Our Scans · (ZY.2.07) Management · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Government of Canada has a significant opportunity to lead by example by making its operations low-carbon and strengthening the resilience of its assets, operations and services. Transport Canada
• [New] The Net-Zero Europe Platform that will be operational following the entry into force of the NZIA presents a unique opportunity for the European Commission and Member States to explore existing funding opportunities for net-zero strategic projects and build potential synergies between them. Global CCS Institute
• [New] An overwhelming 79% of UK manufacturers anticipated incorporating generative AI into their operations in 2024, making it the top capability expected to drive significant business outcomes. Logistics Manager
• [New] The Pacific Fleet operates at the Russian naval base in Tartus, Syria, but it remains unclear if the end of the Pacific Fleet's rotations in Syria will herald a larger transfer of Pacific Fleet assets from Syria to Ukraine or elsewhere. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] The Network Innovation Competition is an annual opportunity for UK electricity network operators to compete for funding for the development and demonstration of new technologies, operating and commercial arrangements. National Grid
• [New] In 2025, Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales will be deployed to the region at the head of a Carrier Strike Group, which will conduct a series of operations and exercises with partners and allies - including a port visit in Japan. GOV.UK
• [New] Oracle Transportation Management provides a robust, feature-rich solution that enables organizations to streamline shipping processes and optimize transportation operations to mitigate the impact of disruptions. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Digitalization will contribute to the European Green Deal and a Europe fit for the digital age policy initiatives and support the objectives of the Energy Union by promoting connectivity, operability and use of renewable energy. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• [New] In fiscal year 2024-25, 60% of households in Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Manitoba will pay more in carbon taxes than what they receive in rebates, after accounting for both direct and indirect costs of the carbon tax. The One Hundredth Monkey
• [New] The United States could bolster the involvement of African civil society in its efforts to build transparency and accountability in the critical minerals sector, including by providing more support for US Agency for International Development (USAID) activities and other US government programs. United States Institute of Peace
• [New] In 2024, technology will continue to shape accounting, with tools like blockchain gaining traction for its ability to enhance security and transparency in financial processes. unbiased.co.uk
• [New] Western navies and the Indian Navy have stepped in to contain the emerging threat landscape through multinational naval responses - including Prosperity Guardian, Operation Aspides (EUNAVFOR), and Operation ATALANTA (anti-piracy). Centro de estudos estrategicos de Africa
• [New] The United States has paid a great deal of attention to the rise of China in the last decade but much less to emerging powers whose rise will also shape the operating environment for American statecraft. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] The survey of 495 payroll providers - including accountants, bookkeepers, and outsourced payroll firms - found just one in five thought automation of their work would significantly increase in 2025. Accounting Insight News
• [New] The IDF hopes Hamas will agree to the ceasefire so that Palestinian civilians sheltering in Rafah can migrate north before an Israeli clearing operation into Rafah at the end of the six-week ceasefire. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] With operating costs high, price increases are already in place; after two years of deferring fare increases, Auckland Transport raised fares by an average of 6.2% in February, and Wellington's Metlink will be raising prices by 10% in July. NZ Herald
• [New] Shell is aiming to reduce operating costs by up to $3bn (£2.4bn) by the end of 2025, lower its capital expenditure range to between $22bn and $25bn and target shareholder returns via dividends and buybacks of up to 40 pc of cash flow. The Telegraph
• [New] Sex change operations and surrogacy are grave threats to human dignity, the Vatican has declared in a new document that sets out its position on a number of social issues. Sky News
• [New] Long-range missiles: $2.7 billion to establish missile systems that can operate at greater ranges, reaching new potential targets more effectively and creating deterrents to threats abroad. CTVNews
• [New] Germany's first two fields of action relate to intelligence gathering and foresight analysis; understanding the threats from climate change to its military operations. Opinio Juris
• [New] The Royal Navy ship is already en route and will work on military and civilian operations, such as life-saving missions in the eastern Mediterranean and the delivery of aid from Cyprus to Gaza. CNN
• [New] Zelensky cautioned that the arrival of all promised F-16 fighter jets from Ukraine's Western partners in 2024 will provide Ukraine with only 10% of the fighter aircraft Ukraine would need to completely defeat Russian aviation and restore Ukraine's ability to operate effectively in the air domain. Institute for the Study of War
• Companies involved in providing chips, chip-making equipment, and data centers for AI operations will thrive in the next decade. elblog.pl

Last updated: 15 April 2024