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Syngenta continues decarbonization of global operations – US site recognized by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Syngenta continues decarbonization of global operations – US site recognized by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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  • Syngenta continues decarbonization of global operations – US site recognized by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    Hydropower a major source of power at Monthey, Switzerland site
    Further progress in actions to decarbonize energy and heat in own operations, and decreasing sector’s footprint
    Syngenta Group, one of the world’s leading global agriculture technology companies, announced today that its manufacturing facility in St Gabriel, Louisiana, US, has been recognized as a top user of green power by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • This recognition marks the latest milestone in the company’s actions to decarbonize its operations globally.
  • Dr. Tom Gray, Head of Active Ingredient Strategy and Operations at Syngenta Group, said: “We are proud to be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for being a leader in the green power market.
  • “Syngenta is fully committed to a long-term journey to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the running of our operations,” said Gray.

Syngenta Continues Decarbonization of Global Operations – U.S. Site Recognized by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Syngenta Group, one of the world’s leading global agriculture technology companies, announced today that its manufacturing facility in St Gabriel, Louisiana, U.S., has been recognized as a top user of green power by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • Syngenta Group, one of the world’s leading global agriculture technology companies, announced today that its manufacturing facility in St Gabriel, Louisiana, U.S., has been recognized as a top user of green power by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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    Syngenta continues decarbonization of global operations – US site recognized by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Photo: Business Wire)
    This recognition marks the latest milestone in the company’s actions to decarbonize its operations globally.
  • Dr. Tom Gray, Head of Active Ingredient Strategy and Operations at Syngenta Group, said: “We are proud to be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for being a leader in the green power market.
  • “Syngenta is fully committed to a long-term journey to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the running of our operations,” said Gray.

Whirlpool Corporation To Install Onsite Renewable Energy At Washing Machine And Dishwasher Plants in Ohio

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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The company currently has nine onsite wind turbines at four of its Ohio plants in Findlay, Marion, Greenville and Ottawa.

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  • The company currently has nine onsite wind turbines at four of its Ohio plants in Findlay, Marion, Greenville and Ottawa.
  • These two projects are among the largest behind-the-meter renewable energy projects in the U.S., and once complete will ensure the Clyde and Findlay plants receive at least 70 percent of their energy needs from onsite renewable energy.
  • The expansion project involves three additional turbines at the company's Findlay operations, bringing its total number of onsite turbines to five.
  • This will be the first introduction of onsite renewable energy for operations in Clyde, Ohio with the construction of three turbines.

CarMax Introduces its First All-Electric Semi-Truck into Logistics Fleet

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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CarMax is testing the all-electric semi-truck in real-world conditions and its Stockton, California store will serve as the region's hub for fast-charging the vehicle with a Level 3 charging station.

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  • CarMax is testing the all-electric semi-truck in real-world conditions and its Stockton, California store will serve as the region's hub for fast-charging the vehicle with a Level 3 charging station.
  • “We are excited to test the efficiencies of the all-electric semi-truck within our transportation fleet and to see how this vehicle can support our overall sustainability efforts,” said Matt Aman, vice president of Logistics at CarMax.
  • As CarMax strives to achieve its emissions goals, the company is working closely with its partners and providers to explore technologies that support sustainability efforts.
  • For more information on CarMax and its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, visit https://socialresponsibility.carmax.com/ .

Digital Realty Recognized by Nareit with the "Leader in the Light" Award for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, has been awarded the National Association of Real Estate Investments Trusts (Nareit) "Leader in the Light" award for data center sustainability for the seventh consecutive year. The award recognizes Nareit member companies that have demonstrated exemplary sustainability practices by addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges.

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  • The award recognizes Nareit member companies that have demonstrated exemplary sustainability practices by addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges.
  • "We are honored to receive this award from Nareit for the seventh consecutive year," said Andy Power, President and Chief Executive Officer, Digital Realty.
  • Nareit's "Leader in the Light" award honors Nareit member companies that have demonstrated superior and sustained sustainability practices.
  • Achieving five-9's of uptime (99.999% uptime) across its global portfolio in 2022, the sixteenth consecutive year meeting or exceeding this level of performance.

Charles River Laboratories Achieves 90% Renewable Electricity Globally, Announces Progress on Environmental Goals

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced that, while working toward previously announced environmental goals, the Company has achieved 90 percent renewable electricity globally.

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  • Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced that, while working toward previously announced environmental goals, the Company has achieved 90 percent renewable electricity globally.
  • Utilizing renewable electricity is a key component of the Company’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from facilities (Scope 1 & 2 emissions).
  • Charles River is expecting to meet the goal for achieving 100 percent renewable electricity globally by 2025, five years earlier than originally projected.
  • Charles River recognizes that collaboration across industries can help accelerate progress toward sustainability goals.

Hormel Foods Receives EPA Green Power Leadership and CRS Market Development Awards

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company known for its corporate citizenship, announced today that it has received a 2023 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Market Development Award from the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS).

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  • For more than 20 years, the EPA's annual Green Power Leadership Awards have recognized America's leading green power users for their commitment to using renewable electricity and advancing the nation's green power market.
  • The EPA and CRS presented Hormel Foods with a Green Power Leadership and Market Development awards at the 2023 Renewable Energy Markets Conference on Sept. 19.
  • Hormel Foods was recognized for outstanding clean energy initiatives and impact on the green power market.
  • "The leadership at Hormel Foods implementing renewable electricity in their organization exemplifies the kind of impactful action that EPA wants to see consumers in the voluntary green power market take," said James Critchfield, EPA's Green Power Partnership program manager.

Digital Realty Ranks No. 9 on EPA's National Top 100 List of Green Power Users

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, announces that it ranks ninth on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership (GPP). The company also ranked seventh on EPA's list across technology and telecommunication providers.

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  • 7 on EPA's Top 30 Tech & Telecom List
    AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty ( NYSE: DLR ), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, announces that it ranks ninth on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership (GPP).
  • EPA's Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that helps increase green power use among U.S. organizations to advance the American market for green power and development of those sources as a way to reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts associated with electricity use.
  • Its use of green power helps advance the voluntary market for green power, as well as the development of renewable energy sources.
  • "We are proud to be recognized by the U.S. EPA as a national green power leader," said Andy Power, President & CEO at Digital Realty.

DaVita Celebrates Corporate Citizenship Achievements, Releases its 2022 Community Care Report

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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"This report is a celebration not only of the progress we've made toward our Community Care goals but of our teammates, as our accomplishments are only possible because of their deeply rooted dedication."

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  • "This report is a celebration not only of the progress we've made toward our Community Care goals but of our teammates, as our accomplishments are only possible because of their deeply rooted dedication."
  • Following are key 2022 milestones from each focus area reflected in the report.
  • As of December 31, 2022, DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) provided integrated care and disease management services to approximately 42,000 patients in risk-based integrated care arrangements, and to an additional 15,000 patients in other integrated care arrangements.
  • To learn more about DaVita's vision for corporate citizenship or to download the full report, visit DaVita.com/CommunityCare .

HORMEL FOODS RANKS IN TOP 100 FOR GREEN POWER USE

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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AUSTIN, Minn., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global-branded food company well known for its corporate citizenship, was for the first time included on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of the 100 largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership (GPP). In addition, the company ranked No. 20 on EPA's list of Green Power Partners that are part of the Fortune 500®.

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  • Hormel Foods joined the EPA's Green Power Partnership in 2022 and is using nearly 938 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, representing 100% of the overall operation's total power needs.
  • The company's choice to use green power helps advance the voluntary market for green power, as well as the development of those sources.
  • "EPA applauds the leading organizations in the Green Power Partnership's Top Partner Rankings for their notable commitment to expanding their use of green power and protecting the environment."
  • According to the EPA, green power use of nearly 938 million kWh by Hormel Foods is equivalent to the annual electricity use of more than 88,000 average American homes.