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CHAM, Switzerland, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global leader in energy management solutions, today announced it has received the prestigious Platinum medal from EcoVadis, the highest possible distinction awarded under this rating. This marks the second consecutive year that Landis+Gyr has achieved Platinum status. Since its last assessment, Landis+Gyr improved its overall score from 80 to 85, placing it within the top 1% of approximately 150,000 companies assessed worldwide by EcoVadis. This recognition aligns with Landis+Gyr's Science-Based Targets initiatives (SBTi) and its mission to decarbonize energy infrastructure globally. It also reaffirms the company's strong commitment to sustainability and the successful integration of sustainable practices across and beyond its business operations.
The EcoVadis Platinum Medal strengthens Landis+Gyr's position as a trusted partner for utilities and energy stakeholders worldwide. Increasingly, customers and partners request access to our EcoVadis scorecard as part of their supplier evaluation processes, underscoring the growing importance of measurable sustainability leadership in today's energy ecosystem.
"Achieving EcoVadis Platinum status for the second year in a row reinforces our commitment to creating measurable impact," said Peter Mainz, CEO of Landis+Gyr. "Our progress reflects not only compliance with global standards but a deeper focus on integrating sustainability into every facet of our business, from product innovation to supply chain practices, helping utilities and communities accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future."
"We celebrate this achievement, which recognizes our teams' dedication and perseverance in advancing sustainability at Landis+Gyr," said Cecilia Silva-Wagner, Head of ESG at Landis+Gyr. "Their ongoing collaboration and commitment to improvement move us closer to our sustainability goals and create lasting value for our company and stakeholders. The recognition by EcoVadis is the culmination of these efforts."
EcoVadis, one of the world's most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, bases its assessments on international standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO 26000. The evaluation covers 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
This year, Landis+Gyr received its highest score in the 'Environment' dimension (95/100), underscoring Landis+Gyr's leadership in emissions reduction and renewable energy adoption, followed by 'Sustainable Procurement' (86/100), 'Labor & Human Rights' (82/100), and 'Ethics' (80/100). The assessment helps the company measure performance, uncover risks, and identify where and how it can improve its overall ESG impact going forward.
About Landis+Gyr Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having enabled 9 million tons of CO2 savings in FY 2024 through our product offerings, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896. With sales of USD 1.7 billion in FY 2024, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,300 talented people across five continents. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.
About EcoVadis
Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown into a globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings with a network of more than 150,000 rated companies. EcoVadis' business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidence-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement. Learn more at www.ecovadis.com.
CHAM, Switzerland, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global leader in energy management solutions, today announced it has received the prestigious Platinum medal from EcoVadis, the highest possible distinction awarded under this rating. This marks the second consecutive year that Landis+Gyr has achieved Platinum status. Since its last assessment, Landis+Gyr improved its overall score from 80 to 85, placing it within the top 1% of approximately 150,000 companies assessed worldwide by EcoVadis. This recognition aligns with Landis+Gyr's Science-Based Targets initiatives (SBTi) and its mission to decarbonize energy infrastructure globally. It also reaffirms the company's strong commitment to sustainability and the successful integration of sustainable practices across and beyond its business operations.
The EcoVadis Platinum Medal strengthens Landis+Gyr's position as a trusted partner for utilities and energy stakeholders worldwide. Increasingly, customers and partners request access to our EcoVadis scorecard as part of their supplier evaluation processes, underscoring the growing importance of measurable sustainability leadership in today's energy ecosystem.
"Achieving EcoVadis Platinum status for the second year in a row reinforces our commitment to creating measurable impact," said Peter Mainz, CEO of Landis+Gyr. "Our progress reflects not only compliance with global standards but a deeper focus on integrating sustainability into every facet of our business, from product innovation to supply chain practices, helping utilities and communities accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future."
"We celebrate this achievement, which recognizes our teams' dedication and perseverance in advancing sustainability at Landis+Gyr," said Cecilia Silva-Wagner, Head of ESG at Landis+Gyr. "Their ongoing collaboration and commitment to improvement move us closer to our sustainability goals and create lasting value for our company and stakeholders. The recognition by EcoVadis is the culmination of these efforts."
EcoVadis, one of the world's most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, bases its assessments on international standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO 26000. The evaluation covers 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
This year, Landis+Gyr received its highest score in the 'Environment' dimension (95/100), underscoring Landis+Gyr's leadership in emissions reduction and renewable energy adoption, followed by 'Sustainable Procurement' (86/100), 'Labor & Human Rights' (82/100), and 'Ethics' (80/100). The assessment helps the company measure performance, uncover risks, and identify where and how it can improve its overall ESG impact going forward.
About Landis+Gyr Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having enabled 9 million tons of CO2 savings in FY 2024 through our product offerings, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896. With sales of USD 1.7 billion in FY 2024, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,300 talented people across five continents. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.
About EcoVadis
Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown into a globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings with a network of more than 150,000 rated companies. EcoVadis' business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidence-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement. Learn more at www.ecovadis.com.
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Landis+Gyr Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the Second Consecutive Year for Outstanding Sustainability Performance
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NAIROBI, Kenya and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open University of Kenya (OUK) and MindHYVE.ai, Inc., a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic collaboration focused on advancing AI-powered learning enablement and academic innovation.
The collaboration explores the integration of ArthurAI™, MindHYVE.ai's proprietary agentic artificial intelligence system, into selected areas of OUK's digital learning ecosystem. The initiative is designed to support personalized learning, faculty enablement, data-driven curriculum innovation and workforce-aligned upskilling, positioning OUK as a leader in next-generation digital education across Africa.
Under the MoU, the parties will jointly explore implementation of ArthurAI as a virtual academic enabler, supporting learners and educators through adaptive, real-time learning assistance. The collaboration also includes curriculum co-design, impact evaluation, localization aligned with Kenya's education policy and adherence to the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).
"This collaboration reflects the Open University of Kenya's commitment to innovation, access and academic excellence," said Professor Elijah Omwenga, Vice-Chancellor of the Open University of Kenya. "By exploring responsible AI-powered learning systems, we aim to enhance student success, empower faculty and strengthen Kenya's position as a digital education leader."
"OUK represents a bold and forward-looking model for higher education in the digital age," said Bill Faruki, Founder and CEO at MindHYVE.ai™. "This collaboration allows us to responsibly explore how agentic AI can support learning, teaching and workforce readiness—while maintaining transparency, ethics and local relevance."
This collaboration reflects a shared vision to advance responsible AI in education, expand access to high-quality digital learning and support Kenya's broader goals for workforce development and innovation.
About The Open University of Kenya
The Open University of Kenya (OUK), established by Charter in August 2023, is Kenya's first fully online specialised public University. OUK is mandated to expand access to affordable, flexible, self-paced, inclusive and high-quality higher education through digital and open learning innovation. It offers Professional Development Courses, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes designed to meet the needs of learners across Kenya and beyond.
Website: https://ouk.ac.ke/ ∕ Email: info@ouk.ac.ke ∕ Contact: +254 703 211 211
Media Contact:
Brendah Kabindio
Email: bkabindio@ouk.ac.ke
About MindHYVE.ai™
MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE's technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.
With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.
Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668
Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io
NAIROBI, Kenya and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open University of Kenya (OUK) and MindHYVE.ai, Inc., a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic collaboration focused on advancing AI-powered learning enablement and academic innovation.
The collaboration explores the integration of ArthurAI™, MindHYVE.ai's proprietary agentic artificial intelligence system, into selected areas of OUK's digital learning ecosystem. The initiative is designed to support personalized learning, faculty enablement, data-driven curriculum innovation and workforce-aligned upskilling, positioning OUK as a leader in next-generation digital education across Africa.
Under the MoU, the parties will jointly explore implementation of ArthurAI as a virtual academic enabler, supporting learners and educators through adaptive, real-time learning assistance. The collaboration also includes curriculum co-design, impact evaluation, localization aligned with Kenya's education policy and adherence to the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).
"This collaboration reflects the Open University of Kenya's commitment to innovation, access and academic excellence," said Professor Elijah Omwenga, Vice-Chancellor of the Open University of Kenya. "By exploring responsible AI-powered learning systems, we aim to enhance student success, empower faculty and strengthen Kenya's position as a digital education leader."
"OUK represents a bold and forward-looking model for higher education in the digital age," said Bill Faruki, Founder and CEO at MindHYVE.ai™. "This collaboration allows us to responsibly explore how agentic AI can support learning, teaching and workforce readiness—while maintaining transparency, ethics and local relevance."
This collaboration reflects a shared vision to advance responsible AI in education, expand access to high-quality digital learning and support Kenya's broader goals for workforce development and innovation.
About The Open University of Kenya
The Open University of Kenya (OUK), established by Charter in August 2023, is Kenya's first fully online specialised public University. OUK is mandated to expand access to affordable, flexible, self-paced, inclusive and high-quality higher education through digital and open learning innovation. It offers Professional Development Courses, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes designed to meet the needs of learners across Kenya and beyond.
Website: https://ouk.ac.ke/ ∕ Email: info@ouk.ac.ke ∕ Contact: +254 703 211 211
Media Contact:
Brendah Kabindio
Email: bkabindio@ouk.ac.ke
About MindHYVE.ai™
MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE's technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.
With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.
Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668
Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
MindHYVE.ai™ and The Open University of Kenya Announce Strategic Collaboration on AI-Powered Learning and Academic Innovation
