Kari Ekvall

Knowing the difference between the Use by, Sell by and Best by dates makes me feel more comfortable when assessing the likely quality and usability of the food/product. Some very good practical advise found in the related articles as well. 

Was prompted to add & read more on this topic based on the fact that my local newspaper posted on article on a fairly newly established organization called "Family Empowerment Media". A local, Norwegian girl - 22 years - has together with some friends/contacts from the UK and Nigeria started a news channel and non-profit organization  in Nigeria to improve family planning there and try to remove myths related to use of contraceptives. Through two radio stations, they have been reaching more than 3 million listeners in areas where there are currently were limited focus on how important this topic is for girls/women. If girls/women are able to take/complete education, look after their health and have a certain level of income it increases their chances of being able to see their children grow-up and not be malnourished significantly. Important topic, with significant potential for great future impacts on our planet. 

In my role in Group, serving mostly internal customers, these questions would naturally be asked to DNV as an organization. Though the goals and lighthouse projects as described in the newly posted DNV Strategy 2025 (DMSG-0-7) are fairly specific, the more detailed and "science based targets" in have not yet been released as the KPIs for Q4 2020 are still the latest update on the relevant intranet page: Organization DNV GL KPI Dashboard Q4 2020 (pleas see last two pages of the ppt). Expect the new targets to be more aligned with "science based targets", but it will be a good idea to review carefully as soon as released. It would not be uncomfortable/difficult to ask e.g. CFO and CT&DO about further details and views if we find it appropriate. 

When visiting with a native Brazilian family outside Manaus in the early 1990-es I was surprised and saddened to find rain-forest cut down to make space for a poorly attended banana plantation. I signed up for support/schooling for one child in South-America when returning to France and have not missed one monthly payment during these soon to be 30 years independent of which country I have since worked and lived in.