Governance

Feedback on the input provided by the European Parliament as part of its resolution on the ECB’s Annual Report 2022

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Beyond managing related risks, the financial sector can also contribute to the transition toward a net-zero economy.

Key Points: 
  • Beyond managing related risks, the financial sector can also contribute to the transition toward a net-zero economy.
  • Our work aims to enhance data transparency in climate change analysis, while informing monetary policy, financial stability and banking supervision.
  • The indicators we have developed focus on the euro area financial sector and are built from harmonised granular datasets.

NOVONIX Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

BRISBANE, Australia, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced that it has released its inaugural Sustainability Report.

Key Points: 
  • BRISBANE, Australia, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced that it has released its inaugural Sustainability Report.
  • NOVONIX’s Sustainability Report underscores the Company’s dedication to running a profitable, ethical, and sustainable business.
  • We are proud to publish our inaugural Sustainability Report to share our progress in promoting clean energy.”
    The Sustainability Report presents the Company’s achievements to date, its plans moving forward, and the framework established to facilitate continuing progress.
  • To access NOVONIX’s inaugural Sustainability Report, please visit NOVONIX’s 2023 Sustainability Report on the Sustainability page of our website.

Leading Through Exponential Change: Info-Tech Research Group Publishes Approach for Effective Governance and Risk Management in Age of AI

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

This evolution brings immense opportunities and significant challenges, particularly in strategy, risk, and governance.

Key Points: 
  • This evolution brings immense opportunities and significant challenges, particularly in strategy, risk, and governance.
  • Addressing this new landscape and how IT leaders can navigate it, Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory, has introduced its latest blueprint, Exponential IT for Strategy, Risk, and Governance .
  • The shift highlights the need to take a holistic approach to information and technology governance and to align it seamlessly with the broader organizational governance framework.
  • For exclusive media commentary from Anubhav Sharma, an expert in digital strategy and transformation, or to access the complete Exponential IT for Strategy, Risk, and Governance blueprint, please contact [email protected] .

EnerSys Named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions, is pleased to announce its recognition on the prestigious list of Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 .

Key Points: 
  • EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions, is pleased to announce its recognition on the prestigious list of Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 .
  • This year, EnerSys was ranked 352 out of 500 companies, an improvement over last year’s ranking.
  • EnerSys, along with other esteemed recipients, underwent an evaluation of corporate responsibility by Newsweek, considering three pillars: Environmental, Social, and Governance.
  • Companies’ performances were evaluated holistically and in terms of the environmental, social, and governance subcategories.

Port Houston Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Approved

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Monday, November 13 to conduct its annual Budget Workshop, approving Port Houston’s latest $745 million capital plan and $428 million operating budget, to guide staff in operating and managing facilities and activities for Fiscal Year 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Monday, November 13 to conduct its annual Budget Workshop, approving Port Houston’s latest $745 million capital plan and $428 million operating budget, to guide staff in operating and managing facilities and activities for Fiscal Year 2024.
  • Capital awards of nearly $613 million are anticipated next year that are associated with Port Houston operations; the Houston Ship Channel Expansion - Project 11 awards are estimated at $132 million.
  • In other matters, the Port Commission also approved Tariff rate changes in 2024 to align with escalating costs and expenses and to keep Port Houston terminals competitive.
  • More information regarding Port Houston business, community outreach, and sustainability efforts can be found at https://porthouston.com/ .

Greenbrier Releases 2023 ESG Report

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier") announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, On Track Together. Greenbrier continues to progress on its ambitious ESG agenda. The 2023 report reviews Greenbrier's 2021 materiality assessment to address stakeholders' evolving values and priorities.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier") announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, On Track Together.
  • The 2023 report reviews Greenbrier's 2021 materiality assessment to address stakeholders' evolving values and priorities.
  • The report highlights new targets and key achievements from fiscal 2023 in accordance with its five core ESG pillars: (1) Safety & Quality, (2) People, (3) Environmental Sustainability, (4) Governance & Ethics, and (5) Communities.
  • In 2023, our ESG program has been bolstered by our Better Together strategy, which is creating positive connections and dialogue across Greenbrier and with our shareholders.

TC Energy reports strong third quarter 2023 operating and financial results and achieves mechanical completion on Coastal GasLink ahead of target

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Project execution: Coastal GasLink achieves mechanical completion, while continuing to advance Southeast Gateway

Key Points: 
  • Project execution: Coastal GasLink achieves mechanical completion, while continuing to advance Southeast Gateway
    We are pleased to announce that the Coastal GasLink project has achieved mechanical completion ahead of our year-end target.
  • In October, the project achieved 100 per cent pipe installation following the final weld at the base of Cable Crane Hill.
  • Land rights and rights of way negotiations have closed, and all critical permits for onshore construction have been received.
  • Closing of this transaction is a major step towards reaching TC Energy’s 2024 year-end leverage target of 4.75 times debt-to-EBITDA.

TC Energy appoints long-standing Board member, John E. Lowe as Chair of the Board

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) today announced on behalf of its Board of Directors (the Board) that John E. Lowe will be appointed as Chair of the Board, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) today announced on behalf of its Board of Directors (the Board) that John E. Lowe will be appointed as Chair of the Board, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Vanaselja joined the Board of Directors in 2014 and was appointed as Board Chair in 2017.
  • “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank Siim for his invaluable contributions to the growth and success of TC Energy.
  • We are grateful the Company will continue to benefit from Siim’s institutional knowledge and expertise,” said John E. Lowe, incoming Chair of the Board of Directors for TC Energy.

Health Tech Company Intelligencia AI Appoints Scientific Advisory Board Chair

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Leading healthcare technology company Intelligencia AI™ recently appointed pharmaceutical industry leader Névine Zariffa as its Scientific Advisory Board Chair.

Key Points: 
  • Leading healthcare technology company Intelligencia AI™ recently appointed pharmaceutical industry leader Névine Zariffa as its Scientific Advisory Board Chair.
  • Formalizing the Scientific Advisory Board demonstrates the company’s investment in growth and signals the next chapter of maturity for the 2017 New York-founded company.
  • In her new role, Ms. Zariffa will provide strategic guidance on the company’s product development roadmap while leading and coordinating the activities of the other accomplished leaders of the Scientific Advisory Board.
  • To learn more about the Scientific Advisory Board and Intelligencia AI, please visit www.intelligencia.ai .