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ADEC Innovations and Libryo Partner to Simplify Supply Chain Compliance

ADEC Innovations and Libryo team up for the CleanChain Compliance Module, which provides global fashion brands and suppliers access to legal requirements and compliance status with certainty and confidence. Irvine, CA, USA, and London, UK, August 20, 2019 (Newswire.com) — ADEC Innovations, a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions, and Libryo, a legal tech company that provides SaaS for regulatory law, announce their partnership to deliver a software module empowering brands and suppliers to understand their legal requirements and compliance status in real-time, fostering responsible practices through improved processes, greater transparency, and operational efficiencies. CleanChain, an ADEC Innovation, is an application designed to help organizations gain visibility and insights into chemical use throughout their supply chain, automating the processes of tracking, managing, and reporting compliance with Manufacturing Restricted Substance Lists (MRSLs) and Restricted Substances Lists (RSLs). The new partnership has given rise to the CleanChain Compliance Module, an innovative new extension that integrates Libryo’s vast library of more than 20,000 legal registers with CleanChain’s comprehensive management software. The Compliance Module makes it clear and easy for brands and suppliers to understand their federal and regional legal and regulatory obligations, create action plans for compliance, and keep track of multiple facilities. The tool converts relevant legal items into a simple checklist and details next-steps for compliance, allowing users to answer the question, ‘What does the law require my business to do here and now?’ in seconds. Peter Flynn, Libryo’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We are delighted to have partnered with ADEC Innovations to bring the Compliance Module to an industry that has been searching for a smarter way to address this very difficult problem. Helping to solve environmental and social issues like this is the reason we founded Libryo, so it is very satisfying to see this solution launch so strongly.” “The driving force behind CleanChain is transparency, and our partnership with Libryo allows us to take that to the next level,” said Lance Pierce, President, Global Development, ADEC Innovations. “Having real-time access to regulations involving waste production, hazardous chemicals, and child labor empowers companies to proactively make positive impacts for their business, as well as the communities they serve, and to be transparent in doing so.” Check out the CleanChain Compliance Module info sheet to learn more. ### Libryo Libryo is an automated, cloud-based platform that helps organisations know the law that applies to their business, in every jurisdiction. Law is poorly organised, changes regularly, it’s not searchable and is written in complicated phrases. Libryo makes it easier to know the law by filtering, configuring and tracking unique legal registers, enabling people to quickly navigate regulatory complexity with clarity and certainty. Founded in 2016 with headquarters in London, Libryo operates all over the world helping over 9,000 users across 130 organisations. Libryo – now you know. www.libryo.com ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ ESG business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. ADEC ESG Solutions seamlessly delivers fully-integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management, and software solutions to ensure we meet our clients’ ever-evolving needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. esg.adec-innovations.com Media Contact For Libryo Vicky Daley vicky.daley@libryo.com For ADEC Innovations Jacki Fricke media@adec-innovations.com
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UNDP, DENR and ADEC Innovations to develop a Biodiversity Monitoring and Investment Platform

The UNDP through the Biodiversity Finance Initiative together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Biodiversity Management Bureau and ADEC Innovations committed to work together to develop an online Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation system and an investment platform to meet national targets for biodiversity conservation. Manila, Philippines (4 March 2019) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Biodiversity Management Bureau and ADEC Innovations Corporation committed to work together to develop an online Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system and an investment platform to meet national targets for biodiversity conservation. The M&E Platform is one of BIOFIN Philippines’ 21 finance solutions all aimed at narrowing the huge financing gap for the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) implementation, the country’s roadmap to sustainably manage its biodiversity. The Platform will track the progress of the implementation of the PBSAP while mobilizing resources from various mechanisms such as corporate social responsibility, crowdfunding, diaspora or migrant philanthropy, and impact investment. The Platform is also envisioned to foster transparency and accountability on investments made for biodiversity thereby increasing both public and private sector participation to unlock capital towards sustainable biodiversity financing. This is in the context that there is an estimated gap of almost PhP19B (USD 349M) in the annual budget (2015-2028) for biodiversity efforts in the Philippines. ADEC Innovations Corporation recognizes the importance of developing such Platform and has committed to work hand in hand with UNDP-BIOFIN Philippines and DENR-BMB. “We at ADEC Innovations see the value in developing this platform as a way to achieve the Philippines’ targets for biodiversity conservation,” said James Donovan, CEO of ADEC Innovations. “This initiative not only requires work from the government and public agencies, but also calls for efforts from us in the private sector as we undoubtedly share the same vision with the Philippine government when it comes to sustainable management of natural resources,” Donovan added. “Clearly there is big opportunity to leverage the capital, capabilities and innovation available from the private sector for biodiversity conservation. UNDP is delighted to have the opportunity to work with ADEC Innovations, known for its software development capabilities, to create this unique platform to monitor and promote public and private investments in biodiversity conservation. This will be an invaluable tool for DENR to help it bridge the financing gap,” as seconded by Titon Mitra, UNDP Resident Representative. Encapsulating the country’s rich and vast data from various agencies and organizations, this Platform will provide visibility on and serve as repository of information on biodiversity-related projects and initiatives nationwide. The information provided by the Platform are expected to allow for making informed decisions for government programming and budgeting as well as for private investments for biodiversity contributing to the achievement of the Philippine Development Plan targets, Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Targets. It will also aid in the Philippines’ reporting to the Convention on Biological Diversity, a fulfillment of its international obligation. “I am excited about this partnership especially on working with UNDP and ADEC Innovations. I am looking forward to more years of partnership and learning more about this initiative,” said Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez of the Biodiversity Management Bureau and added that BMB will facilitate DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu’s signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for this undertaking. She assured that DENR Secretary Cimatu, as a biodiversity advocate himself, will strongly support this initiative. ### About Biodiversity Financing Initiative (BIOFIN) Launched in 2012, the Biodiversity Finance Initiative – BIOFIN, as a new global partnership, seeks to address the biodiversity finance challenge in a comprehensive manner – building a sound business case for increased investment in the management of ecosystems and biodiversity, with a particular focus on the needs and transformational opportunities at the national level. For more information, please visit: http://www.biodiversityfinance.net. ABOUT UNDP UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. In the Philippines, UNDP fosters human development for peace and prosperity. Working with central and local governments as well as civil society, and building on global best practices, UNDP strengthens capacities of women, men and institutions to empower them to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the objectives of the Philippine Development Plan. Through advocacy and development projects, with a special focus on vulnerable groups, UNDP works to ensure a better life for the Filipino people. Website:  www.ph.undp.org || Twitter: @UNDPPH || On Facebook: www.facebook.com/undp.ph ABOUT DENR DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau is mandated to protect the country’s biological diversity, and properly manage and conserve these important resources. Twitter: @DENROfficial || On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denrbiodiversity  ABOUT ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate.
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Envirosite Receives 2018 EBJ Business Achievement Award

Envirosite Corporation, a leading provider of environmental data solutions that enable better decision-making, announces today that it has been honored with the Project Merit: Information Technology award for its groundbreaking Open Environmental Data (OED) Platform as part of the 2018 Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) Business Awards. Shelton, CT, and San Diego, CA, February 22, 2019 (Newswire.com) – Envirosite Corporation, a leading provider of environmental data solutions that enable better decision-making, announces today that it has been honored with the Project Merit: Information Technology award for its groundbreaking Open Environmental Data (OED) Platform as part of the 2018 Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) Business Awards. Envirosite, an ADEC Innovation, developed the OED Platform to provide clients with an in-depth look into possible environmental contamination or hazardous materials that may hinder the economic development of a particular region. In 2018, Envirosite, in partnership with the Smart and Sustainable Action Association (SaSAA), collaborated with the Broome County, New York Department Planning Department in the creation of a specialized mapping system through the OED platform. This project will be vital to identifying possible contamination sites at the county’s parks, creating opportunities to implement health-related actions and strengthen incident prevention. EBJ is a business research publication which provides strategic information and market forecasts for executives involved in 14 business segments including environmental remediation, water and wastewater, air pollution control, environmental consulting and engineering, hazardous waste, instrumentation, pollution control equipment, waste management, resource recovery, and solid waste management. It presents its annual EBJ Business Achievement Awards to recognize outstanding business performance in the environmental services sector. “In what is widely regarded as a stable market, a number of companies exceeded the norms of low single-digit growth with double-digit growth or ambitious ventures into new practice areas or technology development,” said Grant Ferrier, president of Environmental Business International Inc. (EBI, Inc.), publisher of Environmental Business Journal. Envirosite President Mark Cerino said that the company is honored to be recognized by EBJ as it plays an important role in the environmental services community. “We have built our platforms to meet the ever-changing demands and challenges associated with environmental due diligence and risk management, and the OED platform empowers communities to use high-quality, accurate data to inform development decisions and make a positive impact.” The 2018 EBJ awards will be presented at a special ceremony at the Environmental Industry Summit XVII in San Diego on March 20, 2019, an annual three-day executive retreat hosted by EBI, Inc. ### About Envirosite Envirosite is a data solutions company that develops breakthrough technology that enables stakeholders to put environmental data into action. Our solutions are used throughout the industry for environmental risk management, site assessments, due diligence and research on commercial properties and companies. By uniting years of industry experience with innovative technical expertise, our responsive, cost-effective solutions provide stakeholders with the ability to harness multiple sources of environmental data quickly so they can explore it at scale to uncover business-critical insights. Visit https://www.envirositecorp.com/ to find out more. About the EBJ Business Achievement Awards In October-December 2018, Environmental Business Journal solicited nominations for the EBJ Business Achievement Awards. Nominations were accepted in 200-word essays in specific categories. Final awards were determined by a committee of EBJ editorial advisory board members. (Disclaimer: company audits were not conducted to verify information or claims submitted with nominations) About EBI Founded in 1988, Environmental Business International Inc. is a research, publishing and consulting company that specializes in defining emerging markets and generating strategic market intelligence for companies, investors and policymakers. EBI publishes Environmental Business Journal® and Climate Change Business Journal®. EBI also performs contract research for the US government and private sector and founded the Environmental Industry Summit Series, four annual conferences for executives in the environmental industry. Visit ebionline.org to find out more. Media Contact For ADEC Innovations  Jacki Fricke Phone: +1-714-508-4100 media@adec-innovations.com
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ADEC Innovations Joins the Open Data Institute With a Commitment to the Open Data Economy

ADEC Innovations, a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts, has joined the Open Data Institute (ODI), solidifying its commitment to an open data economy. IRVINE, CA & LONDON, UK, January 22, 2019 (Newswire.com) – ADEC Innovations, a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts, has joined the Open Data Institute (ODI), solidifying its commitment to an open data economy. Co-founded in 2012 by the inventor of the web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and artificial intelligence expert, Sir Nigel Shadbolt, the ODI works to catalyze an open data economy by bringing together individuals, businesses, and governments from around the world. The ODI recognizes that harnessing the value of data for economic and social benefit – in ways that support innovation and deliver social justice – is a significant challenge. Through sector programs, practical advocacy, and peer networks, the ODI and its members hope to create a future where people, organizations, and communities use data to make better decisions more quickly. Jeni Tennison, CEO of the ODI, said: “We are pleased to welcome ADEC Innovations to our global network of over 2,000 active members, made up of businesses, startups, data experts, and government leaders who are discovering innovative solutions using data. Our members identify and address how data can be used effectively in a range of sectors to improve decision-making and processes, deliver more efficient and effective services and products, and fuel economic growth and productivity while protecting people from any harmful impacts.” With over ten years of environmental and social sustainability experience, ADEC Innovations designs, builds, and delivers solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts. Being an ODI member ensures that ADEC Innovations can apply the latest open data principles, industry knowledge, and standards to their work. ADEC Innovations works with their clients to develop programs that are in line with the ODI’s pioneering efforts to promote accessible and trustworthy information. “Becoming a member of the ODI opens an exciting new range of potential engagement and impact for ADEC Innovations,” said Lance Pierce, President, Global Development at ADEC Innovations. “We understand that data is the key to connecting the global sustainability agenda with business resiliency and financial performance. By linking with other corporate partners and governments through the ODI, we look forward to empowering organizations, companies, and society as a whole to make more informed decisions.” ### About The Open Data Institute Six years ago, the ODI launched to catalyze an open data economy by bringing together individuals, businesses, and governments from all over the world. Since then, the ODI has reached a global audience of millions, trained thousands in new data skills, supported hundreds of startups, and unlocked over £66 million in value. Visit theodi.org to find out more. About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With a global workforce spanning five continents, ADEC Innovations is able to seamlessly deliver fully-integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management, and software solutions to ensure they meet clients’ everevolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more.   Media Contact For The Open Data Institute Helen Desmond +44 (0) 79 8481 3831 helen.desmond@theodi.org For ADEC Innovations Jacki Fricke +1 (714) 508-4100 media@adec-innovations.com
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ADEC Innovations Recognized with OutSystems Environmental Impact Award

ADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented at the OutSystems NextStep conference in Boston on September 27, 2018 IRVINE, Calif., November 7, 2018 (Newswire.com) – ADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented at the OutSystems NextStep conference in Boston on September 27, 2018, the award represents ongoing industry recognition of ADEC Innovations’ mission to pioneer environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts. It is the fifth award the company has received in the past year for its software solutions, recognizing its commitment to fostering sustainable practices within the global community. OutSystems is an industry-leading low code platform for application development. The OutSystems Innovation Awards recognize organizations that are using the OutSystems platform in exciting ways to create business value, drive innovation, and have a positive impact in the wider world. Explaining the decision to grant the Environmental Impact Award to ADEC Innovations, OutSystems named the company’s industry-changing software solutions. “With the ability to repurpose functionality from several applications to solve similar challenges in other markets, the team developed four customized apps. The ZDHC Gateway Chemical and Wastewater Modules identify greener chemistry within textile manufacturing processes. CleanChain helps ensure sustainable operational practices in the supply chain. CDPInsights helps companies understand and benchmark their climate change performance. And MetricsTrac helps companies improve their sustainability performance organization-wide.”
We are honored by OutSystems’ recognition of our dedication to empowering organizations to make a positive global impact. We are proud of our team’s efforts and are thrilled to be a part of an IT community that is passionate about advancing social and environmental sustainability.”Greg Scandret, ADEC InnovationsProduct Development Director
“U.S. environmental solutions company ADEC Innovations offers more value to its customers using OutSystems to deliver customizable solutions faster, without the cost or time required for ground-up enterprise software development,” said a representative from OutSystems. Committed to advancing sustainable practices around the world and helping organizations operate and grow responsibly, ADEC Innovations chose OutSystems for its attention to detail, ease of integration, and accessible user interface (UI). “We are honored by OutSystems’ recognition of our dedication to empowering organizations to make a positive global impact,” said ADEC Innovations Product Development Director, Greg Scandrett. “We are proud of our team’s efforts and are thrilled to be a part of an IT community that is passionate about advancing social and environmental sustainability.” ### About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ ESG business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With a global workforce of over 5,000 employees spanning five continents, ADEC Innovations is able to seamlessly deliver fully-integrated, costeffective consulting, data management, and software solutions to ensure they meet their clients’ everevolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more. About OutSystems Thousands of customers worldwide trust OutSystems, the number one low-code platform for rapid application development. Engineers with an obsessive attention to detail crafted every aspect of the OutSystems platform to help organizations build enterprise-grade apps and transform their business faster. OutSystems is the only solution that combines the power of low-code development with advanced mobile capabilities, enabling visual development of entire application portfolios that easily integrate with existing systems. Visit outsystems.com to find out more. Media Contact For OutSystems Ann Conrad, OutSystems +1 404-994-2614 ann.conrad@outsystems.com For ADEC Innovations Jacki Fricke Phone: +1-714-508-4100 media@adec-innovations.com
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MAS Holdings Makes a CleanChain Connection With ADEC Innovations in Journey Toward Elimination of Hazardous Materials

IRVINE, Calif. and Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 13, 2018 (Newswire.com)— MAS Holdings (MAS), a leading manufacturer of intimate apparel, sports, swim and performance wear, has invested in CleanChain, a software solution from ADEC Innovations, in its quest to be a zero toxic manufacturer. CleanChain, an ADEC Innovation, will be used by the group to manage chemical use throughout MAS’ global manufacturing operations and supply chain. As part of its zero toxic commitments, MAS needed a process and reporting system that provided inventory registration and management, usage tracking and dashboard views for each of their facilities spread around the globe. After reviewing a number of different solutions, MAS selected CleanChain because it offered a number of unique features not offered by other software companies and allowed them to create the solutions their manual approach had not delivered. Working together, MAS and ADEC Innovations implemented CleanChain to fulfill their specific reporting needs. MAS has since facilitated the adoption of CleanChain at 20 chemical intensive manufacturing facilities in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam.

“Since implementing CleanChain and collaborating with the ADEC Innovations team, we have transformed our inefficient and laborintensive processes into a comprehensive system that helps us better understand and reduce risks, and reduced our manual burden and the associated costs of aggregating supply chain data.”

– Sharika Senanayaka, Director Environmental Sustainability, MAS Holdings
“We needed to more proactively and systematically manage the vast amounts of chemical information across our global operations,” said Sharika Senanayake, Director Environmental Sustainability, MAS Holdings. “Since implementing CleanChain and collaborating with the ADEC Innovations team, we have transformed our inefficient and labor-intensive processes into a comprehensive system that helps us better understand and reduce risks, and reduced our manual burden and the associated costs of aggregating supply chain data.” MAS attributes significant improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical management across their supply chain to CleanChain. An early adopter of the platform, MAS joined in 2016 and has since played an important collaborative role in improving ADEC Innovations’ pioneering chemical information management solution. “ADEC Innovations is thrilled to partner with MAS Holdings in the deployment of CleanChain within their organization and across the supply chain,” said Robert A. Francisco, President, ADEC Innovations. “Our collaboration supports MAS Holdings’ continued commitment to being a proactive and forward-thinking organization with products, plans and strategies that focus on sustainability. Their core ideals are in direct alignment with ADEC Innovations’ mission of developing solutions like CleanChain, which accelerate positive, global impact, resulting in a more sustainable future.” CleanChain is a secure online chemical information management system, built for manufacturers and supported by many of the major brands they supply. It provides partner businesses with a library of over 32,000 chemicals, the results of analyses conducted on those chemical products by approved labs, custom tools to compare how different products comply across multiple Manufacturing Restricted Substance Lists (MRSLs), detailed questionnaires to help users share data on the products they use and an intuitive connections system to facilitate simple sharing of this data. More than 500 users have joined the platform. For more information on CleanChain, visit cleanchain.com. ### About MAS Holdings Being one of the world’s most recognized design to delivery solution providers in apparel and textile manufacturing, MAS manages a portfolio of businesses with revenue of USD 1.8bn. It is also the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia. Headquartered in Sri Lanka, MAS serves 53 manufacturing facilities placed across 16 countries, with over 95,000 people involved in its operation. With a diverse portfolio under its umbrella, MAS is driven by the vision to create a selfsustained ecosystem in the global business arena. About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With access to ADEC Innovations’ global workforce of over 5,000 employees spanning five continents, Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North America, ADEC Innovations ESG Solutions is able to seamlessly deliver fullyintegrated, cost-effective consulting, data management and software solutions to ensure we meet our clients’ ever-evolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Please visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more.
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ADEC Innovations Named as Solution Provider of the Year Finalist at the 2017 Responsible Business Awards in London

ADEC Innovations was recognized as Solution Provider of the Year Finalist during Ethical Corporation’s 2017 Responsible Business Awards. London, United Kingdom, October 16, 2017 – ADEC Innovations was recognized as Solution Provider of the Year Finalist during Ethical Corporation’s 2017 Responsible Business Awards. ADEC Innovations was one of four global companies shortlisted for the Solution Provider of the Year award, which recognises outstanding software providers, consultants and service firms whose initiatives are consistently rooted in innovation, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which are necessary for the empowerment and progress of responsible business. The company’s inclusion among the finalists served to validate its continued commitment to developing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) solutions and encouraging the private sector to do its part in contributing to sustainable development. ADEC Innovations’ CEO James Donovan and Director for the UK Ben Wilde were presented a certificate, which stated that Ethical Corporation was “delighted to shortlist and recognise ADEC Innovations for its pioneering work.” “Being recognised as a finalist at the Responsible Business Awards is something that ADEC Innovations is extremely proud of.  It reinforces the enthusiasm and hard work of our global team of professionals who are dedicated to developing global business solutions that promote the integration of sustainability into the core of everyone’s business agenda,” said Donovan. ADEC Innovations is known for delivering to the global market innovative and groundbreaking sustainable business solutions such as The ZDHC Gateway – Chemical Module, a safer chemistry database developed with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme. ZDHC is a global alliance of apparel, footwear and textile companies committed to ensuring sustainability in their global supply chains. Along with ZDHC, ADEC Innovations developed CleanChain, a chemical management software designed to help companies identify and eliminate harmful chemicals from their manufacturing processes. It also developed CDPInsights, which helps companies track, benchmark and maximise CDP performance so companies can improve climate change strategies and programs in both the short and long term. Having built the most comprehensive collection of self-reported environmental data in the world, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) runs the global disclosure system that enables companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts. Now on its 7th year, the Responsible Business Awards is widely recognised as the world’s leading awards for sustainability, supply chain and business leaders.  Organised by the London-based Ethical Corporation, this annual event is known for recognising authentic and genuinely innovative approaches to making responsible business a reality. The Ethical Corporation is a leading provider of business intelligence solutions to multinational companies, NGO think-tanks, academia, governments and consultancies.
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ADEC Innovations CEO Opens China Office

ADEC Innovations CEO Mr. James Donovan led the formal opening of the new ADEC Innovations China office on March 17, 2016, in Jimei District, Xiamen City. Xiamen, China, March 2016 — ADEC Innovations CEO Mr. James Donovan led the formal opening and blessing of the new ADEC Innovations China office on March 17, 2016, in Jimei District, Xiamen City. The milestone occasion was graced by the presence of Philippine Consul General Julius Caesar A. Flores. Also present were Ms. Lilian Reventar, Managing Director of ADEC Innovations Knowledge Management Division, Mr. Mario Salafranca, General Manager of ADEC China, and Mr. Edmund Yap, ADEC China Business Development Manager. Through its Knowledge Management Division’s A-Plus International School, ADEC Innovations offers conveniently accessible and high-quality online language education in Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, English and French to students worldwide, from primary to tertiary levels. With its progressive teaching techniques in all programs, A-Plus International School guarantees that all its students learn and grow within an enhanced environment that breaks through the constraints of traditional educational institutions. ADEC Innovations, which established its offices in Xiamen in 2010, is an impact investing company that designs and builds a technology portfolio that allows us to deliver Environmental, Social and Governance solutions that generate social and environmental impact. It has the capability to aggregate and transform vast amounts of data to enable clients to make informed decisions that generate social and environmental impact. With a global force of over 5000 employees, the company has a presence in five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North America. To further cement their presence in the Fujian province, ADEC Innovations and A-Plus IS, in coordination with the Xiamen Foreign and Overseas Affairs Office (FOCAO), subsequently participated in the Nanyang Culture Festival on April 22-25, 2016, where they successfully managed a booth at the Nanyang Trade Fair and in the Business Matchmaking Workshop.
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UN & ADEC Innovations Partner for Global Health

ADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan is UN Economic Commission for Europe Business Advisory Board member of the International PPP Centre of Excellence. Makati City, Philippines. August 10, 2015— The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and ADEC Innovations Foundation signed a Joint Statement of Cooperation last August 7. The cooperation will work towards the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will be launched at the SDG Summit in September 2015. SDGs, are one of the main outcomes from the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio 20+) in 2012, which will be the new set goals, targets and indicators that UN member states are expected to use in the formation of their agendas and political policies for the next 15 years succeeding the Millennium Development Goals that was established 15 years ago at the Millennium Summit. As a key shift from MDGs, SDGs will strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership that includes governments, private sector, civil society and international organization for sustainable development through public-private partnerships (PPP). The Foundation aims to improve the world’s quality of health through PPP, driven by its mission to enable the development and successful implementation of PPP projects in health through research, policy, capacity building, and collaboration. The signing ceremony on Aug 7 at Manila Polo Club in Makati City between ADEC Innovations Foundations and UNECE, represented by Foundation Chairman James Donovan and Chief of UNECE’s Cooperation and Partnership Section Geoffrey Hamilton was followed by a roundtable discussion on developing standards in global healthcare policy at Makati Shangri-la Hotel on August 10. Aside from Hamilton and Donovan, the speakers included Dr. Enrique Ona, Former Philippine Secretary of Health; Atty. Alberto C. Agra, a Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist; Dr. Hilton Y. Lam, Director of the Institute of Health Policy and Development; Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, Faculty Member of the UP Manila College of Medicine, and Architect and Urban Planner Felino “Jun” Palafox, Jr., among others.
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ADEC Innovations CEO Receives UN Visionary Award

December 8, 2014 – ADEC Innovations CEO Mr. James Donovan receives the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation Visionary Award 2014. Manila, Philippines, December 8, 2014 — ADEC Innovations, a leading provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) solutions worldwide, today announced that CEO Mr. James Donovan received the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Visionary Award 2014. Presented at a gala dinner held at the Global South-South Development Expo 2014 and hosted by the Organization of American States, the award recognizes organizations and individuals whom the UNOSSC regards as exemplifying the characteristics of innovation, partnership and leadership.
The Hill columnist Judy Kurtz, emcee of the gala and awards dinner, had this to say about Mr. Donovan: “For nearly two decades, Mr. Jim Donovan has focused on making a difference in the important issues of our time – healthcare, education, and sustainability. Bringing this market experience in leveraging data and business process management, Jim is redefining and revolutionizing the environmental, social and governance space. As the CEO of a re-launched ADEC Innovations, we recognize Jim as a visionary focused on helping improve all countries in the Global South – and beyond.” As part of the gala ceremony, Mr. Donovan stated, “Transparency, accountability and sustainability will drive massive change in the successful delivery of scalable solutions to support global development. These changes can only happen with the continued collaboration between public and private sectors in developing innovative solutions.” The other UNOSSC Visionary 2014 award recipients include the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza; the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology of the Government of Malaysia; the Ministry of Science ICT and Planning of the Government of South Korea; the Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Ahmed Al Meraikhi; and the Chair of International Science Technology and Innovation of the Centre for South-South Cooperation, Dato Cheong Yee Lee. About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations (formerly ADEC Group) develops and delivers environmental, social and governance solutions to help clients work smarter, more profitably and more efficiently. Focused on creating value and providing tangible, quantifiable benefits for businesses and governments around the world, ADEC Innovations expertise in sustainability, healthcare and knowledge management is supported by fully integrated technology and outsourcing services. Headquartered in Manila, Philippines with locations in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa, ADEC Innovations has over 5,500 employees and processes more than 30 million transactions each month. For more information, visit www.adec-innovations.com .