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Prime Data Centers Launches Enhanced Sustainability Strategy

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024

DALLAS, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime, an international hyperscale and wholesale data center provider, today announced the launch of its enhanced sustainability strategy headed by newly appointed ESG Vice President Sarah Martinez. Building upon the company's focus on environmental and social responsibility, enhancements will center around public, time-bound commitments, a philosophy of continuous improvement, and transparent reporting of impacts and progress. Notably, Prime will issue its inaugural sustainability report in the summer of 2024 and has increased its commitment to water conservation by procuring Water Restoration Certificates® from Bonneville Environmental Foundation equal to 120 percent of its 2023 operating portfolio consumption.

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  • DALLAS, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime , an international hyperscale and wholesale data center provider, today announced the launch of its enhanced sustainability strategy headed by newly appointed ESG Vice President Sarah Martinez.
  • Prime was also an early member of the iMasons Climate Accord and invested in development opportunities that offered the potential for data center-integrated district heating.
  • "With cloud, social media, and AI driving massive energy demand, we are compelled to ensure our sustainability commitments result in responsible long-term growth," commented Nicholas Laag, Founder and CEO of Prime Data Centers.
  • The mission of Prime's enhanced sustainability strategy is to create a world that thrives on technology and stewardship advancing together.

U.S. Department of Energy Selects Kohler Co. to Pioneer Commercial Scale Decarbonization Solution in Company's Largest Manufacturing Plant in North America

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Jeudi, mars 28, 2024

KOHLER, Wis., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kohler Co. has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $51.2million to demonstrate commercial-scale decarbonization solutions to help move energy-intensive industries toward net-zero. Selected as one of 33 projects in the U.S., the funding will be matched by Kohler investment to support the Electric Boiler & Microgrid project at its manufacturing site in Casa Grande, Arizona.

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  • "This is an exciting project for our Energy businesses to work together at Kohler's largest plant in North America," said Brian Melka, Group President – Kohler Energy.
  • "This funding will allow us to accelerate our Net Zero GHG commitment across scopes 1 and 2 by 2035," says Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer.
  • Kohler is nearing completion of a manufacturing facility, ancillary warehouse, and office space on 216 acres in Casa Grande.
  • "This is an exciting project for our Energy businesses to work together at Kohler's largest plant in North America," said Brian Melka, Group President – Kohler Energy.

U.S. Department of Energy Selects Kohler Co. to Pioneer Commercial Scale Decarbonization Solution in Company's Largest Manufacturing Plant in North America

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024

KOHLER, Wis., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kohler Co. has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $51.2million to demonstrate commercial-scale decarbonization solutions to help move energy-intensive industries toward net-zero. Selected as one of 33 projects in the U.S., the funding will be matched by Kohler investment to support the Electric Boiler & Microgrid project at its manufacturing site in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • "This is an exciting project for our Energy businesses to work together at Kohler's largest plant in North America," said Brian Melka, Group President – Kohler Energy. "
  • "This funding will allow us to accelerate our Net Zero GHG commitment across scopes 1 and 2 by 2035," says Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer.
  • Kohler is nearing completion of a manufacturing facility, ancillary warehouse, and office space on 216 acres in Casa Grande.
  • "This is an exciting project for our Energy businesses to work together at Kohler's largest plant in North America," said Brian Melka, Group President – Kohler Energy.

U.S. Department of Energy Selects Kohler Co. to Pioneer Commercial Scale Decarbonization Solution in Company's Largest Manufacturing Plant in North America

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024

KOHLER, Wis., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kohler Co. has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $51.2million to demonstrate commercial-scale decarbonization solutions to help move energy-intensive industries toward net-zero. Selected as one of 33 projects in the U.S., the funding will be matched by Kohler investment to support the Electric Boiler & Microgrid project at its manufacturing site in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • "This is an exciting project for our Energy businesses to work together at Kohler's largest plant in North America," said Brian Melka, Group President – Kohler Energy.
  • "This funding will allow us to accelerate our Net Zero GHG commitment across scopes 1 and 2 by 2035," says Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer.
  • Kohler is nearing completion of a manufacturing facility, ancillary warehouse, and office space on 216 acres in Casa Grande.
  • "This is an exciting project for our Energy businesses to work together at Kohler's largest plant in North America," said Brian Melka, Group President – Kohler Energy.

Blue Forest Launches New Forest Resilience Bond (FRB) to Address Catastrophic Wildfire Threat in the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed

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Jeudi, février 15, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Forest, a conservation finance non-profit focused on forest restoration, is proud to announce the launch of the Upper Mokelumne I Forest Resilience Bond (Upper Mokelumne I FRB) in collaboration with the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority (UMRWA) and the Eldorado National Forest.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Forest, a conservation finance non-profit focused on forest restoration, is proud to announce the launch of the Upper Mokelumne I Forest Resilience Bond (Upper Mokelumne I FRB) in collaboration with the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority (UMRWA) and the Eldorado National Forest.
  • The Upper Mokelumne I FRB aims to mitigate the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires in the Upper Mokelumne River watershed through strategic forest restoration and conservation finance.
  • "This partnership with Blue Forest and the launch of the Forest Resilience Bond reflect our commitment to finding innovative solutions to address the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires," said Richard Sykes, Executive Director of the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority.
  • "The Eldorado National Forest is proud to partner with Blue Forest and the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority on this critical initiative," said Joe Stout, Forest Supervisor of Eldorado National Forest.

Stericycle Continues Partnership with the National Park Foundation to Support Habitats and Restore Wetlands in Yosemite National Park and Cape Cod National Seashore

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Lundi, octobre 2, 2023

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today announced additional project locations as part of its five-year, $1 million partnership with the National Park Foundation, which was initiated in 2021. Stericycle's 2023 commitment will support wetland restoration efforts at Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada mountains and Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts. Prior commitments with the National Park Foundation helped rebuild oyster beds along identified coasts at the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida, as well as the Cumberland Island National Seashore in Saint Marys, Georgia, to help decrease erosion, improve water quality and restore ecosystems.

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  • Stericycle's 2023 commitment will support wetland restoration efforts at Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada mountains and Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts.
  • "Stericycle is proud to support the Ackerson Meadow and Herring River Restoration projects," said Cindy J. Miller, president and chief executive officer at Stericycle.
  • "Through these efforts, we can help restore diminished wetlands and reestablish habitats of endangered species, which is aligned to our corporate promise to protect what matters.
  • This will improve fishing and other recreational opportunities for park visitors while also helping to control mosquitoes within the park.

The Coca-Cola Foundation, Silk, Google, Meta, and Microsoft Fund Longleaf Pine Restoration in East Texas

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Mardi, juin 27, 2023

“The Texas Longleaf Team is honored to serve as a conduit for these companies as they seek to achieve their sustainability goals in Southeast Texas,” says Jenny Sanders, Coordinator at Texas Longleaf Team.

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  • “The Texas Longleaf Team is honored to serve as a conduit for these companies as they seek to achieve their sustainability goals in Southeast Texas,” says Jenny Sanders, Coordinator at Texas Longleaf Team.
  • The Texas Longleaf Team was organized in 2010 to promote the restoration of this historic Longleaf Pine ecosystem on private and public forestlands in Southeast Texas.
  • The value of ecosystem forest restoration projects, much like the roots of the longleaf pine, extends beyond just a tree in the ground.
  • Learn more about the longleaf pine on the Texas Longleaf Landscapes Story Map and Texas Longleaf Team website .

Hair Care Industry Players Prioritizes ESG Goals to Boost Sustainable Business - Astra ESG Solutions

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Mercredi, février 22, 2023

Brands have shifted to manufacturing cruelty-free hair care solutions as ethical claims garner global traction.

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  • Brands have shifted to manufacturing cruelty-free hair care solutions as ethical claims garner global traction.
  • Stakeholders are gearing up to manage, monitor and assess ESG impacts on sustainable development.
  • Legion of hair artists is counting on brands that complement human rights and protect people's and the environment's safety.
  • Conducting business in an ethical, inclusive and fair manner and focusing on carbon footprint have become a masterstroke to align ESG goals with stakeholders' interests.

Hair Care Industry Players Prioritizes ESG Goals to Boost Sustainable Business - Astra ESG Solutions

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Mercredi, février 22, 2023

Brands have shifted to manufacturing cruelty-free hair care solutions as ethical claims garner global traction.

Key Points: 
  • Brands have shifted to manufacturing cruelty-free hair care solutions as ethical claims garner global traction.
  • Stakeholders are gearing up to manage, monitor and assess ESG impacts on sustainable development.
  • Legion of hair artists is counting on brands that complement human rights and protect people's and the environment's safety.
  • Conducting business in an ethical, inclusive and fair manner and focusing on carbon footprint have become a masterstroke to align ESG goals with stakeholders' interests.

P&G Unveils New Strategy to Help Address Global Water Crisis

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Jeudi, juin 9, 2022

At P&G, we want to help build a water positive future that can sustain people and nature, now and for generations to come.

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  • At P&G, we want to help build a water positive future that can sustain people and nature, now and for generations to come.
  • P&Gs strategy aims to help build a water positive future by reducing water use in manufacturing, responding to water challenges through innovation and partnerships, and supporting projects in 18 water-stressed areas around the world, including new projects announced today.
  • These new goals and actions build on the Companys existing Ambition 2030 sustainability efforts across climate, nature, waste, and water.
  • P&Gs water target applies a rigorous analytical approach and complements the other aspects within their comprehensive water stewardship strategy.