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Mid East Info
4 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Emirates NBD Group is the first bank in MENA to commit to ambitious WELL at scale with International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
WELL at scale programme strengthens Emirates NBD Group's leadership with bold commitment to employee health and well-being Certifications within WELL at scale Programme enable the bank to measure performance, taking actions in areas impacting ESG and health Emirates NBD Group is already recognised as top organisation across both commercial and retail in MENA for LEED Platinum Dubai, UAE, June 2025: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has become the first bank in the MENA region to commit to the ambitious WELL at scale certification with the International Well Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for transforming health and well-being in buildings, organisations and communities. WELL at scale is a global standard that prioritises people and performance as an organisation develops economies of scale. The WELL certification forms an evidence-based roadmap for supporting people and organisations. The certification is the first of its kind in the region and will unite offices of Emirates NBD around a shared vision of health with an enterprise-wide strategy that demonstrates commitment towards health and well-being of the bank's employees. This initiative brings Emirates NBD closer to being the leading banking institution for well-being and sustainable development in the UAE and the wider region. Eman Abdulrazzaq, Group Chief Operating Officer at Emirates NBD, said: 'We are delighted to partner with the International Well Building Institute, committing to WELL at scale. As a socially responsible bank, Emirates NBD continues its internal sustainability and wellness journey by strengthening our business practices and ensuring our employees work in environments that prioritise their health, comfort and productivity.' She added: 'Emirates NBD has been playing a prominent role in the UAE's sustainability agenda, and we believe change begins from within the Group. Our people power our potential and progress – they are the heart of everything we have achieved and can aspire to achieve, and their well-being is a blueprint for our success.' Tekha Selim, Executive Vice President and Head of MENA region, International WELL Building Institute, said: 'Partnering with Emirates NBD marks a powerful step forward for the region. By adopting WELL at scale, they are putting health, wellbeing, and human experience at the centre of how their spaces support staff, clients and key stakeholders. He added: 'As the first bank in the MENA region to take this step, Emirates NBD is setting a new benchmark for the financial sector and showing what it means to lead with purpose'. In addition to the WELL at scale programme, the bank further strengthened sustainability commitments by signing the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking in 2024, aligning banking strategies with the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In April 2025, Emirates NBD Group achieved the position as the top organisation across both the commercial and retail sectors in the Middle East, with the most Platinum projects certified under the LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C), underscoring the bank's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and pioneering of green building, and aligns with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy. In line with Emirates NBD's ongoing expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Group envisages extending the WELL at scale Certifications to include buildings and branches in KSA as part of Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) and Vision 2030. About Emirates NBD: Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 9 million active customers. As at 31st March 2025, total assets were AED 1 trillion, (equivalent to approx. USD 272 billion). The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia with a total of 839 branches and 4,539 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 4.54 billion. Emirates NBD Group serves its customers (individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions) and helps them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The Group is a key participant in the global digital banking industry with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The Group also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, with close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing bank in the region. Emirates NBD contributes to the construction of a sustainable future as an active participant and supporter of the UAE's main development and sustainability initiatives, including financial wellness and the inclusion of people of determination. Emirates NBD is committed to supporting the UAE's Year of Sustainability as Principal Banking Partner of COP28 and an early supporter to the Dubai Can sustainability initiative, a city-wide initiative aimed to reduce use of single-use plastic bottled water.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Colliers publishes 2024 Global Sustainability Report
Launches refreshed sustainability strategy Built to Last TORONTO, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) released its 2024 Global Sustainability Report, highlighting the firm's achievements and progress against targets established in 2021. The report also offers a first look at Colliers' refreshed sustainability strategy, Built to Last, which is based on an updated materiality assessment conducted in the first quarter of 2025. The strategy is designed to align Colliers' priorities with today's most pressing environmental, social, and governance challenges and opportunities, anchored around three core pillars: Environmental sustainability: Supporting decarbonization and climate resilience Workplace experience: Creating inclusive, healthy, high-performing spaces Ethical governance & practices: Embedding trust, transparency, and responsible innovation 'As a global provider of real estate, engineering and investment management services, we are in a unique position to help owner, investor and occupier clients realize their sustainability aspirations while driving the same positive impact for our own operations,' said Jay Hennick, Global Chairman & CEO of Colliers. 'I'm proud of our 2024 performance and remaining agile in our approach to what's next. I look forward to continuing our journey toward a more sustainable future though Built to Last.' Highlights from the 2024 report include: Achieved a 27.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per square foot from our 2021 baseline. Earned WELL Health-Safety Ratings in 87.4% of Colliers offices ≥ 2,500 sq. ft., up from 35% in 2022. Expanded our electric vehicle fleet to 170+, representing a 5x increase in just two years. Reached 88% participation in our global employee engagement survey, with scores exceeding external benchmarks. 68% of our Colliers Gives volunteering goal achieved. To support the next phase of our sustainability leadership, Tonya Lagrasta has been appointed Global Head of Sustainability at Colliers. A long-time sustainability leader and trusted advisor within our business, Tonya brings more than 20 years of experience across sectors including commercial real estate, retail, consumer goods, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and the public sector. In this role she will spearhead the implementation of Built to Last and drive integration of sustainability across Colliers. 'Sustainability is a reflection of our values in action, and a pathway to long-term resilience,' said Lagrasta. 'Built to Last reflects where we are today – and more importantly, where we're going. I'm energized by our people's passion and proud to help lead this next chapter of impact.' The full 2024 Global Sustainability Report is available at About Colliers Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms – Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management – we have a proven business model, an enterprising culture, and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation. For 30 years, Colliers has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders, fueled by visionary leadership, significant inside ownership and substantial recurring earnings. With nearly $5.0 billion in annual revenues, a team of 23,000 professionals, and more than $100 billion in assets under management, Colliers remains committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at X @Colliers or LinkedIn. Media Contact Andrea CheungSenior Manager, Global Integrated Communications+1 416 324 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
CRH Medical Corporation and WovenX Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance GI Patient Access and Streamline Care Delivery
ATLANTA & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRH Medical Corporation (' CRH '), a leading provider of products and services for gastrointestinal (GI) providers and a wholly owned subsidiary of WELL Health Technologies Corp. (' WELL '), has announced a strategic partnership with WovenX Health (' WovenX '), a leader in integrated virtual specialty care. Together, they aim to deliver integrated, next-generation GI practice solutions designed to resolve persistent challenges surrounding patient access and operational capacity. This collaboration merges CRH's clinically validated GI solutions with WovenX's advanced virtual visit platform to create a scalable framework that enhances operational performance, expands patient access, and elevates care delivery across the GI community. WovenX's on-demand service offering enables practices to increase appointment availability, unlocks underutilized capacity in high-value procedural areas, streamline workflows, and deliver timely, patient-centered care at the speed of need. 'Partnering with WovenX Health lets GI practices deliver technology-enabled, guideline-based care in minutes rather than months,' said Russ Arjal MD, AGAF, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at WovenX . 'Patients consistently praise the experience, and our Net Promoter Score ranks among the highest in healthcare. This approach enables practices to unlock new growth opportunities and capture meaningful downstream revenue. We are excited to partner with CRH to deepen our impact and expand our presence within the GI community.' Together, WovenX and CRH are addressing long-standing barriers to access and efficiency, offering providers a cohesive and consumer-centric model for GI care. 'This partnership represents a strategic extension of the solutions we're already delivering to our GI physician customers, amplifying the value of our collaborative approach,' said Jay Kreger, CEO of CRH Medical Corporation. 'By combining CRH's GI expertise and network with WovenX's intelligent platform, we're equipping practices with the tools they need to improve patient access and outcomes, raise standards of care, and drive meaningful, long-term transformation in care delivery.' About WELL Health Technologies Corp. WELL's mission is to tech-enable healthcare providers. We do this by developing the best technologies, services, and support available, which ensures healthcare providers are empowered to positively impact patient outcomes. WELL's comprehensive healthcare and digital platform includes extensive front and back-office management software applications that help physicians run and secure their practices. WELL's solutions enable more than 42,000 healthcare providers between the US and Canada and power the largest owned and operated healthcare ecosystem in Canada with more than 210 clinics supporting primary care, specialized care, and diagnostic services. In the United States WELL's solutions are focused on specialized markets such as the gastrointestinal market, women's health, primary care, and mental health. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'WELL' and on the OTC Exchange under the symbol 'WHTCF'. To learn more about WELL, please visit: About CRH Medical Corporation CRH is a North American company focused on providing gastroenterologists with innovative services and products for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. CRH also provides locum tenens and permanent placement anesthesia staffing solutions to provider groups, hospitals, and ASCs. In 2014, CRH became a full-service gastroenterology anesthesia company that provides anesthesia services for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures in ambulatory surgical centers. To date, CRH has completed 50 acquisitions, and now serves over 140 ASCs in 20 states. In addition, CRH owns the 'CRH O'Regan System,' a single-use, disposable, hemorrhoid banding technology that is safe and highly effective in treating all grades of hemorrhoids. Learn more at About WovenX Health WovenX Health is redefining specialty care through its on-demand platform by integrating intelligent technology, GI-trained virtual care teams, and proven operational workflows into a cohesive, scalable solution. Designed to accelerate access, elevate clinical performance, and simplify patient journeys, WovenX empowers healthcare organizations to thrive, delivering Care to the Power of Now. Learn more at
Business Wire
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
WELL Health Announces Appointment of Ric Leong as its Chief Accounting Officer
VANCOUVER, British Columbia & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) ('WELL' or the 'Company'), a digital healthcare company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ric Leong, CPA, CA, BSc. as WELL's Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 20th. Mr. Leong's primary focus is to strengthen the Company's financial reporting processes as well as WELL's financial integration efforts in support of its expansive acquisition strategy. Mr. Leong will also work to enhance financial planning and analysis (FP&A) capabilities in alignment with the Company's overarching growth plans. As Chief Accounting Officer, Mr. Leong will lead WELL's accounting operations, including public company reporting and FP&A, reporting to Eva Fong, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the rest of the leadership Team at WELL. Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman and CEO of WELL Health commented, 'We are extremely pleased to extend a very warm welcome Ric to WELL's senior leadership team. Ric brings a wealth of experience as a senior financial executive in high-growth technology environments. Ric's proven track record in driving process improvements and creating shareholder value, particularly during his time at Avigilon and Hootsuite, will provide tremendous value as WELL continues to scale its operations.' Mr. Leong most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance of Vancouver-based social media management company Hootsuite Inc., where he led financial due diligence on several strategic acquisitions, including the transformative acquisition of Talkwalker, an AI-powered social listening platform. He also arranged credit facilities to support growth and acquisition capital, contributing to the company's balance sheet strength and long-term financial strategy. Previously, he was Chief Financial Officer at Avigilon Corporation, a video surveillance and analytics company acquired by Motorola Solutions, Inc. in 2018. In both roles, Mr. Leong demonstrated a strong ability to create shareholder value through disciplined financial leadership and operational efficiency. Mr. Leong articled with KPMG LLP and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Diploma in Accounting from the University of British Columbia. 'I am excited to join WELL Health at this pivotal stage of its growth,' said Mr. Leong. 'WELL's mission to tech-enable healthcare providers as well as modernize, digitize and positively transform healthcare resonates deeply with me. I look forward to contributing to the Company's continued success and supporting its financial operations and strategic objectives.' WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES CORP. Per: 'Hamed Shahbazi' Hamed Shahbazi Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Director WELL Health Technologies Inc. WELL's mission is to tech-enable healthcare providers. We do this by developing the best technologies, services, and support available, which ensures healthcare providers are empowered to positively impact patient outcomes. WELL's comprehensive healthcare and digital platform includes extensive front and back-office management software applications that help physicians run and secure their practices. WELL's solutions enable more than 42,000 healthcare providers between the US and Canada and power the largest owned and operated healthcare ecosystem in Canada with more than 210 clinics supporting primary care, specialized care, and diagnostic services. In the United States WELL's solutions are focused on specialized markets such as the gastrointestinal market, women's health, primary care, and mental health. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'WELL' and on the OTC Exchange under the symbol 'WHTCF'. To learn more about the Company, please visit:
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WELL Health Announces Appointment of Ric Leong as its Chief Accounting Officer
WELL has appointed Ric Leong, CPA, CA, BSc., as Chief Accounting Officer, where he will lead WELL's accounting operations and financial planning functions as it continues to scale its business and pursue growth through acquisitions. Mr. Leong was previously the CFO of Avigilon at the time of its $1B exit to Motorola Solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leong 's last position was leading the finance and accounting team at Hootsuite as SVP of Finance. Mr. Leong's primary focus is to strengthen the Company's financial reporting processes as well as WELL's financial integration efforts in support of its expansive acquisition strategy. Mr. Leong will also work to enhance financial planning and analysis (FP&A) capabilities in alignment with the Company's overarching growth plans. VANCOUVER, British Columbia & TORONTO, June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) ("WELL" or the "Company"), a digital healthcare company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ric Leong, CPA, CA, BSc. as WELL's Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 20th. Mr. Leong's primary focus is to strengthen the Company's financial reporting processes as well as WELL's financial integration efforts in support of its expansive acquisition strategy. Mr. Leong will also work to enhance financial planning and analysis (FP&A) capabilities in alignment with the Company's overarching growth plans. As Chief Accounting Officer, Mr. Leong will lead WELL's accounting operations, including public company reporting and FP&A, reporting to Eva Fong, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the rest of the leadership Team at WELL. Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman and CEO of WELL Health commented, "We are extremely pleased to extend a very warm welcome Ric to WELL's senior leadership team. Ric brings a wealth of experience as a senior financial executive in high-growth technology environments. Ric's proven track record in driving process improvements and creating shareholder value, particularly during his time at Avigilon and Hootsuite, will provide tremendous value as WELL continues to scale its operations." Mr. Leong most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance of Vancouver-based social media management company Hootsuite Inc., where he led financial due diligence on several strategic acquisitions, including the transformative acquisition of Talkwalker, an AI-powered social listening platform. He also arranged credit facilities to support growth and acquisition capital, contributing to the company's balance sheet strength and long-term financial strategy. Previously, he was Chief Financial Officer at Avigilon Corporation, a video surveillance and analytics company acquired by Motorola Solutions, Inc. in 2018. In both roles, Mr. Leong demonstrated a strong ability to create shareholder value through disciplined financial leadership and operational efficiency. Mr. Leong articled with KPMG LLP and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Diploma in Accounting from the University of British Columbia. "I am excited to join WELL Health at this pivotal stage of its growth," said Mr. Leong. "WELL's mission to tech-enable healthcare providers as well as modernize, digitize and positively transform healthcare resonates deeply with me. I look forward to contributing to the Company's continued success and supporting its financial operations and strategic objectives." WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES CORP. Per: "Hamed Shahbazi"Hamed ShahbaziChief Executive Officer, Chairman and DirectorWELL Health Technologies Inc. About WELL Health Technologies Corp. WELL's mission is to tech-enable healthcare providers. We do this by developing the best technologies, services, and support available, which ensures healthcare providers are empowered to positively impact patient outcomes. WELL's comprehensive healthcare and digital platform includes extensive front and back-office management software applications that help physicians run and secure their practices. WELL's solutions enable more than 42,000 healthcare providers between the US and Canada and power the largest owned and operated healthcare ecosystem in Canada with more than 210 clinics supporting primary care, specialized care, and diagnostic services. In the United States WELL's solutions are focused on specialized markets such as the gastrointestinal market, women's health, primary care, and mental health. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL" and on the OTC Exchange under the symbol "WHTCF". To learn more about the Company, please visit: View source version on Contacts For more information: Tyler BabaInvestor Relations, Manager604-628-7266investor@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
