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Qatar Foundation: Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability of the Knowledge-Based Economy GCC 2016

Few countries blessed with abundant natural resources have the foresight, or political will, to invest in their long-term future by committing the proceeds of their windfall towards sustainable development. Norway comes to mind, as does Qatar. Boasting the highest per

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fair-finance: Most Socially-Responsible Pension Fund Central Europe 2016

Grown out of a fair-trade initiative set up by its founder, fair-finance is a next step in an ongoing quest to level the playing field and promote sustainability. fair-finance currently manages in excess of €360m. The fund receives inflows under

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China Banking Corporation: Best Bank Governance Philippines 2016

Nearing its first centennial as one of the Philippines’ most respected financial institutions, the China Banking Corporation (CBC) owes its longevity and solid performance to accountability, transparency, and good governance. Long before these became buzzwords, the bank had already firmly

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Electrolux: Most Sustainable Manufacturer Sweden 2016

Swedish whitegoods manufacturer Electrolux has long been recognised as an industry leader; not just within manufacturing but also for sustainability. A regularly featured member of the Dow Sustainability Index, Electrolux ardently defends its position through enacting its sustainability framework, split

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Stirixis: Best Business Development Team Greece 2016

Stirixis makes business happen. The company helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into profitable reality. As such, Stirixis creates and manages business concepts in the retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors. Its strength is derived from a thoroughly sensible approach – rooted in

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Nestlé: Best Corporate Governance Switzerland 2016

In recent years, Nestlé, the leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness company, has leveraged its considerable influence within the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) global value chain to become a model of corporate governance. Nestlé believes that to be successful over the

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Banco do Brasil: Best ESG Management Team Brazil 2016

In order to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders, Banco do Brasil maintains an exceptionally comprehensive corporate governance framework that ensures strict adherence to international best practices. The bank is widely recognised as a forerunner in setting up a sustainable

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ENGIE Energía Perú: Best ESG Power Producer Peru 2016

ENGIE in Peru is one of the largest power generators of the country with 1,952 MW of installed capacity and 753 MW in construction. The company, part of the ENGIE Group (formerly GDF SUEZ), is actively engaged in the energy

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Esval: Best ESG-Responsible Executive Team Chile 2016

The first water utility in Chile open to private investors, Esval has since 1999 invested heavily and consistently in the upgrading of its distribution network in the port city of Valparaíso and the surrounding region – the most densely populated

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International Capital Management AG (ICM): Best Interdisciplinary Investment Process Central Europe 2016

Reducing chance to the bare minimum and providing constant vigilance to ensure optimum performance, Liechtenstein-based International Capital Management (ICM) consistently succeeds in serving investors with best-in-class products, fine-tuned to fit a wide spectrum of risk-tolerance profiles. The firm has been

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