#Agriculture stocks list

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Analyze the agriculture stocks list to make an investment decision

The agriculture sector is a major contributor to the Indian economy, providing a primary source of income for more than 50% of the country's population. Yet, due to an increased focus on industrialization, the agricultural sector has contributed significantly less to the GDP of the country in recent years but still the agricultural sector managed to show an average CAGR of 4%. Therefore, investing in the agriculture sector stocks is a good idea and will provide you with a number of benefits. Review the list of agricultural stocks and invest in the stocks of companies with good growth potential.

[noragaur]

Agriculture Sector Companies | Ticker | Finology

Explore the top-performing companies in the agriculture sector on Ticker by Finology. Get real-time stock market data, analysis, and research tools for informed decision making. Start investing wisely in the agriculture industry.

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Shree Marutinandan Tubes Limited IPO: Should You Dive In?

The Indian IPO market witnessed a new entrant on January 12, 2024, with Shree Marutinandan Tubes Limited (SMTL) making its public debut. The SME IPO, offering 1 million equity shares, closed for subscription on January 16th, garnering a decent response with over 5x subscription overall. But before you jump on the bandwagon, let’s take a closer look at SMTL and its IPO to see if it’s worth your…

[dandelion-wings]

I was thinking about a fic I'll never write at the barn this morning, and a line of dialogue required the name of horse breed, which led me very quickly to contemplating horse breeds of Teyvat. Which I have before! But today I got a little more in depth.

Bear with me on spelling issues, I'm on mobile and my phone can't cope with having Tumblr and Firefox open at the same time.

We are starting in Liyue, home of the Karst Pony, which is almost certainly the predecessor breed of all the others listed here and very certainly the oldest extant breed. "Breed" in fact is a loose term, as a number still live wild in the mountains of Jueyun Karst, and domestic and semi-domestic herds kept by small mountain villages (including Qingce Village) tend to have a range of characteristics as the smaller populations start to diverge--but the mountain stock never goes too far from true, as new wild stock is occasionally added either through capture to supplement others or through wild stallions wandering through. The Karst Pony is small, shaggy, sturdy, agile, and smart to a sometimes frustrating extent; they can be ridden, but not by very heavy, or armored, people, and are more often used as beasts of burden. They tend to be dun in the wild, but blacks and grays occasionally pop up, and in domestication are often bred for.

Karst Ponies are the direct ancestors of the Guili Plains Horse, bred to be larger and more refined and used for agriculture and transport on the plains back when Liyue civilization was centered there. The Archon War devastated their population and the changes in Liyuean lifestyle as they moved off the plains and prioritized trade and mining over the sort of agriculture where you need larger horses. However, they are considered a valuable part of Liyue's cultural heritage, and the last two hundred-ish remaining were seized some centuries ago by the Liyue Qixing and used as the base for a government program to revitalize the breed. Today they are primarily used by Millelith officers and couriers, but private individuals have again begun to be allowed to purchase and breed them for their own use. They are known for being steady and intelligent; the breed standard includes a notable Roman nose, and they are primarily dun, buckskin, bay, or black.

The Chenyu Draught is a bit smaller than the Guili Plains Horse, but much heavier, and was likewise bred directly from the Karst Pony; while the Guili Plains breeders wanted a more multi-purpose horse, the Chenyu breeders were aiming exclusively for a workhorse, and Chenyu Draughts are not customarily trained for riding. They are slow, steady animals known for catching a nap whenever they stop long enough, even in harness; they are primarily dun, grey, or black.

Moving on to other nations: the Fontaine Water Horse is in fact a pony by all reasonable standards, but Focalors forbid you call it that to a Fontainian's face. It may arguably be its own branch off some further-distant horse ancestor rather than a descendant of the Karst Pony, though it may also be just a very ancient offshoot, and is the only other wild breed currently extant in Teyvat. It lives wild along the shores of the many islands in southern Fontaine, and is an extremely adept swimmer, with a unique fifth gait that helps it traverse sandy shores swiftly and easily. It is very light-boned, shy and quick to startle, but, in domestic populations acclimated to humans, known to be very mischievous. All Water Horses are white, by which I mean gray (as most 'white' horses without some specific genetic stuff going on are born gray and have their coats pale over time; Water Horses pale out very quickly, within the first two years of life). Their population is a shadow of what it once was, as vast swathes were wiped out by Elynas, and it was largely preserved by a breeding program mandated by the Iudex and conducted in its later stages by Melusines, who released their end result back into the wild.

(Some say say Water Horses were different before the Melusines got involved, but no one can say how. They match the old records in every characteristic. It's just... a vibe.)

While some Water Horses have been domesticated, their size and light frames mean they can only be ridden by small children and Melusines--they are in fact the only horses who will tolerate Melusine handling--the humans of Fontaine used them as base stock to breed a larger horse called the Fontainian Pacer, so called because the Water Horse's unique fifth gait was bred for ardently and exaggerated into a much showier gait that we will call the danse. As with our gaited horses, some breeders have taken this to ridiculous heights, and thus there are two breed 'types'. the Court Pacer has an extremely exaggerated danse and is further bred for looks, being taller, thinner-boned, with a much higher-set head and tail, and often a blue-eyed cremello (one of those whites-with-genetic-stuff), though pale gray and perlino (cremello-adjacent) are both acceptable colors in show; the Classic Pacer is a bit shorter, heavier (relatively speaking, it's still very light), with a less exaggerated gait, exclusively that quickly-paled-out-grey, and overall much closer to the original Water Horse. Both types are not very bright and very flighty.

Which necessitated another, more practical breed for functional use: the Oractrice Charger was originally bred from Chenyu Draughts crossed with the Fontainian Pacer and the Mondstadt Hunter, with some Water Horse in there to get a more water-comfortable animal, though it doesn't have the unique gait and is mostly used in northern Fontaine, where horses are more useful, and as a police horse. It was in fact bred for Maison use, hence the name, though the combination of Fontaine's mekanization and the growing influx of Melusines in the government mean it's slowly been phased out. It's kept alive by rich nobles and its general popularity for outcrosses. It is a reasonably large and heavy animal, though not draft-sized, noted for its good temperament and stolid calm, though it tends to be quite stubborn. They are typically grey, black, bay, or chestnut.

Mondstadt's ancient pony breed is now extinct, but the Stormcrest Pony was definitely an offshoot of the Karst Pony, larger and with much thicker, shaggier coats to survive the pre-Barbatos wilderness. That adaptation meant they were doomed when Barbatos changed the landscape and climate, but they were the base breed, with some added Guili Plains Horse blood (and, given their coloring, probably some Desheret Red), for the Mondstadt Hunter, a medium-weight animal with a good temperament and a lot of energy. They were generally bay, brown, or chestnut, with the 'prototypical' Hunter being liver chestnut, and were bred primarily for hunting, though they were considered good all-purpose riding horses. Unfortunately, they were originally bred and primarily used by the Lawrences, and a combination of that association and a cultural shift to hunting on foot (mostly because hunting on horseback was associated with the aristocracy) led largely to their demise. The main remaining population is actually in Fontaine, where a few nobles liked the imports used to breed the Oratrice Charger enough to maintain their own small breeding programs.

Ragvindr, who I will always headcanon as the reason the Knights have a cavalry company, tried to maintain the breed, but for both political and practical reasons the Ragnvinds had to shift tacks early on. They eventually imported Oratrice Chargers and crossed them with Hunter mares, producing Mondstadt's current all-around horse, the Dawntrotter, a medium-sized animal with a steady temperament that is sturdy enough to serve both as a workhorse on the nation's wineries and a cavalry mount for armored knights. There are three breed 'types,' one nearly a draft and primarily used for winery work, one much lighter and considered an ideal riding mount, and in the middle a dedicated cavalry mount bred exclusively by three stables in Mondstadt, one of them the Dawn Winery. They are primarily bay or chestnut, occasionally brown or black.

Modern Sumeru relies upon the Sumpter Beast, which is comfortable in both jungle and desert, carries many times more than a horse does, and is a much, much easier keeper. However, the historical record makes clear that the desert civilizations once bred what's now known as the Desheret Red, a light, fast, smart, highly independent horse highly endurant in heat and desert conditions. It was exclusively chestnut and presumably contributed its blood to the Mondstadt Hunter simply because those red genes had to come from somewhere. Unfortunately, when the great desert civilizations collapsed, it dwindled into extinction. If any local wild ponies preceded them, they're not on the record, but even those would go back to imported Karst Ponies in the end.

(Rumors of blood-red 'rift horses' seen around the Tunigi Hollow are just that. No one has ever verified that they exist.)

Inazuma has imported horses over the centuries, but they've never been popular there--they don't have the terrain or, more importantly, the pasture space. Largely they've served as status symbols, and fallen out of favor amid the conservative influence Ei's policies exert. In any case, no one has made a dedicated effort to create an Inazuman breed.

Depending on their locations, I like the idea of Snezhnaya and Natlan having descendant breeds of the Stormcrest Pony and Desheret Red respectively, but we'll see! XD

[beardedmrbean]

INF Infra OÜ, a subsidiary of the listed Estonian investment company Infortar Group, signed a contract with Rail Baltic Estonia OÜ on Nov. 11, 2024, to construct a section of the Rail Baltic main line between the small towns of Kangru and Saku in Harju County.

The contract is valued at 67.2 million euros, VAT is not included and the work is scheduled to last 40 months, with completion expected by March 2028. Payment for work will be made periodically in accordance with the volume of work completed.

«A major challenge will be constructing the railway embankment through the Männiku bog. As we aim to minimize environmental impact during construction, we plan to employ highly innovative solutions that have not yet been used in Estonia's infrastructure projects. These proposed embankment solutions are more environmentally friendly than traditional construction methods,» stated Robert Sinikas, member of the management board of INF Infra.

Rail Baltic Estonia's goal is to establish a modern high-speed rail connection by 2030, linking Estonia with Latvia, Lithuania, and the rest of Europe. The Rail Baltic project promotes regional cooperation, enhances passenger and freight transport options, and supports an environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation system across the Baltics.

The transaction is not considered as a transaction beyond everyday economic activities, nor it is regarded as a transaction with related persons, under the «Requirements for Issuers» section of the NASDAQ Tallinn Stock Exchange rules. The members of the supervisory board and the management board of Infortar have no personal interest in the transaction in any other way.

Infortar operates in seven countries, the company's main fields of activity are maritime transport, energy and real estate. Infortar owns a 68.47 percent stake in listed Estonian shipper Tallink Grupp, a 100 percent stake in energy company Eesti Gaas and a versatile and modern real estate portfolio of approximately 116,000 square meters. In addition to the three main areas of activity, Infortar also operates in construction and mineral resources, agriculture, printing, taxi business and other areas. A total of 105 companies belong to the Infortar group -- 96 subsidiaries, four affiliated companies and five subsidiaries of affiliated companies. Excluding affiliates, Infortar employs 6,108 people.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Agribusiness companies, farmers renegotiate R$90bn in debt in Brazil

High interest rates, recurring climate issues, falling commodity prices squeeze financial results in the sector

Brazilian agribusiness companies and farmers are renegotiating approximately R$90 billion in debt as high interest rates weigh on businesses already strained by climate challenges, rising costs, and declining commodity prices. The growing debt burden has increased the number of bankruptcy protection filings in the sector, reaching record levels, particularly among input resellers.

A study conducted by the consultancy Virtus at Valor’s request analyzed the leverage levels of agribusiness companies listed on B3, Brazil’s stock exchange. The study found that these companies are renegotiating R$12 billion in the short and medium terms, representing 6% of the debt by companies listed on B3.

For non-listed companies and farmers, the consultancy based the study on the sector’s contribution to Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and estimated that debt renegotiations range from R$70 billion to R$80 billion. According to the consultancy, more than half of this group’s debt matures within a year. In total, up to R$90 billion may be undergoing renegotiation.

Among the companies currently renegotiating debt is agricultural input retailer Agrogalaxy, under reorganization with debts amounting to R$4.6 billion. The Patense group, which also filed for bankruptcy protection this year, has debts exceeding R$2 billion. Grain company Grupo Safras is also in talks with creditors to extend payment terms.

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Join The GreenHorizon Movement!

For a more Solarpunk future

Hey everyone! This is an introduction to GreenHorizon, a movement of necessity for making our world beautiful, green, kind, safe and thriving for all of us.

You would be shocked how many people get extremely angry at me for even suggesting this as a possibility. In our current world, having hope is a radical thing.

The situation in the world now, is so dire there is no ignoring it anymore. Even for me; and I come from relative privilege, to be transparent with you. I'm feeling increasingly worried in very real terms. We have to do this now. I for one can't live with myself if I don't at least try. I want to be able to say I did everything I could to help save us. To save all life on this beautiful unique planet, that might be the only one of its kind.

Is this overconfident and a bit crazy? Maybe. Do we care? No lol. Someone has to try. Someone has to make a first real iteration of a possible and tangible solution. It might as well be us. I hope you'll join. We're going to need your help.

This is an amalgamation of several years of independent interest and study of many different subjects relating to sustainability, ecology, anthropology, history and social justice etc. The authors and creators whose work and content I have studied and been inspired by will be listed in the full guide, which will be out as soon as possible. I have also been inspired by many of you here on tumblr, in the solarpunk sphere.

Here's what the movement stands for:

Permaculture: We advocate for permaculture through food forests and chinampas etc. where nature's symbiotic relationships provide abundance as they always have. It's much more resilient, more productive and is a long term gift for future generations.

Human Rights: We stand firmly behind the advancement of women, children, LGBT+, neurodivergent and disabled people's etc rights. Recognising our integral roles in building a just and equitable society with accommodations to make our lives easier. Also, all healthcare, education, food, water and housing would be free. These are all necessary for human life and should never have been monetised to begin with.

Animal Rights: Protecting the rights of our fellow beings and promoting a world where animals and their habitats are respected and unviolated through rewilding, restoration and ranger drone patrols, as well as strongly scaling down, if not ending all industrial animal agriculture.

Mutual Aid: Embracing a mutual aid/gifting/volunteering based society/culture. We aim to dismantle the out dated notions of profit motive, commerce, currency and the stock market. Fostering a spirit of generosity, solidarity and cooperation instead. Living by the hippocratic oath in a sense.

Decentralized Governing: The government would be small, direct democratically elected and only in charge of defence of the nation from outside forces and representation on the world stage etc. The nation (UK in my case) would be a union of tribes where the majority of decisions would be based on local community consensus, the principles of this movement and doing minimum harm. You would belong to three tribes in a sense. Your local, your city and your national (country) tribe. All humans used to live in tribes, so this will feel like coming home. And no, it won't be like cults. There won't be any one leader of the tribes, they won't be competitive, and members can come and go as they please, and join another tribe should they wish etc.

Sustainable Transportation: We advocate for the gradual shift from car-culture to efficient and eco-friendly solutions such as walking, trains and bicycles, greatly reducing our environmental and noise pollution. Walking and biking for local, trains for longer distances. We would still have planes for international travel, which would be developed with time to be zero emission. Some cars would be used to transport things within cities, during night time where there are much fewer pedestrians and bikes. Also in the countryside while new train lines and bike highways are being built. There won't be trams and buses if it's up to me though, sorry. Because they require a lot of maintenance, materials, make a lot of noise, are virus spreading hotspots, and are a risk to bike and pedestrian safety. Disabled people can get around via electric special bikes, electric wheelchairs and passenger bike taxis.

Community Building: Creating completely walkable neighbourhoods with tribes/communities of about 100 people each. Houses built of durable, natural, sustainable materials suited to the given climate, surrounded by nature, with communal cooking and shared tasks, many of which we would be automated with time and development. All amenities within easy walking distance. Where people check in on and look out for each other, with the added help from mediators. We are not meant to live among strangers. You can also join a different tribe at any time if you wish, you are not tied down in any way. You can also be a member of multiple tribes, if you like to be more nomadic.

Secular spirituality: Reconnecting with our need for narrative and meaning in our lives but without the dogma. Creating culture, rituals, ceremonies and celebrations of gratitude to nature and each other. Open to anyone, including people of other faiths. I will be writing a separate work on this.

Healing Humanity: It is so clear that the meaning of a human life is to do all the things that make a human life unique and worth living ie. spending time with friends and loved ones, pursuing something you’re truly passionate about, creating art, crafting, making music, reading, writing and telling stories, travelling, swimming, spending time in nature witnessing and being one with the sublime, playing with your kids, playing with your pets, having picnics, laughing so hard your face hurts, gardening, drinking tea/coffee, dressing up nice, getting a little drunk, dancing, singing and celebrating, commemorating, making love, doing a sport, learning a new language, building something, stargazing, falling in love, studying something just for the love of the subject, being part of a caring group of people and simply resting as much as your body truly needs. To experience this uniquely beautiful and strange world as a human being is actually a big privilege. Let's make it feel like so again.

All of this and much more will be covered in more detail in the guide/manifesto that will be published soon.

Thanks to @andrew-ism for providing a lot of inspiration for this.

Hit follow, reblog, share and stay tuned for more plans, ideas, stories, creations and other cool things as we work together to make the world as beautiful and thriving as it was always meant to be.

We will be opening to volunteers in the new year. Send us a dm if you're interested.

With much love and much hope

Ava

GreenHorizon Hope is the seed of progress

[elsa16744]

The Rise of ESG – What is the Importance of ESG Data Analytics? 

ESG data analytics has increased transparency in investor relations and financial disclosures. An independent data provider can enable investment managers to optimize their portfolios to prioritize investing in the top ESG-compliant companies. Meanwhile, businesses leverage ESG benchmarks in performance monitoring. This post will discuss the importance of ESG data analytics. 

What is ESG? 

ESG encompasses data gathering and sustainability accounting inspection across a company’s environmental, social, and governance activities. Several ESG integration services also allow for peer analytics to highlight how two organizations differ in their sustainability rating. 

An international organization employs a professional data provider to learn about ESG frameworks and standards. Simultaneously, investors determine which stocks to buy after conducting due diligence on a company’s ESG score. 

The statistical models used in calculating ESG scores are unique to each industry. After all, different industries exhibit specific environmental, social, and governance risks. Consider how a mining business affects the natural systems. The fashion industry’s impact on the environment will not be identical to the effects of the mining industry. 

What is ESG Data Analytics? 

ESG data analytics apply modern computing and statistical modeling techniques to estimate corporate compliance concerning environmental, social, and governance performance metrics. Businesses and investment managers work with an ESG data provider to ensure their assessments stay consistent with the sustainability accounting guidelines. 

You can study how different industries contribute to the total carbon emissions associated with human activity. Likewise, the social components include diversity and inclusion in the workplace environment at a company. So, collecting relevant data is essential to quantify how effectively a corporation mitigates environmental risks and improves employee relations. 

Sustainability and ESG analytics also deliver flexible reports regularly. Since advanced algorithms possess self-learning capabilities, automating report creation has become popular. 

Besides, many ESG integration services constantly monitor the changes in international frameworks. They can alert you and the involved employees when a new compliance metric affects the risk dynamics associated with your business model. 

The Importance of ESG Data Analytics 

Why do companies and investment funds consider ESG data analytics important? ESG data market can be a five billion-dollar industry by the end of 2025. Moreover, governments also want to use them to revise policies and standardize their sustainability enhancement regulations. 

We have listed the different reasons that highlight the importance of modern ESG data analytics and integration services. 

Reason #1| Demand for Transparency and Real-World Evidence 

The company can claim anything, like attributing itself with artificially inflated ESG scores. An unfairly competing business can create data about a renewable energy project that never took off. Therefore, investors must thoroughly inspect the impact of project deliverables before buying the stocks and supporting the company. 

Similarly, business managers want complete transparency in performance reporting. Governments and non-governmental organizations are curious about new ways of increasing industry participation in the fight against climate change. 

So, real-world evidence focuses on fulfilling the requirements of all the stakeholders demanding data transparency. An ESG data provider will conduct complex surveys and inspect the authenticity of collected data using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). They justify the growing up importance of ESG analytics and sustainability compliance data. 

Reason #2|Socio-Economic Cost of Climate Change 

An irregular shift in seasons affects the agriculture industry. However, many communities still rely on this industry as their primary income source and food. The same is valid for individuals whose livelihood depends on aquatic life and forest resources. 

Climate change also increases the risks of falling ill and malnourishment among children. Remember, many nations exhibit dangerously low levels of per capita annual income. When the agriculture industry suffers, these countries witness a significant rise in poverty and crime rate. 

All these events have statistical correlations suggesting that failing to restrict human interferences that accelerated climate change will detrimentally impact many countries for a long time. Therefore, all stakeholders must implement ESG integration services to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the release of industrial pollutants in natural ecosystems. 

Reason #3| Greenwashing Risks 

Greenwashing means the unethical modification of sustainability performance data to present a company as an eco-friendly and socially responsible organization. It involves deliberately assigning unrealistic ESG scores to make a business seem more sustainable than what the on-ground reality would indicate. 

Controversy analysts working with the ESG data provider maintain intelligence on corporations who have practiced greenwashing. Some enterprises also extend their greenwashing efforts to the marketing materials used to target customers. 

Both the investors and the consumers want to avoid interacting with a brand known for greenwashing. After all, when you support an objectively unsustainable corporation due to the manipulated ESG data, you miss the opportunity to help genuine and sustainable companies. So, firms that offer ESG integration services protect your investments against greenwashing risks. 

Reason #4| Ease of Compliance Auditing 

Businesses or investment funds can leverage ESG data analytics to conduct multiple compliance audits. Periodic assessments like compliance improvements often reveal which business aspects require more effort to increase ESG scores. 

Compliance audits use unique inspection criteria that will vary from industry to industry. If a common framework is absent, the auditor has to increase the reliance on intuition and empirical evidence. However, such a method is more susceptible to human errors. It further causes conflicts if the auditor’s evaluations fail to meet the requirements of the latest guidelines. 

Every reputable ESG data provider practices extreme care in data gathering, inside extraction, reporting, and performance benchmarking. So, verifying the compliance data legitimacy becomes precise. Moreover, modern firms will help businesses and investors archive critical intelligence. Retrieving it will also become more manageable if they use a cloud platform to process performance data. 

Reason #5| Promoting Inclusivity at Workplaces 

Discrimination continues to create tensions even in the world’s most developed regions. Unsolicited remarks and degrading treatment have also damaged the professional lives of many hardworking individuals. How can investors help the world eradicate discriminatory practices? 

The social pillar of ESG studies the harassment prevention policies that a company follows. Additionally, ESG integration services investigate how an enterprise implements balanced affirmative action plans to empower women, specially-abled, or historically marginalized individuals. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals are essential to improving your ESG scores. Fund managers also want to select corporate stocks that recognize the significance of combating discrimination in office environments and educational systems. Celebrating the differences between communities is essential, and an ESG data provider can help you embrace it. 

Reason #6| Saying No to Corruption and Tax Errors 

The governance pillar of ESG requires accounting transparency and enforceable anti-corruption rules. Therefore, businesses must cooperate with the authorities to ensure accounting precision. Appropriate checks and balances must inform the corporate leadership on how to prevent the misuse of company resources. 

Why is ESG’s governance compliance important for sustainable development? An organization can thrive in its target industry if its business fundamentals remain robust and outcome-oriented. So, accounting inconsistencies, non-compliance with tax laws, and bribing government officials are unacceptable to investors, employees, and consumers. 

ESG integration services ensure that the screened company performs well on the governance compliance metrics. They offer the fund managers the reports after using high-quality data validation technologies. The sustainability compliance data also assist businesses during mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals. 

Reason #7| Risk Analysis for Business Mergers 

What are the events that affect corporate ESG scores and sustainability benchmarks? An organization’s ESG ratings change due to numerous factors like controversy exposure, business model innovation, and M&A deals. 

When a company acquires another firm, it carries on the risks and liabilities associated with the target firm. Your ESG score can experience a slight increment if you strategize your business mergers by prioritizing eco-friendly technology. 

Likewise, an M&A deal might cause ESG compliance performance to decrease if the acquired firm heavily relies on non-renewable energy resources. 

A professional ESG data provider may provide business leaders with intelligence on a company’s sustainability metrics before they proceed with mergers and acquisitions. It is an industry application that proves the importance of ESG data analytics. 

Reason #8| Meaningful Relationship with Stakeholders 

A brand is not about the logo, color scheme, or animation framerate. Branding means building meaningful and lasting relationships with your employees, customers, investors, and suppliers. Then, what is the role of ESG integration services in investor relations and customer loyalty? 

Customers have benefitted from affordable connectivity and mobile technology, educating themselves on ESG and sustainability frameworks. For example, the fashion industry receives a lot of scrutiny for using plastic polymers. Consumer associations and investors have also voiced concerns about the “use and throw” culture. 

Compliance with ESG standards allows businesses to address customer and investor concerns using data-backed performance analytics. When a company listens to its stakeholders, it increases the public trust in the brand. 

Conclusion 

Modern investment firms have concentrated their portfolio development efforts to reflect the rising importance of ESG analytics and sustainability compliance benchmarks. Therefore, every business wants relevant performance insights to increase its ESG score. 

The reasons for this trend include the greenwashing risks, the demand for transparency, and the impact of M&A on sustainability metrics. Simultaneously, preventing corruption and discrimination has been the priority of all stakeholders. 

SG Analytics, a leading ESG data provider, supports enterprises and investment managers in their sustainable development goals via holistic benchmarking. Contact us for scalable research assistance leveraging 25000+ sources and domain expertise in 16+ languages. 

[jcmarchi]

Romanian AI Helps Farmers and Institutions Get Better Access to EU Funds - Technology Org

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Romanian AI Helps Farmers and Institutions Get Better Access to EU Funds - Technology Org

A Romanian state agency overseeing rural investments has adopted artificial intelligence to aid farmers in accessing European Union funds.

Gardening based on aquaculture technology. Image credit: sasint via Pixabay, free license

The Agency for Financing Rural Investments (AFIR) revealed that it integrated robots from software automation firm UiPath approximately two years ago. These robots have assumed the arduous task of accessing state databases to gather land registry and judicial records required by farmers, entrepreneurs, and state entities applying for EU funding.

George Chirita, director of AFIR, emphasized the role of AI-driven automation was groundbreaking in expediting the most important organizational processes for farmers, thereby enhancing their efficiency. Since the introduction of these robots, AFIR has managed financing requests totaling 5.32 billion euros ($5.75 billion) from over 50,000 beneficiaries, including farmers, businesses, and local institutions.

The implementation of robots has notably saved AFIR staff approximately 784 days’ worth of document searches. Over the past two decades, AFIR has disbursed funds amounting to 21 billion euros.

Despite Romania’s burgeoning status as a technology hub with a highly skilled workforce, the nation continues to lag behind its European counterparts in offering digital public services to citizens and businesses, and in effectively accessing EU development funds. Eurostat data from 2023 indicated that only 28% of Romanians possessed basic digital skills, significantly below the EU average of 54%. Moreover, Romania’s digital public services scored 45, well below the EU average of 84.

UiPath, the Romanian company valued at $13.3 billion following its public listing on the New York Stock Exchange, also provides automation solutions to agricultural agencies in other countries, including Norway and the United States.

Written by Vytautas Valinskas

[scalmropia]

Government Entity Structure

Following is a listed structure of the Scalmropian Government at its present stage. Any changes will be momentarily modified here.

Executive

The Monarch

Prince / Princess Admiral

Department of Crown Affairs Department of Crown Maintenance (defunct)

High Authority [headed by the Monarch and PA]

Legislature

High Commissioner

Vice High Commissioner

Parliament

Ministry of Metaphysical Arts

Department of Sentience and Mind Department of Chronology Department of Categorization Department of Nature and Genetics (shared with MoEn) Department of Forces Department of Death Department of Appropriations

Ministry of Education

Department of Early Education Department of Publications Department of Higher Education Department of Appropriations Department of Examinations Department of Sports

Ministry of Defence

Department of Appropriations Military Court

Ministry of Science and Research

Department of Physics Department of Biology Department of Chemistry Department of Human Studies Department of Space Science Department of Research Department of Nuclear Energy Government Mission of Ksudria (shared with MoH) Government Mission of Rahsia Government Mission of Aanuka

Ministry of Justice

Department of Appropriations Department of Records Department of Rehabilitation

Ministry of Civil Affairs

Department of Children's and Women's Rights Department of Minority Rights Department of Public Facilities Department of Family Department of Aid (shared with MoF) Department of Consumer Protection

Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Department of Agriculture Department of Exports and Imports Department of Nutrition

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Department of War Department of Foreign Relations Department of Diplomatic Missions Department of Relations with the Americas Department of Foreign Treaties Department of Foreign Aid Emergency Foreign Aid and Accommodation Agency (previously Emergency Aid Projects for the Americas)

Ministry of Finance

Department of Currency Department of Stock Market Department of Finance Ethics Department of Financial Conduct Department of Banking and Micro-Financing Department of Businesses Department of Taxation Department of Aid (shared with MoCA)

Ministry of Public Records

Department of Demographics Department of Government Acts Department of Banned Publications National Library of Scalmropia

Ministry of Communication

Department of Telecommunications Department of Postal Services Department of Radio Communication Department of News Department of Government Messages

Ministry of Cultural Affairs

Department of Organised Religion Department of Scalmese Language Department of Metaphysical Philosophy Department of Official Languages Department of Holidays Department of Cultural Events

Ministry of Health

Department of Medicine and Medical Testing Department of Metaphysical Medicine Department of Psychology Department of Public Control Department of Pathogens Government Mission to Ksudria (shared with MoSR)

Ministry of Transportation

Department of Public Transport Department of Air Travel Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Licensing and Registration Department of Road Development Department of Railroads and Ports

Ministry of Environment

Department of Mayrath and Maynel Department of Nature and Genetics (shared with MoMA) Department of Environment Conservation Department of Introduction of Species Department of Control of Species

Provincial Governments

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Conclusion

Investing in land is a powerful way to secure your financial future. With its appreciation potential, low maintenance, and diverse opportunities, it stands out as a solid investment choice. However, knowing how to navigate the selling process is equally important. Whether you need to sell my land, sell land fast, or sell my land fast, understanding the market and utilizing effective strategies will help you achieve your goals. Remember, with the right approach, land can be a fruitful investment that pays off for years to come.

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Ilta-Sanomat writes (siirryt toiseen palveluun) that Turkey's change of heart concerning Finland's application to join the western alliance is the result of a tough behind-the-scenes game in which the United States has offered both a carrot and a stick.

Finland's President Sauli Niinistö begins a two-day visit to Turkey on Thursday. It is widely expected that on Friday Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will announce the country's approval of Finland's Nato membership bid.

Risto E. J. Penttilä, the director of the think tank Nordic West Office, told Ilta-Sanomat that he believes that the US has been the driving force in recent developments concerning Finnish Nato membership, having made it clear to Turkey that the delay must end.

Penttilä says that US President Joe Biden and his administration have worked behind the scenes to promote the membership of both Finland and Sweden.

"I wouldn't be surprised if we hear news about F-16 fighter jet purchases [by Turkey] soon," he told Ilta-Sanomat.

President Niinistö visited the US last week where he met President Biden in Washington, even though the original programme did not include talks between the two. Penttilä took this as a sign that matters had moved forward significantly.

According to Penttilä, Turkey is ultimately dependent on the United States. It needs both military and economic cooperation with the US.

He noted, though, that Finland itself has done well in handling negotiations with Ankara. At no point, he said, has Turkey been able to say that Finland is a problem.

Just three years ago

Although it may already seem like the distant past, it was only three years ago as of Thursday that a state of emergency was declared in Finland in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Iltalehti reminds readers (siirryt toiseen palveluun).

Because of the Covid pandemic, Finland was in state of emergency from 16 March to 16 June 2020, and again from 1 March to 27 April 2021.

The paper recalls how initially people rushed to stockpile dairy products and toilet paper.

As the state of emergency was announced, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru (SDP) held a press conference to reassure people that they could still safely go outdoors.

The capital and surrounding province of Uusimaa were cordoned off from the rest of the country on 28 March of 2020. The police and defense forces cut off all major roads, restricting travel in and out of the province.

Face masks caused public debate from the very beginning. At first, stocks were distributed only to healthcare staff. It was not until August 2020, that the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL issued a recommendation on the use of masks by the general public.

The paper notes that in the early stages the Covid pandemic also sparked measures that now seem excessive, such as an order for all people over the age of 70 to quarantine.

Cleaners' strike

Most papers, including Hufvudstadsbladet (siirryt toiseen palveluun), report the Thursday start of a strike by cleaning and real estate maintenance personal after the service union PAM rejected a mediation offer in a contract dispute Wednesday.

The strike includes 2,500 employees who work in cleaning services at around a hundred companies. These include VR's trains, Helsinki's Olympic and Katajanokka terminals, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, several hotels and a long list of industrial properties around the country, all of which will be without cleaning services for three days.

This strike ends on 18 March, but the union has issued warnings of two more strike actions if no settlement is reached. Up to 25,000 union members could walk off the job later this month.

Cold keeping birds at bay

Very few spring migratory birds have returned to Finland over the past few weeks, according to the group BirdLife Finland.

The farmers' union paper Maaseudun Tulevaisuus (siirryt toiseen palveluun) points out that freezing temperatures and cold northerly winds have largely delayed migrations.

However, the forest soundscape already does include the songs of titmice, Eurasian treecreepers and greenfinches, as well as the drumming of woodpeckers.

According to BirdLife Finland, there are a few early returnees. More than 20 skylarks were seen in Turku last week, and in the past couple of weeks more than 70 skylark sightings were reported in the coastal municipalities between Pori and Porvoo.

The most unusual sighting of March so far was made on Monday of last week, when two little auk (Alle alle) were seen in Imatra.

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More bakery questions. Thanks in advance for answering these. Could the owner or an employee make something at home, and sell it at said bakery? Would it need to have the “prepared in a home kitchen” label?

Is it possible for a bakery owner to be hands on with their employees almost everyday? Or would they be busy doing other things?

If there’s no uniforms, what’s the general dress code bakeries follow? Aside from non-slip shoes.

So, I don't know where in the world you are located, but in the untied stated there is this thing called "Cottage Food Laws" which allows people to sell certain foods they make at home to the public!

Its super cool but it varies from state to state. Some states you'll need to register with the state's Department Of Agriculture, and some states you'll need a special license. but there is a general consensus between all states of basic rules you'll need to follow:

A Label With the name and address of your "business" (because the state identifies this as a business) or registration number

Any and all possible allergens (usually safe to just have a list of ingredients used)

and a disclaimer label that says "These products are homemade and are not subject to state inspection"

There is a nice list you can look up of what is considered Cottage Food but its all things that do not need to be temperature controlled. Baked goods (that do not contain any custards, creams, or egg like a quiche), canned goods like jams, jellies pickled items etc.). The list can be found online.

In some states you can sell your products through a local retail business like a grocery store or bakery, but in others it needs to be through direct sale to the customer either from a bake sale, farmers market, from your home directly, online, or online (at my last job we hosted art pop-ups for local artists and small businesses and we had a few that sold baked or canned goods).

So, going off of these general rules, if a bakery owner wanted to sell their own, or let an employee sell in their store, it would be good to go.

The owner can be as hands on as they see fit. At that point, especially if they're the one coming up with the recipes and menu, they're the head chef unless they've hired someone to take on that roll. There are a lot of things to do in that roll. Ordering produce and other supplies as needed (usually done weekly or every few days), taking inventory of stock, menu pricing, P&L statements, marketing and advertising, overseeing bank statements, making sure all bills are paid, and a bunch more. All depends on how much help for these things the owner has, but they wouldn't assign some of these to just any regular employee.

As far as uniform policy goes, if there isn't a strict dress code, they would still have to be in compliance with OSHA to minimize workplace injury. Tshirt, Pants, apron, Non-slip shoes or boots. Nothing too loose or flowing that could be caught on equipment or caught on fire. Hat, Hairnet, or longer hair that is tied back securely.

An example from my own uniform policy: Plain black tshirt or any tshirt with the company logo (any color). Plain black utility pants, leggings or dark wash denim jeans that are not distressed and free from holes. Plain black apron (which was provided by company). Black or brown non slip shoes or boots. Skull cap, Baseball hat, or hair net. Longer hair must be pulled back into a secure bun or ponytail. Braided or pleated hair is acceptable as long as it can be secured back or in a hat. No decorative clips, pins, or other hair fixtures that could come loose and contaminate the food. (I've worked at a place early on in my career where a gal had worn one bubby pin that had rhinestones on it and one of them fell into the food that was then delivered to the customer).

And then all that uniform policy goes further into appropriate jewelry, general hygiene, fingernail length how they're needed to be kept when working with food.

Again, I hope all of this helps and please feel free to ask any other questions you might have!! (Sorry about the length of this..It kinda ran away from me lol I could have yapped even more about some of this stuff tbh lol)