Being part of AmCham community brings valuable networking opportunities in different business areas as well as informal connections within Business After Hours.
Janis Zigurs, Business Manager Baltics & Iceland at Kenvue
Transparency
SEB, Bite, Latvia Tours and RISEBA have best CSR reputation
Aug 26, 2019
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We would like to feature the following members who have been recognized by the Sustainability Index 2019: SEB banka achieved Platinum, RISEBA - Gold, Bite Latvija - Silver and Latvia Tours - Bronze. Overall 19 Platinum, 13 Gold, 15 Silver and 7 Bronze awards were given.
Read all >Who is the most family-friendly workplace?
Aug 25, 2019
SEB banka and RISEBA were announced to be among the most family-friendly companies in Latvia by the Ministry of Welfare. This status is given to companies that demonstrate a high level of cooperation with a work-family lifestyle.
Read all >New manager for Alliance against Corruption
Jun 06, 2019
As of June Inese Taurina has taken on the duties of Manager of the the Alliance Against Corruption in Latvia implemented by Transparency International Latvia (DELNA). Ms. Taurina was the Board Member of DELNA for more than two years (2017-2019) and has been a member of DELNA since 2011. The Alliance organizes various activities and events to raise awareness of the negative effects of corruption on societal development and to encourage individuals to report instances of corruption.
Read all >14 principles of good governance for unlisted companies
May 02, 2019
The publication "Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles for Unlisted Companies in the Baltics", is adapted to the Baltic business context by the Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance. Unlisted companies are welcome to use this framework to ensure their long-term sustainability.
Read all >Importance of external funding
Apr 23, 2019
This spring SEB banka invited our members for a discussion on the role of corporate governance in access to financing and company credit rating at the SEB Innovation Center. Among invited speakers were Karlis Danevics from SEB bank, Andris Grafs from BICG and Guntars Balcuns from Latvenergo. Presentations are also available. Watch the video!
Read all >Are companies ready for Whistleblower's law?
Mar 28, 2019
Following our top priorities related to improvement of the business climate and ensuring greater transparency, in March we held a conference on implications of the Whistleblowers Law in cooperation with Transparency International Latvia (DELNA) and five foreign chambers of commerce in Latvia.
Read all >Latvia adopts whistleblower protection law
Oct 11, 2018
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On October 11, the Saeima took an important step towards strengthening of whistleblower protection by adopting the Law on Whistleblower Protection. AmCham strongly supported the new regulation believing it would benefit both businesses and public interests, and help promote a healthy corporate culture of accountability and integrity. We are delighted that our advocacy effort has succeeded and the Saeima has supported the Law in the final reading.
Read all >SEB Latvia and RISEBA triumphing for our future
Aug 20, 2018
Annual sustainability performance was recently evaluated by many companies in Latvia. We are proud of our members' achievements in the Sustainability Index 2018: SEB banka achieved Platinum and RISEBA Silver. Overall 12 Platinum, 17 Gold, 12 Silver and 7 Bronze awards were given.
Read all >Alliance against Corruption in Latvia welcomes a new manager
Aug 14, 2018
As of 7th August Ms. Ieva Bloma has taken on the duties of Manager of the Alliance against Corruption in Latvia. Ms. Bloma's professional interests focus on regulatory quality, regulatory costs & reduction of administrative burden, and management of regulatory impact assessment systems. Congratulations to Ms. Bloma on her new post and a warm welcome!
Read all >Young professionals armed to fight corruption
Jul 01, 2018
Transparency International Latvia/Delna organized a four day summer school conference in Cēsis for young professionals seeking to learn practical knowledge about anti-corruption and political developments in Latvia.
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Membership is an attestation that we belong to the modern Latvian business community.
Dace Silava-Tomsone, Managing Partner, COBALT