QINGDAO, China, April 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hisense, a leading technology enterprise worldwide, became a global partner with Paris Saint-Germain in 2020. Since then, benefiting from this partnership, Hisense has gained much recognition and support from consumers and built stronger emotional connections with football fans worldwide. As a socially responsible enterprise, Hisense took a step further and elevated its partnership by donating multiple hi-tech devices to non-profit programs and became a patron of Paris Saint-Germain Endowment Fund.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220423005007/en/ Hisense Donated TVs to Fully Support and Nurture Youth Development Hisense donated TVs to the Paris Saint-Germain Endowment Fund; these TVs were used in the Cantine Solidaire organized by the Paris Saint-Germain Endowment Fund in March 2022, where 200 teenagers were welcomed to the Parc des Princes. The event focused on equality, sport, culture, digital world, citizenship, and music with students treated to lunch and sports and leisure activities and a CV workshop. Sabrina Delannoy, Deputy Director of the Paris Saint-Germain Endowment Fund, commented on this partnership: "We are delighted that the club's partners are interested in our projects and are committed to supporting us. It shows that members of the Paris Saint-Germain family share our values. Hisense is an example for others to follow, we hope to continue working altogether in the long-term." Hisense to Fulfill Corporate Social Responsibility, Aims to Create a Better Sustainable World Cédric Audebert, Vice President of Hisense France, said: "As a partner of Paris Saint-Germain, we are very interested in the social initiatives of the Paris Saint-Germain Endowment Fund. Sport is a means of sharing and expressing solidarity, two values that are essential to us. Our goal is to show unstinting support for Paris Saint-Germain Endowment Fund, and we urge all companies to come and join us." Hisense devotes to charity and sustainable development worldwide, it has donated many high-tech home appliances exclusively for Paris Saint-Germain Endowment Fund programs. As part of the above donation, Hisense donated TVs for "PSG HOLIDAYS," provided better equipment for children to have better training experience; also, Hisense donated a large screen TV for ‘Red & Blue School program’, provided long-term support and better environment for after-school training. Hisense has been upholding the people-oriented concept, actively supporting charities, focusing on social responsibility and striving to make new contributions to global sustainable development. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220423005007/en/ Contact Caroline Chen Hisense PR Team [email protected] +8613922322347 Source : Hisense --BERNAMA
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MTC PRODUCES A VIDEO ON BEST PRACTICES IN COMPLIANCE WITH ACT 446, TO SAFEGUARD WORKERS' WELFARE26/4/2022 KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) requires, among others, employers to provide a minimum space for workers’ accommodation and basic facilities. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is now under control in Malaysia, the workers’ housing has been thrust into the limelight being the centerpiece in the raft of measures mediated to break the infection chains as well as in safeguarding workers’ welfare.
In view of this, the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) working in collaboration with the various timber associations, has taken the initiative to produce a video on the best practices of workers’ accommodations in compliance with Act 446 to ensure the industry players provide proper accommodations and amenities for its workers. Compliance with the Act would also aid the government’s efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The over 5-minutes video adopts an educational approach and narrates the compliance requirements of Act 446 which is now more comprehensive and prioritises the welfare of workers. The enforcement of Act 446, effective from 1 September 2020, stipulates the need for employers to obtain a certificate of accommodation from the Labour Department of Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM). The video highlights some of the guidelines and provisions of the minimum standards requirement in aspects of accommodations and basic amenities that must be provided for workers. “Many timber companies and employers are receptive and are more than happy to comply with Act 446. In order to help the timber industry to comply and fully implement the necessary changes as required under Act 446, MTC produced an educational video to reinforce awareness about the importance of ensuring a liveable condition and comfortable accommodations for its workers” MTC CEO Mr. Muhtar Suhaili said on why the Council came up with the video. “This is one of the initiatives made by MTC to ensure the timber industry always adheres to the minimum standards of housing and amenities stipulated under Act 446. Act 446 is a step in the right direction as it ensures businesses and employers maintain proper and decent housing standards and amenities for their workers. This is also in line with international requirements in respecting workers’ rights,” he added. The timber industry is the third-largest export earner in the Agri-commodity sector after palm oil and rubber with a total export of RM22.74 billion in 2021 which contributes about 10.85% to the Agri-commodity sector in national earnings. The timber industry including the furniture sector by and large has been rather successful in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic in the absence of extensive resources. They were among the few industries that were allowed to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO), since March 2020. Factory operators were proactive in adopting the strict SOPs spelled out by the Malaysian National Security Council (MKN) to prevent any untoward incidences. In 2021, MTC has also produced a SOP video for all the timber and furniture companies to use as a reference to guide and remind their workers and staff to adhere to the SOP at all times. Please watch the full video on MTC YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1041fqmpLkk About the Malaysian Timber Council The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) was established in January 1992 to promote the development and growth of the Malaysian timber industry globally. MTC's main objectives are to promote the Malaysian timber trade and develop the market for timber products globally, to promote the development of the industry by upgrading the industry's manufacturing technology base, to augment the supply of raw materials, to provide information services and to protect and improve the Malaysian timber industry's global image. Further information on the Council’s activities can be obtained from www.mtc.com.my. Issued by the Malaysian Timber Council SOURCE : Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- April is the best time to view peach blossoms in Pinggu District, a conservation area located in the northeast of Beijing, at the junction of Beijing, Tianjin city and Hebei province.
According to a statement, thousands of hectares of peach trees are blooming in Pinggu District, which is known for its peaches across the country, turning a large portion of the eastern part of the city into a sea of pink. In recent years, Pinggu District has been advancing its ‘three zones and one port’ positioning strategy, implementing a development model with high-tech agriculture, large logistics flows, and new leisure forms as its core, and practising the principle that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets in an innovative way. Peach blossoms, one of the biggest attractions in Pinggu District in the spring, are a truly spectacular sight that any spring chaser should not miss. The best time to see Pinggu's peach blossoms is in mid-to-late April. Visitors can plan their own custom Pinggu itinerary to make the most of the spectacular pink sea. Pinggu is the largest peach producing base in China and the largest fruit producing area in the capital city. It has become one of the best places to visit for citizens in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei during springtime or leisure time. With this unique advantage, the content of the Pinggu Peach Blossom Festival has expanded from flower viewing and spring outing to include traditional culture, music, leisure, sports, and food culture. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has published its fourth annual Sustainability Report, a key reporting component in the company’s progress toward its 2025 Sustainability Goals. In 2019, Milliken laid out 12 sustainability goals, focused on its people, its products and the planet, as a roadmap to achieving a healthier tomorrow. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, these 12 goals signal the company’s commitment to sustainability in all forms. In 2021, Milliken eliminated coal as a primary fuel after investing US$25 million into cogeneration, which combines steam and power generation. Notably, Milliken also increased the diversity of its U.S. management team by eight per cent, announcing its entire flooring portfolio was now carbon neutral. (US$1 = RM4.332) “Our shared purpose and our material science expertise make us uniquely Milliken,” shares Milliken & Company president and CEO, Halsey Cook in a statement. “We embrace not only our ability to make a positive impact on the world around us but also our responsibility to build a healthier future for this generation and generations to come.” Completed in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core, Milliken’s fourth report details the holistic sustainability progress made in 2021. These efforts include: Recording zero lost time safety incidents from COVID-19; Logging 27,000 volunteer hours—the greatest number in company history; and, Partnering with groups including Accelerating Circularity, Polypropylene Coalition, PureCycle Technologies and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste to lend expertise in solving product end-of-life challenges. “The cover of this year’s report is an image from the documentary, Everest, which details the dramatic true story of a team of four climbers who ascended the mountain,” says Kasel Knight, senior vice president and general counsel. Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, a leading corporate advocate of women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, has announced its second World Series of Innovation (WSI) Challenge in partnership with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
The global educational experience invites young people ages 13-24 to channel their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find solutions for the biggest challenges facing the world today and help advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. Mary Kay’s World Series of Innovation Challenge encourages young people from around the world to submit innovative solutions to address Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. Specifically, this challenge asked students to think about ways to promote workplace equality and ensure equal access to economic opportunity for women and girls. Pre-COVID, decades of data demonstrated the rise of women in the workforce. Even though the wage gap persisted, more women were joining the labour market every year. But pandemic job losses disproportionately impacted women, and since 2020, the uphill climb to workforce equality has grown even steeper. “Congratulations to the winners of this year’s World Series of Innovation Challenge! Mary Kay knows the importance of entrepreneurship and the role it plays in the world today and in the future, which is why we invest annually in programmes and initiatives to help empower women and girls around the world,” said Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer for Mary Kay Inc in a statement. More than 400 students participated in the Mary Kay-sponsored challenge. The three winners of Mary Kay’s 2021 Challenge are: · First Place: STEMinists created an online portal that connects female professionals to young female STEM students as mentors to bolster female success in STEM fields. Developed by 15-year-old Misaki Nguyen of Silver Creek High School in San Jose, California; · Second Place: Pads for Peace, a feminine product subscription box service, donates a box to homeless shelters for every box purchased. Developed by 14-year-olds Ashley Cohen, Olivia Mooney and Ashley Simonian of Brentwood School in Los Angeles; · Third Place: Black Girls Mean Business, a virtual summer business programme for Black high school girls, matches young professionals with mentors from industry leading businesses. Developed by 17-year-olds Brianna Holmes, Alyssa Torres, Rachel Holmes, and 18-year-old Cherry Zhang of Silver Creek High School in San Jose, California. -- BERNAMA |
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