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The European company joins global leaders and experts at the world forum, sharing how its technology contributes to the transition towards a more sustainable energy future

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In November 2025, global leaders will meet in South Africa for the G20 Summit, where one of the key agenda items will be ensuring that the energy transition and sustainable development advance in an achievable way worldwide. The Think 20 (T20), the G20’s policy advisory network, will bring together global experts to address these challenges.

Europe enters the summit with a strong climate policy framework. The European Commission’s strategy towards carbon neutrality has built solid regulatory foundations, yet the region still faces rising energy prices. Households and businesses bear higher bills, a pressing reality in a green transition where progress often lags. This tension between ambition and affordability remains one of Europe’s greatest challenges: ensuring that decarbonisation is economically viable for all.

As noted by the European Commission last October, the processes underpinning this transition are slower than required, limiting the deployment of renewables, the expansion and modernisation of power grids. In response, the Commission has set out seven priority actions to reduce energy costs and streamline permitting for new projects.

Against this backdrop, regulation alone cannot deliver the change required. Technology and innovation have become the true drivers of progress. Real-time monitoring solutions can transform climate targets into measurable results.

Technologies powered by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are redefining this approach. While achieving a fully renewable energy system within current timelines remains ambitious, the integration of these technologies enables existing infrastructures to be modernised and provides users, households, businesses and municipalities with a clearer understanding of their utility networks, helping them make informed, sustainable decisions.

As global leaders discuss the energy transition in South Africa, SureFlow will showcase how data intelligence can accelerate the G20’s sustainability commitments. The company will feature at G20 South Africa 2025, an official T20 side event, hosting its panel “Smart Cities in Action: Data Intelligence for Sustainable Urban Living.” The session, bringing together participants in Dubai and online from across the world, will showcase live demonstrations and data-led discussions illustrating how AI and IoT are transforming utility management and empowering communities to build smarter, more efficient cities.

With operations in the United Kingdom, across Europe and the United Arab Emirates, SureFlow has established itself as a European leader in technology for energy efficiency. Its AI and IoT-driven systems enable households, businesses and public authorities to monitor and optimise energy consumption in real time, providing scalable and affordable tools that support sustainability commitments.

“Our platform acts as an Intelligent Guardian, detecting anomalies, identifying patterns and guiding users towards more sustainable energy use,” said Sébastien Dui, CEO and Founder of SureFlow.

By turning information into actionable insight, SureFlow helps detect leaks, uncover hidden consumption and address inefficiencies through predictive intelligence. Designed with a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, its solutions are easy to install and allow rapid, large-scale deployment, while ensuring data privacy and security through advanced encryption and full anonymisation.

As Europe accelerates towards climate neutrality, SureFlow is emerging as a strategic technology partner that makes sustainability tangible.

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• New research shows that people aged 29-42 are more likely to miss cervical screenings than any other age group.1

• Almost one third of surveyed European millennials eligible for routine cervical screening have postponed or skipped their appointment.1

• Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, with almost all cases avoidable through vaccination and regular screenings.²

BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today research findings showing that 31% of eligible millennials have postponed or missed their cervical screening appointments – 27% higher than the average across all age groups. The findings come from a survey of 5,518 internet users aged 16-64 commissioned by Roche and conducted by GWI across six European countries.¹

Despite screening services being widely available free of charge or heavily subsidised in many countries, for the millennials surveyed, specific challenges make accessing routine cervical screening difficult. In addition to the well-documented fears reported over pain, embarrassment or stigma surrounding screenings,¹ the research reveals that millennials face a particular challenge in balancing careers, caregiving responsibilities, and relationships. These overlapping commitments appear to push cervical screenings – which remain vital for detecting HPV, the cause of over 99% of cervical cancers³ – to the bottom of their priorities, resulting in higher rates of missed or delayed appointments compared to other groups.

“Millennials are often said to be the ‘have it all generation,’ juggling careers, caregiving, and societal expectations. Yet, they tend to put themselves last,” said Joanna Sickler, Vice-President, Health Policy and External Affairs at Roche Diagnostics. “The research shows that millennials are disproportionately failing to prioritise cervical screening, because of a mix of emotional, logistical, and societal pressures. It’s critical to design solutions like self-sampling that allow screening to fit into their reality. It’s not just important, it’s essential to saving lives.”

The findings highlight the importance of practical, tailored interventions that address the barriers millennials face. Commenting on the results, Professor Daniel Kelly OBE, Cardiff University, and Co-Chair of the HPV and Hep B Action Network at the European Cancer Organisation said: “Healthcare systems must evolve to meet women where and how they live offering flexible, person-centred screening options and access to vaccination while fostering open dialogue and community engagement that normalise cervical health as a shared responsibility.”

Fear remains the biggest barrier to cervical screening attendance. Thirty percent of all women cite fear as the primary reason for missing or delaying their appointments, driven by anxiety about discomfort, pain, or the potential results. The survey also found that professional commitments and workplace demands are a major factor, and the second-largest barrier for all participants. High-income earners (top third of income ranges across markets) are 22% more likely than average to delay appointments, and 27% of this group cite workplace demands as the reason for postponement. Millennials who delayed or cancelled screening appointments are 20% more likely than the general population to say that greater workplace flexibility and encouragement would help them prioritise cervical screenings.

Caregiving responsibilities add another layer of complexity, particularly for parents. For many, the demands of family life take priority over personal health, with 27% of parents surveyed reported they had delayed or cancelled cervical screening appointments.

These challenges are compounded by a lack of awareness and discussion around cervical screening, with half of women surveyed believing there are no schemes to support or subsidise healthcare appointments. Additionally, nearly 50% of respondents, including 43% of millennials, admitted they had never spoken to anyone about cervical screening, highlighting a pervasive cultural discomfort that leaves many without the emotional support or encouragement needed to prioritise screenings.

Practical and emotional support are key to improving attendance rates. Among millennials who postponed their screenings, 12% identified assistance with travel or childcare as a significant motivator, while 19% said greater workplace flexibility and encouragement from employers would help them prioritise their appointments. Emotional support also plays a role, with 10% saying they would be more likely to attend if encouraged by family, friends, or colleagues.

Cervical cancer: it only ends with all of us

Every year, cervical cancer affects more than 600,000 women globally,² yet it is preventable in almost all cases through vaccination, early detection, and treatment of precancers.² At Roche Diagnostics, we are committed to the elimination of cervical cancer through collective action. Our campaign, Cervical cancer: it only ends with all of us, focuses on reducing barriers to access, normalising conversations about cervical health, and enabling more eligible individuals to attend their routine screenings.

Roche is working alongside healthcare systems, governments, and communities to provide flexible screening options such as self-collection, inclusive education, and clear communication about the importance of early detection. Together, we can help improve attendance rates, empower individuals to take action for their health, and prevent cervical cancer from claiming more lives. Eliminating cervical cancer starts with all of us.

For more information, visit: https://roche.com/stories/cervical-cancer-it-only-ends-with-all-of-us

About Roche
 Founded in 1896 in Basel, Switzerland, as one of the first industrial manufacturers of branded medicines, Roche has grown into the world’s largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. The company pursues scientific excellence to discover and develop medicines and diagnostics for improving and saving the lives of people around the world. We are a pioneer in personalised healthcare and want to further transform how healthcare is delivered to have an even greater impact. To provide the best care for each person we partner with many stakeholders and combine our strengths in Diagnostics and Pharma with data insights from the clinical practice.

In recognising our endeavour to pursue a long-term perspective in all we do, Roche has been named one of the most sustainable companies in the pharmaceuticals industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the fifteenth consecutive year. This distinction also reflects our efforts to improve access to healthcare together with local partners in every country we work.

Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan.

For more information, please visit www.roche.com.

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[1] GWI – Roche. Cervical Cancer Europe Study 2025.
[2] World Health Organisation. Cervical Cancer Factsheet. Available at URL: https://www.who.int/health-topics/cervical-cancer#tab=tab_1
[3] Centers for Disease Control, Cancers caused by HPV. Available at URL: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/about/cancers-caused-by-hpv.html  

Roche Diagnostics Communications

Kathryn Ager
Senior Communications Business Partner, Roche Diagnostics
kathryn.ager@roche.com
Phone: +44 07745 115046

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BELÉM, Brazil, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On November 10, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) officially opened in Belém, Brazil. As a pioneer in long-range electric two-wheelers, TAILG was invited to the High-Level Forum on South-South Cooperation on Climate Change to present its Green and Low-Carbon Global Development Plan, contributing Chinese innovation to the global climate agenda.

COP30 is one of the world’s most influential platforms for climate governance, gathering delegates from nearly 200 countries, international organizations, and enterprises to explore solutions for climate challenges.

Innovative Evaluation System for Industry Transformation

At the conference, TAILG President Yao Li introduced the TAILG Green and Low-Carbon Development Plan, centered on the Smart E-Vehicle Green Assessment System. Using digital and AI technologies, the system covers the entire product lifecycle—manufacturing, usage, and recycling—to promote sustainable transformation in the e-mobility industry.

In manufacturing, TAILG is building a green system focusing on zero-carbon factories, low-carbon design, and sustainable supply chains, reducing emissions and energy consumption. During usage, it has developed digital mileage, battery, and energy management systems to encourage users’ participation in low-carbon travel. In recycling, TAILG is establishing eco-friendly recovery systems for batteries and vehicles to advance a circular economy.

The system is scheduled for full implementation by 2026, aiming to help the global electric two-wheeler industry achieve traceable, recyclable, and sustainable green growth within five years.

Advancing Global Green Mobility

Since its founding in 2003, TAILG has embedded low-carbon principles across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and service. Since signing an MoU with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 2017, it has made significant progress: building two certified zero-carbon factories in Huizhou and Wuxi, and launching green mobility pilot projects in Kenya, Uganda, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia.

In Africa, TAILG has developed solar-powered tricycles and the TK90 battery-swap series to address local energy shortages.

“Faith leads the way forward.” This belief drives TAILG’s long-term commitment to green development,” Yao emphasized. “As a global innovator in electric mobility, TAILG will continue to lead with technology, advancing a greener, smarter, and more inclusive future for all.”

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BELEM, Brazil, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Report on State Grid’s Contribution to Global Security Initiative was released during the “Beautiful Bays, Better Lives” Ocean Ecological Civilization Storytelling Session held at the China Pavilion of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference. This marks the first contribution report by a Chinese enterprise on the implementation of the Global Security Initiative. It is also the third time State Grid has released a corporate contribution report on a United Nations platform, following the publication of the first Green and Low-Carbon Development Report by a central SOE at COP27, and the first Report on Contribution to Global Development Initiative by a central SOE during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.

Against the backdrop of global climate change, it has become a global consensus to accelerate the energy transition and effectively address the triple challenge of energy security, sustainability, and economic efficiency. State Grid fully implements the new energy security strategy of “Four Reforms and One Cooperation”, accelerating the development of a new energy system and the building of a New-Type Power System. The Company is advancing carbon peaking in a proactive and well-coordinated manner, fostering green production and lifestyles, and ensuring reliable electricity supply to support both economic development and people’s livelihoods. Through these efforts, State Grid has provided a Chinese model and solutions that other countries can draw upon in strengthening energy security and advancing the green and low-carbon transition.

The Report is structured into five sections i.e. Preface, The GSI, The GSI and State Grid, Measures and Practices of State Grid in Implementing the GSI, and Outlook. It provides a systematic account of the State Grid’s practices and experience in energy security and green, low-carbon transition. The Report vividly illustrates how State Grid has advanced the GSI by strengthening the national energy security line, serving national economic security, supporting national ecological security, and fostering international energy security synergy. Through innovative measures and remarkable achievements, State Grid has contributed to global efforts in promoting the sustainable development of global energy, safeguarding global energy security, and fostering international energy cooperation.

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