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Honda revises and expands Green Purchasing Guidelines; broader scope applied to all suppliers worldwide

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revised the Honda Green Purchasing Guidelines which were formulated in 2001 to guide its environmental conservation activities in the area of purchasing. Reflecting the globalization of Honda’s purchasing practices, Honda Green Purchasing Guidelines were revised in order to apply to all parts and materials suppliers around the world.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Honda has been offering the Honda e: Business Bike series models and accelerating the global launch of business-use electric motorcycles. Currently, EMs (electric motorcycles) and EBs (electric bicycles) account for more than 90% of industry-wide global electric motorcycle unit sales (approximately 50 million units). Platform strategy.

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HEI: world’s biggest cities and urban areas face some of the worst air quality on the planet

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The report, Air Quality and Health in Cities , released by HEI’s State of Global Air Initiative, provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of air pollution and global health impacts for more than 7,000 cities around the world, focusing on two of the most harmful pollutants; fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ).

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14 global automakers reach agreement on standards for suppliers on key responsibility issues

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The following guidelines clearly describe our expectations towards business ethics, working conditions, human rights, and environmental performance, for our suppliers as well as their subcontractors and suppliers. Together with AIAG, the initial guidelines were further elaborated. —Guiding Principles.

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Bharat Forge executes allotment of INR 125cr non-convertible debentures – ET Auto

Baua Electric

By adhering to regulatory guidelines and maintaining transparency, Bharat Forge said that it reaffirms its commitment to corporate governance and stakeholder confidence.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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Current levels of investments in low-carbon technology and infrastructure are substantially lower than the $500 billion per year deemed necessary by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to hold the increase of global average temperatures below 2 °Celsius—the target agreed to in Cancun last year.

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Nominate the Next Leaders of IEEE

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Volunteers are needed to serve as corporate officers, committee chairs, and members. The Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee is responsible for developing recommendations for staffing many volunteer positions including for president-elect and corporate officers. To nominate a person for a position, complete this form.