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NEXEN TIRE joins UN Global Compact

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, today announced that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate management.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, today announced that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate management.
  • NEXEN TIRE pledges to align its corporate actions with the UN Global Compact's ten sustainability principles.
  • "We are committed to fulfilling our environmental and social responsibilities by internalizing ESG global standards," NEXEN TIRE Global CEO Travis Kang said.
  • Meanwhile, NEXEN TIRE has received EcoVadis Silver medal certification for the second year in a row.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

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  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 58,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

Highwoods Publishes 2022 Corporate Resiliency Report

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Monday, May 15, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) has published its 2022 Corporate Resiliency Report, which highlights the Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) has published its 2022 Corporate Resiliency Report, which highlights the Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives.
  • A copy of the report can be accessed by clicking on the link below and on the Company’s website at www.highwoods.com.
  • Ted Klinck, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Highwoods is a purpose-led organization that continues to make positive contributions to our shareholders, our stakeholders and society at large.
  • Our continued commitment to advancing our economic, social and environmental pillars are aligned with our strategic plan of building an enduring and resilient business that not only survives but thrives in all economic cycles.”
    In 2022, the Company’s continued efforts to advance its ESG and resiliency strategy have resulted in the following achievements:
    GRESB: Green Star rating for the third consecutive year;
    MSCI: Awarded an A rating, one of the highest ratings for real estate companies;
    ISS: Earned the highest ISS Governance Quality Score of 1, and earned an ESG Prime badge;
    Achieved 75 ENERGY STAR certifications accounting for 65% of our square footage;
    Achieved LEED and Fitwel certifications for all new, wholly owned developments delivered; and
    Green Lease Leader at the Silver level, advanced to the Gold level in 2023

SF Intra-city is Honoured to be Included in MSCI China Small Cap Index

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Monday, May 15, 2023

HONG KONG, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of the May 2023 Index Review on the MSCI China Small Cap Index have been released.

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  • HONG KONG, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of the May 2023 Index Review on the MSCI China Small Cap Index have been released.
  • Hangzhou SF Intra-city Industrial Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 9699.HK), the largest third-party on-demand delivery service provider in China, will be added to the MSCI China Small Cap Index, effective after the market closes on 31 May 2023.
  • The MSCI China Small Cap Index is an equity index compiled by MSCI Inc., a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, for measuring the performance of the small-cap segment of the China market.
  • SF Intra-city was included in the MSCI China Small Cap Index according to the results of the May 2023 Index Review.

Wheaton Precious Metals Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report Highlighting Commitment to Progress

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Monday, May 15, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report (the "report").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report (the "report").
  • "We believe that sustainability is a journey that requires an unwavering commitment to progress, and we can only succeed by doing this together.
  • The 2022 report is a comprehensive review of Wheaton's performance in environmental, social and governance ("ESG") topics including:
    Progress updates on Wheaton's ESG strategy, targets and commitments.
  • Information and data in Wheaton's 2022 Sustainability Report was informed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB"), Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD").

Zylox-Tonbridge to be Added to MSCI China All Shares Small Cap Index

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Zylox-Tonbridge (2190.HK, "the Company") is pleased to learn that the Company's stock will be added to the MSCI China All Shares Small Cap Index, effective as of the close of May 31, 2023.

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  • Zylox-Tonbridge (2190.HK, "the Company") is pleased to learn that the Company's stock will be added to the MSCI China All Shares Small Cap Index, effective as of the close of May 31, 2023.
  • The MSCI China Small Cap Index is an equity index compiled by MSCI Inc. and aims to reflect the performance of the small-cap segment of the China market.
  • The index captures small-cap representation with good business performance and growth potential across China market.
  • It is expected that Zylox-Tonbridge will attract more global capital allocations, further enhancing the Company's stock liquidity and increasing its popularity in the global investment community after being added to MSCI China Small Cap Index formally.

SF Intra-city is Honoured to be Included in MSCI China Small Cap Index

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Friday, May 12, 2023

HONG KONG, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of the May 2023 Index Review on the MSCI China Small Cap Index have been released.

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  • HONG KONG, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of the May 2023 Index Review on the MSCI China Small Cap Index have been released.
  • Hangzhou SF Intra-city Industrial Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 9699.HK), the largest third-party on-demand delivery service provider in China, will be added to the MSCI China Small Cap Index, effective after the market closes on 31 May 2023.
  • The MSCI China Small Cap Index is an equity index compiled by MSCI Inc., a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, for measuring the performance of the small-cap segment of the China market.
  • SF Intra-city was included in the MSCI China Small Cap Index according to the results of the May 2023 Index Review.

MSCI Equity Indexes May 2023 Index Review

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced the results of the May 2023 Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets, and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic and MSCI Global Islamic Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.

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  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced the results of the May 2023 Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets, and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic and MSCI Global Islamic Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.
  • In light of currently observed market accessibility issues, MSCI will not implement changes as part of this Index Review for any securities classified in Bangladesh, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, or Sri Lanka for the MSCI Bangladesh, MSCI Egypt, MSCI Kenya, MSCI Nigeria, and MSCI Sri Lanka Indexes or impacted composite indexes.
  • MSCI US Equity Indexes: There will be eight securities added to and four securities deleted from the MSCI US Large Cap 300 Index.
  • Accordingly, constituents in MSCI equity indexes may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI.

Johnson Controls' Katie McGinty named top 50 sustainable business leader

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Johnson Controls is creating and deploying technology – the smart building trifecta of energy-efficient equipment, clean electrification and systemic digitalization – to accelerate its own net zero journey.

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  • Johnson Controls is creating and deploying technology – the smart building trifecta of energy-efficient equipment, clean electrification and systemic digitalization – to accelerate its own net zero journey.
  • CDP , Corporate Knights , and the Financial T imes have distinguished Johnson Controls as a climate leader.
  • Johnson Controls has an AAA rating from MSCI and was named to the Clean200 for its high proportion of sustainable revenue.
  • 3BL named Johnson Controls one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens , and the company was named to Fortune's Change the World list.

Johnson Controls' Katie McGinty named top 50 sustainable business leader

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Johnson Controls is creating and deploying technology – the smart building trifecta of energy-efficient equipment, clean electrification and systemic digitalization – to accelerate its own net zero journey.

Key Points: 
  • Johnson Controls is creating and deploying technology – the smart building trifecta of energy-efficient equipment, clean electrification and systemic digitalization – to accelerate its own net zero journey.
  • CDP , Corporate Knights , and the Financial T imes have distinguished Johnson Controls as a climate leader.
  • Johnson Controls has an AAA rating from MSCI and was named to the Clean200 for its high proportion of sustainable revenue.
  • 3BL named Johnson Controls one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens , and the company was named to Fortune's Change the World list.