Carbon neutrality

2023 Integral Conversation Celebrates a Decade of Dialogs in Guilin, Sparking Insights on Sustainable Growth from an Asian Perspective

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

GUILIN, China, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10th Integral Conversation took place in Guilin from October 26 to 28.

Key Points: 
  • GUILIN, China, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10th Integral Conversation took place in Guilin from October 26 to 28.
  • Since 2014, Integral Conversation has been a fundamental platform for knowledge sharing and insight exchanges, having engaged 221 speakers and held 48 dialogues surrounding 12 diverse topics.
  • Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group proudly highlighted Esquel's prescience in tackling climate change, practicing responsible and sustainable production, and promoting workplace wellness.
  • Integral, Esquel's Sustainable Development Garden is a result of unwavering dedication and has achieved significant progress in all 17 UNSDGs.

Town of Westport CT School Building Committee Recommends Destruction of Nationally Awarded Community Garden and Preserve

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Friday, October 6, 2023

The Westport CT Long Lots School Building Committee (the “Committee”), appointed by First Selectwoman Jen Tooker, voted yesterday (October 5th) to submit a recommendation which includes the removal of the current Westport Community Gardens and Preserve as well as a portion of the adjacent Long Lots Preserve, a newly established model of suburban environmental rehabilitation.

Key Points: 
  • The Westport CT Long Lots School Building Committee (the “Committee”), appointed by First Selectwoman Jen Tooker, voted yesterday (October 5th) to submit a recommendation which includes the removal of the current Westport Community Gardens and Preserve as well as a portion of the adjacent Long Lots Preserve, a newly established model of suburban environmental rehabilitation.
  • It is not part of the school rebuilding specifications, but rather falls under the town’s Parks and Recreation activities.
  • “This is a pork barrel appropriation for ball fields, under the cover of a much-needed new elementary school.
  • “How do you recover from that?”
    The Committee chose to make its recommendation despite widespread opposition from members of the community.

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation: Publication of “Integrated Report 2023”

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation (NSHD) issued our “Integrated Report 2023” on our website on September 26.

Key Points: 
  • Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation (NSHD) issued our “Integrated Report 2023” on our website on September 26.
  • The "Integrated Report 2023" is published in PDF format, and we added jump link to certain pages on our website containing related information to improve accessibility.
  • Please visit the "Integrated Report" page on our website.
  • Through messages from CEO, presents the strategy for NSHD Group based on the progress of the NS Vision 2026 and understanding of our business environment.

BDO ESG Awards: 5th anniversary of ESG Awards kicks off with Carbon Neutrality theme - attracting overwhelming nominations

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The 2023 ESG Awards have been well received by listed companies in Hong Kong, with overwhelming nominations.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 ESG Awards have been well received by listed companies in Hong Kong, with overwhelming nominations.
  • All of the winners of the various categories will be officially announced on 12 October 2023 at the BDO ESG Awards Presentation Ceremony at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, including Best in ESG Awards, Best in Reporting Awards, the ESG Report of the Year Awards, the Theme Award as well as the newly launched Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies Awards.
  • In line with the Awards' position as a champion of ESG excellence, it has adopted 'Carbon Neutrality' as the theme this year in recognition of the urgent need to combat climate change.
  • Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory of BDO, said, "We are delighted by the strong turnout for this year's BDO ESG Awards, which will conclude with the first physical awards presentation ceremony since the COVID outbreak.

Mitsubishi Electric and Evercomm Enter into Cooperative Agreement

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kei Uruma, “Mitsubishi Electric”) and EVERCOMM SINGAPORE PTE.

Key Points: 
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kei Uruma, “Mitsubishi Electric”) and EVERCOMM SINGAPORE PTE.
  • LTD. (Headquarters: Singapore, CEO: Chen Chiu-Hao, “Evercomm”) jointly announced today that they have entered into a cooperative agreement to develop and market solutions that support carbon neutrality in the manufacturing sector.
  • As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Electric will take an equity stake in Evercomm to solidify the ties between the two companies.
  • Mitsubishi Electric provides solutions that support digital transformation in manufacturing sites by software such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software.

REPT BATTERO Expands Global Reach with Inauguration of European Branch

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPT BATTERO, a global leader in cutting-edge energy storage solutions, marked a historic moment with the official inauguration of its European branch at the REPT BATTERO Germany branch in Munich.

Key Points: 
  • MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPT BATTERO, a global leader in cutting-edge energy storage solutions, marked a historic moment with the official inauguration of its European branch at the REPT BATTERO Germany branch in Munich.
  • At the same time, the European branch will become a sales, production, and technology center in the future.
  • REPT BATTERO's CEO Dr. Hui Cao delivered an address during the ceremony, expressing, "I'm honored to be here for the grand opening of REPT BATTERO's European branch.
  • The inauguration of the European branch marks a new chapter in REPT BATTERO's journey toward global leadership in the energy storage industry.

REPT BATTERO Expands Global Reach with Inauguration of European Branch

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPT BATTERO, a global leader in cutting-edge energy storage solutions, marked a historic moment with the official inauguration of its European branch at the REPT BATTERO Germany branch in Munich.

Key Points: 
  • MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPT BATTERO, a global leader in cutting-edge energy storage solutions, marked a historic moment with the official inauguration of its European branch at the REPT BATTERO Germany branch in Munich.
  • At the same time, the European branch will become a sales, production, and technology center in the future.
  • REPT BATTERO's CEO Dr. Hui Cao delivered an address during the ceremony, expressing, "I'm honored to be here for the grand opening of REPT BATTERO's European branch.
  • The inauguration of the European branch marks a new chapter in REPT BATTERO's journey toward global leadership in the energy storage industry.

Clever Leaves Cannabis Operations Declared Carbon Neutral; a First for a Vertically Integrated Medicinal Cannabis Company

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

TOCANCIPÁ, Colombia, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW), a global medicinal cannabis company, announced today that it has been awarded the International Declaration of Carbon Neutrality by 100% Carbon Neutral Program for its active commitment to environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation. Clever Leaves is the first known vertically integrated medicinal cannabis company worldwide to have achieved international certification for carbon-neutrality.

Key Points: 
  • The CO2 Neutrality Certification Reflects Clever Leaves’ Commitment to Environmental Sustainability and long-term vision for the cannabis industry.
  • Clever Leaves is the first known vertically integrated medicinal cannabis company worldwide to have achieved international certification for carbon-neutrality.
  • The Company has also forged partnerships with local recycling associations, initiated reforestation projects, and integrated rainwater into its irrigation processes.
  • Furthermore, Clever Leaves has offset its remaining emissions by acquiring international carbon credits from carbonfund.org and supporting emission reduction projects.

Fosun International Wins Pioneering Award for ESG Disclosure Contribution at the HKQAA Hong Kong Green and Sustainability Contribution Awards 2023

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Monday, August 28, 2023

HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency ("HKQAA") held the Hong Kong Green and Sustainability Contribution Awards 2023 on 25 August.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency ("HKQAA") held the Hong Kong Green and Sustainability Contribution Awards 2023 on 25 August.
  • Fosun International was awarded the Pioneering Award for ESG Disclosure Contribution by HKQAA, in recognition of the company's performance in environmental, social, governance and sustainable development, which has been recognized by the market.
  • To support Hong Kong's development into a green and sustainable hub, HKQAA has launched the Hong Kong Green and Sustainability Contribution Awards 2023, aiming at promoting the sustainable development of businesses and society as a whole, as well as commending those companies which have been actively promoting sustainable development.
  • Fosun has always been adhering to the values of "Self-improvement, Teamwork, Performance and Contribution to Society".

Fosun International Awarded "ESG Achievement Programme 2023" Logo and Certificate of Appreciation by Hong Kong Economic Journal

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Monday, August 21, 2023

HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong's first Chinese financial newspaper, Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) announced the list of companies with outstanding ESG performance on 18 August.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong's first Chinese financial newspaper, Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) announced the list of companies with outstanding ESG performance on 18 August.
  • Fosun International was awarded the "ESG Achievement Programme 2023" logo and certificate of appreciation by HKEJ, in recognition of the company's performance in environmental, social, governance and sustainable development, which has been recognized by the market.
  • Driven by this trend, many Hong Kong companies have pledged to promote sustainable development and closely follow the pace of multinational corporations in terms of ESG.
  • Among them, many well-known Hong Kong companies have been actively promoting sustainable development, and continue to publicize their innovative ideas and practical plans to the market.