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A Larger Nickel Institute Looks to the FutureNickel Magazine, June 2008 -- “After a transformational year in 2006, witnessing strong growth in nickel use and significant corporate transaction activity, 2007 proved no less exciting,” says Nickel Institute Chairman Tav Morgan in the Institute’s recently published Annual Report. “The global nickel industry moved to install new production capacity to satisfy strong demand, particularly from the stainless steel industry in China,” he says. By scaling up activities around the world in 2007, the Nickel Institute responded to the threat of substitution caused by users seeking less expensive materials and by regulatory demands emerging from the European Union (EU). Mr. Morgan says the Institute will focus on managing the reputation of nickel, influencing policy-makers, reassuring end-users, and keeping member companies informed of developments. The Institute’s budget in 2008 almost doubled to US$23.4 million from $12.1 million in 2007, while membership increased to 24 companies from 18. The 36-page Annual Report contains highlights of activities in five main areas: business advocacy, market support and development, science, communications, and financial management. There are also special reports on sustainability, the EU’s chemicals regulation policy (REACH), and nickel risk assessment. To download a copy of the annual report, go to: www.nickelinstitute.org/annualreport Climate Change InitiativeNickel Magazine, June 2008 -- As a sponsor of Climate Action, a joint project of Sustainable Development International and the United Nations Environment Programme, the Nickel Institute is engaged in constructive dialogue with both government and the private sector. The goal is to find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Institute’s president, Stephen Barnett, recently spoke on camera with a reporter for Climate Action and outlined how the nickel industry is contributing to a more sustainable society. You can view the video interview at: www.climateactionprogramme.org/climate_leaders/article/ Mr. Barnett later reinforced the environmental message in a keynote speech at the China Nickel 2008 conference in Shanghai. Director, Communications and Public AffairsNickel Magazine, June 2008 -- Olivier Beaunay has been appointed Director, Communications & Public Affairs of the Nickel Institute. A native of France, Mr. Beaunay graduated from Sciences-Po in public affairs. He also holds two Bachelor’s degrees (in history and in geography) and a post-master degree in ethnology. He was first a diplomat in the French Foreign Office, then employed for 10 years by Eramet in New Caledonia and in Paris, where he was appointed Vice President, Communications for the Group (2003). He gained experience in particular in crisis and issues management, media relations, public and government relations and reputation management. He left Eramet in 2007 to become a PR consultant in the U.S.A., working for the French Government. Mr. Beaunay’s main responsibility will be to steer a new proactive communications strategy with the Institute’s teams to ensure that nickel is properly defended and promoted. He will be based in the Nickel Institute’s head office in Toronto. Photo: Jamie Veeneman for the Nickel Institute.<< Previous -- Next >> |
