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New standard to combat bribery

ISO 37001 is the first international anti-bribery management system standard designed to help organizations combat bribery risk in their own operations and throughout their global value chains.

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Go-live day for the Paris climate agreement: what does this mean for business?

Today, the COP 21 Paris Agreement enters into force, and ushers in a new epoch for the world and all its inhabitants. DNV GL has compiled this short guide for business on the historic climate accord.

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Sustainability becomes part of core business

Companies see the benefit of operating in a sustainable manner according to new survey. Sustainability is not seen as a separate track, but becoming a natural part of operations.

Who will take the lead in realizing opportunities to achieve financial value from their sustainability strategy?

This year’s Tomorrow’s Value Research (TVR) reveals that a number of companies that have well developed corporate sustainability strategies are failing to demonstrate financial value or capitalize on the opportunities to drive innovation in sustainable business models.

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Companies are eyeing big data opportunities, but few are able to tap the potential

A survey among close to 1200 professionals across different industries shows that while more than half recognize the importance of big data, only a quarter is able to achieve productivity gains.

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Food industry eyes "big data" for new answers.

As a leading certification body for the GFSI food safety certification programs, DNV GL is exploring new applications of big data to advance the goals of a safer, more reliable food supply.

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Tor E. Svensen retires from DNV GL

Tor E. Svensen, Group Executive Vice President at DNV GL, has decided to retire from his position with effect from 1 August 2016. He will continue to work in the maritime industry and will, amongst other things, take up a role as professor at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, focusing on education and research related to safety at sea. Mr Svensen’s career at DNV GL spanned more than twenty years and saw him lead the Maritime Business for more than a decade.

• Maritime

ISO 45001 available for public review

ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System is now available as a Draft International Standard (DIS) for public review. The final standard is expected to be published by late 2016/early 2017

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New report reveals: Business a key activist in turning global risks into opportunities

From all corners of the world, business leaders echo the same message: societal risks need urgent action. However, some of the most pressing risks – such as youth unemployment and the global food crisis – are also where leaders see the greatest business opportunities. Business also increasingly sees itself as a key global activist and is calling on governments to increase political will to address world risks. These findings and more are revealed in the 2016 Global Opportunity Report, released today by DNV GL, the United Nations Global Compact and Monday Morning Global Institute.

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REPORT: World Energy Council Forecasts 70 Percent Drop in Energy Storage Costs by 2030, Warns of Cost/Value Misperceptions

New World Energy Council Report - E-Storage: Shifting from Cost to Value

• Energy