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Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) Strengthens Sustainability With Independent Audits At 8 Manufacturing Sites

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No major risks found, proactive effort to cover global footprint this year 

TAIPEI, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn“) (TWSE:2317) has completed independent, third-party audits of eight major manufacturing campuses in China and India, taking action as the world’s largest electronics manufacturing service provider to strengthen sustainability in its operations and serve as a global best-practice model.

The findings confirmed the rights and interests of employees. No major hidden risks were found in the areas examined, including labor, environment, corporate ethics, supply chain management and management systems.

Foxconn’s Sustainability Committee proactively raises awareness on sustainable and sound governance within the Group’s global operations. It began a process late last year to invite independent, third parties to audit campuses. With operations in China and India completing their audits in this round, the next set of third-party audits is being planned. Risk assessments will be performed this year at campuses in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States to identify key business units for audit.

In the latest round, the audits were conducted by BSI and LRQA (formerly ELEVATE), taking six months to complete, and reviewed operations in Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Guanlan and Hengyang in China; and Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in India. The audits covered more than 200,000 employees.

The team of 18 auditors focused on labor rights, occupational health and safety, environment, supplier management and related issues. Management procedures, document record-keeping and implementation in each of the areas were examined. Spot checks were done on more than 900 positions and interviews held with direct and indirect reports in individual and group settings.

In this audit, China adopted the RBA VAP 7.1 standard that is common in the electronics industry; while India adopted the ERSA 3.0 standard that integrates various industries including electronics. No major hidden risks were found in the areas examined, including any involving forced labor, environment, corporate ethics, supply chain management and management systems. However, a total of 144 deficiencies were identified, primarily in the areas of health and safety and labor conditions. Led by Foxconn’s ESG team, the Group has improved on 49 of them, while the remainder are being tracked and rectified. Sporadic issues in other areas such as environment, ethics and supply chain management are also being improved.

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Acer Gadget Unveils New AI-Powered Wearables at COMPUTEX 2025

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Debuts the company’s first AI translation earbuds and smart ring for AI-enhanced communication and wellness tracking; Also showcases the latest e-mobility products

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Acer Gadget introduces the Acer FreeSense Ring, a lightweight titanium smart ring that combines a stylish design with 24/7 biometric tracking and AI-driven wellness insights.The new Acer AI TransBuds enable real-time, two-way voice translation across 15 major languages, allowing seamless multilingual communication while requiring only one user to wear the device.Acer Gadget displays its expanded smart mobility portfolio with new e-scooters and e-bikes, including the Predator Storm and Thunder eScooter Series, featuring app-based monitoring and smart safety features.

TAIPEI, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Gadget, a subsidiary of Acer Inc., unveiled two of its latest innovations at COMPUTEX 2025 — Acer FreeSense Ring and Acer AI TransBuds. These new products reflect the company’s growing expansion into AI-powered wearables and real-time communication tools. Acer Gadget will also display its latest e-mobility solutions — including e-scooters, e-bikes, and accessories — highlighting a broad innovation strategy that spans wellness, connectivity, and mobility.

Acer FreeSense Ring: Sleek Form and AI-Enhanced Wellness Insights On-the-Go

The Acer FreeSense Ring blends a sophisticated design with advanced biometric sensing to support everyday health monitoring. Crafted from ultra-lightweight titanium alloy, the ring tracks vital physiological metrics such as heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels, and sleep quality. The data points are analyzed through a companion mobile app, which generates personalized wellness insights and provides suggestions. With features such as sleep stage analysis and continuous tracking, the Acer FreeSense Ring helps encourage proactive health management and lifestyle awareness. Users also have full access to all health data without additional subscription fees, making the FreeSense ring a practical and reliable daily wellness companion.

Acer AI TransBuds: Real-Time AI Translation for Seamless Communication

The Acer AI TransBuds are lightweight and compact earbuds designed to simplify multilingual communication. By connecting to a smartphone or tablet via a plug-in receiver, the device activates real-time, two-way voice translation powered by AI-based speech recognition and semantic analysis.

Notably, only one person needs to wear the earbuds to carry out effective translation, making it ideal for casual conversations, business meetings, livestreams, or online study sessions. The earbuds also support live captioning and transcription, helping users follow conversations in real time and review them later on. The system currently supports 15 major languages spoken across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

Acer eMobility: Expanding Smart Urban and Outdoor Mobility

Acer Gadget is also showcasing its latest e-scooters and e-bikes, designed for both urban commuting and outdoor recreation. These include the Acer eScooter Series 4 Select, Series 5 Select, Predator ES Storm, and Predator ES Thunder, each equipped with 400 W to 500 W motors, adaptive brake and suspension systems. Riders can seamlessly monitor performance and manage security settings via the Acer eMobility App.

Also on display is the Predator eRanger, a fat-tire e-bike first introduced at the Taipei Cycle Show 2025 earlier this year, demonstrating Acer Gadget’s commitment to developing more smart and versatile mobility solutions.

To explore Acer Gadget’s product lineup, visit the Acer showcase at Booth M0104, 4F, Hall 1 at the Nangang Exhibition Center during COMPUTEX 2025.

Product Specifications

Acer FreeSense Ring

Thickness/ Width

2.6 mm/8 mm

Color

•  Matt finish: Rose Gold

•  Gloss finish: Black

Material

•  Titanium Alloy

•  Vacuum plating

•  PVD coating

Water Resistance

IP68 / 5 ATM

Weight

2–3 g

Available sizes

#7 to #13 (total 7 sizes)

 

Acer AI TransBuds

Bluetooth

V5.4

Ear-hook Headphones Size

16.5*37.7*42.5mm

Transmission Distance

10m

Dimensions

74.9*59.5*29.2mm

Material

ABS

Battery Capacity

•  50mAh (Headphones)

•  400mAh (Charging Box)

Weight

65.1 g

Charging Interface

USB Type-C

Support Language

DE / EN / ES / FR / FIL/ IT / ID / JA / KO / MS / PT / RU / TH / VI / ZH

 

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Acer Gadget Inc., a dynamic arm of Acer Inc., innovates across industries with products and services that drive digital transformation and enhance lifestyles. Spanning hardware, software, IoT, and cloud solutions, we leverage our rich history and expertise to make the future possible.

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ZINZINO AB (PUBL.): Zinzino announces China as the next step in its global expansion

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zinzino, the global leader in test-based, personalized nutrition, proudly announces its expansion into China with a cross-border social e-commerce model, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote proactive health and wellness worldwide. 

China’s personalized nutrition and supplements market is expanding rapidly. Valued at USD 616.1 million in 2024, it is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching USD 1,570.5 million. This reflects an average annual growth rate of 16.4%, highlighting the strong and accelerating consumer demand for health solutions tailored to individual needs. This robust market presents a promising opportunity for Zinzino’s innovative approach to personalized nutrition. 

China’s dynamic market and increasing health consciousness align perfectly with Zinzino’s vision of personalized wellness,” says Dag Bergheim Pettersen, CEO of Zinzino. “Our expansion into China is a strategic move to meet the growing demand for scientifically-backed, individualized health solutions.” 

Zinzino’s entry into China will provide consumers access to its comprehensive range of products, including the BalanceTest and BalanceOil+, empowering individuals to take control of their health through evidence-based nutrition.

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For more information:
Dag Bergheim Pettersen CEO Zinzino +47 (0) 932 25 700, dag@zinzino.com
Fredrik Nielsen CFO Zinzino +46 707 900 174, fredrik.nielsen@zinzino.com

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Advito Unveils New Carbon Forecasting and Budgeting Tool at BTN Sustainability Summit Europe

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Purpose-built for business travel, the Carbon Strategy Planner gives travel managers unmatched clarity on emissions scenarios, carbon budgeting, and what actions truly drive impact.

CHICAGO, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — At the BTN Sustainability Summit Europe, Advito introduces its latest sustainability innovation: a carbon forecasting and budgeting tool called Carbon Strategy Planner. Developed in response to a rising demand for clarity, accountability, and strategic planning in corporate travel, the tool enables travel managers to forecast carbon emissions and spend, compare reduction strategies, and build actionable carbon budgets at both company and divisional levels to achieve sustainability targets.

“Our tool helps clients move beyond reporting alone, so they understand what actions will drive down emissions over time and where to focus their resources for maximum impact,” said Julien Etchanchu, Senior Director, Sustainability Consulting at Advito.

“In the near future, companies will have to approach their emissions planning in the same way they do financial planning today,” said Julien Etchanchu, Senior Director, Sustainability Consulting at Advito. “Our tool helps clients move beyond reporting alone, so they understand what actions will drive down emissions over time and where to focus their resources for maximum impact.”

Built on Advito’s trusted, ISO Certified GATE4 methodology, and compatible with any emissions standard, Carbon Strategy Planner enables travel managers to forecast future emissions by modeling a wide range of decarbonization levers that all clients can implement. The standard set of scenarios include reducing travel demand, future staffing projections, shifting modes of transportation, investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), or choosing more efficient aircraft and hotels, among others. Clients can either work toward an existing target or use the tool to set a realistic target based on the levers that would make the most impact in their travel program.

Advito’s tool was built specifically to help travel managers and sustainability leaders model a variety of carbon strategies. Unlike other carbon calculators, the tool transforms the forecast into carbon budgets that can guide real-world travel decisions. These budgets provide a framework for internal goal-setting, performance tracking, and aligning with an organization’s broader business operations, answering questions like: “What if we shift 10% of our flights to rail?” or “Can we afford to send a team to New York without exceeding our sales division’s carbon budget?”

The Carbon Strategy Planner is integrated directly into Advito’s Sustainability Consulting analytics suite – a centralized, visual platform that allows clients to forecast, budget, and track emissions all in one place.

Advito sees this launch as the response to a gap in existing solutions today. “Our clients are telling us that there’s a real need for a tool that shows the expected carbon and spend impact of each action,” said Etchanchu. “This platform helps connect strategy to action, and support organizations on their journey towards making carbon planning as fundamental to their business operations as financial planning.”

Designed for both company-wide and business-unit level planning, the tool offers the flexibility and specificity today’s organizations require to meet evolving sustainability mandates. Taking it one step further, Advito’s expert consultants can help clients turn these insights into action with robust recommendations and tracking capabilities to drive actual emissions reductions. The Carbon Strategy Planner is available now. To request a demo or learn more, reach out today.

ABOUT ADVITO

Advito is the consulting division of BCD Travel specializing in transforming corporate travel programs. Its intelligence-driven framework manages supplier spend and traveler behavior dynamically, ensuring travel programs run smoothly and efficiently, while meeting the needs of all stakeholders. With smart analytics, unique supplier strategies, and integrated traveler engagement, Advito elevates travel programs to new heights of sustainability, savings, and satisfaction. Advito is proud to be the first travel consultancy to develop its own ISO certified carbon reporting methodology, GATE4, and to create a dedicated practice area for sustainable business travel.

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Tim Gnatek, Advito, 1 800-927-2405, tim@bluepractice.com, www.advito.com 

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