Governance

Kao Releases Progress Reports on its ESG Strategy—the Kirei Lifestyle Plan

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japan-based Group whose brand portfolio includes Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown, released progress reports on its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy— the Kirei Lifestyle Plan .

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  • Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japan-based Group whose brand portfolio includes Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries, and Molton Brown, released progress reports on its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy— the Kirei Lifestyle Plan .
  • In April 2019, Kao established the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, which is an ESG strategy that includes 19 leadership action themes to achieve a sustainable and desirable way of living.
  • Therefore, it is increasingly important that we drive forward our ESG strategy the Kirei Lifestyle Plan to realize a truly sustainable society while enhancing our business and minimizing risks.
  • The ESG strategy the Kirei Lifestyle Plan consists of the vision, the Kao commitments and 19 leadership action themes (Kao Actions) to realize a Kirei Lifestyle.

JANA Partners to Nominate Four Highly Qualified Directors to Freshpet Board

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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JANA Partners (“JANA”) today announced that it will be nominating four highly qualified candidates to Freshpet, Inc.’s (“Freshpet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FRPT) Board of Directors (the “Board”) for the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“Annual Meeting”).

Key Points: 
  • JANA Partners (“JANA”) today announced that it will be nominating four highly qualified candidates to Freshpet, Inc.’s (“Freshpet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FRPT) Board of Directors (the “Board”) for the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“Annual Meeting”).
  • JANA’s nominees bring extensive experience as executives and public company board members in the consumer sector.
  • Diane Dietz, Former Chief Executive Officer of Rodan & Fields, EVP & Chief Marketing/Merchandising Officer of Safeway and EVP at Procter & Gamble.
  • JANA today issued the following public letter to Freshpet shareholders:
    JANA, along with our affiliates and partners, owns 9.3% of Freshpet, making us the Company’s largest shareholder.

Nassau Financial Group Becomes Signatory to United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Nassau Financial Group, L.P. (“Nassau”) announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”).

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  • Nassau Financial Group, L.P. (“Nassau”) announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”).
  • The PRI is an international organization that works to promote the incorporation of environmental, social, and corporate governance factors (“ESG”) into investment decision-making.
  • They include Nassau Corporate Credit, Nassau Private Credit, Nassau Alternative Investments, Nassau CorAmerica, Angel Island Capital, and a non-controlling minority interest in Balance Point Capital Advisors.
  • Nassau’s six ESG priorities areas include: Risk Management, Investment Management, Climate Change Risk, Cybersecurity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and Governance.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE: Results of the Annual General Meeting of May 11, 2023

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE: Results of the Annual General Meeting of May 11, 2023

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  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE: Results of the Annual General Meeting of May 11, 2023
    Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE’s Annual General Meeting, held today at Palais des Congrès de Paris, under the chairmanship of Mr Léon Bressler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
  • The Supervisory Board, which met after the General Meeting, appointed Mr Jacques Richier as Chairman of the Supervisory Board and member of the Audit Committee, and appointed Ms Sara Lucas as a member of the Audit Committee.
  • The presentation made during the General Meeting, the detailed voting results per resolution, and the answers to all written questions sent by shareholders are available on the Company website ( https://www.urw.com/en/investors/general-meetings/annual-general-meetings ).
  • The webcast of the General Meeting will also be made available on the website.

Star Equity Fund Issues Open Letter to Board of Superior Drilling Products

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Fund, LP and affiliates (“Star Equity”, “we”, “us”, “our”), an 11.7% shareholder of Superior Drilling Products, Inc. (NYSE American: SDPI) (“SDPI” or the “Company”), issued today an open letter to SDPI’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), particularly its three independent Board members: James R. Lines, Robert Iverson, and Michael V. Ronca.

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  • OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Fund, LP and affiliates (“Star Equity”, “we”, “us”, “our”), an 11.7% shareholder of Superior Drilling Products, Inc. (NYSE American: SDPI) (“SDPI” or the “Company”), issued today an open letter to SDPI’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), particularly its three independent Board members: James R. Lines, Robert Iverson, and Michael V. Ronca.
  • Dear Members of the Board:
    On May 10, 2022, we wrote an Open Letter to the Board calling on you to run a process to maximize SDPI shareholder value and improve the Company’s corporate governance.
  • In addition, we nominated two highly qualified candidates to serve on the SDPI Board.
  • Additionally, we requested a call with the SDPI Board which was scheduled for September 19, 2022.

Holcim Shareholders support all proposals at 2023 Annual General Meeting

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Holcim shareholders approved all of the Board of Directors’ proposals at the Annual General Meeting that took place in Zug today.

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  • Holcim shareholders approved all of the Board of Directors’ proposals at the Annual General Meeting that took place in Zug today.
  • Beat Hess, Chairman of the Board: “It was an immense pleasure to welcome Holcim’s shareholders today at our Annual General Meeting in Zug, and to be meeting again in person.
  • Shareholders approved the annual report and annual financial statements of the Group and of Holcim Ltd as well as the revision of the Articles of Incorporation.
  • The full results of the Annual General Meeting and speeches from the Chairman and CEO will be available here as of 5 May 2023.

New Pay Governance Study Provisionally Concludes SEC's New PVP Disclosure Improves Shareholders' Ability to Assess Pay-for-Performance Alignment

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230411005332/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230411005332/en/
    Does the SEC's new PVP disclosure improve shareholders' ability to assess pay-for-performance alignment?
  • “The new PVP disclosure would appear to support shareholders’ consistent strong support for Say on Pay over the past 12 years,” said Pay Governance Managing Partner and study co-author Ira Kay.
  • “We developed a comprehensive methodology to assess the degree of alignment,” said Partner and study co-author Mike Kesner.
  • The firm also has strategic affiliate relationships with Pay Governance Japan and Pay Governance Korea.

Organizational Success Is Expanding to Include ESG Performance - HR Plays Critical Role in Implementation, Says McLean & Company

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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The new industry resource has been designed to assist organizational and HR leaders in understanding ESG programs and proactively unlocking the benefits for their organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The new industry resource has been designed to assist organizational and HR leaders in understanding ESG programs and proactively unlocking the benefits for their organizations.
  • "The need for ESG programs continues to grow," says LynnAnn Brewer , director of HR research and advisory services at McLean & Company.
  • "The role HR plays in the success of ESG programs may look different depending on the organization, but it is always imperative," explains Brewer.
  • For full access to the firm's insights for HR professionals, download McLean & Company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Primer .

Expro Releases ESG Report, Highlighting Progress Unlocking Energy Answers of Tomorrow

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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In 2022, Expro advanced its commitment to developing lower carbon energy and helping address customers’ most complex sustainability challenges.

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  • In 2022, Expro advanced its commitment to developing lower carbon energy and helping address customers’ most complex sustainability challenges.
  • Looking ahead, Expro plans to allocate 50-70% of its Technology budget to carbon reduction projects to further accelerate the energy transition.
  • Receiving External Recognition of Sustainability Efforts: Expro is pleased to have again received external recognition from key organizations evaluating companies’ ESG programs.
  • Leading ESG program evaluator MSCI upgraded Expro’s sustainability rating by two full levels from a BB to a single-A rating in 2022.

EQS-News: Schaeffler AG: Schaeffler publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

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Saturday, March 11, 2023
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Herzogenaurach | March 7, 2023| Sustainability is an integral part of the company strategy and one of the four corporate values of the Schaeffler Group.

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  • Herzogenaurach | March 7, 2023| Sustainability is an integral part of the company strategy and one of the four corporate values of the Schaeffler Group.
  • In 2022, the Schaeffler sustainability strategy was aligned even more clearly with the three dimensions of Environment, Social, and Governance.
  • A more strictly defined sustainability strategy and the decision to transfer responsibility for sustainability to the CEO emphatically highlight the central importance of this issue for Schaeffler.
  • Our initial successes confirm that we are on the right path and motivates us to stay the course.”
    The Schaeffler Group sustainability report shows where the company focused its efforts during 2022, and how the Schaeffler Group has developed in terms of key performance indicators and objectives.