China Medical System (867.HK) S&P Global CSA Score Achieved Significant Improvement, Leading the Industry Globally ACN Newswire

China Medical System (867.HK) S&P Global CSA Score Achieved Significant Improvement, Leading the Industry Globally

November 18, 2022
SHENZHEN, CHINA, Nov 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Recently, the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (S&P Global CSA) released the 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scores for China Medical System Holdings Limited ("CMS" or the "Group"). CMS achieved a significant improvement with a score of 53 in 2022 from 36 in 2021, surpassing 92% of the global peers and being significantly ahead of the industry average. This result shows the Company's outstanding achievement from its active integration of ESG governance into strategic development and daily operation.S&P Global CSA is the global leading assessment tool of corporate sustainability practices initiated by S&P Global. S&P Global CSA provides comprehensive evaluation on corporate sustainability performance, and the Group's identification and management abilities of potential opportunities and challenges by considering factors, such as corporate economy and governance, environment protection, and social responsibility. S&P Global CSA has been regarded, by stakeholders, as one of the most important references for making business or investment decisions.Based on a well-established, scientific and effective ESG governance structure, CMS has been continuously improving its overall operations with the concept of sustainable development. Its latest S&P Global CSA-ESG scores indicated the Group has achieved significant improvements in several issues including Human Rights, Occupational Health & Safety, Supply Chain Management, Product Quality Management, Information Security & Cyber Security, Environment Policy & Management Systems, Addressing Cost Burden and Improving Access to Healthcare. Especially, the Group received excellent scores in Marketing Practices, Product Quality Management, and Addressing Cost Burden.Adhering to compliant operations, CMS has built an honest, efficient, and open operational culture via a solid internal management system. By continuously enhancing its innovative product incubation platform and fully leveraging its strengths, the Group promotes diversified collaborative R&D and continues to build a pharmaceutical ecosystem in a collaborative setting for the benefit of all stakeholders, to improve pharmaceutical R&D efficiency, and constantly offer patients with accessible, affordable, and quality products. In the future, upholding visionary corporate mission and responsibility, CMS said it will continuously enhance its corporate governance, environment control practices, and social responsibility fulfillment, and promote the integration of ESG concepts into the Group's strategy, striving to be the leading sustainable pharmaceutical company in China.Media ContactMedia Team, CMSEmail: ir@cms.net.cnWebsite: http://www.cms.net.cn/Source: China Medical System Holdings Ltd. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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ARMA International and RIMPA Global Announce Formation of an International Consortium to be Voice of Information Governance Globally ACN Newswire

ARMA International and RIMPA Global Announce Formation of an International Consortium to be Voice of Information Governance Globally

October 19, 2022
Nashville, TN, Oct 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - This past April ARMA International announced a Global Partnership with the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA Global), the longest serving peak body for industry practitioners in the southern hemisphere to better serve the information management profession worldwide. The global partnership between these two leading worldwide organizations provides many benefits to their collective 7,000 members who now have the opportunity for joint membership in both organizations; access to reciprocal resources including communities and professional development, education, and certifications; and advocacy for the information management and information governance profession. Together the two organizations are working together to provide a unique perspective on global information issues."Through this relationship we have begun the formation of an international consortium to be voice of information governance globally. This new body is vital to Advocate for the industry and Build a Global Community for the Information Management Profession. By bolstering thought leadership, supporting the career advancement of information professionals by establishing standards and increased awareness; and establishing this global community bolstered by strong partnerships, we will move the industry forward and achieve together, what we cannot apart," explained Nathan Hughes, Executive Director, ARMA International.The two organizations have already begun collaborating. Nathan Hughes, Executive Director of ARMA and Wendy McLain, President of ARMA attended the RIMPA Live 2022 Convention, in June in Canberra, Australia, and participate in meetings with the RIMPA Global Board. Anne Cornish, Chief Executive Officer of RIMPA Global and Thomas Kaufhold, Chair of the Board of RIMPA Global attended ARMA's InfoCon 2022, held this week in Nashville, TN, and participated in meetings with the ARMA Board.ARMA International (www.arma.org), formed in 1955, is the world's leading membership organization serving almost 5,000 professionals who manage and govern information in 52 countries. Members represent the community of records management, information management, and information governance professionals who harness the benefits and reduce the risks of information. ARMA provides information professionals with the resources, tools, and training they need to effectively manage records and information within an established information governance framework. Works that are associated with the framework include the Principles, the Information Governance Maturity Model and the Information Governance Body of Knowledge (IGBOK). ARMA recognizes professionals who have mastered these concepts through the Information Governance Professional (IGP) Certification.The Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA Global) (www.rimpa.com.au/) established in 1969, represents over 2,000 professionals and organizations in the private sector, Commonwealth, Federal, State and Local Governments. RIMPA Global has active Branches and Chapters operating in all states and territories across Australia and New Zealand. RIMPA Global is the longest serving peak body for industry practitioners in the southern hemisphere and actively promotes best practice, sets industry standards and fosters professional development across all business sectors and educational institutions. Through its international partnerships with other peak bodies, RIMPA Global provides its members with access to an accomplished framework of professional associations. RIMPA Global has strategic alliances with the Information Governance ANZ, Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML), Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), Australian Society of Archivist (ASA) and Leadership Through Data.For further information, contact: Amy Riemer, Media Relations Representative978-475-4441 (office) or 978-502-4895 (cell) amy@riemercommunications.comSOURCE: ARMA International Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKIoD joins Climate Governance Initiative and launches CGI Hong Kong Chapter ACN Newswire

HKIoD joins Climate Governance Initiative and launches CGI Hong Kong Chapter

September 26, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD") announced at the Directors' Conference 2022 that it has joined the Climate Governance Initiative ("CGI") and launched the CGI Hong Kong Chapter ("CGI HK").CGI is a global initiative the World Economic Forum started in 2019, with the aim of encouraging boards worldwide to address climate change issues in their businesses. It upholds eight principles: 1. climate accountability on boards, 2. command of the subject, 3. board structure, 4. material risk and opportunity assessment, 5. strategic integration, 6. incentivisation, 7. reporting and disclosure, and 8. exchange.Dr Moses Cheng, Honorary President and Founding Chairman of HKIoD, GBM, GBS, OBE, JP, said, "Climate risks will seriously affect sustainable development of the human society and corporate environment, and their impacts on the survival and shareholder value of enterprises are even harder to predict. Thus, tackling climate change is a matter of urgency for the human society. At the helm of sustainable development of their corporations, directors are duty-bound and crucial to leading climate governance actions. HKIoD is honoured to join CGI and to launch CGI HK, and work with partners and collaborators to provide directors with an important platform for exchanging climate governance knowledge and opinions. In addition, CGI HK will strive to have boards include 'Responses to Climate Change' in their regular agenda."Dr Christopher To, Chairman of HKIoD, said, "HKIoD sees promoting corporate social responsibility and sustainable development as an important action plan. Being able to join CGI this year while HKIoD celebrates its 25th anniversary means a lot to us. It is a testament to HKIoD upholding its original intentions, which are to lead the business community in contributing to building a better future, and to earn the recognition of international authoritative organisations for its efforts made over past years. HKIoD will continue to help the Hong Kong business community raise corporate governance standard and together with it build a more brilliant future."Dr Carlye Tsui, CEO of HKIoD, said, "Climate change and sustainable development have caught eyes in recent years and are key topics many HKIoD training courses cover. In our new role in hosting CGI Hong Kong Chapter, we will help strengthen communication and exchanges with corporate directors and experts from around the world, take reference of their knowledge and experience in enhancing the quality and quantity of our climate governance-related training."CGI currently has over 20 chapters in its global network with altogether 100,000 members.CGI HK is a community composing of directors, including non-executive directors ("NEDs") and executive directors ("EDs"), and subject matter experts.To assist in meeting the challenges arising from climate change, CGI HK's mission is to reach out to directors to advance knowledge, motivate actions and promote best board practice in climate governance. As Chairman of the CGI HK Steering Committee, Dr Carlye Tsui said, "CGI HK acts to empower, enable and engage directors in gaining climate awareness and skills and in embedding climate considerations into board decision-making. Directors should understand and the risks to the success of and opportunities for their organisations that the climate emergency brings. To support directors in climate governance, CGI HK will develop and curate regular forums and training and produce and share relevant published information. These activities will be opportunities for NEDs and EDs to learn, and interact with each other and subject matter experts."The Founding Partners of CGI HK include the following:1. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited 2. The Hong Kong Institute of Directors3. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited4. The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe CGI HK Advisory Council composition:1. Dr The Hon Moses CHENG Mo-chi GBM GBS OBE JP2. Prof Christine LOH SBS JP3. Ms Bonnie Y CHAN4. Mr Dennis CHOW5. Ms May TAN6. Dr Christopher TOThe CGI HK Steering Committee composition:1. Dr Carlye TSUI SBS MBE JP, Chairman2. Prof Veronique LAFON-VINAIS3. Mr Anthony TSUI4. Mr Mohit GROVER5. Ms Victoria SHAPOVALOVA6. Dr Agnes K Y TAI7. Mr Anthony CHEUNG8. Ms Athena NG9. Ms Alison TSOI, SecretaryPlease click [ https://www.hkiod.com/governance-structure/ ] for more details about CGI HK's Governance Structure.About The Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsThe Hong Kong Institute of Directors is Hong Kong's premier body representing directors to foster the long-term success of companies through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance and professional development for directors. A non-profit-distributing organisation with membership consisting of directors from listed and non-listed companies, HKIoD is committed to providing directors with educational programmes and information service and establishing an influential voice in representing directors. With international perspectives and a multi-cultural environment, HKIoD conducts business in biliteracy and trilingualism. Website: http://www.hkiod.com.Media Enquiries:Strategic Public Relations GroupBrenda Chan +852 2114 4396 brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkChak Yau +852 2114 4395 chak.yau@sprg.com.hkFax: +852 2114 4948The Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsOdessa So +852 2889 4988 odessa.so@hkiod.com Joanne Yam +852 2889 1414 joanne.yam@hkiod.comFax: +852 2889 9982 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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SMOORE International Wins 5 All-Asia Executive Team Awards in Institutional Investor including Most Honored Company ACN Newswire

SMOORE International Wins 5 All-Asia Executive Team Awards in Institutional Investor including Most Honored Company

June 23, 2022
HONG KONG, Jun 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The world's largest manufacturer of vaping device - SMOORE International Holdings Limited ("SMOORE" or the "Company", collectively referred to as the "Group" with its subsidiaries, stock code: 6969.HK) announced its recognition as the "Most Honored Company" and the third place in the consumer sector among 138 nominated consumer companies in the 2022 Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team Ranking, which was released by Institutional Investor, a prominent financial magazine worldwide. SMOORE also won several awards in categories, including No.2 in Best ESG, No.3 in Best CFO, No.2 in Best IR Program, and No.2 in Best IR Professional. Institutional Investor was founded by Gilbert E.Kaplan in New York in 1967. It is a world leader in corporate governance and IR research. Institutional Investor LLC is part of the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250 share index. For over 50 years, Institutional Investor has recognized people and firms for excellence. Every year, buy-side analysts, portfolio managers and sell-side analysts from global top financial institutions are invited to rank the best performing public companies in corporate governance and investor relations management. The integrity of Institutional Investor's rankings and awards have earned the highest regard in the industry. Each result release is heatedly discussed by the capital market as influential references. In the 2022 ranking, 5,524 buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts gauged a total of 1,612 nominated public companies of 18 sectors regarding core dimensions, such as financial information disclosure, corporate governance and investor relations. In total, 46 companies were granted the coveted Most Honored Company recognition.Since its listing in 2020, SMOORE highly values IR management. The Company is committed to efficient and smooth communication with the capital market through professional, timely and comprehensive communication and disclosure. During the pandemic, SMOORE manages to keep effective communication through various ways such as earnings release, brokerage strategy conferences, reverse roadshows, regular investor meetings and product launches, which is highly recognized by the capital market.In addition, SMOORE continues to reinforce its ESG strategy and position sustainable development as an important part of daily operation and business decision-making. SMOORE was rated as A-level in MSCI ESG Indexes in January 2021, which is maintained in the latest edition. Winning the title as "Best ESG" of Institutional Investor is an important recognition of SMOORE's practices in sustainable development, social responsibility and corporate governance. In 2021, SMOORE reduced the greenhouse gas emission intensity and water consumption intensity by 16% and 9.4% respectively on a year-on-year basis. As SMOORE strives for "zero-carbon enterprise", the Company set four major goals: carbon neutrality in scope 1 & 2 by 2050, 30% of total energy consumption from renewable sources by 2030, properly dispose of waste and encourage recycling, make full use of water resources to reduce water consumption. Moreover, in the past few years, the Company has been proactive in all kinds of community activities, including youth education and development, flood relief, community engagement, poverty alleviation and pandemic control. The Group invested over CNY 11.3 million in public welfare activities in 2021, with employees participating in volunteer work for more than 500 hours, and a total of over 3.46 million training hours.Chen Zhiping, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SMOORE, says "the wining of multiple important awards from Institutional Investor is a recognition of SMOORE's business performance, corporate governance, ESG and IR. Going forward, SMOORE will keep acting proactively in IR management and perform better. We will continue to adhere to the strategy of long-termism and technological leadership, focusing on building the world's leading vaping technology platform and creating long-term value for customers, partners, employees, shareholders and the society."About SMOOREFounded in 2006, SMOORE is a global leader in atomization technology solutions, covering reduced-risk products, medical, pharmaceutical, and beauty atomization technologies. With inter disciplinary atomization research and a diverse product portfolio, SMOORE is committed to becoming anadvanced platform, aspired to make life better. According to Frost & Sullivan, SMOORE is the world's No.1 in the vaping device market with 22.8% global market share in 2021. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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