BP Launches Five Year Investment in Technology, Education and Cultural Programmes
BP announced today the launch of a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme in Russia, one of the biggest of its kind undertaken by a foreign company.
Total Supports La Chaîne de l’Espoir's “24 Days for 24 Children” Fundraising Drive from December 1 to 24
Via its active commitment to corporate philanthropy, Total aims to reduce the inequalities inherent in disadvantaged communities, especially with regard to public health. Initiatives in this area focus on two main objectives:...
Total Développement Régional engages with SMEs in France
Total Développement Régional supports small and medium-sized enterprises.
Euro PM2011- Barcelona hosts the largest PM event of the year
The vibrant city of Barcelona was host to this year’s Euro PM Congress organised and hosted by the European Powder Metallurgy Association.
DARPA, U.S. Army and Rockwell Collins release video of successful damage tolerance control testing on Shadow unmanned aircraft system
Last fall, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the U.S. Army and Rockwell Collins demonstrated Damage Tolerance Control (DTC) on the RQ-7B Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), marking the first time that the...
SGS Helps Keep European Consumers Safe from Non-Food related Dangerous Products
RAPEX is the EU Member States Rapid Alert System covering dangerous products with the exception of food, pharmaceutical and medical devices.
A Subtle but Significant Difference: Green Claims and Green Washing
Green washing is making a misleading or unverifiable marketing claim about the apparent greenness of a product. To avoid such blunders, which can also be costly if it falls foul of the various regulations involved, you can rely...
SGS leads discussion at tenth Annual Responsible Business Summit
As platinum sponsors of the tenth Annual Responsible Business Summit held May 3 - 4, 2011 in London, UK, SGS led discussions related to Corporate Responsibility and showcased its expanding portfolio of solutions.
Rockwell Collins delivers first production ARC-210 Gen5 radio to the military
Milestone represents first-to-market airborne software defined radio with cryptographic modernization features.
Arbitral Panel Defers Final Ruling
BP announced today the arbitral tribunal has ruled that the interim injunction prohibiting closing of the share swap transaction with Rosneft will remain in place until further notice.
New ISO26000 Standard on Social Responsibility
The ISO26000 Standard has now been published. The Guidance on Social Responsibility had long been awaited, and as of November 2010 the wait is over. Companies and organizations across a wide variety of sectors are committed to...
Corruption Prevention Programs Aided by External Verification
The OECD Convention condemns the bribery of foreign public agents in its signatory countries. Businesses across all international industries are now implementing strong local programs dedicated to the prevention of corruption....
Obama Signs Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act
The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act was signed into law in the United States by President Obama in December 2010. Designed to improve nutrition in school and reduce rates of childhood obesity, the law increases access to food for...
Kazakhstan's first silicon metal plant starts production
ThyssenKrupp plays key role in construction and marketing
New secure, miniature GPS now available for all types of military equipment
Rockwell Collins unveiled its MicroGRAM GPS receiver, which is 90 percent smaller than the earlier version of its Miniature Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver Engine SAASM (MPETM-S).
New concept aims to improve training effectiveness, efficiency for military
A team comprised of Rockwell Collins, Advanced Infoneering, Inc. (AI) and The University of Iowa Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) has been awarded a Phase 2 contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division,...
Rockwell Collins supports first flight of the U.S. Navy X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration Program
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Feb. 7, 2011) – Rockwell Collins announced today that its ARC-210 radios provided critical voice communications in support of the historic first flight of the U.S. Navy/Northrop Grumman X-47B Unmanned Combat...
The Importance of Design Verification Prior to Construction of Spanish Public Buildings
To be sure that a building fulfils all applicable regulatory and client-specific requirements, it is essential to ensure in the early stages that the design is in accordance with proven industry standards and meets given...
TNT Post reaches agreement in principle with unions
After an extended period of discussions, TNT Post and the Abvakabo FNV, CNV Publieke Zaak, and BVPP unions have reached agreement in principle regarding limiting the number of compulsory redundancies occurring as a result of the...
Sustainable Transport: Electrical Mobility Hallmark for Spanish Cities
Electrical mobility is one of the most promising solutions for both the simultaneous provision of transport and the reduction of greenhouse gases. Recognizing the environmental advantages of electrical mobility, the Instituto...
Gas is key for Europe to reach climate target at lowest cost
Europe can meet its 2050 ambition of reducing its CO2-emissions by 80 per cent compared to 1990, in a faster and more cost-efficient way if natural gas plays a significant part in the energy mix going forward.
Brazil Insists on Environmental Considerations in Certification of Batteries and Cells
Brazil has passed Settlement CONAMA no. 401/08 into law as of July 2009, tightening controls on the composition of batteries and cells and in particular on their final disposal.
Regulation on Lithium-Ion Batteries in Mobile Communication Devices
Although lithium-ion batteries have long been the power source of choice in mobile communication devices, concerns remain about their safety.
Rockwell Collins’ ARC-210 Gen5 radio receives NSA certification
The Rockwell Collins RT-1939(C) ARC-210 Gen5 radio has received National Security Administration (NSA) Type 1 Certification.
I&C: AREVA responds satisfactorily to British regulator
The British Nuclear Regulator (HSE) has stated in a joint letter addressed to AREVA and EDF