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17.11.2020 (767 Clicks)

Hochtief listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 15th Time

Inclusion recognizes Hochtief’s focus on sustainability

Hochtief has been included in the internationally renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the 15th time in succession for its economic, environmental and social performance. The company is thus one of four infrastructure groups listed in the DJSI World Index. The DJSI World ranks among the highest-profile indices for sustainability. Measured in terms of their sustainability performance, the index includes the top ten percent of companies in their respective sectors, based on the S&P Global Broad Market Index.

Alongside integrity, accountability, innovation and delivery, sustainability is one of the Group's guiding principles.

Hochtief also complies with the standards of the International Labour Organization and as a member of the Global Compact of the United Nations, it supports its principles on labor standards, environmental protection and social responsibility. Deutsche Börse has included Hochtief in the DAX 50 ESG created in 2020. This index takes into account the biggest listed German corporations not only in terms of market capitalization and trading volumes, but also evaluates how intensively companies deal with environmental protection, social issues and good corporate governance.

Source: Hochtief AG

                     

13.11.2020 (1570 Clicks)

Coffey's Senior Consultant awarded Peter Nicol Career Achievement Memorial Medal

Dr Harry Poulos awarded the Peter Nicol Russell Career Achievement Memorial Medal. Coffey’s senior consultant Professor Harry Poulos AM has been recognised for his remarkable contribution to the field of engineering.

12.11.2020 (651 Clicks)

Anglo American adds low Emission Fleet to global Shipping Operations

Anglo American announces the award of a ten-year charter contract for four LNG fuelled capesize+ vessels, introducing LNG into its chartered fleet for the first time. The new build LNG vessels offer significant environmental benefits, including a c.35% cut in CO2 emissions compared to standard marine fuel, while also using new technology to eliminate the release of unburnt methane, or so-called “methane slip”.

12.11.2020 (602 Clicks)

QRC welcomes new Resources Minister

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the appointment of Member for Townsville Scott Stewart as the new State Minister for Resources.

11.11.2020 (726 Clicks)

Strabag awarded two major Contracts for Flood Protection Dams in Oman

• Construction of two flood protection dams in the Muscat region
• Contract value of about € 165 million

10.11.2020 (670 Clicks)

Metso Outotec launches compact large-capacity primary Crusher for above and Underground Applications

Metso Outotec is launching an extension to it’s primary gyratory crusher range: The Superior MKIII 6275UG. The new crusher, which can be used in different types of applications, provides large capacity with significant savings in CAPEX and operating costs.

09.11.2020 (698 Clicks)

CSIRO and Partners take Aim at Ending Plastic Waste

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is developing a major research program to tackle plastic waste and reimagine the future of plastics.

The Plastics Mission, one of 12 missions in development by CSIRO is using science and technology, to address Australia’s plastics waste issue.

Each year, 90 billion tonnes of primary materials are extracted and used globally for plastics. Only 9 per cent is recycled, with economic, social, environmental and health impacts. In Australia, we generate an estimated 67 million tonnes of waste every year.

09.11.2020 (641 Clicks)

Boliden and Luleå University of Technology enter into a Collaboration Agreement

Boliden and Luleå University of Technology are today entering in to a long-term strategic collaboration agreement. The new agreement means that collaboration will be enhanced in terms of competence provision and competence development, as well as research and innovation towards leading positions within automation and resource utilization.

09.11.2020 (690 Clicks)

QIC Investment in Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal backs Resources

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) welcomes the Queensland Investment Corporation’s (QIC) commitment to take a 9.9 per cent stake in the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) near Mackay.

06.11.2020 (612 Clicks)

BAM reports solid third Quarter and reiterates full year Outlook

First nine months 2020 trading update