Corporate Knights

SolarEdge’s Annual Sustainability Report Highlights 40M Metric Tons of CO2e Avoided Annually Through Usage of its Solar Solutions

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월요일, 5월 20, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240520548129/en/
    SolarEdge 6.6MW ground mount solar installation in Germany (Photo: SolarEdge Technologies)
    Zvi Lando, Chief Executive Officer of SolarEdge: “Today’s release of our 2023 Sustainability report highlights the significant advancements we made toward our corporate ESG goals in 2023.
  • SolarEdge was recently included in the 2024 Corporate Knights list of the top 100 sustainable corporations in the world.
  • EcoVadis awarded SolarEdge with a ‘Silver medal’ sustainability rating, placing the company in the top 15% of over 130,000 globally rated companies.
  • Over 2,300 hours of volunteering by employees in 2023, promoting STEM and renewable energy education, supporting sustainability and climate action and enhancing gender equality and diversity.

EPCOR Announces Quarterly Results and Release of 2023 Sustainability Report

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수요일, 5월 1, 2024

EDMONTON, AB, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) today filed its quarterly results for the period ended March 31, 2024.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) today filed its quarterly results for the period ended March 31, 2024.
  • These measures restricted non-essential water use, while maintaining essential water supplies throughout the event – and had no impact on water quality.
  • "Today marks the release of EPCOR's 2023 Sustainability Report," added Mr. Elford.
  • Reliability and affordability remain important components of our Sustainability Scorecard, and a focus for management across all our utilities."

PPG ranked as leading paints and coatings manufacturer in 2024 Corporate Knights Clean200 list

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수요일, 2월 21, 2024

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it was named to the 2024 Corporate Knights Clean200 list as the leading paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it was named to the 2024 Corporate Knights Clean200 list as the leading paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer.
  • The company earned the top spot by having a strong percent of 2022 sales from sustainable products, as defined by Corporate Knights.
  • The Clean200 list ranks the 200 publicly traded companies that have the most sustainable total revenue, earning a minimum of 10% from sustainable sources.
  • 161 overall on the list in sustainable revenue, reporting 19% of sales from products with third party sustainability certifications in 2022.

McCormick & Company Named to Barron's Most Sustainable U.S. Companies List

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수요일, 2월 28, 2024

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced that it has been recognized on the 2024 Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list released by Barron's Magazine.

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  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced that it has been recognized on the 2024 Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list released by Barron's Magazine.
  • This is McCormick's sixth appearance on the prestigious list, which evaluates publicly traded U.S. companies across a variety of environmental, social, and governance measures.
  • "McCormick is proud to be recognized on the Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list this year," said Brendan Foley, President and Chief Executive Officer for McCormick and Company.
  • 1 most sustainable company in the world in the Food Products Industry by the Corporate Knights' Global 100 Sustainability Index, which honored the Company for the eighth consecutive year.

BMO Partners with Canada Infrastructure Bank to Help Canadian Clients Finance Energy Retrofits in a Sustainable Finance First

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수요일, 1월 24, 2024

BMO is the first financial institution in Canada to offer a unique financial ecosystem that provides access to impact capital through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, with long term refinancing through BMO.

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  • BMO is the first financial institution in Canada to offer a unique financial ecosystem that provides access to impact capital through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, with long term refinancing through BMO.
  • This program is an example of the way we partner with organizations to create new and effective sustainable solutions for our clients."
  • "We're excited to be at the leading edge of sustainable finance innovation in the real estate sector," said Nadim Hirji, Group Head, BMO Commercial Bank, North America.
  • Depending on the forecast GHG savings, the client may qualify for Canada Infrastructure Bank impact capital to support project execution.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Recognized as One of the World's Top 50 Most Sustainable Corporations

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화요일, 1월 23, 2024

SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced that for the second consecutive year it has been included in the annual Corporate Knights' Global 100 index of the world's most sustainable corporations. Maxeon is ranked number 44, placing it among top global companies recognized in conjunction with the index's publication at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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  • Maxeon is ranked number 44, placing it among top global companies recognized in conjunction with the index's publication at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
  • Maxeon scored particularly well for its sustainable supply chain, the health and safety of its employees and the Company's female representation in management.
  • Toby Heaps, Corporate Knights Chief Executive Officer, said, "Maxeon is setting the global standard for sustainability in the solar sector.
  • Maxeon also received the 2023 "Best Solar Company" award at the World ESG Summit Asia in Kuala Lumpur.

Wheaton Precious Metals Recognized Among Corporate Knights' 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

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수요일, 1월 17, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has ranked among Corporate Knights' 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has ranked among Corporate Knights' 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.
  • The Company will be included in the Global 100 Index, which represents a benchmark for sustainability excellence.
  • "It is an incredible honour to be recognized by Corporate Knights in its annual ranking of the world's most sustainable companies," said Randy Smallwood, Wheaton's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Corporate Knights' 2024 ranking of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations is based on a rigorous assessment of over 6,500 public companies with revenue over US$1 billion.

Schneider Electric continues to lead the way in external ESG ratings, 13th year in a row in DJSI and Global 100

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수요일, 1월 17, 2024

This year, Schneider Electric earned the #1 ranking among its peer group and came 7th in the Global 100 list.

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  • This year, Schneider Electric earned the #1 ranking among its peer group and came 7th in the Global 100 list.
  • Schneider Electric is the only company in its field to have featured in the top 10 a record-breaking six times since 2012.
  • Schneider Electric was also recently included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 13th consecutive year.
  • Schneider Electric's ESG performance is monitored and disclosed quarterly as part of its financial results.

McCormick & Company Named to Corporate Knights Global 100 Sustainability Index for 8th Consecutive Year

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수요일, 1월 17, 2024

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today was named the world's 49th most sustainable company and No. 1 in the Food Products industry by the Corporate Knights Global 100 Sustainability Index at the Davos World Economic Forum. 2024 marks the eighth consecutive year McCormick has been featured on this list. The Company also retained its top position among its food industry peers.

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  • 1 in the Food Products industry by the Corporate Knights Global 100 Sustainability Index at the Davos World Economic Forum.
  • 2024 marks the eighth consecutive year McCormick has been featured on this list.
  • "McCormick is committed to growing our business responsibly and has made significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy, including solar, across our global operations.
  • Companies ranked on the Corporate Knights' Global 100 Sustainability Index represent the top echelon in the world on sustainability performance.

Eisai Listed as a Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation for the Eighth Time

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수요일, 1월 17, 2024

TOKYO, Jan 17, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has been listed in the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100), a global ranking by Canada-based media and investment advisory company, Corporate Knights, Inc.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 17, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has been listed in the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100), a global ranking by Canada-based media and investment advisory company, Corporate Knights, Inc.
  • Ranked 35th, Eisai is the highest ranking company among global pharmaceutical companies.
  • Also, Eisai became the highest ranking Japanese company among the three Japanese companies listed in the Global 100 (please visit here for the Global 100 ranking).
  • The Global 100 evaluates the sustainability of more than 6,700 of the world's major corporations based on various corporate initiatives in areas such as ESG (environment, society and governance).