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La società brasiliana presenterà iniziative in materia di biocombustibili e una metodologia di elaborazione dei rapporti sulla sostenibilitàPetrobras illustrerà la propria esperienza nell ambito delle iniziative di sostenibilità alla Conferenza globale di Amsterdam su sostenibilità e trasparenza, che si terrà nella città olandese dal 26 al 28 maggio . L evento è organizzato da GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), l ente che è diventato il punto di riferimento a livello mondiale per le linee guida in materia di reporting organizzativo, economico, sociale e ambientale . Sponsor esclusivo del premio Readers Choice Awards 2010 di GRI, in cui lettori di tutto il mondo scelgono i rapporti sulla sostenibilità più completi e trasparenti, la società parteciperà alle sessioni plenarie giovedì 27 maggio, per discutere della direzione che la sostenibilità prenderà nei prossimi anni . Petrobras Biocombustível s manager for Safety, Environment and Health, Fernando Toledo Pierre, will participate in the Business session, at 2 PM (local time), and will talk about strategies for the sustainable production of biofuels . Biodiesel and ethanol contribute to the diversification of the energy matrix, with positive impact on reducing global warming . Biofuel production also allows for job and income generation on the farmland, taking advantage of Brazil s favorable conditions, such as its climate, water, and a major agricultural frontier to be explored, without any need to advance into forest areas or demarked reserves . The coordinator of Petrobras Sustainability Report, Ana Paula Grether, will participate in the "Readers Views: Is sustainability reporting progressing?" breakout session, at 4 PM, during which the main results of the Readers Choice Awards will be presented and discussed . Petrobras experience in preparing sustainability reports will be the base for the comments about the survey, which sought determine whether or not the readers expectations were taken into account during report preparation by the organizations . Petrobras has adopted the principles and indicators the GRI recommends in its sustainability reports since 2003 . In the first edition of the awards, held in 2008, Petrobras Social and Environmental Balance was elected the best report by the participants . It was also the best assessed in the "Civil society" category . More than 1,700 readers from 70 countries cast votes on the nearly 800 reports . As survey sponsor, Petrobras is not competing for the prize in this edition . For three years in a row (2005, 2006, and 2007), Petrobras Social & Environmental Balance was rated as "notable and an example to be followed," pursuant to the criteria set forth by the UN s Global Compact . In addition to supporting the Readers Choice Awards, the Company is on the working group that is developing the GRI indicators for the oil and gas industry, it takes part in global discussions in the "Organizational Stakeholder" program, and has a representative on the entity s Stakeholder Board . Petrobras operations in BiofuelsSince 2008, Petrobras has a subsidiary, Petrobras Biocombustível, to operate in the segment . Its policy is to produce with economic, social and environmental sustainability . Petrobras has three biodiesel plants in Brazil, in Candeias (state of Bahia), Quixadá (state of Ceará), and Montes Claros (state of Minas Gerais), and a unit in Marialva (Paraná), in which it holds 50% equity stakes . The Company s total production capacity adds up to 389 million liters per year . The deployment of a biodiesel plant in the state of Pará, with capacity to produce 120 million liters of biodiesel per year from palm oil, has also been foreseen . In its program for agricultural supply for biodiesel production, the Company has partnered with the family farmers . In 2009, the Petrobras engaged nearly 56,000 farmers in the Northeast and Minas Gerais in oilseed production . The company offers certified seeds and technical assistance to the farmers who are hired, in addition to signing 5-year contracts with them to guarantee the purchase of the production . Aiming to get a footprint in the European market, Petrobras Biocombustível announced an unprecedented project with Galp Energia last May 5 for biodiesel (green diesel) production in Portugal, the main destination of which will be the Iberian market . The initiative foresees the production of some 250,000 tons of biodiesel per year, with total investments estimated at R$1,017 million ($530 million), of which R$554 million in Brazil, to produce 300,000 tons of palm oil per year, and $463 million ($240 million) in Portugal, to deploy a biodiesel plant which is expected to go on stream in 2015 . That investments are hoped to generate some 6,000 jobs in the region of Pará, in northern Brazil, among direct jobs and family farmers planting palm . In the ethanol production segment, Petrobras Biocombustível s strategy is to form partnerships with Brazilian companies that already operate in the sector and with international companies with eyes on the domestic and exporting markets . The Company entered in ethanol production last April at the Bambuí Plant, in the state of Minas Gerais, in a partnership with Total Agroindústria Canavieira . The unit is capable of producing 100 million liters of the product per year . Also in April, the Company entered the capital of Guarani, a Tereos International group subsidiary and fourth largest sugar cane processor in Brazil, and will invest R$1 . 6 billion in it in stages, aiming to speed-up its growth in Brazil s ethanol and bioenergy industry . Additionally, investments will be increased in technology and in research and development programs for new generations of biofuels . Petrobras Business Plan (2009-2013) foresees investments in the order of $2 . 8 billion in biofuels ($2 . 4 billion to produce biodiesel and ethanol and $400 million for infrastructure, primarily ethanol pipelines) . The goal for 2013 is to reach the capacity to produce 640 million liters of biodiesel and 3 . 9 billion liters of ethanol . Petrobras biodiesel plants reached a cumulative production, through last April, of 199 . 3 million liters of biodiesel . Social and environmental responsibilityCombining the company s growth with social and environmental development is one of the principles that guide Petrobras activities . Petrobras has been a signatory of the ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact since 2003, and it has been a member of the Compact s Board since 2006 . Free to join, the Global Compact addresses the issues of Human Rights, Working Conditions, Environmental Protection and Combating Corruption . The biggest supporter of social and environmental projects in Brazil, the Company supports initiatives aimed at transforming the reality of local communities . In the social area, Petrobras sponsors projects aimed to education for professional qualification, income generation and employment opportunities, and to guaranteeing the rights of children and adolescents, promoting the empowerment of the people who are served . In the environmental area, the support is focused on projects designed to defend and preserve the environment and marine biodiversity and which are aligned to the "Water and Climate: contributions to sustainable development" theme . Additionally, Petrobras confirms its commitment to the environment by following the precepts of eco-efficiency in its operations and by acting pursuant to international safety, environment and health standards . Acknowledged as one of the world s most sustainable oil & gas companies according to a survey carried out by the Management & Excellence think tank, Petrobras is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI), and is among the most reputable in Reputation Institute s global ranking . In January 2010, during the World Economic Forum, Petrobras was ranked as one of the world s 100 most sustainable companies in Canadian magazine Corporate Knight s Global 100 ranking, which specializes in social responsibility and sustainable development . About PetrobrasPetrobras is Brazil s biggest company and the third largest publicly-held corporation on the American continent . With operations in 28 countries, the Company operates in an integrated manner in exploration and production; downstream; trade, transportation and petrochemicals; derivatives distribution; natural gas; biofuels, and electric energy . Agenda in the Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and TransparencyThursday, May 27 (local time) . 2 PM - 3:15 PM: "Business" Plenary SessionFernando Toledo Pierre, SEH manager for Petrobras Biocombustível4 PM - 5:15 PM: "Readers Views: Is sustainability reporting is progressing? "Ana Paula Grether, coordinator of Petrobras Sustainability ReportPress contacts:Lilian Laranja: + 55 21 9572 9690Petrobras Press ManagementTelephone: 55 (21) 3224-1306 and 3224-2312Fax: 55 (21) 2220-5052 and 3224-4903E-mail: imprensa@petrobras . com . brINFORMATION, PHOTOS, AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGSAT WWW . PETROBRASNEWSAGENCY . 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Lunedì 24 Maggio 2010

La settimana in Borsa

Borsa di Milano

Il titolo del Gruppo Benetton ha chiuso le contrattazioni di venerdì 21 Maggio a Piazza Affari al prezzo di riferimento di 5,65 euro, facendo registrare una performance nella settimana in flessione del -6,8% rispetto alla chiusura di venerdì 14 Maggio .

Durante la settimana sono stati scambiati volumi medi giornalieri intorno ai 526mila pezzi .

Rispetto ad inizio anno il titolo ha fatto segnare una performance in flessione del -9,5% . Nello stesso periodo gli indici FTSE Italia All-Share, FTSE Italia Mid Cap Ind e l indice Bloomberg Europe Apparel hanno registrato una performance rispettivamente del -15%, -9,6% e del -7,6% .

Eventi

Mercoledì 12 Maggio il Consiglio di Amministrazione di Benetton Group ha esaminato ed approvato i risultati del primo trimestre 2010: ricavi consolidati in crescita a 457 Milioni di Euro, utile netto a 20 Milioni di Euro .

Maggiori dettagli dell evento sono disponibili nella home page del sito Investor Relations www . benettogroup . com/investors

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Tofuture Oy (2future) ha ottenuto da GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) lo status di primo Partner per la formazione certificata dei paesi nordici . Il Programma di formazione certificata ha lo scopo di diffondere le conoscenze in materia di reporting di sostenibilità in tutto il mondo ed è stato sviluppato specificamente per aiutare le persone che creano e utilizzano rapporti a sfruttare più efficacemente il quadro GRI e i relativi rapporti . (v . immagine allegata)"Si tratta di un eccellente riconoscimento delle attività a lungo termine svolte da 2future nell ambito della formazione ed educazione di coloro che creano e utilizzano rapporti" ha dichiarato Mikael Niskala, responsabile della Sustainability Academy 2future . "The GRI Certificate supports our role as a respected provider for services related to the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability area . Our Sustainability Academy has provided Corporate Sustainability Training in Finland already for ten years, and now it is time to expand our Training services to all Nordic Countries" . 2future has started organizing the GRI Certified Training Program in May 2010 and the first courses were held in Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen . The courses in Oslo start in June . 2future is a Finland based specialist for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability with more than ten years experience and knowledge on the field . 2future provides advisory and assurance services to develop and sustain success factors by serving for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability strategies and training, and by delivering software for Sustainability Performance Management . The 2future Corporate Sustainability Management (CSM) software is already in use in more than 70 countries . In addition to the Certified GRI Training, 2future Sustainability Academy offers various courses on Sustainability topics, including Advanced Courses on sustainability reporting, Tailored Courses for corporate special needs, and courses for administrators and end-users of Sustainability Performance Management software . The consulting services include Sustainability strategies, Stakeholder surveys, Benchmarking, Sustainability Reporting and Accounting and Assurance services . To find out more about 2future services and the CSM-software, visit us on the GRI Conference Market Place . You can find us on booth 4 . Tofuture Oy is a GRI Certified Training Partner in Nordic Countries . (See images in attachment)Copyright HuginThe appendixes relating to the press release are available on: http://www . hugingroup . com/documents_ir/PJ/CO/2010/166744_88_5U48_166720-88-6V49-Tofuture-Press-release-GRI-Conference[1] . pdf Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#166744]

Governance for Owners accoglie favorevolmente l annuncio che l offerta Honeywell per Sperian Protection è stata presa in considerazioneGovernance for Owners, partenariato indipendente dedicato alla creazione di valore a lungo termine per gli azionisti attraverso l esercizio dei diritti dei titolari, ritiene che il Consiglio e la direzione di Sperian Protection siano giunti a una decisione che va nel migliore interesse della società, dei suoi azionisti e dei suoi dipendenti . In quanto azionista a lungo termine, responsabile della gestione di fondi che complessivamente detengono quasi il 10% del capitale azionario di Sperian Protection, Governance for Owners ha sempre creduto nelle grandi potenzialità dell azienda e questa sinergia tra due soggetti importanti che operano nel settore dei dispositivi di protezione individuale consentirà a tali potenzialità di esprimersi appieno . Governance for Owners is confident that the new business will continue to grow and prosper . ENDS

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Fabrice BaronDDB Financial+331 53 32 61 27fabrice . baron@ddbfinancial . frMarie-Hélène SergentShan+331 44 50 51 79marie . sergent@shan . frNotes to Editors:1 . Governance for Owners (GO) is an independent partnership between major institutional share owners, a long-term investor and GO senior executives . GO is dedicated to adding long-term shareholder value for clients by exercising owners rights . The GO European Focus Fund invests in a small number of European public companies where value can be added through exercising owners rights to address key structural or strategic governance weaknesses that have historically impaired company performance . The GO Stewardship Service offers independent corporate governance voting advice on the largest 1500 companies in the US, Europe, South East Asia and Japan, combined with a more intensive programme of enhanced-value engagement on selected companies within clients portfolios . Copyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#166746]

Da non distribuire negli Stati Uniti e in AustraliaComunicato stampaAssemblea Generale ordinaria e straordinaria del 19 maggio 2010Modalità di pagamento del dividendo in azioni o in contantiParigi, 20 maggio 2010 - L Assemblea Generale ordinaria e straordinaria diCrédit Agricole S . A . , svoltasi il mercoledì 19 maggio 2010, ha approvato il bilancio dell esercizio chiuso il 31 dicembre 2009 e ha deciso la distribuzione di un dividendo netto di 0,45 euro per azione . L assemblea ha deciso di concedere ad ogni azionista la possibilità di optare per un pagamento del dividendo in contanti o in azioni di nuova emissione, precisando che il pagamento in azioni avverrà sul 100% del dividendo . Il prezzo d emissione delle nuove azioni distribuite a pagamento del dividendo, in caso di esercizio dell opzione, fissato al 90% della media delle ultime quotazioni dell azione ordinaria Crédit Agricole S . A . presso Euronext Paris nelle venti sessioni di Borsa che precedono la data dell Assemblea Generale, meno l importo netto del dividendo per azione, ossia 0,45 euro, viene stabilito a 9,28 euro, arrotondato al centesimo di euro inferioreGli azionisti, titolari di azioni prima del distacco della cedola, potranno esercitare la loro opzione fra giovedì 27 maggio e martedì 8 giugno 2010 inclusi presso gli istituti pagatori . Ogni azionista che non avrà esercitato la sua opzione entro e non oltre martedì 8 giugno 2010 potrà ricevere il pagamento spettantegli solo in contanti . Se l importo dei dividendi per i quali è esercitata l opzione non corrisponde ad un numero intero di azioni, il giorno in cui viene esercitata la sua opzione, l azionista riceverà il numero di azioni immediatamente inferiore, accompagnato da un saldo in contanti . Le azioni di nuova emissione faranno oggetto di una domanda di ammissione alla negoziazione presso Euronext Paris, saranno soggette a tutte le disposizioni previste dallo statuto di Crédit Agricole S . A . e daranno pieno godimento al 1° gennaio 2010 . Di conseguenza, a partire dalla data di emissione, tali azioni saranno completamente assimilate alle azioni ordinarie che costituiscono il capitale sociale di Crédit Agricole S . A . La data di distacco del dividendo dell azione e la data di negoziazione ex-dividendo sono fissate a giovedì 27 maggio 2010 . La data a partire dalla quale è fissato il pagamento in contanti o la consegna delle nuove azioni è lunedì 21 giugno 2010 . Il numero massimo di azioni di nuova emissione suscettibili di essere emesse per il pagamento del dividendo in azioni rappresenta 4,83% del capitale sociale . L opzione relativa al pagamento del dividendo in azioni sopra descritta non è disponibile per gli azionisti che risiedono in un paese per il quale tale opzione necessiterebbe della registrazione o dell ottenimento di un autorizzazione da parte delle locali autorità di mercato locale . Gli azionisti non residenti in Francia devono informarsi circa eventuali restrizioni locali e, nell eventualità, provvedere a conformarvisi . Gli azionisti sono tenuti ad informarsi circa le condizioni e le conseguenze relative ad un opzione del genere e che potrebbero essere eventualmente applicabili in base alle legislazione locale . Decidendo di optare per il pagamento del dividendo in azioni, gli azioni devono prendere in considerazione i rischi associati ad un investimento in titoli . Il presente comunicato non costituisce un prospetto ed è messo a disposizione degli azionisti di Crédit Agricole S . A . in applicazione dei paragrafi 1 . , d) e 2 . , e) dell articolo 4 della direttiva 2003/71/CE del Parlamento europeo e del Consiglio del 4 novembre 2003, nonché delle disposizioni nazionali applicabili . Le versioni in francese, inglese, tedesco ed italiano di questo comunicato sono consultabili presso il sito Internet di Crédit Agricole S . A . : www . finance . credit-agricole . comProfilo di Crédit Agricole S . A . Per qualsiasi ulteriore informazione su Crédit Agricole S . A . , la sua attività, la sua strategia, i suoi risultati finanziari e i rischi correlati alla sua attività, vi rinviamo alla consultazione del documento di riferimento 2009 di Crédit Agricole S . A . (disponibile su www . finance . credit-agricole . com)Servizio stampaAnne-Sophie Gentil (+ 33 (0)1 43 23 37 51Stéphanie Ozenne ( + 33 (0)1 43 23 59 44Contatti investitori:Relazioni con gli azionisti individualiN° verde (gratuito in Francia): 0 800 000 777Infos . actionnaires@credit-agricole-sa . frRelazioni con gli azionisti istituzionaliTel . + 33 (0)1 43 23 04 31Relations . investisseurs@credit-agricole-sa . frInvestor . relations@credit-agricole-sa . frCopyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#166774]

Lunedì 17 Maggio 2010

La settimana in Borsa

Borsa di Milano

Il titolo del Gruppo Benetton ha chiuso le contrattazioni di venerdì 14 Maggio a Piazza Affari al prezzo di riferimento di 6,07 euro, facendo registrare una performance nella settimana del +3,3% rispetto alla chiusura di venerdì 7 Maggio .

Durante la settimana sono stati scambiati volumi medi giornalieri intorno a 737mila pezzi .

Rispetto ad inizio anno il titolo ha fatto segnare una performance in flessione del -2,8% . Nello stesso periodo gli indici FTSE Italia All-Share, FTSE Italia Mid Cap Ind e l indice Bloomberg Europe Apparel hanno registrato una performance rispettivamente del -13,8%, -7,4% e del -3,9% .

Eventi

Mercoledì 12 Maggio il Consiglio di Amministrazione di Benetton Group ha esaminato ed approvato i risultati del primo trimestre 2010: ricavi consolidati in crescita a 457 Milioni di Euro, utile netto a 20 Milioni di Euro .

Maggiori dettagli dell evento sono disponibili nella home page del sito Investor Relations www . benettogroup . com/investors

Mercoledì 18 Maggio Benetton Group sarà a Londra per un roadshow organizzato da Mediobanca, dove avrà modo di incontrare alcuni tra i principali investitori .

Il giorno successivo - giovedì 19 Maggio - il Gruppo sarà a Francoforte per un roadshow organizzato da Equita SIM .

Newsflow:

Nella corso della settimana sono state pubblicate diverse note di update sul Gruppo a seguito dei risultati del 1° Trimestre 2010, da Banca Akros, Banca Leonardo, Equita, Exane, Cheuvreux, Deutsche Bank, Intermonte, Mediobanca e UBS .

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TOUAX beneficia della ripresa con un incremento dei ricavi del 10% nel primo trimestre 2010Il miglioramento dei ricavi registrato nel primo trimestre annuncia un ritorno alla crescita spinto dalla vendita di apparecchiatureNel primo trimestre 2010 i ricavi consolidati hanno raggiunto E 60,9 milioni contro E 55,3 milioni del primo trimestre 2009, un aumento di E 5,5 milioni (+10%) .

Ricavi per tipo (dati consolidati non certificati, in migliaia di euro)	1trim 2010	1trim 2009	Variazione
Ricavi da leasing (1)	52,001	51,898	0%
Vendita di apparecchiature e simili	8,850	3,444	157%
Ricavi consolidati	60,851	55,342	10%

(1) I ricavi da leasing qui presentati comprendono servizi accessori e servizi di trasporto su fiume . A cambi e perimetro costanti, i ricavi sono aumentati del 12% . Leasing revenue was stable due to continued downward pressure on leasing rates, compensated by improved utilization rates . Sales revenue is considerably higher with the completion of new management programs in the Railcar business and the conclusion of major agreements for the sale of modular buildings . The TOUAX Group s strength is based on its strategy for creating value . The company s principal advantages include:- Extensive diversification in the leasing and sales of four assets with strong long-term growth: The recovery of trade worldwide boosts the leasing of shipping containers; Europe s deregulated rail freight market favors freight railcar leasing; the need for flexibility and competitive costs gives modular buildings the edge over traditional construction; and environmental concerns are fostering river transport . - Proprietary fleet of assets leased worth E503 million (a E58 million increase since March 31, 2009) invested in standardized, mobile equipment featuring a long life-between 15 and 50 years-which generates long-term leasing profitability and recurring revenue streams . These assets provide the Group with a potential for creating value over time through gains on sales . - Leased assets managed for third parties under long-term contracts worth E846 million . Outsourced investments produce additional revenue streams and improve the profitability of equity capital without tying up capital . - TOUAX s development policy with a strong international focus in order to benefit from world trade (86% of revenues were generated outside France on March 31, 2010) . TOUAX has operations on five continents . Contribution of the Group s four divisions

Revenue by division (Unaudited consolidated data, in thousands of euros)	Q1 2010	Q1 2009	change
Leasing revenue (1)	22,458	23,211	-3%
Sales of equipment &c .	1,093	219	399%
Shipping containers	23,551	23,430	1%
Leasing revenue (1)	16,745	15,552	8%
Sales of equipment &c .	4,217	3,083	37%
Modular buildings	20,962	18,635	12%
Leasing revenue (1)	4,530	4,620	-2%
Sales of equipment &c .
River barges	4,530	4,620	-2%
Leasing revenue (1)	8,268	8,515	-3%
Sales of equipment &c .	3,540	142	2393%
Railcars, misc . and inter-industry offsets	11,808	8,657	36%
Consolidated revenue	60,851	55,342	10%

(1) Leasing revenue presented here includes ancillary services and river transport services . Shipping containers:The utilization rate in the Shipping Containers Division has improved since the beginning of the year due to the strong recovery of world trade which generated significant demand for shipping containers . Pressure on leasing rates in 2009 continued to influence rates in Q1 2010, but the inversion of this trend beginning in March will boost leasing revenue as of the second quarter of this year . The Division enjoyed major success in the first quarter, signing several Purchase & Lease back agreements with first-rate shipping companies . Trade is predicted to increase by about 9 . 5% in 2010 year according to the WTO, and this would result in an 8 . 8% jump in container transport (source: Clarkson) versus -9 . 4% in 2009 . Modular buildings:The Modular Buildings Division grew by 12% and increased its leasing and sales market share thanks to its positioning in surging markets, especially in Eastern Europe and to its expansion in new, fast-growing sectors such as student housing, emergency housing, low energy consumption (BBC) head offices, and hospitals . The Division s products, compliant with new market standards (EC marking, RT 2005, Eurocode, and REI) are attractive as well as economical, and can be installed quickly . River barges:The River Barges business fell slightly (-2%) due to weather conditions preventing normal navigation on the Danube during the first quarter . The fact that grain producers did not reduce stocks during 2009 or Q1 2010 points to an increase in river transport in Eastern Europe during 2010 . The drop in the transport business was partially compensated by long-term lease agreements for River barges in South America . Freight railcars:Leasing revenue fell slightly (- 3%) following the decrease in the utilization rate during 2009 combined with a drop in leasing rates . Recovery is expected to begin in the second half of 2010 . The sale of railcars to investors (where TOUAX retains management) improved and should continue to do so, given the demand for tangible assets offering good leasing profitability . Annual targets confirmedIn light of the improved revenue during the first quarter and a favorable outlook for the year, the TOUAX Group confirms its objectives to maintain its leasing revenue and to increase its sales revenue in 2010 . These goals were set during the Financial Analyst Meeting on March 26, 2010 . The TOUAX Group provides its operational leasing services to a global customer base, both for its own account and on behalf of investors . TOUAX is the European leader in shipping containers and river barges, and no . 2 in modular buildings and freight railcars (intermodal railcars) . TOUAX is well positioned to take advantage of the rapid growth in corporate outsourcing of non-strategic assets and every day offers efficient and flexible leasing solutions to more than 5,000 customers . TOUAX is listed in Paris on NYSE EURONEXT - Euronext Paris Compartment C (ISIN code FR0000033003) and is part of the SBF 250 Index . Contacts:TouaxFabrice & Raphaël WalewskiManaging Directorstouax@touax . comwww . Touax . comTel: +33 (0)1 46 96 18 00ACTIFINJean-Yves Barbarajybarbara@actifin . frTel: +33 (0)1 55 88 11 11Copyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#166564]

GRI lancia due nuovi studi che mostrano un accresciuta attenzione nei confronti del reporting di sostenibilità in seguito alla crisi finanziariaAmsterdam NL 12 maggio 2010 - Secondo le nuove ricerche presentate da GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), il reporting di sostenibilità è diventato uno strumento essenziale per aiutare le imprese e i governi a ricostruire la fiducia erosa dagli effetti della crisi economica . GRI, pioniere nello sviluppo del quadro di reporting di sostenibilità più utilizzato al mondo, ha contribuito a due progetti di ricerca di alto profilo riguardanti le tendenze nell ambito del reporting . Gli studi rivelano che l economia globale è destinata a diventare radicalmente più trasparente nell arco del prossimo decennio . The exploration of Integrated Reporting by a number of multinational corporations has already caught the attention of key stakeholders, including the financial markets and regulatory bodies . As a result, businesses will be expected to provide significantly higher levels of corporate transparency and product traceability . These are factors that GRI is already considering in future strategic developments of the GRI Guidelines . "Transparency is a key component for companies and governments to manage resources and public expectations . Consequently, sustainability reporting is becoming more mainstream, recognized as the best tool to measure, report and communicate performance in the ESG field . " says Nelmara Arbex, Director, Learning and Services at GRI . The studies, The Transparent Economy and Carrots and Sticks , investigate the latest developments in sustainability reporting in the regulatory field and in relation to society s recent challenges . Both will be launched at The 2010 Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency taking place on 26-28 May, 2010 . The Transparent Economy report is based on research lead by Volans, a sustainability consultancy-think-tank, in cooperation with GRI, analyzing the trends that will drive reporting until 2020 . "Sustainability reporting is playing a crucial role in the process of rebuilding trust in businesses, financial institutions and governments following the financial meltdown . As a result, new forms of integrated reporting are evolving rapidly," says the report s author, sustainability champion John Elkington . Carrots and Sticks - Promoting Transparency and Sustainability is the latest edition of a study initially published in 2006 to provide readers with an easy reference and overview of mandatory and voluntary approaches to sustainability reporting and assurance throughout the world . A co-production of GRI, the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), KPMG Sustainability, and the University of Stellenbosch Business School, the study covers the majority of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries as well as emerging market countries such as Brazil, India and South Africa . "The financial crisis has sparked a renewed focus on regulation . The role of governments in sustainability reporting is an important part of this trend, as the state plays a stronger regulatory role in ensuring a minimum level of disclosure and risk prevention," says Teresa Fogelberg, Deputy Chief Executive at GRI . "This means more rigorous sustainability reporting is going hand in hand with regulation . "The full publications will be available at The 2010 Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency, the world s biggest sustainability reporting event . The Transparent Economy publication will be launched during the Volans & GRI Research Program: Trends in Future Reporting conference session on Thursday, 27 May at 2 pm . The Carrots and Sticks publication will be launched during the Learn about Regulatory Approaches around the Globe conference session on 27 May at 11 am . For more information on the conference, please visit www . amsterdamgriconference . org . Media contact:Global Reporting InitiativeGudrun Dohl+31(0)20-5310067dohl@globalreporting . orgAbout The Global Reporting InitiativeThe Global Reporting Initiative has pioneered the development of the world s most widely used sustainability reporting framework and is committed to its continuous improvement and application worldwide . This framework sets out the principles and indicators that organizations can use to measure and report their economic, environmental, and social performance . For more information visit: www . globalreporting . orgCopyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#166566]