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SPS Releases its 2023/2024 Sustainability Report, Demonstrating Further Progress & Commitment to its ESG Initiatives

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8 hours ago

October 22, 2024

SPS, a leading global outsourcing provider for technology-driven business process solutions and innovative solutions to enable hybrid working, has released its 2023/2024 Sustainability Report, charting the value and results it has achieved over the past year as well as sharing its ESG roadmap for the future.

ZURICH, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SPS, a leading global outsourcing provider for technology-driven business process solutions and innovative solutions to enable hybrid working, has released its 2023/2024 Sustainability Report.

ESG awareness has grown significantly among our clients and partners globally. By embedding innovative thinking into everything we do, we advance both our own and our clients’ ESG goals.

Building on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals and frameworks defined in its 2023 report, SPS charts the value and results it has achieved since becoming a part of the AS Equity portfolio in 2022. In addition, the company has shared its ESG roadmap for the future.

The company’s achievements over the past year include:

Recognition by EcoVadis, ranking SPS for ESG excellence as part of the 84th percentile of all rated organizations globally. EcoVadis evaluates companies across the four key categories of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.Improved CO2 reporting, leading to a much more accurate global CO2 footprint and a more accurate view of the company’s environmental impactExceeding key targets for client satisfaction, including achieving a world-class Net Promoter Score of 81 in 2024 (target: >70) and a global client renewal rate of 97% (target: > 95%)The establishment of a global ESG Governance Board along with local ESG committees , allowing SPS to not only hold itself and its suppliers accountable, but to drive improvements, manage programs and provide oversight both company-wide and within specific business units.

In addition, SPS renewed as a signed member of the United Nations Global Compact, which requires a commitment to responsible business practices in human rights, labor, the environment, and corruption. The company adheres to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has committed to aligning its operations and strategies with these principles and to taking actions that advance broader societal goals

Joerg Vollmer, CEO of SPS, noted , “ESG awareness has grown significantly among our clients and partners globally. As a leader in business transformation, we integrate talent, process innovation, and technology to automate manual processes and drive ESG improvements. By embedding innovative thinking into everything we do, we advance both our own and our clients’ ESG goals.”

Christina Banahan, Global ESG Director, added to this: “Through digital transformation and operational efficiency, we help clients reduce environmental impact while boosting performance. Digitizing reduces paper use, cuts storage costs, and supports flexible hybrid work, expanding the talent pool. It also enhances data protection and ensures compliance through reliable audit trails. Our solutions seamlessly address all three pillars of ESG, driving long-term business success for our clients.”

SPS’ solutions portfolio of Enterprise Workplace Solutions and Technology Business Solutions is designed to bolster clients’ ESG initiatives. From supporting hybrid workforces and supporting social sustainability to delivering digital solutions that reduce CO2 emissions, SPS drives process improvements and operation optimization to help clients meet their organizational ESG goals.

SPS’ ESG performance is monitored by the company’s clients, Board of Directors, prospective and current investors, employees and suppliers.

About SPS
SPS is a leading technology-driven business transformation company. With our innovative Enterprise Workplace Solutions, we empower organizations to adopt hybrid work concepts to enhance productivity and flexibility. Our Technology Business Solution s bring together cutting-edge technology, deep vertical process expertise, and a diverse global workforce to support clients in their digital transformation journey and efficiently tackle their most complex challenges.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, SPS operates in more than 20 countries and focuses on clients in banking, insurance and health. SPS has more than 8,500 employees and is recognized with a world-class NPS by its global client base.

We act with precision, connect people to the right information, and turn data into insights for better outcomes.

Discover how our dedicated team at SPS makes an impact that matters by visiting http://www.spsglobal.com.
SPS. The Power of Possibility.

Media Contact

Janet Tarzia, SPS, 1-212-204-0900, janet.tarzia@spsglobal.com, https://www.spsglobal.com

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Technology

Strengthening Municipal Bond Trading Efficiency: True Market and PIMCO

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42 mins ago

October 22, 2024

DETROIT, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — True Market, a pioneer of financial technology, today announced a strategic collaboration with PIMCO, a global investment management firm, leveraging True Market’s advanced virtual private ATS technology and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.

By integrating True Market’s sophisticated platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solution, PIMCO aims to significantly enhance workflow optimization for municipal bonds in an effort to address the evolving needs of the marketplace.

“PIMCO recognizes the critical importance of performance and workflow optimization and is continually seeking innovative technology to improve efficiency,” said David Hammer, Managing Director and Head of Municipal Bond Portfolio Management at PIMCO. “We are thrilled to partner with True Market, whose solution will help us provide this greater efficiency for municipal bond clients and partners.”

Charles Almond, CEO of True Market, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are delighted to collaborate with PIMCO to enhance their municipal trading operations. This partnership underscores our commitment to helping PIMCO maintain and build upon their leadership in the field.”

Aligning True Market’s innovations solving aggregation of real-time cutting-edge data and liquidity with PIMCO’s objectives sets a new benchmark in financial technology solutions. This partnership emphasizes True Market’s commitment to strengthen asset management practices, which support PIMCO’s key position as a leader in the market.

About True Market
True Market is a forward-thinking player in the financial technology sector, specializing in unified fixed income trading markets and bespoke workflow solutions. With a stronghold in technological advancements, the company continues to drive progress in asset management through industry-leading solutions.

For Information on True Market:

Website:

https://true.market

Email:

info@truemarketllc.com

General Phone:

(866) 644-5611

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ActivTrak to Speak on Boosting Productivity and Performance with Workforce Analytics at the 2024 Gartner® ReimagineHR Conference

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42 mins ago

October 22, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ActivTrak today announced that Chief Product Officer Javier Aldrete will present a session on workforce analytics at the 2024 Gartner® ReimagineHR Conference, the HR conference for CHROs and their leadership teams, to be held Oct. 28-30 in Orlando.

WHAT:

Theater Session: How to Boost Productivity and Performance with Workforce Analytics

HR leaders face growing questions about the ROI of workforce investments, yet too many don’t have the data to understand and optimize how distributed, digital teams work. In this session, HR leaders will learn how to use workforce analytics to boost employee productivity and engagement, optimize performance, and make informed investment decisions. Real-world case studies will illustrate the impact of data-informed coaching and the integration of people analytics with other business data.

WHO:

Javier Aldrete, Chief Product Officer, ActivTrak

WHERE:

Gartner ReimagineHR Conference

WHEN:

Wed., Oct. 30, 2024
10:00 – 10:20 a.m. EDT

CONTACT:

ActivTrak will demo its workforce analytics platform at booth #119.

About the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference
The Gartner ReimagineHR Conference is the premier event for CHROs and HR leaders to learn from the latest research and Gartner experts covering talent acquisition, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, total rewards, talent analytics, and HR technology. Gartner ReimagineHR will be held October 28-30 in Orlando, Florida. Follow news and updates from these events on Twitter using #GartnerHR.

About ActivTrak
ActivTrak helps organizations improve performance and optimize productivity. Our workforce intelligence platform transforms work activity data into actionable insights, providing the only complete solution with employee monitoring, productivity and performance management, and workforce planning capabilities that deliver measurable ROI. More than 9,500 customers trust ActivTrak’s award-winning technology which has been recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. 5000, TrustRadius and G2. ActivTrak is backed by Sapphire Ventures and Elsewhere Partners. To learn more visit: https://www.activtrak.com/.

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Technology

EQT AB hosts Capital Markets Event in New York

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42 mins ago

October 22, 2024

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, EQT hosts its first Capital Markets Event in New York. In the five years since EQT’s listing on Nasdaq Stockholm, EQT has quadrupled revenues and had a fivefold increase in market cap to USD ~40 billion.

The event will feature presentations by EQT’s CEO Christian Sinding, members of the Executive Committee, the Heads of Private Equity and Infrastructure North America, the Global Head of Real Estate and Client Relations & Capital Raising. Presentations will cover EQT’s long-term growth priorities, thematic investment focus, repeatable approach to value creation, EQT’s view on the future of private markets, and EQT’s US ambitions.

Presentations and Q&A will begin at 10:00 AM ET. The event will conclude with a fireside chat between EQT Founder and Chair Conni Jonsson and Bloomberg TV Anchor Dani Burger followed by lunch.

The event will be held in person only. A presentation is available on the EQT Group website’s Shareholder Relations tab and a recording will be available after the event.

Contact
Olof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, +46 72 989 09 15
Mathilde Milch, Communications Director, +1 917 510 66 26

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