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Leading in a Changing World R 2 ABOUT THIS REPORT 21 ENVIRONMENT 3 Letters from Ecolab’s Chief Executive Officer 22 Environmental Management and Chief Sustainability Officer 23 Energy and Emissions 5 Combatting the Covid-19 Pandemic 31 Water 6 About Ecolab 37 Materials Use and Waste 8 OUR APPROACH 40 Ch...

World Alzheimer's Day 2020: Ending The Stigma Aroui In support of this year's theme - 'Let's talk about dementiar - Elsevier articles and book chaptets focused on challenging the fear and stigma assoclated 2 ZERO 3 GOOD HEALTH QUALITY 5 GENDER 6 HUNGER AND WELL-BEING EDUCATION EQUALITY ABLECTES 12RESPONSIBLE 13CUMATE 14 UNITMES CONSUMPTION ACTION BELOW WATER RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business...

2020 Report on Corporate Responsibility Our frameworks: Our corporate responsibility report is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Core Standards, and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol). We also provide reporting indices for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Oil & Gas Services Industry Standard - Extractives & Minerals Processing Sector.

While the events of 2020 have tested and tried the world’s resolve in entirely new ways, they also revealed humanity’s determination to adapt and emerge stronger. It was a profound reminder that, when pressed for more, individuals and organizations will rise to reinvent themselves and apply ingenuity to the most challenging of societal problems.

About METRO 3 Message from Our President and CEO 5 Three Questions for Our Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications 6 12 35 45 Our Approach 7 Our Business Fundamentals 8 Materiality 9 Products and Services Colleagues Our Performance E...

OVERVIEW 3 PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES 32 A Letter from our Chairman & CEO and CSO 3 Employee Health & Safety  33 About This Report Our Company 4 Employee Engagement & Development 35 Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has reported on Key Highlights 5 Diversity & Inclusion ...

Corporate Responsibility Report 2024 Introduction Patients Science Employees Communities Planet Governance Data <td>Corporate Responsibility at Alnylam</td> stol. S7 Catalina, patient (Spain) On the cover, left: Tsuyoshi, patient and his wife Rika (Japan) Corporate Responsibility Report 2024 Introduction Patients Science Employees Communities Planet Governance Data A Pivotal Year at Alnylam Transforming Lives Through Innovat...

2024 Corporate Responsibility Report Introtuction Company Overview ant Highlights A LETTER FROM OUR CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ABOUT THIS REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 COMPANY OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The 2024 Annual Corporate Responsibility Report outlines the strategic framework and operational progress of RBC BlueBay Asset Management regarding its social, ethical, and community-focused initiatives. The primary thesis centers on the integration of corporate responsibility into the firm’s core business model, asserting that a transparent, inclusive, and community-engaged culture drives superior outcomes for both clients and employees. The firm operates under a centralized Corporate Responsibility Committee that monitors key performance indicators across four pillars: people, communities, conduct, and responsible investment.

Key findings for the 2024 fiscal year highlight significant engagement in community and social efforts. Over 50% of staff participated in volunteering activities, and employees collectively donated more than £210,000 to charitable causes, exceeding the annual target of £165,000. The firm transitioned to a single primary charity partnership with St Luke’s Community Centre to deepen its local impact. Additionally, the report details the success of talent development programs, including summer internships and the Catalyst Education Programme, which aim to foster diversity within the investment management industry.

The scope of this report covers RBC BlueBay’s global operations, with a specific emphasis on its EMEA-based activities and organizational structure. The methodology relies on internal data tracking, committee oversight, and performance monitoring against established annual targets. Looking ahead to 2025, the firm has set specific objectives to increase participation in employee resource groups by 10% and boost attendance at social events by 10%. The report emphasizes that these efforts are supported by a rigorous compliance framework, ensuring that ethical market practices and client-first philosophies remain central to the firm’s governance and long-term institutional strategy.

+ Publication Date: July 30, 2025 Publication Date: July 30, 2025 2 Introduction The Care The People The Planet 32 Governance, Policies & We Advance We Support We Share Systems Infrastructure 5 Who We Are 39 Appendix Overview 41 Sustainability Accounting 7 IDEXX Corporate ...

The report outlines a rapidly expanding video‑games ecosystem in Cyprus, projecting market revenue to surge from $1.2 billion in 2023 to $6.7 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.96 % through 2030. The growth is driven by a growing number of tech firms relocating to the island, with 282 startups reported in July 2025—39 funded, 15 in Series A rounds, and one unicorn. Over 600 companies of varying sizes now operate locally, benefiting from Cyprus’s favorable tax regime, EU membership, and supportive regulatory framework.

Key success stories highlight local studios such as MY.GAMES and Ludus, whose mobile titles have achieved multi‑million downloads and cross‑platform revenue streams exceeding $2 million. The mobile segment dominates, with Playrix, Easybrain, and Outfit7 leading in casual and puzzle games; yet PC and console titles from Wargaming and Digital Vortex Entertainment demonstrate a growing presence in the market. Cross‑platform development and cloud gaming are emerging trends, offering opportunities for developers skilled across mobile and PC.

The island’s advantages include competitive corporate tax rates, strategic positioning between Europe and the Middle East, a growing talent pool enriched by relocation of experienced developers, and increasing investment in esports and blockchain gaming. The report also promotes the WN Conference Cyprus (September 2025) as a networking and market‑entry platform, anticipating attendance of 700+ participants. Overall, the data portray Cyprus as an attractive hub for game development and investment, poised for continued expansion through 2030.

The study examines the senior‑level employment landscape in Cyprus’s game industry for 2025, drawing on an anonymous survey of 113 professionals and a comparative analysis with European peers. Findings reveal that senior‑plus talent in Cyprus exhibits low job mobility, with 71 % reporting no change in the past year and only 20 % moving voluntarily. When moves occur, they are largely strategic, aimed at improving compensation or scope rather than reacting to instability. Senior professionals prioritize financial reliability, clear role definitions, and predictable work environments over brand visibility or rapid career acceleration. Lifestyle factors—including climate, taxation, and family considerations—reinforce long‑term retention and reduce relocation willingness.

Job security perceptions are higher in Cyprus (average 2.68 on a 5‑point scale) than across Europe, yet the expected risk of job loss in the next year is also higher for many roles. Burnout and limited professional development opportunities emerge as key structural risks, with 66 % reporting burnout and only 53 % receiving employer‑funded training. Overtime is common, with 27 % working one to two times a month and 45 % accepting it as part of leadership duties, contributing to long‑term fatigue.

Salary data show Cyprus median salaries for senior roles (e.g., €98 k for top management) below European averages, while desired salaries are substantially higher (e.g., €135 k for top management). Relocation openness is moderate, with 36 % not open and 32 % very open; visa support, health insurance, and relocation bonuses are the most valued benefits.

Overall, the market is mature but faces challenges in retaining talent through sustained engagement and development rather than short‑term compensation incentives. The primary risk for employers is gradual burnout and skill stagnation hidden behind long tenure, rather than sudden turnover.

The brief explains how Google’s February 5, 2026 “Discover core update” expands the personalized content feed and shifts traffic from traditional search to Discover, especially for gaming media. Across 197 active gaming sites in the Raptive network, roughly half of Google traffic originates from Discover, with a 20 % rise in sites receiving feed impressions after the update. The report identifies three key performance drivers that correlate with both Discover visibility and overall revenue: high U.S. traffic concentration, deep session depth, and structured editorial content such as guides and reference databases. Sites that meet these criteria see stronger Discover performance, while those dominated by forum‑style or low‑differentiation content face greater volatility.

Methodologically, the analysis draws on internal Raptive data from 6,000+ sites and external sources like Chartbeat and Google Search Console. It highlights early post‑update signals: Discover traffic is growing for smaller publishers, click volatility remains high due to real‑time recommendation algorithms, and AI summaries now occupy about half of feed impressions. The brief recommends five high‑impact actions—optimizing Core Web Vitals, crafting Discover‑specific headlines, adding author voice, aligning publishing calendars with gaming events, and correcting meta tags—to boost Discover clicks.

The document concludes by outlining Raptive’s support services, including a forthcoming Discover Workbook and personalized audits that have historically yielded an 89 % RPM uplift for gaming publishers. The brief positions Discover as a critical, data‑driven channel for gaming media amid declining search traffic and AI‑generated content.

The analysis evaluates how take‑rate structures shape mobile game monetisation in China and whether higher‑quality development can outweigh the pressure of traditional distribution fees. It contrasts Apple’s uniform 30 % commission with the far steeper charges imposed by domestic Android app stores, many of which demand up to 50 % of in‑app purchase revenue, and examines the emerging shift toward direct‑to‑consumer distribution and community‑driven platforms.

Apple’s 30 % rate applies to the roughly 25 % of Chinese gamers who use iOS, who nonetheless generate about 40 % of mobile game revenue. In the Android segment, the absence of Google Play has led to a fragmented ecosystem dominated by manufacturer‑backed stores such as those from Huawei, Oppo and Vivo, and by Tencent’s MyApp. These stores justify 50 % take rates by bundling distribution, marketing and cross‑store integration, a model that yields high internet‑service margins for hardware makers—Xiaomi reports a 64.7 % gross profit on services versus 7.2 % on devices. Large publishers like NetEase and Tencent have occasionally negotiated lower fees, but most developers accept the 50 % level to reach a broad audience.

A growing number of developers are bypassing high‑fee stores, opting for direct distribution or leveraging community platforms that charge little or no commission. Duoyi’s “Shenwu” achieved a 95 % gross profit on Android by selling directly, while its iOS version retained a 70 % margin after Apple’s cut. Similar success is seen with Lilith Games’ “Rise of Kingdoms,” which generated roughly $100 million in its launch month without major Android store presence, and miHoYo’s “Genshin Impact,” which combined a $100 million development budget with fan‑driven channels such as TapTap (0 % take rate) and Bilibili to secure millions of pre‑registrations. These cases illustrate that high‑quality titles paired with intensive marketing and community engagement can sustain profitability even when forgoing traditional store exposure.

The study’s scope covers the Chinese mobile gaming market from 2020 through 2021, focusing on iOS and Android distribution channels, take‑rate policies, and developer responses. Insights draw on Niko

The text serves as an educational and promotional overview of the Pan‑European Game Information (PEGI) rating system, using a comic‑style narrative to capture the attention of younger gamers while delivering core information about age‑based content classification. Its central thesis is that PEGI provides the most comprehensive mechanism for informing consumers about video‑game suitability, thereby ensuring safe and informed purchasing decisions across Europe.

Key points emphasize that PEGI operates in more than thirty countries and employs a traffic‑light colour scheme to convey age recommendations: green icons for games suitable for all audiences (ages 3 and 7), amber for intermediate levels, and red for titles restricted to adults (18+). The system also includes content descriptors that clarify specific elements that may affect suitability, reinforcing transparency for parents and players. The narrative illustrates the progression through various “worlds” representing age brackets—3, 7, 12, 16, and 18—highlighting that each tier is tailored to increasingly experienced gamers.

The scope is continental, covering the European video‑game market and all major platforms, with references to the official website and downloadable applications for iPhone, Android, and Windows 7 Phone. No empirical methodology is presented; the piece relies on descriptive exposition and visual storytelling rather than survey data. Overall, the material positions PEGI as a reliable, universally adopted standard that guarantees 100 % informed choice for consumers.

Market Insights: Japan Prepared for Korean Game Developers & Publishers Date: March 2026

Executive Summary

Japan’s mobile gaming ecosystem is undergoing a rapid shift. While heavyweight, long‑session RPGs once dominated the charts, lighter‑weight genres—puzzle, strategy, and simulation—now account for roughly 30 % of all downloads. At the same time, 39 % of Japanese gamers are already active on two or more platforms (iOS, Android, console, PC), opening fertile ground for cross‑platform titles and ecosystem‑wide monetisation strategies.

Korean “sub‑culture” games have captured a disproportionate share of this evolving market. Collectible RPGs such as Blue Archive and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, together with the MMORPG Lineage W, resonate because they blend moe‑style character designs, high‑polish visuals, short‑session playability, and tightly localized narratives.

Success in Japan now hinges less on raw production values and more on deep cultural localisation, storytelling that aligns with Japanese sensibilities, softer monetisation cues, and design that respects short‑session habits. Empowering local Japanese partners to co‑create content, operations, and marketing is essential.

The most promising near‑term opportunities are:

AAA‑grade mobile RPGs with cross‑platform integration (mobile ↔ console ↔ PC). Casual or hybrid titles that combine low‑barrier gameplay with collection‑progression loops.

Conversely, sports and Web3 genres face high entry barriers due to entrenched local preferences and regulatory uncertainty.

Sustained growth will require long‑term IP stewardship, fan‑centered brand building, and continuous alignment with Japanese user preferences, rather than relying solely on technical excellence.

1. Market Landscape – From Heavyweight RPGs to Light‑Weight Genres

1.1 Shift in Genre Preference

Download Share (Q4 2025): Puzzle/Strategy/Simulation: ≈ 30 % Traditional heavyweight RPGs (e.g., turn‑based, open‑world): ≈ 22 % Collectible/Idle RPGs: ≈ 18 % Other (social, casual, AR): ≈ 30 %

Drivers of the shift 1. Time‑scarcity: Japanese commuters and office workers increasingly favor games that can be enjoyed in 5‑10‑minute bursts. 2. Platform diversification: With smartphones as the primary device, developers are optimizing for quick load times and low‑memory footprints. 3. Monetisation fatigue: Players are gravitating toward titles that reward skill and collection rather than pure spend‑to‑win mechanics.

1.2 Multi‑Platform Play

Cross‑platform adoption: 39 % of gamers regularly switch between at least two devices (e.g., mobile ↔ console, mobile ↔ PC). Implications: Data continuity (cloud saves, shared progression) is now a baseline expectation. Cross‑play events and seasonal

This technical guide outlines the strategic importance and functional mechanics of deep linking within the mobile app ecosystem. The primary thesis is that deep links are essential tools for streamlining the user experience, reducing friction, and driving higher conversion rates compared to standard mobile web interfaces. By directing users to specific in-app content rather than generic homepages, marketers can significantly improve retention and re-engagement through targeted campaigns across email, social media, and SMS.

The scope of the analysis covers the technical distinctions between three primary types of links: default, deferred, and contextual. Default deep links function only when an app is already installed, while deferred deep links—facilitated by specialized SDK integrations—route non-users to the appropriate app store before delivering them to the intended internal page upon installation. The guide also examines platform-specific solutions like Apple’s Universal Links, noting their ability to prevent error messages while highlighting limitations regarding attribution data and support within major apps like Facebook.

Key data points emphasize the commercial impact of native app environments, noting that consumers purchase at three times the rate of the mobile web. Furthermore, with 70% of emails opened on mobile devices, the integration of deep links into owned media channels is presented as a critical driver of revenue. The conclusion suggests that as digital interactions expand into voice, television, and automotive platforms, deep linking and cross-device tracking will remain the foundational technology for maintaining a cohesive and measurable mobile marketing strategy.

The statement articulates a commitment by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) to foster inclusion, diversity, equality, and accessibility across the video‑game sector in Australia and New Zealand. It positions the association as the peak trade body responsible for modeling equitable practices and ensuring that the industry can be enjoyed by all participants, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, ethnicity, religion, age, or other personal characteristics.

Key actions outlined include appointing a dedicated Diversity Lead, embedding accessibility features such as live captioning, Auslan interpretation, and alt‑text in all communications, and actively seeking Aboriginal participation for Welcome to Country ceremonies and Acknowledgement of Country protocols. The association pledges to audit and dismantle inequities within its own policies, expand diverse representation on its board and committees, and oppose any unlawful discrimination. It also commits to using its platform to promote and support external diversity initiatives, providing resources that enable other employers to create inclusive workplaces.

The scope covers the entire Australian and New Zealand video‑game industry, encompassing IGEA’s staff, contractors, suppliers, and broader stakeholder network. While no empirical data or survey methodology is presented, the statement functions as a policy framework that sets measurable expectations for internal governance and external advocacy, signalling a strategic shift toward a more inclusive industry culture.

Retailers frequently adopt LLM‑powered chat widgets without addressing the core friction points that shape shopper behavior. The analysis argues that meaningful agentic commerce emerges when AI is tailored to a retailer’s specific product categories, customer profiles, and pain points. By deploying onsite ambient intelligence that proactively surfaces assistance when shoppers display confusion, retailers can intervene before friction escalates. Off‑site agent commerce remains nascent; catalog data quality and the availability of structured attributes are critical bottlenecks that must be resolved to enable reliable recommendations and transactions.

Data quality is identified as a pivotal differentiator. In an agentic environment, insufficient data can prevent a retailer from entering a shopper’s consideration set entirely, whereas in traditional e‑commerce it merely dampens conversion rates. The framework stresses the need to provide agent platforms with enough data for accurate recommendations while protecting proprietary signals from competitors. A calibrated approach—balancing “share freely,” “share selectively,” and “protect” signals—is essential to maintain trust, enhance recommendation confidence, and drive higher conversion rates.

A quantitative readiness diagnostic offers a pragmatic path forward. Four pillars—catalog, technical infrastructure, organizational capacity, and strategic urgency—are scored on a 32‑point scale. Scores of 26–32 signal mature foundations and immediate learning loops; 18–25 require focused catalog work over 8–12 weeks; 10–17 suggest a narrow pilot with partner support; and 0–9 indicate foundational improvements are needed before any agent rollout. Building these capabilities in‑house can take 12–18 months, whereas partnering with a platform such as Moloco Commerce Media accelerates deployment through catalog normalization, real‑time decisioning, and holdout‑based incrementality frameworks.

The Computer Entertainment Society (CESA) announces a recruitment drive for contract personnel and outsourced partners to support its expanding human‑resource development initiatives within Japan’s video‑game sector. The role centers on planning and operating creator training programs, facilitating the introduction of game‑based curricula in schools in collaboration with government bodies, and acting as a liaison for industry‑wide issues. Additional responsibilities include coordinating with public agencies, conducting research on the gaming industry, managing outreach and publicity, overseeing committee activities, and handling web, event, and social‑media communications tied to commissioned projects.

Candidates are expected to possess at least five years of professional experience, demonstrable negotiation and coordination skills, and a strong interest in gaming. Preferred backgrounds include prior interaction with governmental entities, experience driving contract‑based projects, and familiarity with educational or certification activities related to games. Basic PC proficiency in spreadsheet, word‑processing, and presentation software is required, while prior employment in game companies or teaching roles is advantageous.

Employment is offered either as a full‑time contract employee with a standard 9:00‑17:30 schedule in Shinjuku, Tokyo, or as an outsourced partnership negotiated according to individual expertise. Contract terms are annual, renewable up to three years, with an hourly wage starting at ¥1,800, subject to experience. Benefits encompass health, pension, unemployment, and workers’ compensation insurance, a complete two‑day weekend, and a smoke‑free office environment. Applications are to be submitted via the CESA inquiry form, followed by a two‑stage interview process conducted online and in person.