Engineering the future

ESG

Manuel Sánchez Ortega, CEO, Abengoa

Over the next 30 years the earth’s population will increase by some three billion people, putting the planet’s energy, food and water resources under even more pressure. Manuel Ortega explains how Abengoa’s engineering expertise is helping to develop sustainable solutions to these challenges.

March 1, 2011 Tags: ,
Konstantinos Tzoutzourakis, Investor Relations Director, Hygeia
The face of Hygeia

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Konstantinos Tzoutzourakis, Investor Relations Director, Hygeia

In 2006 MIG acquired Hygeia SA, turning it into the largest healthcare provider in southeast Europe through rapid M&A. Konstantinos Tzoutzourakis discusses the group’s targets for more organic growth and its commitment to good corporate governance.

January 28, 2011 Tags: ,
Jaime Polit, Partner, Pluris Sustainable Investments
The sustainable premium

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Jaime Polit, Partner, Pluris Sustainable Investments

Jaime Polit describes Pluris’ litmus test for sustainable investments, its collaboration with the World Bank in Nicaragua, and the major trends in the world’s population that will form the focus of sustainable investment in the future.

December 20, 2010 Tags: ,
Denise Pavarina, CEO, Bradesco Asset Management
Transformation in regulation

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Denise Pavarina, CEO, Bradesco Asset Management

Denise Pavarina discusses the path for growth in all segments of the Brazilian economy, and the security and predictability now offered by the Brazilian stock exchange since introducing its Novo Mercado rules.

December 10, 2010 Tags: ,
Francesco Chiappetta, Group General Counsel and Head of General and Institutional Affairs, Pirelli & Co. SpA
Pirelli: Sustainable business through good governance

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Francesco Chiappetta, Group General Counsel and Head of General and Institutional Affairs, Pirelli & Co. SpA

Mr Chiappetta explains how good governance can create longterm, sustainable value by following principles beyond Cadbury’s “Comply or Explain.”

December 8, 2010 Tags: ,
Simon Copleston, General Counsel, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Early adopters of corporate governance

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Simon Copleston, General Counsel, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Corporate governance is still somewhat in its infancy in the UAE, but ADCB has long recognised its role fostering trust in depositors and investors. We hear about ADCB’s focus on transparency and the importance of effective structures even in profitable times.

November 29, 2010 Tags: ,
Alex Mbugua, Group Finance Director, Kenya Airways
Successful communications

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Alex Mbugua, Group Finance Director, Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways is one of the largest airlines in Africa. With a billion dollar annual turnover and a complex mix of shareholders, including private individuals, the airline KLM and the Kenyan government, good communication is vital. Alex Mbugua explains their methods.

November 3, 2010 Tags: ,
Nikos Stathopoulos and Roberto Pisa, BC Partners
A benefit, not a burden

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Nikos Stathopoulos, Managing Partner, and Roberto Pisa, Senior Partner, BC Partners

We hear how BC Partners has embedded ESG considerations into its acquisitions process, investing in its staff and contributing to the charity sector.

October 21, 2010 Tags: ,