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Lincoln Financial Group Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that the company has been named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the seventh consecutive year.

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  • Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that the company has been named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the seventh consecutive year.
  • This index recognizes companies that demonstrate leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, and signifies Lincoln Financial’s continued commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.
  • “We are so proud to be recognized by the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the seventh consecutive year,” said Amber Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer, Lincoln Financial Group.
  • Originally launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) comprises the most widely recognized global sustainability indices.

GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES KICKS OFF 2023 GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 29. By supporting the world's largest entrepreneurial program for girls, cookie lovers throughout Greater Los Angeles can provide invaluable opportunities for Girl Scouts such as service projects, travel and summer camp with every package of cookies purchased.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 29.
  • "Participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program has long-lasting benefits," underscores Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Chief Executive Officer Theresa Edy Kiene.
  • Nationally, Girl Scouts is excited to welcome Planet Oat Oatmilk as a sponsor of the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program.
  • Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, but local timing varies; visit https://www.girlscoutsla.org/cookies to learn more about local troops selling outside of Greater Los Angeles.

Gravity Diagnostics Announces New Director of Compliance

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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Covington, Kentucky, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gravity Diagnostics, a CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified laboratory licensed in all 50 states, has officially welcomed Erica Adams as their Director of Compliance.

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  • Covington, Kentucky, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gravity Diagnostics, a CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified laboratory licensed in all 50 states, has officially welcomed Erica Adams as their Director of Compliance.
  • Ms. Adams will oversee the compliance program across the company, deciphering current and proposed legislation, and implementing structures and processes that drive strong internal control structures.
  • “We’re so excited to welcome Erica to the team,” said Julie Brazil, COO, and Co-founder of Gravity Diagnostics.
  • “She brings valuable experience and a proven track record of success in healthcare compliance.

Temenos Achieves Top Scores in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Carbon Disclosure Project

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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The achievement marks Temenos’ inclusion in the DJSI World Index for the fourth year running and the DJSI Europe Index for the third consecutive year.

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  • The achievement marks Temenos’ inclusion in the DJSI World Index for the fourth year running and the DJSI Europe Index for the third consecutive year.
  • Temenos extended its industry leadership with a score of 80 (out of 100) in the 2022 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment utilized by the DJSI.
  • Max Chuard , Chief Executive Officer, Temenos, said: “We are proud to again be named a global sustainability leader in the DJSI and retain a top rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project.
  • With the Temenos Carbon Calculator , banks can measure, improve and report on their carbon footprint associated with their consumption of Temenos Banking Cloud services.

Halliburton Named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced today it was named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), which recognize the top 10% most sustainable companies.

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  • Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced today it was named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), which recognize the top 10% most sustainable companies.
  • The DJSI use environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria to measure and rank the performance of best-in-class companies selected for its list.
  • When compared to its peers, Halliburton ranked in the 98th percentile and received high marks in the Human Capital Development, Risk & Crisis Management, and Business Ethics categories.
  • “We are honored to be recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for our sustainability leadership and commitment.”
    For more information on the DJSI and methodology, please visit the S&P Global website .

Pyxus Releases Fiscal Year 2022 Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTC Pink: PYYX), a global value-added agricultural company, today released its Fiscal Year 2022 Sustainability Report , detailing the Company's approach to sustainability and its actions to address global environmental and social issues.

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  • MORRISVILLE, N.C., Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTC Pink: PYYX), a global value-added agricultural company, today released its Fiscal Year 2022 Sustainability Report , detailing the Company's approach to sustainability and its actions to address global environmental and social issues.
  • This is Pyxus' first sustainability report following the release of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework in December 2021.
  • Highlights of Pyxus' Fiscal Year 2022 Sustainability Report include:
    Sustainable Agricultural Methods and Practices: The Company has planted more than 250 million trees since 1991 and is working toward zero-net deforestation in its agricultural supply chain by 2030.
  • Pyxus' Fiscal Year 2022 Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option and outlines the Company's performance for the period between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022 (fiscal year 2022).

UPL RANKED NO.1 FOR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AMONGST ITS PEERS FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING by Sustainalytics

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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This marks the third year in a row UPL has been ranked in this industry leadership position for overall sustainability performance by Sustainalytics.

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  • This marks the third year in a row UPL has been ranked in this industry leadership position for overall sustainability performance by Sustainalytics.
  • UPL's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk score of 21.4 reflects the lowest ESG Risk amongst a peer group of global crop protection companies.
  • UPL's ESG risk in Sustainalytics categories of Human Capital, Community Relations, Business Ethics, and Carbon Footprint were considered low or negligible.
  • Jai Shroff, Global CEO, UPL Ltd., said, "We are proud that Sustainalytics has once again recognised the hard work UPL have been doing.

UPL RANKED NO.1 FOR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AMONGST ITS PEERS FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING by Sustainalytics

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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This marks the third year in a row UPL has been ranked in this industry leadership position for overall sustainability performance by Sustainalytics.

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  • This marks the third year in a row UPL has been ranked in this industry leadership position for overall sustainability performance by Sustainalytics.
  • UPL's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk score of 21.4 reflects the lowest ESG Risk amongst a peer group of global crop protection companies.
  • UPL's ESG risk in Sustainalytics categories of Human Capital, Community Relations, Business Ethics, and Carbon Footprint were considered low or negligible.
  • Jai Shroff, Global CEO, UPL Ltd., said, "We are proud that Sustainalytics has once again recognised the hard work UPL have been doing.

Brambles ranked #1 for industry category in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Brambles, a global leader in supply chain solutions operating through the CHEP brand, has been ranked best performer for Commercial Services & Supplies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) .

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  • Brambles, a global leader in supply chain solutions operating through the CHEP brand, has been ranked best performer for Commercial Services & Supplies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) .
  • It marks the companys ninth consecutive year of inclusion in the coveted DJSI World Index, and its first as a DJSI Industry Leader.
  • Brambles received top industry scores across most assessment categories, notably attaining maximum points for Environmental Reporting and Social Reporting, demonstrating industry best-practice.
  • Brambles also outperformed industry peers in the Business Ethics category, due to a strong Code of Conduct and associated supply chain due diligence program.

Berry Global Receives “Prime” ISS ESG Corporate Rating for Continued Focus on Embedding ESG Across the Company

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) received a Prime environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating from the Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS), advancing the Company to second decile in the packaging sector.

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  • Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) received a Prime environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating from the Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS), advancing the Company to second decile in the packaging sector.
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    Berry Global Receives Prime ISS ESG Corporate Rating for Continued Focus on Embedding ESG Across the Company.
  • Berry also received a top-decile Governance QualityScore from ISS, ESG based on over 260 factors across Board Structure, Compensation, Shareholder Rights, and Audit and Risk Oversight.
  • At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet.