Sustainability Accounting Standards Board

Wolters Kluwer adds languages to TeamMate+ global audit solution

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG), has extended the language support of its TeamMate+ global audit solution to include two new languages: Greek and Swedish.

Key Points: 
  • Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG), has extended the language support of its TeamMate+ global audit solution to include two new languages: Greek and Swedish.
  • A global leader in audit management software with a presence in more than 135 countries, TeamMate provides support for auditors to collaborate globally while working with their preferred interface language.
  • The solution, which is cloud-based, also offers multi-region data hosting options, alongside regional sales and support services.
  • Frans Klaassen, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Wolters Kluwer TeamMate, commented: “TeamMate helps enable audit teams to provide the insights and assurances organizations they need to manage risk.

UNIFI®, Makers of REPREVE®, Commits to Transforming the Equivalent of 1.5 Billion T-Shirts Worth of Textile and Yarn Waste by FY2030 in New Sustainability Snapshot

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI ) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “UNIFI”), makers of REPREVE and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today released its Sustainability Snapshot for FY2023.

Key Points: 
  • UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI ) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “UNIFI”), makers of REPREVE and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today released its Sustainability Snapshot for FY2023.
  • The Snapshot shares impactful updates on UNIFI’s innovative sustainability mission, waste reduction achievements, and future goals.
  • With its release, UNIFI debuted its pioneering T-shirt equivalent metric and set an ambitious textile-to-textile recycling target to transform the equivalent of 1.5 billion T-shirts worth of textile and yarn waste into new products by FY2030.
  • The Snapshot has been guided by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) frameworks.

Capital Power to release fourth quarter 2023 results and 2023 Integrated Annual Report on February 28

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2023 results and 2023 Integrated Annual Report (IAR) before the markets open on February 28, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2023 results and 2023 Integrated Annual Report (IAR) before the markets open on February 28, 2024.
  • Management will host a conference call with analysts on the same day at 9:00 a.m. MST (11:00 a.m. EST) to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end operating and financial results.
  • In the spirit of reconciliation, Capital Power respectfully acknowledges that we operate within the ancestral homelands, traditional and treaty territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, or North America.
  • We acknowledge the diverse Indigenous communities that are located in these areas and whose presence continues to enrich the community.

Coherent Issues Its ESG Report 2023 and Sets a Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target of FY2040

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today published its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 and announced that it has set a net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target of FY2040.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today published its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 and announced that it has set a net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target of FY2040.
  • The ESG Report 2023 is available on the Coherent website at this link .
  • “By establishing a net-zero target for Coherent, we reached a significant new ESG milestone,” said Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr., Chair and CEO.
  • As stated in the report, Coherent considers that all its employees and entire supply chain contribute to the company’s ESG performance.

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. Issues Annual Corporate Responsibility Report and Announces Recent ESG Recognitions

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

TYSONS, Va., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) (“Park” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company has issued its annual Corporate Responsibility (“CR”) Report, which details Park’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) performance and initiatives during 2022 as well as the Company’s ESG strategies and approach to risk management.

Key Points: 
  • TYSONS, Va., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) (“Park” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company has issued its annual Corporate Responsibility (“CR”) Report, which details Park’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) performance and initiatives during 2022 as well as the Company’s ESG strategies and approach to risk management.
  • In addition, Park has received ENERGY STAR certifications for superior energy performance at six of its hotels and resorts during 2023.
  • Park also announced the recognition by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2024—the fourth time Park has been included in the annual survey.
  • “I am proud of Park’s on-going commitment to sustainability and best-in-class corporate governance, detailed in Park’s latest corporate responsibility report,” said Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Park.

Wolters Kluwer confirms position as a top ESG software provider by being named a Leader in Enterprise Carbon Management software

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Recently, Wolters Kluwer CP & ESG announced the integration of ESG reporting and disclosure functionality from its CCH Tagetik Corporate Performance Management solution into its Enablon ESG Excellence solution.

Key Points: 
  • Recently, Wolters Kluwer CP & ESG announced the integration of ESG reporting and disclosure functionality from its CCH Tagetik Corporate Performance Management solution into its Enablon ESG Excellence solution.
  • Rob Davis, Vice President of Product Management at Wolters Kluwer Enablon, said:
    “Leading organizations understand that achieving net zero goals and superior ESG performance are both impossible without the right tools to effectively manage and track carbon emissions, enterprise-wide.
  • That’s why we’re honored that Verdantix has recognized Wolters Kluwer as a Leader in this Enterprise Carbon Management Software report.
  • Because we know how important a robust data management strategy is to a successful carbon management and ESG program, we’re particularly thrilled to have achieved top scores in crucial categories related to data management.”

The First ESG Disclosure Guidance for China's Insurance Industry Released With Significant Contributions from Ping An

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Guidance is the first self-regulating document of Mainland China's insurance industry, focusing on ESG disclosure in the insurance industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Guidance is the first self-regulating document of Mainland China's insurance industry, focusing on ESG disclosure in the insurance industry.
  • The Guidance provides clear standards for insurance companies to disclose ESG information through 23 Tier 1 indicators and 49 Tier 2 indicators.
  • For example, the Guidance includes disclosure requirements for rural revitalization, insurance agent management and enhancement, sustainable insurance products, and green investment of insurance funds.
  • These, combined with Ping An's own CN-ESG scoring system, offers the insurance industry guidance for high-quality information disclosure.

Pactiv Evergreen Releases Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) released its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report, 'Packaging a Better Future,' sharing progress toward the Company’s ambitious goals in 2021 and 2022.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) released its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report, 'Packaging a Better Future,' sharing progress toward the Company’s ambitious goals in 2021 and 2022.
  • Highlights include:
    Reducing Energy Use and Emissions: Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 21% from 2015 to 2022.
  • Pactiv Evergreen is committed to owning our culture of integrity and ethics, setting high standards for compliance and publishing transparent and regular ESG disclosures.
  • Our ESG progress is outlined in further detail in Pactiv Evergreen’s new Environmental, Social and Governance Report at pactivevergreen.com/sustainability and we invite you to view a video overview of our ESG Report .

NorthWest Copper Provides Business Update on Financial, Geological And ESG Programs

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. (TSX.V NWST) (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its financial, geological and ESG programs and position.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. (TSX.V NWST) (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its financial, geological and ESG programs and position.
  • These fees were incurred primarily from Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP law firm, Kingsdale Advisors and Longview Communications (“Professional Advisors”).
  • This amount compares to the approximately $300,000 charged by certain current Board members for their expenses incurred as part of the proxy contest.
  • The Board is in the process of reviewing the fees of the Professional Advisors as well as amounts outstanding to former executives.

David M. Findlay Appointed Chairman of the Board of Lake City Bank and Lakeland Financial Corporation

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

WARSAW, Ind., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN), and Lake City Bank announced today that David M. Findlay has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of the bank and holding company.

Key Points: 
  • WARSAW, Ind., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN), and Lake City Bank announced today that David M. Findlay has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of the bank and holding company.
  • Findlay will assume the role of Chairman in addition to his current responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer of both organizations.
  • Augsburger joined the boards of Lake City Bank and Lakeland Financial Corporation in 2011.
  • The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN).