to this goal.
Some concrete steps Husky has already taken include our technology partnerships with Svante on carbon capture and with White Whale to use artificial intelligence to improve steam-to-oil ratios. Husky has played a key role in piloting both technologies which have wider application.
Starting in 2020, all Husky business units will maintain a carbon management plan, including requirements to meet or exceed our 2025 25% emissions intensity reduction target. The performance contracts for each Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President reporting to the CEO are directly linked to compensation and include the requirement to meet or exceed carbon performance requirements.
Husky’s 2020 ESG Report aligns with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure’s requirements, and our performance data table indicates how our air emissions and other metrics align with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board’s guidance and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Gender Diversity Targets A culture of inclusion, respecting differences of thought and perspective, is the foundation of a better and more productive working environment. Husky aims to create a workplace that reflects the communities where we work, where people are treated with dignity and respect, free of harassment, and where diversity is valued in all its forms.
Husky acknowledges that shareholders, employees, prospective employees and other stakeholders assess our Company’s inclusion and diversity culture, in part, by who succeeds at our most senior levels.
Recognizing the need to improve the representation of people from diverse backgrounds at senior levels, in 2020 we took the step of setting a gender diversity target of 25% women at or above the Vice President level. This target is achievable through our existing talent management and development programs, combined with targeted recruiting to ensure our talent pipeline continues to include women and people of diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous people, Black people, other people of colour, and persons with disabilities.
Managers and leaders across Husky play a key role in meeting and exceeding Husky’s gender diversity target. Each business performance contract, against which pay-for-performance compensation is evaluated, includes inclusion and diversity plans and goals. These targets are supported by other corporate human resources programs, employee career development plans, education, training, mentorships and sponsorships designed to help employees achieve their potential and contribute strongly to Husky across their careers.
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Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements and information (collectively “forward-looking statements”), within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation, Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained in this annual report are forward-looking and not historical facts.
Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as “will likely result”, “are expected to”, “will continue”, “is anticipated”, “is targeting”, “estimated”, “intend”, “plan”, “projection”, “could”, “aim”, “vision”, “goals”, “objective”, “target”, “scheduled” and “outlook”). In particular, forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, references to: the Company’s general strategic plans and growth strategies; the GHG emissions reduction target by 2025; the gender diversity target of women in senior leadership roles; the aspiration to achieve net zero emissions by 2050; and the vision to become global top quartile in process and occupational safety by the end of 2022.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected by the forward-looking statements presented in this news release are reasonable, the Company’s forward-looking statements have been based on assumptions and factors concerning future events that may prove to be inaccurate, including assumptions regarding the Company’s successful implementation of measures to reduce emissions. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to the Company about itself and the businesses in which it operates. Information used in developing forward-looking statements has been acquired from various sources, including third-party consultants, suppliers and regulators, among others. Because actual results or outcomes could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, which contribute to the possibility that the predicted outcomes will not occur. Some of these risks, uncertainties and other factors are similar to those faced by other oil and gas companies and some are unique to the Company.
The Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2019, Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and other documents filed with securities regulatory authorities (accessible through the SEDAR website www.sedar.com and the EDGAR website www.sec.gov) describe some of the risks, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and are incorporated herein by reference.
New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all of such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The impact of any one factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as such factors are dependent upon other factors, and the Company’s course of action would depend upon management’s assessment of the future considering all information available to it at the relevant time. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and, except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Nomination Committee for the ASSA ABLOY 2025 Annual General Meeting
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The following representatives of ASSA ABLOY AB’s shareholders will be members of the Nomination Committee for the 2025 Annual General Meeting:
– Johan Menckel, Investment AB Latour, Chairman of the Nomination Committee
– Mikael Ekdahl, Melker Schörling AB
– Marianne Nilsson, Swedbank Robur Fonder
– Yvonne Sörberg, Handelsbanken Fonder
– Carina Silberg, Alecta
The Chairman of the Board, Johan Hjertonsson, has been co-opted to the Nomination Committee.
The Nomination Committee shall prepare proposals for the Annual General Meeting in 2025 regarding the election of Chairman of the General Meeting, members of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman of the Board, auditor, fees for the members of the Board including division between the Chairman, the Vice Chairman and the other Board members as well as fees for committee work, fees to the company’s auditor and, if necessary, changes to the instructions for the Nomination Committee.
The Annual General Meeting will be held on 23 April 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee should send an email to [email protected].
For more information, please contact:Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82Erik Pieder, CFO and Executive Vice President, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 72 Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68
About ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 61,000 employees and sales of SEK 141 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
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AI in Social Media Market worth $10.33 billion by 2029- Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The AI in Social Media Market is projected to grow from USD 2.20 billion in 2024 to USD 10.33 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.2% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The market is expected to grow due to the rise in the need for more personalized user experiences, optimized advertising, and automated customer service.
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2019-2029
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Product type, Use case, End user, and Region
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America
Companies covered
Major vendors in the global AI in Social Media Market are Google (US), Meta (US), IBM (US), Sprout Social (US), Sprinklr (US), AWS (US), LivePerson (US), HubSpot (US), Microsoft (US), Adobe (US), Baidu (China), OpenAI (US), Hootsuite (US), Qualtrics (US), Brandwatch (UK), Converseon (US), Meltwater (US), Quid (US), Digimind (France), CreatorIQ (US), Aspire.io (US), Lately.AI (US), SocialPilot (US), Copy.ai (US), Flick (UK), Dash Hudson (US), Jasper (US), Upfluence (US), Ocoya (Lithuania), Upgrow (US), StoryChief (Belgium), Genius.AI (UAE), ContentStudio (US), Emplifi (US), Lumen5 (US), Buffer (US), Narrato (India), Mentionlytics (UK), Kapwing (US), Predis.AI (India), Pictory (US), Midjourney (US), and Synthesia (UK).
The major factors driving the market growth of AI in Social Media Market include the introduction of AI-powered deepfake detection in social media to identify and flag altered content. Social platforms are increasingly relying on advanced AI algorithms to detect and flag manipulated videos, images, and audio, addressing growing concerns about misinformation, fraud, and digital deception. Growth in Gen AI-based content creation tools enables brands to create captivating and unique content. These tools empower brands to effortlessly create captivating, unique content at scale, allowing personalized engagement with audiences. The rising demand for highly personalized content and recommendations tailored to user preferences and behavior are shaping the social media market. This personalization boosts user satisfaction, fosters stronger engagement, and increases time spent on platforms, benefiting users and advertisers. Improved collaboration between influencers and brands is boosting the effectiveness of influencer marketing campaigns with AI. AI tools help brands and influencers to better understand the audiences by analyzing data like preferences, behaviors, and trends. This helps both brands and influencers grow their reach and engagement which makes influencer marketing campaigns successful.
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Advent of Gen AI-based content creation tools enables brands to create captivating and unique content.
The rise of gen AI-based content creation tools has transformed social media by empowering brands to create unique content. These tools are powered by advanced language models, enable automated text generation, images, and videos that cover target audiences, and maintain a dynamic presence on platforms. The utilization of gen AI across sectors such as entertainment, healthcare, and marketing agencies is transforming content creation and customer engagement. Gen AI also simplifies content production workflow, reducing time and cost related to traditional content creation methods. Global tech giants are investing heavily in AI technologies to improve user experience, enhance advertising effectiveness, and gain competitive advantages in the AI in social media market.
By Product type, the influencer marketing segment registers for the fastest growing market during the forecast period.
By automating and optimizing influencer marketing, AI social media tools enable brands to make data-driven decisions, reach relevant audiences, and ensure their campaigns are more effective and cost-efficient. AI-based social media tools in influencer marketing assist brands in detecting fraudulent influencers, which can improve the ROI, increase sales, and improve the brand’s reputation. For instance, AI content tools like Lumen5, Canva, Jasper, and Midjourney are major tools for improving influencer marketing strategies by crafting high-quality content.
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By region, Asia Pacific to register the highest CAGR market during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is a rapidly growing region for AI in social media, compelled by high mobile and internet penetration rates and a young, tech-savvy population. Countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea are leading the adoption, with social media platforms being central to the region’s social media ecosystem. With the vast amount of content generated in diverse languages, AI in social media is used for content moderation, language translation, and understanding user-generated content, specifically across China and India.
Top Key Companies in AI in Social Media Market:
Some major players in the AI in Social Media Market include Google (US), Meta (US), IBM (US), Sprout Social (US), Sprinklr (US), AWS (US), LivePerson (US), HubSpot (US), Microsoft (US), Adobe (US), Baidu (China), OpenAI (US), Hootsuite (US), Qualtrics (US), Brandwatch (UK), Converseon (US), Meltwater (US), Quid (US), Digimind (France), CreatorIQ (US), Aspire.io (US), Lately.AI (US), SocialPilot (US), Copy.ai (US), Flick (UK), Dash Hudson (US), Jasper (US), Upfluence (US), Ocoya (Lithuania), Upgrow (US), StoryChief (Belgium), Genius.AI (UAE), ContentStudio (US), Emplifi (US), Lumen5 (US), Buffer (US), Narrato (India), Mentionlytics (UK), Kapwing (US), Predis.AI (India), Pictory (US), Midjourney (US), and Synthesia (UK).
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NTT DATA signs agreement to acquire Aoop and will become a leader in ServiceNow solutions in Latin America
BIELEFELD, Germany and SÃO PAULO, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NTT DATA Business Solutions AG, a global unit of NTT DATA, announces that the agreement for the acquisition of Aoop, a leading ServiceNow implementation company in Brazil, has been signed. The terms of the acquisition have been finalized between the companies and will be completed following approval from the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). Founded in 2017, Aoop supports customers across various industries and is a specialist in the acceleration of automated digital strategies. With Aoop, NTT DATA will expand its operations in the Latin American ServiceNow solutions market, complementing a recent acquisition in the UK focused on strengthening this offering in Europe and the United States.
“With the acquisition of Aoop, we significantly increase our competitive strength in Brazil by offering both SAP and ServiceNow solutions, positioning us alongside market leaders,” says Norbert Rotter, CEO, NTT DATA Business Solutions. “This move will not only secure us a leading position in the fast-growing ServiceNow ecosystem but will also integrates a company with a strong market presence and solid financials to NTT DATA. It will be a significant step in driving our strategic objectives, strengthening our partnership with ServiceNow and our commitment to establishing a Center of Excellence in the region.”
Ricardo Fachin, Managing Director of NTT DATA Business Solutions Brazil adds: “The acquisition of Aoop will solidify our leading position in the Brazilian market. It will enhance synergies with our other Latin American and U.S. operations, accelerating our regional growth. As part of ServiceNow’s global strategy, Brazil will become a significant shoring center for the group. Aoop’s comprehensive portfolio, covering all ServiceNow verticals, will benefit all NTT DATA customers.”
With a strategy focused on driving the future of organizations and providing full lifecycle services, Aoop has completed around 2,500 digital transformation projects and has over 300 professionals certified on ServiceNow solutions. This expertise has led the company to become a ServiceNow Elite Partner in record time. The continuous commitment to excellence and the delivery of innovative solutions have established Aoop as a market reference, integrating intelligent efficiency throughout the entire production chain.
“Aoop leads the ServiceNow market in Brazil. Our integration with NTT DATA Business Solutions will allow us to further expand our solution offerings to existing customers, access new opportunities for joint solutions with SAP customers and accelerate our international expansion,” says Luiz Cesar Baptistella, CEO and founder of Aoop.
The acquisition of Aoop will add 120 customers to the portfolio of NTT DATA Business Solutions, which has been operating in Brazil for 25 years. Aoop will become a subsidiary of NTT DATA Business Solutions – Servicos de Tecnologia Ltda. in Brazil and will operate as an independent company after the acquisition, using the brand name “Aoop, an NTT DATA Company”.
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