Governance

APFC Trustees Unanimously Approve Updated Asset Allocation, FY25 Budget and Third-Party Review of Trustees and Staff Communications

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fredag, maj 31, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, APFC, Investment policy, Trustee, Private equity, Permanent fund, Governance, Private income, Iñupiat, Growth, Permanent, Policy, Management

At the meeting, the Board unanimously adopted an updated asset allocation.

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  • At the meeting, the Board unanimously adopted an updated asset allocation.
  • We thank them for their hospitality.” -Chair Ethan Schutt
    The Board approved the FY25 budget with a directive to maintain the Anchorage Satellite Office.
  • After diligent consideration, the APFC Board of Trustees unanimously voted to increase the portfolio's allocation to both Private Equity and Private Income.
  • The Investment Policy also provides some flexibility for staff, with bands around the target allocations for each asset class.

Kao Releases Progress Reports on its ESG Strategy—the Kirei Lifestyle Plan

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fredag, maj 24, 2024
Cosmetics, Chemicals, Plastics, Retail, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Change, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Professional Services, Supply Chain Management, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Natural Resources, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Lifestyle, Consumer, Attack, Livelihood, Biophysical environment, Multimedia, Disclosure, Nature, SMILE, Farmer, Governance, Climate change, Human rights, LEAP, Paper, ESG, Palm oil, Corporation, Detergent, Policy, Goldwell, Equity, Symbiosis, EVA, Health, Certification, Growth, Kao Corporation, RSPO, Task force

In April 2019, Kao established the Kirei Lifestyle Plan , which is an ESG strategy that includes 19 leadership action themes to achieve a sustainable and desirable way of living.

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  • In April 2019, Kao established the Kirei Lifestyle Plan , which is an ESG strategy that includes 19 leadership action themes to achieve a sustainable and desirable way of living.
  • For Kao, Kirei not only encapsulates appearance, but also attitude—to create beauty for oneself, other people, and for the world around us.
  • Our ESG strategy the Kirei Lifestyle Plan puts the consumer at its center, illustrating the direction of our action and setting ambition targets.
  • In the Kao Sustainability Report 2024 , we share our progress in the three commitments of the Kirei Lifestyle Plan looking towards the year 2030, as well as new efforts to promote the Kirei Lifestyle.

Holcim Shareholders approve all proposals at 2024 Annual General Meeting

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fredag, maj 10, 2024
Annual general meeting, CFO, Annual, Governance, Compensation, Bossard Arena, Executive Committee, Committee, Lead, CHF, Nomination, Bank statement, Annual report, Chairperson, Management

Holcim’s 2024 Annual General Meeting took place at the Bossard Arena in Zug today.

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  • Holcim’s 2024 Annual General Meeting took place at the Bossard Arena in Zug today.
  • Shareholders confirmed the following members of the Nomination, Compensation & Governance Committee: Ilias Läber, Jürg Oleas, Claudia Sender Ramirez and Hanne Sørensen.
  • Shareholders approved the annual report and annual financial statements of the Group and of Holcim Ltd.
  • The full results of the Annual General Meeting and speeches from the Chairman, CEO and CFO are available here .

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Files Definitive Proxy Materials and Mails Letter to Shareholders

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tisdag, april 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced that it has filed its definitive proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”), scheduled to be held on May 23, 2024. Shareholders of record as of March 28, 2024, will be entitled to vote at the meeting.

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  • The Genco Board unanimously concluded that he would not be additive to our already strong, focused and experienced Board.
  • The full text of the letter follows:
    We are reaching out because we want your vote “FOR" Genco’s director nominees at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • Through our Comprehensive Value Strategy, we have distributed sizeable dividends to shareholders, significantly reduced our debt and grown and modernized our fleet.
  • At the same time, we have taken important steps to uniquely position Genco to drive returns through volatile drybulk shipping market cycles.

Easterly Government Properties Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

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tisdag, april 30, 2024
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Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company” or “Easterly”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to the U.S. Government, today announced its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company” or “Easterly”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to the U.S. Government, today announced its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • “Our ability to deliver essential infrastructure to mission-critical U.S. government agencies is the bedrock of our shareholder value,” said Darrell Crate, Easterly’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • On April 25, 2024, the Board of Directors of Easterly approved a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2024 in the amount of $0.265 per common share.
  • The dividend will be payable May 21, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 9, 2024.

Easterly Government Properties Releases Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report and Announces 4% Decrease in Total Portfolio Energy Consumption

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måndag, april 22, 2024
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Easterly oversaw a 4% decrease in energy usage and achieved 16 ENERGY STAR Certifications.

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  • Easterly oversaw a 4% decrease in energy usage and achieved 16 ENERGY STAR Certifications.
  • “Easterly has taken significant strides to maximize the efficiency of our portfolio of mission-critical U.S. Government properties,” said Darrell Crate, Easterly’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • Easterly partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project to help support continuing efforts to aid veterans, their families, and caregivers.
  • To delve into the comprehensive details of Easterly's 2023 ESG Report, visit: Easterly's Corporate Responsibility page .

Bormioli Pharma launches the 3rd edition of its ESG Report, reaching the 45% of sustainable materials in sold products with its EcoPositive range

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tisdag, april 23, 2024
Carbon, Governance, Glass, Plant, Inclusion, Policy, Environment, CSRD, Water, ESG, Multimedia, CO2, Growth, Corporate sustainability

PARMA, Italy, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bormioli Pharma, an international leader in pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices, announced today the third edition of its Sustainability Report.

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  • and to the 41% reduction of Water Withdrawal Intensity by 2030, compared to the 2021 baseline.
  • PARMA, Italy, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bormioli Pharma, an international leader in pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices, announced today the third edition of its Sustainability Report.
  • In 2023, ESG team and Governance have been also reinforced, leading to the definition of robust processes contained in its ESG Policy.
  • Bormioli Pharma is a world-renowned packaging player, offering complete solutions (bottles, closures, accessories) to the pharmaceutical industry.

Feedback on the input provided by the European Parliament as part of its resolution on the ECB’s Annual Report 2022

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torsdag, april 18, 2024
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Beyond managing related risks, the financial sector can also contribute to the transition toward a net-zero economy.

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  • Beyond managing related risks, the financial sector can also contribute to the transition toward a net-zero economy.
  • Our work aims to enhance data transparency in climate change analysis, while informing monetary policy, financial stability and banking supervision.
  • The indicators we have developed focus on the euro area financial sector and are built from harmonised granular datasets.

Philip R. Lane: The economic outlook and monetary policy

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onsdag, april 3, 2024
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NOVONIX Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

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torsdag, mars 7, 2024
Sustainability, RET, Biophysical environment, ESG, Health, Safety, ASX, Admiral, Workforce, Governance, USN, NVX, Renewable energy

BRISBANE, Australia, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced that it has released its inaugural Sustainability Report.

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  • BRISBANE, Australia, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced that it has released its inaugural Sustainability Report.
  • NOVONIX’s Sustainability Report underscores the Company’s dedication to running a profitable, ethical, and sustainable business.
  • We are proud to publish our inaugural Sustainability Report to share our progress in promoting clean energy.”
    The Sustainability Report presents the Company’s achievements to date, its plans moving forward, and the framework established to facilitate continuing progress.
  • To access NOVONIX’s inaugural Sustainability Report, please visit NOVONIX’s 2023 Sustainability Report on the Sustainability page of our website.