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Managing supply chain sustainability in the tariff era why master data is your most strategic asset

Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer

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Master data is becoming a strategic tool as firms juggle tariffs, sustainability demands and supply chain compliance in a fast-changing trade landscape.
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Trust wins fourth EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating

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Trust earns fourth straight EcoVadis Gold as stricter scoring keeps it among the top 5% of companies for sustainability.
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AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities

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academyEX ties business AI licences to donated training for New Zealand charities and non-profits in bid to widen access to digital skills.
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Companies grow quieter as polarisation reshapes PR

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USC Annenberg survey finds companies are becoming more selective in public debate as polarisation boosts the clout of communication teams.
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FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

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FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.
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Equinix expands data centre training push in Australia

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Equinix is rolling out its Pathways to Tech scheme in Australia as part of a global drive to tackle data centre skills shortages.
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Extreme wins first EPEAT registry for network gear

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Extreme becomes first networking vendor with EPEAT-listed switches and Wi-Fi 7 access points, boosting its appeal in sustainability-led tenders.
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ECI Software certified as great place to work in eight countries

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ECI Software wins 2026 Great Place to Work certification across eight countries, as 82% of staff rate it a great workplace.
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HCLTech wins Ethisphere ethics accolade for third year

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HCLTech has been named one of Ethisphere's 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies, securing the ethics accolade for a third consecutive year.
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WoW Midnight launches Roofus charity pet for housing aid

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Blizzard launches WoW Midnight's Season 1 with a AUD $32 Roofus charity pet pack, donating proceeds to Habitat for Humanity housing aid.
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Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child

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Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.
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Independent Reserve plans APAC crypto push from 2026

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Independent Reserve to launch new regulated crypto services for corporates and institutions across Singapore, Australia and UAE from 2026.
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AirTrunk opens new Singapore base for Asia AI growth

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AirTrunk opens new Singapore HQ to anchor Asia AI and cloud growth, expanding staff and green data centre investment across the region.
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Acronis 2025 ESG report spotlights AI & emissions cuts

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Acronis' 2025 ESG report touts responsible AI rollout, a 40% emissions cut across Scopes 1-3, and expanded partner and community programmes.
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Style, substance, and strategy: Drawing similarities between pageantry and PR

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From runway to boardroom, Australia's pageant stage doubles as a high-stakes PR lab for purpose-driven personal branding in 2026.
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How CMTG Is rewriting the rules on women in tech and why the industry can't afford to wait

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CMTG puts inclusion at the heart of its tech strategy, arguing women's leadership is now critical to innovation, resilience and growth.
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Breaking barriers and building bridges in tech

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On International Women's Day, tech leaders urge deeper change, celebrating gains while demanding true inclusion, support and shared power.
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International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress

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On International Women's Day, organisations are urged to expand access, invest in mentorship and redefine leadership for true equity.
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International Women's Day: Embedding ethics, inclusion and skills at the heart of AI transformation

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On International Women's Day, leaders urge AI built with ethics, inclusion and skills at its core to avoid deepening gender inequality.
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International Women's Day: What real equity looks like in business

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On International Women's Day 2026, 'Balancing the scales' means redesigning business systems, not branding equity as a one-day campaign.