Sustainable agriculture

Redefining Possible in Sustainable Loop Solutions

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Businesses large and small rely on Revolution to deliver effective, scalable, sustainable solutions that help them reduce their environmental impact and achieve their sustainability goals.

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  • Businesses large and small rely on Revolution to deliver effective, scalable, sustainable solutions that help them reduce their environmental impact and achieve their sustainability goals.
  • These divisions include Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Commercial, Sustainable Consumer, Sustainable Stretch Solutions and Sustainable Materials.
  • This new positioning reflects the company's commitment to redefining what is possible for sustainable plastic solutions that help all sizes of companies contribute to a more sustainable future.
  • At Revolution, we exist to empower businesses and consumers to contribute to a more sustainable future through plastic solutions.

$19 Million Research Project Seeks to Understand How Management Impacts Soil Health, Farmer Well-being

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research awarded Noble Research Institute a $9.5 million grant to lead this critical research that is improving soil health on grazing lands.

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  • The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research awarded Noble Research Institute a $9.5 million grant to lead this critical research that is improving soil health on grazing lands.
  • Noble Research Institute is providing $7.5 million to this project with additional financial contributions by Greenacres Foundation , The Jones Family Foundation and ButcherBox .
  • As soil health decreases, the land loses its viability to grow healthy plants, maintain flood- and drought-resilience or filter water.
  • The project is exploring why some producers adopt soil health building principles, such as adaptive grazing management, while others do not.

The Duckhorn Portfolio Publishes Inaugural Responsibility and Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (Duckhorn or the Company, (NYSE: NAPA), North Americas premier luxury wine company, has released its inaugural Responsibility and Sustainability Report (ESG Report).

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  • The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (Duckhorn or the Company, (NYSE: NAPA), North Americas premier luxury wine company, has released its inaugural Responsibility and Sustainability Report (ESG Report).
  • The publication of our first Responsibility and Sustainability Report continues in this tradition and highlights the impact we aspire to make through our work in our vineyards, wineries and the communities in which we live and work.
  • Duckhorn identified six United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework in setting Company-level priorities:
    Duckhorns 2021 Responsibility and Sustainability Report can be found on the Companys IR website: ir.duckhorn.com/governance/responsiblityandsustainability
    About The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.: The Duckhorn Portfolio is the premier producer of luxury wines in North America.
  • The acclaimed Duckhorn Portfolio includes Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera and Kosta Browne, each with its own dedicated winemaker.

Sysco Announces Science-Based Climate Goal, Leads U.S. Foodservice Distribution Industry by Committing to Reduce Emissions by 2030

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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In addition, the company will source 100% renewable electricity for its global operations by 2030.

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  • In addition, the company will source 100% renewable electricity for its global operations by 2030.
  • Partnering with suppliers will be an essential element to achieving the companys bold 2026 Scope 3 target as they represent the largest emissions reduction opportunities.
  • At Sysco, we recognize and take seriously our role as a global industry leader.
  • It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

Organic Trade Association Names 2021 Leadership Awards Honorees

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Organic Trade Association announced the names of their 2021 Organic Leadership Award honorees: five visionaries who have advanced organic by promoting the industrys climate change mitigation practices, investing in social responsibility initiatives, leading organic transition programs, and keeping the organic community safe during COVID-19.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Organic Trade Association announced the names of their 2021 Organic Leadership Award honorees: five visionaries who have advanced organic by promoting the industrys climate change mitigation practices, investing in social responsibility initiatives, leading organic transition programs, and keeping the organic community safe during COVID-19.
  • The Organic Trade Association's first Organic Leadership Award was established in 1997 and awards have been offered annually since.
  • Sponsors for Organic Week 2022 events include MOMs Organic Market, New Hope Network, Organic Valley, General Mills, Amys Kitchen, and SucroSourcing.For Organic Week sponsorship opportunities, contact the Organic Trade Association .
  • About the Organic Trade Association The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America.

DGAP-News: ESGTI AG: Shares of investment company ESGTI with focus on Environmental and Social Impact start trading on BX Swiss

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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"As ESGTI is operating as an ESG investment company out of Switzerland, the start of trading of our ESGTI share on BX Swiss today represents a major milestone for our company and the entire team" comments Andreas R. Bihrer, Chairman of ESGTI.

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  • "As ESGTI is operating as an ESG investment company out of Switzerland, the start of trading of our ESGTI share on BX Swiss today represents a major milestone for our company and the entire team" comments Andreas R. Bihrer, Chairman of ESGTI.
  • The trading of ESGTI on the open market of the Berlin Stock Exchange terminated as per 30 September 2021.
  • Today's opening price of the ESGTI share of CHF 3.23 represents the closing price of the last trading day in Berlin, converted into Swiss Francs.
  • The opening price implies a market capitalization of CHF 83.9million for the 25'985'369 registered shares outstanding.

LandFund Partners Launches Open-End Soil Enrichment Fund

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LandFund Partners ("LFP"), a farmland investment company, has launched LFP Soil Enrichment Fund, LP ("SEF").

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LandFund Partners ("LFP"), a farmland investment company, has launched LFP Soil Enrichment Fund, LP ("SEF").
  • LFP plans to grow Soil Enrichment Fund to over $1 billion of assets.
  • LFP plans to grow Soil Enrichment Fund to over $1 billion of assets.
  • LFP has partnered with AgriCapture and Climate Action Reserve in order to generate carbon credits from Soil Enrichment Fund's farmland.

DGAP-News: ESGTI AG: Change of Listing, change of ticker

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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- as of October 1, 2021

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  • - as of October 1, 2021
    - will be traded in CHF.
  • The listing on the Berlin Stock Exchange will be discontinued on September 30, 2021.
  • ESGTI AG is a Swiss public company focused on Investments with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.
  • ESGTI invests in, or finances, directly or through investment companies, early-stage companies or projects with transformative impact in the fields of AgTech & Sustainable Agriculture, Life Sciences and Clean Technology & Energy.

DGAP-News: ESGTI AG: publishes prospectus for planned listing on BX Swiss on 01 October 2021

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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The first trading day in Bern is scheduled for 01 October 2021.

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  • The first trading day in Bern is scheduled for 01 October 2021.
  • "As ESGTI is operating as an ESG investment company out of Switzerland, the upcoming listing in Bern represents a major milestone for our team.
  • The closing price of that day, converted into Swiss Francs, will represent the opening price on the first trading day in Bern on 01 October 2021.
  • The corresponding Listing Prospectus for ESGTI's listing on BX Swiss is available in the company's download centre, providing a detailed overview of ESGTI's positioning, portfolio and current valuation.

CE+P to Partner with the U.S. Joint BioEnergy Institute on Advanced Biofuels Research

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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In addition to JBEI, research will also be implemented by the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (Berkeley Lab).

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  • In addition to JBEI, research will also be implemented by the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (Berkeley Lab).
  • The Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Research Center program combining the scientific talent, expertise, resources, and support of six national laboratories and six academic institutions.
  • The Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Units (ABPDU) mission is to expedite the commercialization of advanced, next-generation biofuels and bioproducts by providing industry-scale test beds.
  • ABPDU has access to cutting-edge national research organizations, academic centers of excellence, and major industries.