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Swire Properties and Lujiazui Group Announce One and Two Qiantan Place – A New Landmark in Shanghai
Globenewswire· 2025-12-16 10:13
Core Insights - The launch of Qiantan Place marks a significant development in Shanghai's Pudong area, featuring two premium Grade-A office towers, One Qiantan Place and Two Qiantan Place, as part of the mixed-use Taikoo Li Qiantan development [1][2][3] Company Overview - Swire Properties, in partnership with Lujiazui Group, is developing Qiantan Place, reflecting confidence in the Shanghai market and aiming to shape the urban landscape [1][2][3] - The project is inspired by Swire Properties' successful developments in Hong Kong, such as Pacific Place and Taikoo Place, indicating a strategic approach to urban development [2][3] Project Details - Qiantan Place is scheduled for completion in late 2026, with pre-leasing currently underway. The total gross floor area (GFA) is approximately 125,600 sqm, with One Qiantan Place having 30 storeys and Two Qiantan Place offering 24 storeys [5] - The project is designed to integrate innovation and sustainability, featuring advanced technologies and achieving LEED Platinum and WELL Platinum pre-certification [10][11] Location and Accessibility - Qiantan Place is strategically located in the Qiantan area, which has become a mixed-use business hub, attracting global investors and corporations [2][3] - The development boasts exceptional transport links, including direct access to major roads and three metro lines, with future enhancements expected from the opening of Metro Line 19 in 2028 [6] Community and Amenities - The design of Qiantan Place emphasizes a vibrant "live-work-thrive" experience, with seamless integration to an expanded retail podium and access to over 500 retail and dining options within a five-minute walk [8] - The project includes features aimed at enhancing occupant wellbeing, such as outdoor terraces and public green spaces [12] Market Context - The Qiantan area has evolved into a vibrant urban hub over the past twelve years, with significant developments like Taikoo Li Qiantan contributing to its growth [7] - As of September 30, 2025, approximately 97% of the saleable area of the residential component of the Taikoo Li Qiantan development has been pre-sold, indicating strong market demand [9]
Ping An Wins ESG Excellence at Hong Kong Corporate Governance & ESG Excellence Awards 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-12-15 11:05
Core Insights - Ping An Insurance has received the Award of Excellence in ESG for the third time, recognizing its leadership in corporate governance and sustainable development [1][2] - The company has integrated ESG principles into its corporate strategy and set five-year sustainability goals, demonstrating a commitment to green finance and low-carbon operations [2][3] Corporate Governance - Ping An maintains rigorous corporate governance standards aligned with international best practices, with a board composed of experts from various fields [3] - ESG governance is led at the board level, ensuring full responsibility for ESG strategy and performance metrics integrated into executive reviews [3] Shareholder Returns - Since going public, Ping An has returned over RMB 400 billion in dividends, with a compound annual growth rate of cash dividends at 4.3% over the past five years [4] Green Finance Initiatives - By June 2025, Ping An's green investments totaled RMB 144.482 billion, with green loan balances at RMB 251.746 billion and green insurance premium income reaching RMB 55.279 billion in the first three quarters [5] Carbon Reduction Efforts - In 2024, Ping An reduced total greenhouse gas emissions to 439,291 tons, an 8% decrease year-on-year, and implemented a carbon account platform for employees [6] Climate Risk Management - The company developed the "EagleX" climate risk management system, which identified 3,619 high-risk disasters in 2024 and sent out 10.5 billion disaster alerts, significantly reducing potential losses [7] Social Responsibility - Ping An has built 119 "Ping An Hope Schools," provided vocational training to over 20,000 rural teachers, and invested over RMB 52 billion in industrial revitalization to support rural communities [8][9] Inclusive Finance - The company provided comprehensive risk protection to nearly 2.4 million micro and small businesses, processed over 900,000 claims, and served 782,000 micro and small enterprise loan clients [10] Future Strategy - Ping An aims to deepen its dual-engine strategy of integrated finance and health and senior care, enhancing its ESG management system and advancing green and inclusive finance [11]
Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. Announces Execution of Settlement Agreement with Trevali Monitor
Globenewswire· 2025-12-12 13:30
MONTRÉAL, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (“CDPR” or the “Company”) announces that it has entered into a settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with FTI Consulting Canada Inc., in its capacity as court-appointed monitor of Trevali Mining Corporation (the “Monitor”), and with Trevali Mining Corporation (“Trevali”), resolving all claims and counterclaims in the arbitration relating to the Share Purchase Agreement for Trevali Peru S.A.C. and the Santander Mine (the “S ...
ReTo Eco-Solutions Subsidiary Showcases Equipment and Intelligent Solutions at Excon 2025 to Advance India Market Presence
Prnewswire· 2025-12-12 13:00
Core Insights - ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. is participating in Excon 2025, a significant construction equipment exhibition in Bangalore, India, showcasing advanced concrete equipment and intelligent solutions [1][2] - The event emphasizes "Sustainable Development and Intelligent Construction," aligning with ReTo's focus on green building materials and intelligent solutions [2] - The CEO of ReTo, Mr. Xinyang Li, reaffirmed the company's commitment to the Indian market, emphasizing sustainable and intelligent construction trends to support India's infrastructure development [3] Company Overview - ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1999 and operates through subsidiaries in China, focusing on ecological environment protection equipment and intelligent equipment [3] - The company provides a range of services including consultation, design, implementation, installation, and engineering support related to its equipment [3]
太古地产携手陆家嘴集团推出上海“前滩广场”
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-12-12 10:21
Core Insights - Swire Properties and Lujiazui Group have jointly launched "Qiantan Plaza," which includes two super-grade A office buildings as part of the expansion of the Qiantan Taikoo Li integrated development project, with pre-leasing officially commenced [1][3] Group 1: Project Overview - Qiantan Plaza consists of two super-grade A office buildings, Qiantan Plaza One and Qiantan Plaza Two, located in the Qiantan International Business District of Shanghai [3] - The total construction area of the project is approximately 125,600 square meters, with one building having 30 floors and the other 24 floors, expected to be completed by the end of 2026 [3] - The project is designed by KPF and features outdoor terraces, rooftop greenery, and panoramic views of the Huangpu River, focusing on employee well-being and office efficiency [3] Group 2: Connectivity and Sustainability - The project boasts convenient transportation links, adjacent to major roads and connecting to metro lines 6, 8, and 11, with the 19th line expected to enhance connectivity by 2028 [3] - Qiantan Plaza emphasizes sustainable development, having received dual platinum pre-certifications from LEED and WELL, and includes green technologies such as a dedicated energy center, air quality monitoring systems, and rooftop solar panels [3] Group 3: Strategic Importance - The collaboration continues the successful experience of the Qiantan Taikoo Li, which has become a benchmark since its opening in 2021, with the expansion project set to double the retail area to 267,000 square meters [3] - As a core project for Swire Properties in Shanghai, Qiantan Plaza aims to leverage the mature business environment of Qiantan to attract global enterprises and talent, injecting new vitality into Shanghai's urban business landscape [3]
Weyerhaeuser and Aymium Enter Agreement to Rapidly Scale Biocarbon Market
Prnewswire· 2025-12-11 10:00
Core Viewpoint - Weyerhaeuser Company and Aymium have entered a memorandum of understanding to produce and sell 1.5 million tons of sustainable biocarbon annually for metals production, establishing a joint venture named TerraForge Biocarbon Solutions [1][2]. Company Overview - Weyerhaeuser sustainably manages over 10 million acres of timberlands in the U.S. and operates 33 manufacturing facilities across North America, providing reliable access to fiber [4][8]. - Aymium is a leader in biocarbon technology with over 600 patents and multiple production facilities in North America, producing carbon-negative products for various applications [6]. Partnership Details - The partnership aims to secure long-term biocarbon sales agreements and identify sites for new production facilities over the next five years, leveraging Weyerhaeuser's timberland and manufacturing capabilities alongside Aymium's technology [2]. - At full scale, the partnership could convert over 7 million tons of wood fiber into 1.5 million tons of metallurgical-grade biocarbon annually, serving as a drop-in replacement for coal in metals production [2]. Environmental Impact - Aymium's patented products are designed to replace coal and coke without requiring capital investment or process modification, offering superior carbon levels and environmental attributes [3][6]. - The partnership is part of Weyerhaeuser's broader growth strategy through 2030, contributing to the company's Climate Solutions business and creating new demand for fiber in the region [5].
To protect the Amazon we need to protect the women taking care of it | Tanja Lieuw | TEDxAmazônia
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-09 16:59
[music] [music] to everyone. For me, it's a great privilege to be here among all of you in this gateway to the Amazon region. When I was being asked for this opportunity, it was both a moment of immense pride being representing Surinam, but also anxiousness with truly very nervous as you can see.But also, I remember this feeling of anxiousness and fear of the unknown. When I was 18 years old, I left home from Surinam to study far away in Europe um to start a university. That fear of the unknown, that leap o ...
Agnico Eagle Mines Partners With Nukik to Advance KHFL Project
ZACKS· 2025-12-09 16:31
Core Insights - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) and Nukik Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance commercial negotiations and technical collaboration on the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) project, aimed at promoting economic self-determination and clean energy in Nunavut's Kivalliq region [1][8] Group 1: Project Overview - The KHFL project aims to provide clean, reliable energy and high-speed broadband connectivity to the Kivalliq region through collaboration with the federal government and industry partners [2] - The project will connect Nunavut to Manitoba's hydro and fiber network, reducing reliance on diesel, which currently amounts to approximately 138 million liters annually [3][4] Group 2: Strategic Importance - The partnership between AEM and Nukik strengthens a shared vision of sustainable development, with AEM's Meliadine mine serving as a key foundation for the region [2][8] - The MOU will facilitate technical studies, commercial discussions, and capacity-building initiatives necessary for the successful development of the KHFL project [4][8] Group 3: Company Performance - AEM's shares have increased by 97.9% over the past year, while the industry has seen a rise of 116.7% [6] - AEM currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong market confidence in the company's performance [7]
Rohit Aggarwal Exits Lenzing; Interim Board to Lead
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-09 16:04
Core Insights - Rohit Aggarwal has resigned as CEO of Lenzing for personal reasons, effective at the end of January, but will remain as an advisor until September 2026 [1][2] - Lenzing will be led by a three-member managing board on an interim basis until a new CEO is appointed [3] - The supervisory board acknowledged Aggarwal's contributions, including improved profitability and strategic focus during his tenure [5] Management Transition - The interim managing board consists of CFO Nico Reiner, Chief Pulp and Chief Technology Officer Christian Skilich, and COO Georg Kasperkovitz [3] - An executive committee (ExCo) will be established, including the interim managing board members and senior commercial managers [4] Strategic Focus - The company aims to maintain its focus on improving competitive position, financial performance, and long-term value creation [6] - Lenzing's financial forecast remains unchanged, with EBITDA expected to be above the previous year for 2025 [6]
Comstock Metals Receives Recognition for Its Business Development From Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) And Nevada's Publicly Elected Officials
Globenewswire· 2025-12-09 11:15
Core Viewpoint - Comstock Inc. and Comstock Metals LLC have been recognized for their exceptional growth and commitment to sustainability in the recycling of end-of-life solar panels, contributing positively to the regional economy of northern Nevada [1][2]. Group 1: Company Achievements - Comstock Metals has received accolades for its innovation, workforce excellence, and community partnerships, which are vital for diversifying the regional economy [1][2]. - The company has been officially recognized by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo for its leadership and ongoing commitment to the local economy [2]. Group 2: Environmental Impact - Comstock Metals is strategically located in northern Nevada to address the growing issue of end-of-life solar panels, which pose environmental risks if not properly managed [3]. - The company’s recycling solutions aim to repurpose materials from solar panels, preventing hazardous waste from contaminating local ecosystems [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Comstock Inc. focuses on innovating and commercializing technologies that support clean energy systems by converting under-utilized natural resources into reusable metals, primarily from end-of-life photovoltaics [4].