BWise
15.10.2012 10:00
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NEW YORK and S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands, 2012-10-15 10:00 CEST (GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) --
BWise, a NASDAQ OMX company and a global leader in Governance, Risk Management
and Compliance (GRC) software, reported today on a successful Sustainability
Session hosted on September 19th in Stockholm. BWise, together with PwC Sweden
and a large Scandinavian Financial Services company presented during a
breakfast session methods to increase the importance of responsible business to
achieve sustainable results.
The breakfast session included discussions on sustainability trends, software
solutions and pragmatic approaches to manage sustainability issues across
different industries. Participants, including representatives of Scandinavians
largest companies, agreed on the importance of sustainability initiatives and
the relevancy for all industries. Sustainability is high on the agenda of
organizations to take action on in 2013.
During the session, PwC Sweden addressed current trends in the market,
providing the audience insight on the evolving market and increasing awareness
of sustainability, encouraging action within companies. One of the largest
financial services in Northern Europe presented its practical approach towards
sustainability. The presentations included the steps taken by the organization
and what steps needs to be taken regarding financial crime, responsible
investments, ecological footprint and sustainability (CSR) reporting. BWise
completed the session with insights supporting companies with its software
solution for sustainability initiatives. Including the benefits of the
Integrated Reporting approach, following the International Integrated Reporting
Council (IIRC), where sustainability and financial frameworks are combined into
one integrated reporting as part of the BWise Governance, Risk Management and
Compliance (GRC) Platform.
Marcel Starink, Managing Director Northern Europe, BWise, said, 'We are pleased
to witness the increasing awareness that responsible business is a prerequisite
for sustainable results. This session confirmed our vision on a pragmatic and
integrated approach to sustainability initiatives. BWise is looking forward
supporting companies in their journey to become better performing, responsible
and sustainable businesses.'
About BWise
BWise, a NASDAQ OMX Company is the global leader in Enterprise Governance, Risk
Management and Compliance (GRC) software. Based on a strong heritage in
business process management, BWise delivers a truly integrated and proven GRC
platform.
With this platform, BWise supports an organization's ability to track, measure,
and manage key organizational risks in one integrated system. By doing so,
BWise helps customers to truly be in control by sustainably balancing their
performance and financial and reputational risks. BWise enables customers to
increase corporate accountability; strengthen financial, strategic and
operational efficiencies, maximize performance, and better understand risks.
Using BWise, organizations are able to comply with regulations such as
Sarbanes-Oxley, ISAE3402/SAS-70, PCI, Solvency II, Basel II and III,
Dodd-Frank, ISO-standards, European Corporate Governance Codes and many more.
BWise provides for the GRC needs of hundreds of customers worldwide, across all
industries. Customers include adidas, AEGON, Ahold, AngloGold Ashanti,
Connexxion, Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of Michigan, LeapFrog, Liebherr,
Marathon Oil, Southern Company, Swiss Life, and Transcontinental. BWise has
offices in the Netherlands, United States, Germany, France and the United
Kingdom. For more information, visit www.bwise.com.
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CONTACT: BWise, a NASDAQ OMX company
Jan-Cees Polderdijk
Marketing Manager
+3173 646 4915
Jan-Cees.Polderdijk@bwise.com
www.bwise.com
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