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Coco Coir Market Reviewing Key Challenges with Top Players & Business Opportunities : CAGR Value of 8.2%

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has increased incentives for coir geotextiles and coir pith products, which promotes the market growth. The, as these products are low valued items.”

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PORTLAND, 5933 NE WIN SIVERS DRIVE, #205, OR 97220, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Coco Coir Market by Product, Application, and Consumer: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020–2027,” the coco coir market size was valued at $369.70 million in 2019, and is expected to garner $525.70 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 8.2% from 2020 to 2027

The key players operating in the coco coir industry are the Firedust, Pilipinas Ecofiber Corporation, Universal Coco Indonesia, Lima Group, Pelemix Ltd., Consarc Pvt Ltd., Bali Coco Fiber, Cocofiber, Coco Green Pvt Ltd., and Lanka Coco Products.

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Hydroponics is an effective way to grow vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumber. The demand for hydroponic tomatoes is increasing rapidly, as they offer more nutritional benefits than soil-grown tomatoes. Hydroponic tomatoes eliminate the variables, such as pH, salinity, disease, and poor drainage. Other hydroponic vegetables such as lettuce and cucumber offer similar benefits to consumers. Coir pith is one of the most used growing media for the hydroponics system. Coir pith exhibits properties such as better air-to-water ratio and wide variations in carbon to nitrogen ratio, which help the crops to grow without any restraints.

Surge in demand for hydroponic fruits and vegetables provides lucrative opportunities for the growth of coco coir market forecast period. Geotextile products are used for controlling soil erosion and increasing soil stability. Geotextiles are utilized in civil engineering, agricultural, and horticulture. Traditionally, synthetic polymers were used for manufacturing geotextiles, however, coir has emerged as an eco-friendly and low-cost substitute. In horticulture and hydroponics industries, coir geotextiles are suitable for use, as they absorb water and control soil erosion. Wide applicability of geotextile products and eco-friendly property of coir geotextiles significantly contribute toward the growth of the global coco coir market.

Coir geotextile is a large continuous sheet used to uncover slope or surfaces that are prone to erosion. . This coir-based sheet reduces raindrop force, runoff rapidity, and surface erosion on disturbed soils. In addition, it may safeguard new plant life and promote growth of plant life by slowing evaporation of water from soil, thus retaining soil humidity. Coir geotextile—a 100% organic and environmental fiber with high durability—is now being successfully employed for enhancing soil behavior, preventing soil erosion, and helping in consolidation of soil. Increase in demand for functional and high-performance textiles in agriculture, road construction, and erosion control applications and development of the construction industry are anticipated to accelerate the coco coir market growth.

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Furthermore, this product has gained increased traction in the coco coir market, owing to its superior benefits such as liquid repellency and mechanical strength. Moreover, rise in investments by government in public utility infrastructure owing to rapid industrialization is expected to drive the coco coir market growth. The efforts to control soil erosion and restore degraded lands with the help of geotextiles are projected to offer remunerative opportunities for the expansion of the coco coir market in the coming years.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has severely impacted the global economies, and has caused severe disruption in supply chain. Coir is a by-product of coconut, and as the processing and manufacturing of agricultural products has been hit, it could affect the production of coir. Similarly, lockdown has disrupted the end-use industry of coir, thus negatively impacting coco coir market trends.

Moreover, suspended trade activities have stopped the supply of coir products to Europe and North America where it is majorly being used. South Asian countries account for a major production of coir, and as production has been affected, the coir stock could be disrupted. Nonetheless, this overall scenario could be for a limited time, as after the pandemic is brought under control, the coir market is projected to grow at a significant rate. Thus, the COVID-19 outbreak is expected to have a moderate impact on the global coir market.

The global coco coir market is segmented into products, application, consumer, and region. Depending on product, the market is categorized into coco coir grow bags, bales, coir materials, open tops, blends & loose substrate, and others. By application, it is differentiated into rope & cordage, coco nets & twines, stitched mats, coconut meals, husk, and others. On the basis of consumer, is bifurcated into green houses and sellers.

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Key findings of the study

On the basis of product, the coco coir grow bags segment was the highest contributor to the market, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.70% from 2020 to 2027.

By application, the coconut meals segment led the market in terms of value in 2020, and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.20% from 2020 to 2027.

Deepening on the consumer, the green houses segment is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 7.50% from 2020 to 2027.

Region wise, North America is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 6.80% from 2020 to 2027.

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BRAND FINANCE HOTELS 50 2023

Hilton checks in as the world’s most valuable hotel brand

  • Hotel industry sees gradual return to normality as pre-pandemic travel patterns resume while over half of top 50 hotel brands remain below pre-pandemic values
  • Hilton delivers exceptional service as the reigning champion of hotel brands, valued at US$11.7 billion
  • Le Méridien is named the fastest-growing hotel brand as a new entrant to Top 50 ranking
  • Conrad takes an extraordinary leap to become the world’s strongest hotel brand, with an AAA+ rating
  • Hilton has the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value (SPV), at US$565 million, while Taj has the highest Sustainability Perceptions Score, at 5.04 out of 10

Hotel industry sees gradual return to normality as pre-pandemic travel patterns resume, while over half of top 50 hotel brands remain below pre-pandemic values

After two years of global travel restrictions and economic uncertainty, the past year has witnessed an increasing return to pre-pandemic travel patterns. However, Brand Finance research finds that the hotel industry is slow to recover from the pandemic’s long-lasting effects, as 27 out of 50 hotel brands (54%) remain below their pre-pandemic values.

Hilton delivers exceptional service as the reigning champion of hotel brands, valued at US$11.7 billion

Hilton (brand value down 2% to US$11.7 billion) retains its title as the world’s most valuable hotel brand, according to the latest report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance. 2022 was an exceptional year of brand value growth for Hilton, with revenue soaring as both business and leisure travel surged post-pandemic. This year’s result indicates a slight slowdown in this growth momentum, as the industry returns to a more normal trajectory. That said, Hilton’s brand value remains above its pre-pandemic level, and it is almost double that of runner-up, Hyatt (brand value up 3% to US$6.1 billion).

Henry Farr, Associate Director at Brand Finance, commented,

“In the post-pandemic world, Hilton has demonstrated remarkable resilience and a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional experiences. With an unwavering focus on guest satisfaction, Hilton has not only recovered but has emerged stronger in several aspects, solidifying its position as a leading global brand. Through innovative strategies and a dedication to shifting consumer needs, it has retained its title as the world’s most valuable hotel brand.”

Le Méridien is named the fastest-growing hotel brand as a new entrant to Top 50 ranking

Le Méridien (brand value up 375% to US$669.4 million) checks into the 2023 top 50 ranking in 23rd as the fastest-growing hotel brand. Part of the Marriott (brand value up 33% to US$3.1 billion) International portfolio, Le Méridien has been expanding its presence across the globe in the past year. Most recently, Le Méridien established Le Méridien Melbourne. Its premium location and luxury features have attracted both tourists and locals, further boosting the hotel’s revenue from bookings in one of Australia’s most popular coastal cities. Other significant growth milestones for Le Méridien include its second hotel opening in New York City, which is hoped to boost its familiarity score in the US and globally.

Conrad takes an extraordinary leap to become the world’s strongest hotel brand, with an AAA+ rating

In addition to calculating brand value, Brand Finance also determines the relative strength of brands through a balanced scorecard of metrics evaluating marketing investment, stakeholder equity, and business performance. Compliant with ISO 20671, Brand Finance’s assessment of stakeholder equity incorporates original market research data from over 100,000 respondents in 38 countries and across 31 sectors.

Conrad (brand value up 65% to US$537.82 million) has jumped up 16 spots to 31st position overall, while jumping an astonishing 38 spots into the winning position for brand strength, scoring 91/100. Known for its luxurious options and personalised service, Conrad has boosted its brand strength this year through significant global expansion. Hilton opened six new Conrad Hotels and Resorts in various desirable locations, including LA and Shanghai, with the aim of enhancing its long-standing reputation for seamless luxury and exceptional hotel design.

Hilton has highest Sustainability Perceptions Value (SPV) at US$565 million, while Taj has the highest Sustainability Perceptions Score, at 5.04 out of 10

As part of its analysis, Brand Finance assesses the role that specific brand attributes play in driving overall brand value. One such attribute, is sustainability. Brand Finance assesses how sustainable specific brands are perceived to be, represented by a ‘Sustainability Perceptions Score’. This is an indexed score that provides a view of the role of sustainability in driving positive brand reputation. The value that is linked to sustainability perceptions, the ‘Sustainability Perceptions Value’, is then calculated for each brand.

Hilton has the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value (SPV) at US$565 million. Although Hilton has committed to becoming more sustainable, its position at the top of the SPV table is not an assessment of its overall sustainability performance. Rather, it indicates how much brand value it has tied up in sustainability perceptions. Hilton’s commitment to sustainability is evident through its ESG program, Travel with Purpose. The brand has set ambitious targets, aiming to reduce emissions intensity by 75% in Hilton-managed hotels and 56% in Hilton-franchised hotels by 2030.

India based hotels group, Taj (brand value up 19% to US$374.35 million) earns the highest Sustainability Perceptions Score in the Hotels 50 2023 ranking at 5.04 out of 10. In 2022, Taj’s parent company, IHCL, launched the Paathya sustainability programme, encompassing several key initiatives, including eliminate the use of single-use plastics across its hotels, and installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

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ExecuJet celebrates FBO success and heads for Avalon 2023

ExecuJet celebrates FBO success and heads for Avalon 2023

ExecuJet celebrates FBO success and heads for Avalon 2023

Australia: ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is celebrating fixed-base operation (FBO) upgrades in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as the company heads to the Avalon 2023 Australian International Airshow.

ExecuJet and Luxaviation Group will be attending the event which runs from February 28-March 5 2023, discussing plans and highlighting their latest achievements in the APAC region.

Darren McGoldrick, Luxaviation Asia Pacific, Vice President, says: “One topic will be the continuing improvements and expansion of our FBO network.”

“We’re celebrating record movement numbers in 2022 at our ExecuJet bases in Sydney and Melbourne in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand. We only bought the Air Center One base at Auckland International Airport in January 2022, so we’re naturally thrilled with how well that FBO has performed in our first year of ownership. The team there has done a fantastic job in delivering such a high level of service and managing client communications as we integrate the FBO into our brand.”

Patrick Hansen, CEO, Luxaviation Group,adds: “As the post-pandemic recovery continues, our business and leisure traffic across the APAC region is increasing not only domestically but also internationally. In fact, our movement numbers are rising even above pre-COVID levels.”

“And we’re also still celebrating our two Australian FBOs gaining the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling [IS-BAH] Stage Three accreditation in 2022.”

“ExecuJet Sydney and Melbourne were not only the first FBOs in Australia or New Zealand to secure IS-BAH Stage Three accreditation but also the first FBOs in our global network to achieve this status.”

“IS-BAH Stage Three accreditation verifies our safety management activities are fully integrated into our business and we are sustaining a positive safety culture.”

“We believe in the best, in service and safety, at Luxaviation Group and ExecuJet. Our commitment to IS-BAH is critical in delivering a consistently high level of service to our clients globally. We have been recognised for our high service standards in the latest AIN Survey results which ranked ExecuJet Sydney the number one FBO in Asia Pacific and in the Top Three globally outside of the US.”

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Patrick Hansen Group Chief Executive Officer – Luxaviation

Patrick Hansen

Group Chief Executive Officer

Patrick Hansen was born in Luxembourg. He holds a Commercial Engineering degree from ICHEC, Brussels and an MBA Finance degree from McGill University, Montreal. He started his career in finance and banking in London and Moscow and successfully created several companies, one of which was sold to Nasdaq-quoted Company (MMW) and another one to a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (REA).

In 2007, he co-founded Edison Capital Partners S.A., an asset management company specialising in shipping, aviation and industrial participations. He founded Luxaviation Luxembourg in 2008 and became its Chief Executive Officer.

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Jumeirah Group Joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance for a More Responsible Future

Jumeirah Group Joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance for a More Responsible Future

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, January 2023: Jumeirah Group has become the newest member of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, joining forces with other world-leading hotel brands and partners to address key challenges and collectively accelerate towards a more responsible industry.

Operating a range of initiatives spanning both the environment and community engagement, the luxury hospitality leader and member of Dubai Holding is bolstering its commitment to sustainability through this partnership. Its eco initiatives include working to eliminate single-use plastics, beginning with the removal of plastic straws and transitioning to sustainable packaging across their properties and restaurants. In addition, the Group has begun to roll out onsite water bottling and filtration systems providing guests with safe bottled drinking water in glass or reusable bottles and preventing over nine million single-use plastic bottles from reaching landfills and the ocean per year.

Jumeirah Group has also played a pivotal role in protecting biodiversity through the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project, releasing 2,050 rehabilitated turtles back to their natural habitat since its inception in 2004, combined with free environmental education programmes for school children. Other initiatives include setting up an on-site hydroponic farm to supply fresh produce to their restaurants which uses 70% less water per yield, and implementing innovative food tech systems to not only help reduce waste but also convert the waste to fertiliser for local use.

The Group is also focused on gender equality and community engagement. Through its partnership with Evolvin Women, it invites female placements from developing nations and provides training to build the skillsets for successful hospitality careers in their home countries, raising the economic potential within their own communities. The company, which recently appointed Katerina Giannouka as its first female CEO, also has robust corporate governance, combined with learning and development programmes, to support equal opportunity, gender parity, equal pay and other indicators of gender equality.

By joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Jumeirah Group has become part of the world’s leading responsible hospitality network, which brings together 40% of the industry by rooms along with strategic and supply chain partners to create shared solutions for environmental and social challenges. Their work includes climate action, water stewardship and responsible resourcing, alongside human rights, employability and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Thomas B. Meier, Chief Operating Officer of Jumeirah Group said: “Jumeirah Group is committed to identifying and co-creating new ways to incorporate sustainable and inclusive practices across our business ecosystem, to shape the best possible future where everyone can thrive. The hospitality industry touches many communities and industries worldwide, and we believe we have the opportunity with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to bring about transformative change, by working alongside our industry peers and finding practical solutions that will ultimately set the foundations for long term value creation and sustainable growth.”

 

Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, added: “Each new member brings a unique perspective and set of experiences which complement our existing community of responsible businesses, which enables us to better support the wider hotel industry around the world – at all stages of their sustainability journeys. We are delighted to welcome Jumeirah Group to the Alliance and look forward to their insights and contribution as, together, we support the industry to achieve net positive hospitality.”

For more information about Jumeirah Group, please visit www.jumeirah.com.

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Automobili Lamborghini 2022: a record year

Automobili Lamborghini 2022: a record year

  • The Sant’Agata Bolognese-based company continues on its growth path, achieving yet another sales record delivering more than 9,000 cars

In terms of numbers, Automobili Lamborghini continues to break records and also for 2022 saw the best sales figures ever. In fact, the company delivered 9,233 cars worldwide, an increase of 10% over the previous year.

Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, remarked: “Our trend of growth and development continues, and this shows that our direction is sound and our choices are on the mark. This is the product of well-defined collective assessments that can produce consistent and concrete results. We have been able to carefully and meticulously manage an extraordinary order intake, pursuing a clear strategy with the primary objective of maintaining controlled growth to protect the exclusivity of our brand. 2023 is going to be a year of challenges and changes that we are ready to confront by always pushing ourselves beyond. We now have the opportunity to focus on our next objectives also thanks to an 18-month waiting list, which enables us to look to the future and the upcoming goals with confidence.”

A further acceleration of this trajectory will take place in 2023, when the first hybrid cars will be produced and Lamborghini enters the second phase of our Direzione Cor Tauri program: a strategic roadmap unveiled in 2021 that involves the highest-ever investment in the company’s history (1.8 billion euros over five years) delivering the hybrid transition and subsequently the transition to fully-electric vehicles.

In all macro-regions the sign was clearly positive, maintaining a homogeneous and consistent distribution, with Asia registering +14%, followed by America with +10% and finally EMEA with +7% compared to 2021. Sales, in almost all key markets, broke all records. This was also thanks to the high reputation the brand enjoys internationally, with the number of dealers increasing from 173 to 180 in just one year and with a presence in 53 different countries.

The United States remains in the top spot (2,721 cars delivered, up 10% over the previous year), followed by Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong & Macau (1,018 cars delivered, up 9% over the previous year), Germany (808 cars delivered, up 14% over the previous year), United Kingdom (650 cars delivered, up 15% over the previous year) and Japan (546 cars delivered, up 22% over the previous year).

In terms of models, the Urus1 Super SUV’s success is confirmed (5,367 units delivered, up 7% over 2021), followed by an impressive increase of the Huracán2 (3,113 units delivered, up 20% over 2021) and the Aventador3 with 753 units delivered, reaching the end of its production in September 2022.

In terms of product, 2022 was a year full of news, starting with the launch of the Huracán Tecnica in April, which consolidates the level of expertise Lamborghini has achieved in the field of design and engineering. The V10-powered rear-wheel drive car condenses the fun and driving dynamics of a Huracán STO into a new, sleeker look suitable for everyday use with the addition of aerodynamic enhancements aimed at boosting performance, stability and ease of use on both road and track. November saw another V10 unveiling of the Huracán Sterrato, the first super sports car designed to offer the ultimate driving pleasure away from conventional roads on loose surfaces, in a totally unique combination.

Last year was also a very important one for the Urus Super SUV, with the entry of two brand new models. At The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering event held in California in August, Automobili Lamborghini unveiled the all-new Urus Performante, which highlights sportiness and performance by focusing on a design that showcases its incredible capabilities on the road, on the track, and on loose surfaces. The new Super SUV boasts a power of 666 hp and a weight reduction of 47 kg, earning it a best-in-class weight-to-power ratio of 3.2. The Urus Performante also broke the record for a production SUV on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb track, setting the best time ever with 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in just 3.3 seconds and a 100 to 0 km/h braking distance of 32.9 m. In September 2022, Automobili Lamborghini introduced to the market the Urus S, the latest successor to the Urus. The Urus S offers more power combined with unprecedented versatility and design, consolidating the Super SUV concept in the luxury car segment. Its twin-turbo V8 engine delivers a power of 666 hp4, equaling that of the Performante but introducing specific sophisticated refinements in the design, with a significant increase in options in terms of colors and finishes for wheels, style packages, and interior and exterior details.

The past year was also a time of great success in terms of the awards received by the House of Sant’Agata. Some of the most significant recognitions concern employees and HR activity, such as the Italy Top Employer, received for the ninth year in a row and attesting to the best corporate welfare practices that have been promoted for years by putting people at the center of the business. In the sphere of human resources, another recognition came from IDEM certification, as the first company certified in the automotive sector in Italy for its commitment to gender equality. In November 2022, the company also renewed its DESI project (Dual Education System Italy), now in its fifth year, designed to train young students with the goal of developing them into qualified technicians for the Motor Valley technology district and Lamborghini itself.

Participating students have the opportunity to acquire highly qualified and innovative technical and professional skills, as well as earning a five-year vocational education diploma thanks to the combined approach of theoretical classroom lessons and in-company learning experiences.

Automobili Lamborghini also had the great satisfaction of having received, for the second year in a row, the “Green Star Award”, which recognizes the company’s commitment to sustainability.

In light of the many initiatives, investments and efforts the company puts into practice daily to improve the quality of the planet, this award recognizes it as among the most sustainable companies in Italy.

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BRAND FINANCE Sustainability Perceptions Index 2023
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BRAND FINANCE Sustainability Perceptions Index 2023

BRAND FINANCE Sustainability Perceptions Index 2023

World’s Biggest Brands Could Stand to Lose Billions from Poor Management of ESG Perceptions

·       First of its kind study places value on brands’ reputation for sustainability

·       Amazon tops the table with a sustainability perceptions value of $19.9bn

·       Tesla is seen as one of the most sustainable brands, with sustainability driving 26.9% of value for the EV manufacturer

A first of its kind study has revealed the financial value of sustainability perceptions of the world’s biggest brands. The Brand Finance Sustainability Perceptions Index, released today in association with the International Advertising Association at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reveals that major global brands such as Amazon, Tesla, Apple and Alphabet each have billions of dollars contingent on carefully managing a reputation for commitment to sustainability.

Amazon has the most at stake with a sustainability perceptions value of US$19.9 billion. Other notable brands at the top of the ranking include Tesla (US$17.8 bn), Apple (US$14.65 bn), and Google (US$14.6 bn).

Brand Finance Strategy and Sustainability Director Robert Haigh commented, “For the first time, companies can now see the financial value that is tied to a reputation for acting sustainably. Whether they are seen as sustainability champions or not, the world’s biggest brands have hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of value contingent on how sustainable they are perceived to be”

Dagmara Szule, Managing Director, IAA Global commented, “We see this as an incredibly potent tool to incentivize action in line with the UN SDGs and wider aims of the UNGC. By highlighting the financial value that is contingent on sustainability perceptions, we hope to harness businesses’ profit motive, moving them past the point where they see sustainability as a ‘hygiene factor’, to a point of rapid, concerted action.”

As part of the analysis, Brand Finance determines the relative importance of sustainability as a driver of value for brands. This relevels that Tesla is particularly financially reliant on sustainability perceptions. 26.9% of Tesla’s brand value is associated with a reputation for sustainability.

In fact, the Luxury Autos sector accounted for a number of brands that performed extremely well in terms of sustainability perception, such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The research has revealed the important role of sustainability perception in driving choice amongst consumers in the sector, reflected through an average driver score of 22.9%.

Mr Haigh continued, “It might seem counterintuitive that brands associated with high fuel consumption are so reliant on a reputation for sustainability. However our research has found that at the premium end of all sectors, sustainability plays a powerful role. In luxury auto, where the purchase is discretionary and the brand is publicly expressed, the role of sustainability is further enhanced.”

As part of the analysis, Brand Finance also evaluated how sustainable each brand is perceived to be, allocating a ‘Sustainability Perceptions Score’. This strips back the impact of revenues to see which brands consumers think are the most committed to sustainability. Tesla, IKEA and Patagonia performed well across a wide range of markets. Lush and The Body Shop scored very highly in the UK. In France, Yves Rocher and tyre brand Michelin stood out, while Brazilian cosmetics giant Natura scored highly in its home market.

Further Brand Finance research revealed consumers are typically fairly trusting of brands’ sustainability related communication, with 62% believing claims about sustainability made by brands. However, 79% of consumers also said that they had reduced their use of a brand having discovered it was acting in an unsustainable way, reinforcing the imperative for brands to communicate clearly, authentically and accurately.  

Robert Haigh concluded, “Failing to communicate clearly about ESG topics puts value at risk. Consumers are relatively trusting of sustainability claims, and clearly value brand’s commitment to sustainability, so under-communicating or ‘green-hushing’ is a missed opportunity. On the other hand, communication must be authentic and supported by action, because over-claiming or ‘greenwashing’ exposes the business to hundreds of millions of dollars of reputational damage.”

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Italian brand SLAM becomes Official Apparel Supplier to America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand

La marca italiana SLAM se convierte en proveedor oficial de indumentaria de America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand

La marca italiana de ropa de navegación de alto rendimiento SLAM ha unido fuerzas con el cuatro veces ganador de la America’s Cup, el Emirates Team New Zealand, en la preparación de la 37.ª edición del icónico evento en Barcelona el próximo año.

Grant Dalton, Emirates Team New Zealand CEO

Grant Dalton, Emirates Team New Zealand CEO

SLAM, una marca global que se fundó en Génova en 1979, se sumará a la campaña de Nueva Zelanda como proveedor oficial de indumentaria mientras el equipo prepara su defensa de la America’s Cup en octubre de 2024.

Emirates Team New Zealand defendió con éxito la America’s Cup en Auckland en 2021 después de haber ganado previamente la competencia deportiva internacional más antigua del mundo en 1995, 2000 y luego nuevamente en 2017.

SLAM cambió de manos en 2021, fue comprada por VAM Investment Group y se embarcó en un nuevo viaje de alto perfil con el regatista campeón del mundo Enrico Chieffi a la cabeza como director ejecutivo y un fuerte enfoque en ropa de navegación de clase mundial técnicamente innovadora y de alto rendimiento.

El Emirates Team New Zealand defenderá la America’s Cup contra los ganadores de la Challenger Series, que será disputada por cinco equipos ultracompetitivos: el INEOS Britannia del Reino Unido dirigido por el multicampeón olímpico Sir Ben Ainslie; los dos veces ganadores de la Copa de Suiza Alinghi Red Bull Racing; el equipo italiano Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli dirigido por Max Sirena como director y patrón del equipo; American Magic dirigido por Terry Hutchinson con los ganadores de la medalla de oro olímpica Tom Slingsby y Paul Goodison; y el K-Challenge francés liderado por Stephan Kandler.

Enrico Chieffi, director ejecutivo de SLAM
El CEO de Emirates Team New Zealand, Grant Dalton, dijo: “SLAM ha demostrado su estrategia clara y positiva al trabajar para convertirse en una de las mejores marcas de ropa de navegación de alto rendimiento del mundo y todos nosotros en Emirates Team New Zealand esperamos trabajar junto a ellos en eso”. misión.

“Somos un equipo de más de 100 personas en una amplia gama de roles vitales, desde ingeniería hasta construcción de barcos y navegación, que deben trabajar juntos para ganar la Copa América. Esta filosofía se extiende a todos nuestros socios y SLAM y su compromiso con su indumentaria de calidad”.

El acuerdo hará que SLAM suministre ropa técnica al Emirates Team New Zealand luego de una colaboración en el desarrollo de materiales y diseño de productos. Se comercializará a nivel mundial una versión réplica de la indumentaria que viste el equipo con las mismas características técnicas.

Enrico Chieffi dijo: “Es un verdadero honor firmar este acuerdo y unirme a la campaña del Emirates Team New Zealand. Haremos todo lo posible para contribuir a su defensa de la America’s Cup. Grant Dalton y yo nos conocemos desde hace muchos años. Siempre ha existido una sintonía y un profundo respeto entre nosotros, incluso cuando a menudo fuimos protagonistas en los eventos más importantes de la vela mundial, primero como atletas y luego como gerentes.

“SLAM ha desempeñado un papel central en el mundo de la navegación durante más de 40 años y nuestro objetivo es establecer su lugar entre las mejores marcas de navegación de alto rendimiento del mundo. Esta asociación es un paso importante en ese camino”. The Emirates Team New Zealand la ropa técnica es el resultado de una estrecha colaboración en el desarrollo de materiales y diseño de productos”, agregó Chieffi, quien fue campeón mundial en las clases 470 y Star, doble regatista olímpico y táctico en el retador de la Copa América de Italia Il Moro di Venezia. en 1992.

Acerca de Slam
Slam S.p.A. es una reconocida marca italiana de ropa de navegación de alto rendimiento fundada en Génova en 1979. La empresa es propiedad de VAM Investment Group desde 2021, y Enrico Chieffi, campeón mundial, atleta olímpico, táctico de la Copa América y exitoso hombre de negocios, es el director ejecutivo. Con el apoyo clave del nuevo socio financiero y estratégico de la empresa, Chieffi se encarga de llevar adelante la misión de gestionar la nueva fase de desarrollo de SLAM, con el objetivo de desbloquear todo el potencial de la marca y establecer a SLAM entre las mejores marcas de navegación de alto rendimiento del mundo.

Acerca de VAM Investment Group spa
VAM es una sociedad de cartera de capital privado dirigida por el consejero delegado y accionista Marco Piana, controlada por el presidente Francesco Trapani y participada por Tages, una sociedad internacional de gestión de activos activa en fondos alternativos, infraestructura y, a través de sus accionistas, deuda en dificultades/NPL, con Umberto Quadrino como presidente y Panfilo Tarantelli como director general. VAM realiza inversiones de capital privado junto con empresarios y gerentes, proporcionando una combinación exclusiva en el mercado de conjuntos de habilidades comerciales, administrativas y financieras. A los socios de VAM se une un grupo cercano de oficinas familiares italianas e internacionales de alto perfil que conforman el VAM Investments Club. Recientemente, VAM ha llevado a cabo operaciones de inversión clave, incluida la del Grupo Florence, nombre líder en la cadena de suministro textil de Italia, y la cotización de un SPAC valorado en 210 millones en la bolsa de valores de Ámsterdam.

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2022 deliveries: Porsche posts a slight increase
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2022 deliveries: Porsche posts a slight increase

2022 deliveries: Porsche posts a slight increase

Porsche put in a robust performance in fiscal year 2022, with a slight increase in deliveries. The sports car manufacturer delivered a total of 309,884 cars over the past 12 months, 3 per cent more than in 2021 – despite several global crises.

Porsche fulfills the dreams of its customers, as strong delivery figures and the continued good order situation for fiscal year 2022 demonstrate. Worldwide, the sports car manufacturer delivered 309,884 vehicles to customers last year, an increase of 3 per cent over the previous year.

Detlev von Platen, Executive Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG

“The many challenges caused by the war in Ukraine, interrupted supply chains and the ongoing semiconductor crisis have shaped the past year and put us to the test,” says Detlev von Platen, Executive Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “So I am all the prouder of the entire Porsche team. In this difficult environment, we have succeeded in fulfilling the dream of owning a Porsche for more customers than ever before.”

Deliveries in Europe 7 per cent above previous year

In the Europe sales region, Porsche delivered 62,685 cars in 2022. This is 7 per cent more than in the previous year. In its home market of Germany, 29,512 customers took delivery of their cars – an increase of 3 per cent. In North America, Porsche recorded 79,260 deliveries, matching the previous year’s level. This was a particularly strong performance in view of logistical and supply challenges that started the year. In what remains the biggest single market, China, 93,286 cars were delivered to customers     (-2 per cent). The slight dip here is mainly due to the effects of the COVID pandemic. Waves of infection, COVID-related lockdowns and logistical challenges affected the deliveries. The Overseas and Emerging Markets sales region continues to develop positively with an increase in deliveries of 13 per cent. Some 45,141 cars were delivered to customers in this region during 2022.

SUVs remain popular among customers

The models with the highest demand again in 2022 were the brand’s SUVs: the Porsche Cayenne was delivered a total of 95,604 times. The Macan followed in second place with 86,724 units delivered. With 40,410 deliveries (+5 per cent) the Porsche 911 remains very popular as well. The sports saloon Panamera was delivered to 34,142 customers (+13 per cent).

The Taycan remains at a high level of orders. In 2022, Porsche delivered 34,801 cars from the model line worldwide (-16 percent). The decline was due to supply chain bottlenecks and limited component availability. Both issues affected the electric sports car in particular. Customers took delivery of 18,203 units of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models.


Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo

“On the sales side, results have been positive in 2022,” says von Platen. “Porsche is in a solid position. And we’re building on that basis.”

Porsche AG
Deliveries		 January – December
2021 2022 Difference
Worldwide 301,915 309,884 +3%
Germany 28,565 29,512 +3%
North America 79,166 79,260  0%
China 95,671 93,286 -2%
Europe (excluding Germany) 58,576 62,685 +7%
Overseas and Emerging Markets 39,937 45,141 +13%

Disclaimer

This announcement contains ‘forward-looking statements’ that reflect the Porsche’s current view of the future events.

Words such as ‘will’, ‘presume’, ‘as a goal’, ‘could’, ‘possibly’, ‘should’, ‘believe’, ‘intend’, ‘plan’, ‘in preparation’, and ‘aim’ are used to indicate statements relating to the future. These statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialise or if the assumptions underlying Porsche’s forward-looking statements should prove unfounded, the actual results could differ significantly from the ones that Porsche has expressly or implicitly assumed in these statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release are based solely on the circumstances pertaining on the day of publication.

These forward-looking statements will not be updated later. These statements are true on the day of publication and may be overtaken by later events.

www.porsche.com

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The Police warn of the summer scam in Spain and Marbella: scams in vacation rentals The summer scam has skyrocketed this year and already exceeds the figures for 2019. Faced with such a trend, the National Police, together with companies for the sale and rental of villas, luxury homes in Fotocasa, Airbnb, Confianza Online, have launched the alert for users to be more careful about possible scams in vacation rentals. Remember that only during this 2022, more than 6,000 Spaniards will fall into the trap of scammers like those who have starred in the program. So before you put up a down payment for what looks like a bargain, make sure the apartment exists. Faced with this situation, the General Directorate of the Police has launched this Thursday a series of recommendations to avoid being a victim of fraud. In this way, they warn that citizens not used to reserving an apartment or house online or those who do not know how platforms such as Airbnb work can be an easy target for organizations dedicated to this type of fraud. In order for users to book with peace of mind and find a trustworthy host this summer, the National Police, Airbnb and Confianza Online have worked together so that guests can be alert to detect and avoid fraud. Some of the signs and tips to avoid scams when booking summer vacations are: Beware of messages with suspicious links. Don't click on links in emails you don't trust. They may contain links to fake web pages that mimic Airbnb's design in an attempt to steal personal information or infect devices. In this situation, return to the home page typing https://www.airbnb.es in your browser and continue browsing from there. Find out here how to detect if an email or website really belongs to Airbnb. Be wary of offers that are too good to be true. Beware of offers that combine excessively low prices with very attractive images or accommodations. If an owner wants to make too many changes during the booking process (offers you to pay differently, sends you contact addresses that don't match the listing, offers you a different listing that wasn't on the page, etc.) there could be something behind a criminal who wants to avoid his location. To avoid this, look for ads that have a lot of positive reviews and read them carefully. This will allow you to detect if there are any negative aspects that several guests point out and that could tarnish your vacation. You can also check that the host's identity and other account details have been verified or confirmed. Communication and payment, always on the platform. If they ask you to make a deposit or a bank transfer, if they give you a PDF or paper invoice or offer you a discount for paying outside the platform, be wary. Pay special attention if that person proposes to use for payment companies that are normally dedicated to sending money, bank checks, money orders. If they suggest payment methods outside the platform, it is most likely that they intend to carry out some type of fraud. Therefore, you must always make payments and communicate through the Airbnb website or app. As long as you communicate, book and pay through Airbnb you will have the security guaranteed by the multiple protection system. If the host never asks you to speak through other means or sends you emails, that's a good sign. You can also help other travelers by reporting suspicious messages. You are suspicious of an urgent tone or inconsistencies on the part of the host. Scammers often try to rush or pressure guests to book, show inconsistencies in the language in which they express themselves and in their nationalities, areas of residence or telephone prefixes, as well as in the text of the accommodation advertisement. Do not feel pressured, before deciding on an accommodation, carefully read the profile of the host, the comments of previous guests and, for example, use the image comparator available in the main search engines on the Internet, and check if the images correspond to different rentals located in different geographical areas.
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The Police warn of the summer scam in Spain and Marbella: scams in vacation rentals

The Police warn of the summer scam in Spain and Marbella: scams in vacation rentals

The summer scam has skyrocketed this year and already exceeds the figures for 2019. Faced with such a trend, the National Police, together with companies for the sale and rental of villas, luxury homes in Fotocasa, Airbnb, Confianza Online, have launched the alert for users to be more careful about possible scams in vacation rentals.

Remember that only during this 2022, more than 6,000 Spaniards will fall into the trap of scammers like those who have starred in the program. So before you put up a down payment for what looks like a bargain, make sure the apartment exists.

Faced with this situation, the General Directorate of the Police has launched this Thursday a series of recommendations to avoid being a victim of fraud. In this way, they warn that citizens not used to reserving an apartment or house online or those who do not know how platforms such as Airbnb work can be an easy target for organizations dedicated to this type of fraud.

In order for users to book with peace of mind and find a trustworthy host this summer, the National Police, Airbnb and Confianza Online have worked together so that guests can be alert to detect and avoid fraud.

Some of the signs and tips to avoid scams when booking summer vacations are:

  1. Beware of messages with suspicious links. Don’t click on links in emails you don’t trust. They may contain links to fake web pages that mimic Airbnb’s design in an attempt to steal personal information or infect devices. In this situation, return to the home page
  2. typing in your browser and continue browsing from there. Find out here how to detect if an email or website really belongs to Airbnb.
    Be wary of offers that are too good to be true. Beware of offers that combine excessively low prices with very attractive images or accommodations. If an owner wants to make too many changes during the booking process (offers you to pay differently, sends you contact addresses that don’t match the listing, offers you a different listing that wasn’t on the page, etc.) there could be something behind a criminal who wants to avoid his location. To avoid this, look for ads that have a lot of positive reviews and read them carefully. This will allow you to detect if there are any negative aspects that several guests point out and that could tarnish your vacation. You can also check that the host’s identity and other account details have been verified or confirmed.
  3. Communication and payment, always on the platform. If they ask you to make a deposit or a bank transfer, if they give you a PDF or paper invoice or offer you a discount for paying outside the platform, be wary. Pay special attention if that person proposes to use for payment companies that are normally dedicated to sending money, bank checks, money orders. If they suggest payment methods outside the platform, it is most likely that they intend to carry out some type of fraud. Therefore, you must always make payments and communicate through the Airbnb website or app. As long as you communicate, book and pay through Airbnb you will have the security guaranteed by the multiple protection system. If the host never asks you to speak through other means or sends you emails, that’s a good sign. You can also help other travelers by reporting suspicious messages.
  4. You are suspicious of an urgent tone or inconsistencies on the part of the host. Scammers often try to rush or pressure guests to book, show inconsistencies in the language in which they express themselves and in their nationalities, areas of residence or telephone prefixes, as well as in the text of the accommodation advertisement. Do not feel pressured, before deciding on an accommodation, carefully read the profile of the host, the comments of previous guests and, for example, use the image comparator available in the main search engines on the Internet, and check if the images correspond to different rentals located in different geographical areas.
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