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The value of sustainability – digital service ecosystems in the lives of citizens and businesses

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National Mobile Payment Plc. participated in the event “The Values of Sustainability”, where we sought answers to questions related to corporate sustainability and competitiveness together with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) as the organiser and other participants of the conference.

For example, the Digital Service Ecosystem, a set of digital services supporting domestic competitiveness, developed in cooperation between public and market actors linked to service value chains, with its key elements of digital identification and digital payment, ensures easy access to services for a wide range of users. Full article available at:

https://www.nminnovacio.hu/values-of-sustainability-digital-service-ecosystems/

The last period has been intense, both in terms of the legislative and regulatory environment and related professional activities, with a strong focus on sustainability – just think of the new ESG law or the many initiatives related to this issue.

We have taken a new approach to summarise all the ways in which the reporting required by the changed regulation can be translated into concrete business benefits: identify new revenue streams when assessing business risks, increase operational efficiency, stimulate innovation, reduce negative externalities, reduce exposure in resource procurement This opportunity brings a new challenge, the whole reporting process needs to be based on a corporate strategy that can well assess business processes and directions and identify key indicators. The question is: can we make use of it? Click on the link below to read our food for thought:

https://www.nminnovacio.hu/a-stricter-esg-framework-liability-responsibility-or-opportunity/

Finally, we are delighted to inform our readers that our Company, National Mobile Payment Plc., has published the updated edition of its Sustainability Report 2023, thus confirming our previously underlined ambition to make innovation, digitalisation and sustainability the pillars of our strategy. Our aim is to provide easy-to-use, accessible and environmentally friendly services for a wide range of citizens, which are a major driver of the digital economy development in our country.

We are particularly proud of the collaboration that went into the preparation of the Report – with the sole contribution of our colleagues: the process of its preparation has already added significant value: we have assessed our operations, deepened cooperation between our partner departments, and even outlined new, innovative directions and opportunities for the Company! Our related reflections, objectives and Report are available at the link below:

https://www.nminnovacio.hu/national-mobile-payment-plc-sustainability-report-2023-updated-edition-is-available/

12.03.2024
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K&H creates animal-friendly groves in the yards of 30 schools and kindergartens

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K&H, which has been focusing on sustainability for years, has further developed its highly popular K&H Cooling Groves programme and will create K&H pet-friendly groves in the backyards of 30 public schools this spring. The triple aim of the initiative is to increase green space with a variety of plants and animal habitats, promote biodiversity in the yards of public education institutions and shape children’s environmental awareness.

For years, K&H has focused on raising awareness of environmental protection through a wide range of social initiatives and on ensuring that our planet remains liveable for future generations.

Building on the K&H Cooling Groves launched in 2022, last autumn K&H launched the K&H Animal Friendly Groves competition, for which more than 300 public education institutions submitted applications. In the selected 30 schoolyards and kindergartens, the financial institution will plant plants – fruit trees, shrubs, herbs – that support biodiversity, in partnership with the 10 Million Trees Foundation. K&H’s animal-friendly groves provide habitat for different plant and animal species on an area of 100 square metres per site. Animals will also be attracted to the grove with bird boxes, feeders, ponds and hedgehog dens. This will create a varied little green oasis in the courtyards of the institutions, and children will be able to observe the animals as well as the plants’ beneficial effects.

Education is an integral part of the programme. In the 30 public education establishments selected for the programme, children will be actively involved in the creation of the grove and will also have the opportunity to take part in a playful quiz on biodiversity. In addition, the institutions will receive a lesson plan for lower and upper grades, which will help them to better understand why it is important to create harmony between people, plants and animals for sustainable development.

https://www.kh.hu/allatbaratligetek 

12.03.2024
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ALTEO receives another stock exchange recognition

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On 29 February, one year after being named the issuer of the year’s highest share price increase in the premium category at one of the most prestigious awards in the Hungarian financial and capital markets, ALTEO received another prestigious award: it won the “Company with Long-term Share Price Increase” category at Best of BSE 2023.

Balázs Szécsi, Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations at ALTEO, accepted the award at the event, which honoured the most outstanding performers and players on the Hungarian capital market. Mr. Szécsi emphasised that in addition to the economic environment, which has had a positive impact on performance, the consistent implementation of the company’s ambitious strategy of systematical adaptation to market realities and opportunities, has also contributed to the sustained rise in the share price.

He also said that this clearly positive trend for investors could be further fuelled by a number of business moments awaiting ALTEO. One of the most significant of these is the 20 MWe solar power plant being built on the outskirts of Tereske, Nógrád county. With this unit, which will be able to meet the electricity needs of more than 10,000 households per year, ALTEO will double its solar power plant portfolio and, with its ESG certification obtained two years ago, is one of Hungary’s first certified energy companies in the independent power producer, trader and utility sectors.

12.03.2024
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IKEA launches VÄXELBRUK – a collection of textile products made from recycled co-worker uniforms

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IKEA launches VÄXELBRUK, a new collection of textile products made from recycled co-worker uniforms collected from IKEA stores across Europe. Through this pilot project, IKEA has explored how to give a second life to used clothing and manage recycling processes within the IKEA value chain. The VÄXELBRUK series will be available in selected IKEA stores in Europe from February 2024.

From 2020 to 2022, IKEA introduced a new design of co-worker clothing globally in IKEA customer meeting points. During this time, IKEA also collected numerous pallets of old co-worker uniforms from its stores across Europe. This was a starting point for the pilot project to explore how used co-worker uniforms can be turned into secondary raw materials and how to develop and manage all steps of the recycling process within IKEA, from collecting textile waste to producing new products from it. The outcome is VÄXELBRUK, the collection of textile products that will be launched in selected IKEA stores in Europe from February 2024.

The VÄXELBRUK collection contains 16 textile products such as curtains, cushion covers, throws and bags. The products were made using the fibres recycled from the collected co-worker uniforms. To ensure the desired colour expressions and required quality standards, these fibres were blended with other materials e.g. recycled polyester from used PET bottles or pre-consumer textile waste. During the project, a batch of faulty new co-worker clothing was identified and used in this collection’s production as well.

Through this project, IKEA explored the complete process of recycling within the IKEA value chain. The knowledge gained from this pilot has brought important learnings for IKEA to continue finding new ways of working for recycling.

“Through the VÄXELBRUK pilot project, IKEA aimed to test and learn how to turn textile waste into secondary raw materials for new products. The VÄXELBRUK project is an example of entrepreneurship that challenges current practices and develops ways of working for recycling, says Lena Julle, Sustainability manager, IKEA of Sweden.

“For IKEA, the VÄXELBRUK project was an opportunity for a thorough exploration of recycling processes. We had to learn to navigate quite a complex landscape in terms of requirements, legislation, and logistics. The project brought a lot of cross-disciplinary learnings, not only about textiles. We’re sharing these insights across IKEA to use in everything from the supply chain to product development and design”, says Luca Clerici, Deployment leader New Business & Innovation Deployment Management Europe Supply.

The VÄXELBRUK collection will be available in selected IKEA stores in Europe from February 2024.

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Pawsitive Changes at Graphisoft Park: Embracing Sustainability with Furry Friends and Buzzworthy Initiatives

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Graphisoft Park is buzzing with excitement as we announce our latest sustainability endeavors, all geared towards a greener, friendlier future.

First up, we’re thrilled to introduce our newest perk: Graphisoft Park is now officially dog-friendly! We understand the importance of work-life balance, and what better way to enhance it than by allowing our tenants’ employees to bring their furry companions to the office? From playful pups to serene seniors, dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome to roam our green spaces and brighten up our workdays.

But that’s not all—our commitment to sustainability extends beyond wagging tails. In partnership with local beekeeping experts, we’re installing three beehives within the park. These busy bees will not only contribute to the local ecosystem but also play a vital role in pollination, supporting biodiversity and enhancing the natural beauty of our surroundings.

Last but certainly not least, we’re proud to announce that our inaugural ESG report has been recognized with the prestigious Green Frog Award in the category of “Outstanding First Sustainibility Report,” founded by Deloitte Hungary. This accolade underscores our dedication to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in our sustainability practices.

With these initiatives, Graphisoft Park is taking meaningful steps towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. From embracing our four-legged friends to fostering biodiversity and transparency, we’re committed to making a positive impact on our community and the planet … one paw print and honeybee buzz at a time.

12.03.2024
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No more energy loss in the Masterplast production unit

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An energy investment worth HUF 40 million was handed over at the production unit of Masterplast Medical Kft. in Sárszentmihály.

At the production unit of Masterplast Medical Ltd. in sárszentmihály, a phase correction device was handed over and the control measurements were carried out. The project was implemented with an investment of nearly HUF 40 million. Thanks to the equipment installed by the contractor KRL KONTROL Kft., significant energy savings can be achieved thanks to the state-of-the-art phase correction equipment and active harmonic filters.

For Masterplast, as a large company in Central Europe, it is important to reduce energy losses and increase energy efficiency. With the current investment in our Sárszentmihály production unit, we are able to reduce energy costs, which will make environmentally friendly operation a reality.

In our Sárszentmihály factory, we have installed KRL equipment to help save energy and improve energy quality, with the following results:

– A 65% reduction in power harmonic content,

– 65% reduction of the voltage harmonic content,

– Inductive reactive power reduced to below the limit,

– significantly improved power quality and operational safety,

– better use of the electricity network.

Thanks to these achievements, our company has taken another important step towards sustainability, creating long-term business stability and a positive corporate image. From an environmental perspective, it contributes to mitigating climate change and other environmental challenges. It is important to reduce the company’s ecological footprint and help preserve the environment for future generations.

12.03.2024
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Our new member company, denxpert EHS&S software Kft.

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Founded in 2020, the company has 15 years of experience in developing and distributing sustainability software to serve customers not only in Hungary but all over the world: currently working with 200 companies in 30 countries. denxpert is a member of the Inogen Alliance, where they operate under framework agreements that allow them to work directly with experts in any region. The company publishes its sustainability report as part of the Inogen Alliance group.

Sustainability is a key driver for their activities. They hold IS027001 information security certification and store data with a carbon neutral server operator, reducing their impact. They also pay particular attention to minimising the environmental impact of their own activities: they have set annual targets based on an assessment of the most harmful emissions caused by their activities, accompanied by concrete reduction measures. Their key objectives include rationalising travel, giving preference to online meetings, and achieving total carbon neutrality of their products.

Not only towards their customers, but also internally, they are committed to the environment, for example, they have an environmental club where they discuss environmental opportunities for individuals and families, as well as for the company. Here everyone can share best practices and motivate each other.

Respect for human values and diversity is very important, and every manager has to provide such a space within their team. They operate an anonymous question-and-answer box where all questions are answered at the company level. They have defined their core values, and their work-life balance model and hold regular internal training workshops on different aspects of sustainability.

They joined the BCSDH because they want to understand the challenges and motivations of domestic companies and, as a business that promotes the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, provide digital support to this end.

12.03.2024
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Dreher Breweries signs virtual energy trading contract for renewable electricity

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Sustainability is a fundamental aspect of Dreher Breweries’ operations, including its production processes. We continuously monitor and improve our environmental performance from raw materials to consumption. We pay particular attention to environmentally conscious water management, reducing our specific energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, reusing and recycling packaging and responsible waste management. We are constantly looking at areas with further potential for improvement and investing to realise them.

Asahi Europe & International (AEI) has made strong sustainability commitments and we are continuously working both regionally and locally to achieve these targets:

At Asahi Europe & International, we have ambitious plans to have 100% renewable electricity by 2025 and become carbon neutral within our breweries by 2030, as part of our Legacy 2030 commitments.

In line with this, as part of AEI’s regional cooperation, Dreher Breweries and independent energy supplier Enery signed a 10-year cross-border Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA), which is another step towards more sustainable operations.

From January 2025, Enery will supply Dreher Breweries with certified renewable electricity, based on an annual volume of around 14 GWh, as agreed in the contract. This landmark agreement is the second VPPA agreement between Enery and AEI subsidiaries and will support the development of renewable energy in Central and Eastern Europe.

“The virtual energy trading agreement between Dreher Breweries and Enery represents another important step forward and a significant commitment towards our Legacy 2030 goal of becoming carbon neutral across all our breweries by 2030 and across our entire supply chain by 2050. Together with our partners, we are more committed than ever to creating meaningful connections with people and the planet,” said Paolo Lanzarotti, CEO of Asahi Europe & International.

For more information on AEI’s sustainability efforts and Dreher Breweries’ sustainability achievements, click on the links.

 

 

 

08.03.2024
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EUROAPI’s Budapest site is a Bird friendly factory

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The Budapest site of EUROAPI, a manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients, recently received the Bird-Friendly Factory certificate, which was issued by the Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association after surveying and inspecting the nearly twenty-hectare, more than one hundred ten year old site.

With this recognition, the Association proves that the site provides a safe habitat for the birds in the area, since based on their proposal, additionally 20 birdhouses and 3 feeders were installed in the wooded and park areas of the factory in the last 6 months. For providing shelter for birds that nest in the factory area. EUROAPI employs more than a thousand workers at its site in Újpest, and the history of the factory is closely intertwined with the local community. Therefore, the company considers it an important mission to protect the environment and participate in initiatives that improve the quality of life of those living nearby. “The presence of birds indicates that the ecosystem of a given area is in balance, from the air to the deeper layers of the ground. We are also proud of this certification because it shows that our factory is also a safe place from an environmental point of view. Our company treats responsible and sustainable operations and the protection of our environment as a top priority.” – said Dr. Zsuzsanna Diószegi, head of EUROAPI’s Budapest site.

https://www.euroapi.com/en/about-us/environmental-social-and-governance

05.03.2024
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E.ON and Pannonia Bio feed corn stover biogas into national grid

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The nearly 100% pure biomethane is an entirely renewable energy source.

Biomethane derived from plant fibre has been integrated into the domestic natural gas grid as a result of cooperation between E.ON Hungária Group and Pannonia Bio Co. whose biorefinery in Dunaföldvár processes feed corn and barley to produce biomethane. The quality of this high-purity biogas made of residual plant fibres is equivalent to that of natural gas.

As the largest feed maize processor in Central Europe, and the owner of the third largest barley plant in the world, Pannonia Bio Co. is one of Hungary’s largest renewable energy producers. Every year, it produces as much green energy as a 2000 MW solar farm. This is equivalent to the annual energy demand of more than 600,000 households, which is the total energy demand of the 12 most populous Hungarian cities in the countryside.

The fibre selected during grain processing at their Dunaföldvár biogas plant, the largest facility of its kind in Eastern Europe, is utilized as an intermediate product to produce biomethane that is almost 100% pure. This process, utilizing closed technology and without wastewater emissions, has been integrated into the Hungarian natural gas grid since June of last year as part of a joint development with E.ON Hungária Group.

E.ON’s strategic goal is to help its customers operate in an environmentally friendly- and energy efficient manner. E.ON plays a crucial role in this join effort, both logistically and technologically: it was the first to build a pipeline linking the production plant to the gas network. Since the beginning of production, E.ON has been delivering biogas into the gas network accoding to consistent quality control and strict technical parameters.

This new development serves as a best practice, as natural gas-quality biogas is being produced from 100% residual plant fibre, and is used locally, delivered to customers via E.ON’s distribution network. As Pannonia Bio is the largest gas consumer in the Szekszárd area, the company utilizes on site most of the biogas that is produced, thus no further transportat is required.

This project is likely to facilitate similar partnerships, as biogas can be produced from almost any agricultural product, and biomethane purity, crucial to the process, can be guaranteed through E.ON’s involvement. Thus biogas producers can contribute to the natural gas system under the same conditions as natural gas producers, if their product meets strict quality standards.

05.03.2024
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