Sustainability metrics and indices

Lilly Outlines Robust Plans to Strengthen ESG Commitments Across the Globe

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Lilly is also adopting standard ESG reporting frameworks from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.

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  • Lilly is also adopting standard ESG reporting frameworks from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.
  • "Greater transparency is a mandate for all businesses and we are excited to implement standard ESG frameworks to report on our progress.
  • There can be no assurance that Lilly will be successful in reaching the goals discussed above or in its other ESG communications.
  • Except as required by law, Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lilly-outlines-robust-plans-to-s...\n'

DGAP-News: Linde Awarded Best-in-Class for Sustainability Disclosure Practices

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

It measures the depth and extent of company disclosure relative to their industry group and is designed to indicate the company\'s understanding and preparedness to address environmental risks.

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  • It measures the depth and extent of company disclosure relative to their industry group and is designed to indicate the company\'s understanding and preparedness to address environmental risks.
  • The ISS methodology is informed by disclosure standards and frameworks including the Global Reporting Initiative, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.\n"Sustainability underscores everything we do at Linde," said Todd Skare, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Linde.
  • We are committed to the highest standards of transparency and disclosure and are pleased to receive this recognition from ISS.
  • Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.\nFor more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com\n'

Insulet 2020 Sustainability Report Conveys Strategy to Deliver Growth with Purpose

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod\xc2\xae brand of products, today announced the publication of its 2020 Sustainability Report.

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  • b'Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod\xc2\xae brand of products, today announced the publication of its 2020 Sustainability Report.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThis report conveys our Company\xe2\x80\x99s unwavering commitment to sustainable growth through the lens of important ESG issues that impact our business.\xe2\x80\x9d\nInsulet\xe2\x80\x99s 2020 report applies the Sustainability Reporting Standards issued by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), which are the most widespread international standards used by organizations to report their sustainability impact and performance.
  • The Company conducted a materiality assessment with key stakeholders to determine the most important sustainability topics to manage and report.
  • These forward-looking statements are based on its current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on Insulet.

Aperam publishes its 'made for life' report for 2020

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Friday, April 30, 2021

b'Luxembourg April 29, 2021 (19:00 CET) - Aperam, a leading global producer of stainless and specialty steel, today publishes its sustainability performance report for 2020 called \'made for life\'.\nBuilt on stakeholder inclusiveness and materiality, this report follows the GRI sustainability standards.

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  • b'Luxembourg April 29, 2021 (19:00 CET) - Aperam, a leading global producer of stainless and specialty steel, today publishes its sustainability performance report for 2020 called \'made for life\'.\nBuilt on stakeholder inclusiveness and materiality, this report follows the GRI sustainability standards.
  • In this report, we highlight what we\'re doing today to create a sustainable tomorrow.
  • Timoteo Di Maulo, CEO of Aperam, commented.\nAperam\'s complete report is available at www.aperam.com under section Sustainability > Essentials > Sustainability Reports.
  • It is composed of the "made for life report" and online supplements, including three country supplements to be released.\nAperam is a global player in stainless, electrical and specialty steel, with customers in over 40 countries.

Switch Issues Annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Friday, April 30, 2021

b'LAS VEGAS, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Switch , Inc. (NYSE: SWCH) ("Switch"),the exascale technology infrastructure corporation, today issued its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which is prepared in accordance with GRI, TCFD and SASB reporting frameworks.

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  • b'LAS VEGAS, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Switch , Inc. (NYSE: SWCH) ("Switch"),the exascale technology infrastructure corporation, today issued its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which is prepared in accordance with GRI, TCFD and SASB reporting frameworks.
  • This report highlights Switch\'s leadership, innovation, and accomplishments across the spectrum of environmental stewardship, social commitment, and sound corporate governance.\n"When I founded Switch, I intentionally incorporated the timeless principle of Karma into our culture putting good energy into the world returns good energy back," said Switch Founder and CEO, Rob Roy.
  • "This philosophy is deeply embedded in our business and operating strategy and how we treat our clients, employees and the communities where we operate.
  • As the report demonstrates, Switch continues to prove and advance its ongoing commitment to these ideals.

Cleveland-Cliffs Issues Its Sustainability Report 2020 Executive Summary

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

b'Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) today published its Sustainability Report 2020 Executive Summary highlighting the progress toward the achievement of its sustainability goals and reaffirming the company\xe2\x80\x99s agenda to build a more sustainable steel company.

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  • b'Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) today published its Sustainability Report 2020 Executive Summary highlighting the progress toward the achievement of its sustainability goals and reaffirming the company\xe2\x80\x99s agenda to build a more sustainable steel company.
  • Later in the second quarter, the Company will publish its full Sustainability Report 2020 consistent with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) guidance.\nLourenco Goncalves, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer said, \xe2\x80\x9cThroughout our history, Cleveland-Cliffs has taken pride that we operate in a responsible, sustainable manner and act as a good neighbor within our local communities.
  • As Cleveland-Cliffs expanded its business, our executive leadership team and I focused on developing an integrated, sustainable business model across the entire company.
  • It will serve as a preview of the topics to be discussed in more detail in our forthcoming, full 2020 Sustainability Report.\nCleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America.

PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works: MMK publishes 2020 Integrated Annual Report

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

b'PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works: MMK publishes 2020 Integrated Annual Report\nDissemination of a Regulatory Announcement that contains inside information according to REGULATION (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR), transmitted by EQS Group.\nThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.\nPJSC Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works ("MMK", or "the Group") (MICEX-RTS: MAGN; LSE: MMK), one of the world\'s largest steel producers, is pleased to announce that the Integrated Annual Report for 2020 has been published on the MMK\'s corporate website.\nThis 2020 Annual Report (the "Report") discloses data on the Group\'s financial, economic and operating activities, and reflects the sustainability highlights prepared under the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative\'s Sustainability Reporting Standards) and SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) Reporting Standards.

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  • b'PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works: MMK publishes 2020 Integrated Annual Report\nDissemination of a Regulatory Announcement that contains inside information according to REGULATION (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR), transmitted by EQS Group.\nThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.\nPJSC Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works ("MMK", or "the Group") (MICEX-RTS: MAGN; LSE: MMK), one of the world\'s largest steel producers, is pleased to announce that the Integrated Annual Report for 2020 has been published on the MMK\'s corporate website.\nThis 2020 Annual Report (the "Report") discloses data on the Group\'s financial, economic and operating activities, and reflects the sustainability highlights prepared under the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative\'s Sustainability Reporting Standards) and SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) Reporting Standards.
  • The Group\'s operations in Russia include a large steel-producing unit encompassing the entire production chain, from the preparation of iron ore to downstream processing of rolled steel.
  • MMK turns out a broad range of steel products, with a predominant share of premium products.
  • In 2020, MMK produced 11.6 mln tonnes of crude steel and sold 10.8 mln tonnes of commercial steel products.\n\xd0\x9c\xd0\x9c\xd0\x9a is an industry leader in terms of production costs and margins.

Freeport-McMoRan Publishes 2020 Annual Report on Sustainability

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b"Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) today announced the publication of its 2020 Annual Report on Sustainability detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance during the year.

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  • b"Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) today announced the publication of its 2020 Annual Report on Sustainability detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance during the year.
  • This report marks FCX\xe2\x80\x99s 20th year of reporting on its sustainability progress and FCX\xe2\x80\x99s first year reporting in alignment with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Metals & Mining framework.\nRichard C. Adkerson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said: \xe2\x80\x9cI am pleased to share our 2020 Annual Report on Sustainability, which details our ESG performance and initiatives in this important area.
  • Relentlessly.\xe2\x80\x9d\nFCX\xe2\x80\x99s 2020 Annual Report on Sustainability was compiled in alignment with the SASB Metals & Mining framework and in accordance with the GRI Reporting Standards Core option and reflects FCX\xe2\x80\x99s reporting obligations as a founding member of the International Council on Mining and Metals.
  • FCX\xe2\x80\x99s 2020 Annual Report on Sustainability is available on the company website at www.fcx.com/sustainability .\nFCX is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.

HEI Releases 2021 Consolidated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b'HONOLULU, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) (NYSE: HE) today released an updated consolidated report describing its policies, actions and performance with respect to a number of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, including climate-related risks and opportunities.\nHEI\'s 2021 ESG report includes the company\'s first Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)-aligned reporting.

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  • b'HONOLULU, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) (NYSE: HE) today released an updated consolidated report describing its policies, actions and performance with respect to a number of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, including climate-related risks and opportunities.\nHEI\'s 2021 ESG report includes the company\'s first Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)-aligned reporting.
  • It also includes the results of HEI\'s first consolidated ESG priorities assessment.
  • As with HEI\'s inaugural ESG report last year, the 2021 report presents data aligned with Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) guidelines for HEI\'s utility and bank subsidiaries.\n"With all of our operations in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, we know that our company\'s long-term health is inextricably linked with the strength of the economy, communities, and environment of the Hawaiian Islands.
  • That\'s why ESG and sustainability considerations are at the core of our mission to be a catalyst for a better Hawai\'i," said Connie Lau, HEI president and CEO.\n"Since issuing our inaugural ESG report last fall, we have continued our cross-enterprise work to further integrate ESG and climate-related factors into our governance, strategies, risk management and reporting.

GOL Increases its Transparency on ESG Data

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Monday, April 19, 2021

b'SO PAULO, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), ("GOL" or "Company"), Brazil\'s largest domestic airline, today announces the launch of a new Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") section on its investor relations website ( www.voegol.com.br/ir ), including detailed information using SASB and TCFD metrics and, for the first time, a specific subsection for projections.

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  • b'SO PAULO, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), ("GOL" or "Company"), Brazil\'s largest domestic airline, today announces the launch of a new Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") section on its investor relations website ( www.voegol.com.br/ir ), including detailed information using SASB and TCFD metrics and, for the first time, a specific subsection for projections.
  • The new website content is aligned with GOL\'s commitment to improving the sustainability of its business through strong corporate governance, being first for all Employees and Customers by driving inclusion and accessibility, and by reaching net zero carbon emissions in 2050.\nGOL has implemented significant improvements in the disclosures about the Company\'s sustainability actions, providing more ESG data to investors.
  • GOL hopes to encourage the airline industry as a whole to tackle environmental, social and governance issues by becoming more sustainable and transparent.\nSince 2010, the Company has prepared annual sustainability reports based on Global Reporting Initiative guidelines, an international standard for reporting environmental, social and economic performance.
  • By adopting these standards and providing related data to the public, GOL reinforces its accountability with its various stakeholders through added transparency and credibility.\nAmong the Company\'s sustainability initiatives are its voluntary adherence, since 2016, to the carbon pricing leadership coalition, which is a global initiative to price carbon emissions, as well as multiple campaigns and associations dedicated to promoting best ESG practices, both in the airline industry and generally.