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TÜV Rheinland Holds "All Quality Matters" Solar & ESS Congress 2023 in Hangzhou to Foster High-quality Growth of Industry

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 8, 2023, TÜV Rheinland Group held the "All Quality Matters" Solar & Energy Storage System (ESS) Congress 2023 and "All Quality Matters Award" Ceremony in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.

Key Points: 
  • HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 8, 2023, TÜV Rheinland Group held the "All Quality Matters" Solar & Energy Storage System (ESS) Congress 2023 and "All Quality Matters Award" Ceremony in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
  • Frank Piller, Global Vice President of Solar & Commercial Products at TÜV Rheinland, delivered the opening speech.
  • He stated, "With a proven track record of over 40 years in the PV industry, TÜV Rheinland has always been committed to building a communication platform for the entire industry.
  • To address this industry need, TÜV Rheinland launched a white paper entitled "Green Low-carbon and Sustainable Development of the PV Industry."

UL Solutions Reaches Milestone 250 Million Square Feet Verified Through Healthy Building Program

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it had verified over 250 million square feet of indoor environments through the UL Verified Healthy Building program. The program helps the building owners, operators and businesses demonstrate health and wellness in the built environment, assessing key factors impacting building occupants, such as indoor air and water quality, hygiene, lighting and acoustics.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it had verified over 250 million square feet of indoor environments through the UL Verified Healthy Building program.
  • The program helps the building owners, operators and businesses demonstrate health and wellness in the built environment, assessing key factors impacting building occupants, such as indoor air and water quality, hygiene, lighting and acoustics.
  • "Achieving 250 million square feet verified through the UL Verified Healthy Building program is a testament to UL Solutions' far-reaching impact on the health and wellness of people who utilize, work and live in these spaces," said Sean McCrady, vice president and general manager of Enterprise Sustainability at UL Solutions.
  • The UL Verified Healthy Building program offers an independent source of science-driven verification from indoor environmental quality experts — helping building owners and operators and commercial real estate professionals demonstrate their commitment to occupant health and wellness."

UL Solutions Reaches Milestone 250 Million Square Feet Verified Through Healthy Building Program

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it had verified over 250 million square feet of indoor environments through the UL Verified Healthy Building program. The program helps the building owners, operators and businesses demonstrate health and wellness in the built environment, assessing key factors impacting building occupants, such as indoor air and water quality, hygiene, lighting and acoustics.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it had verified over 250 million square feet of indoor environments through the UL Verified Healthy Building program.
  • The program helps the building owners, operators and businesses demonstrate health and wellness in the built environment, assessing key factors impacting building occupants, such as indoor air and water quality, hygiene, lighting and acoustics.
  • "Achieving 250 million square feet verified through the UL Verified Healthy Building program is a testament to UL Solutions' far-reaching impact on the health and wellness of people who utilize, work and live in these spaces," said Sean McCrady, vice president and general manager of Enterprise Sustainability at UL Solutions.
  • The UL Verified Healthy Building program offers an independent source of science-driven verification from indoor environmental quality experts — helping building owners and operators and commercial real estate professionals demonstrate their commitment to occupant health and wellness."

International Experts Urge Stronger Cooperation to Promote High-Quality Development of Green Cities

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Sunday, June 11, 2023
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International experts from China, US, and other countries, urge to strengthen cooperation on biodiversity conservation and environment protection, so that more and more global cities are able to achieve high-quality green development, at a recent international symposium held at Dameisha Vanke Center in Shenzhen, an international metropolis in southern China.

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  • International experts from China, US, and other countries, urge to strengthen cooperation on biodiversity conservation and environment protection, so that more and more global cities are able to achieve high-quality green development, at a recent international symposium held at Dameisha Vanke Center in Shenzhen, an international metropolis in southern China.
  • We will strengthen international exchanges and cooperation, and continue to contribute to global eco-friendly cities construction,” Lin Zhentuan, an official of the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment, said.
  • Representatives from enterprises such as Shenzhen Institute of Building Research, Shenzhen Capital Group, Nike, Tencent and BYD, shared their cases about how enterprises balance business development and environment protection to achieve high-quality sustainable development of green cities.
  • “SFIEC will work with more international partners to create a high-quality international exchange platform.”
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Veracyte Announces Release of Inaugural ESG Report

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT) today announced that it released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .

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  • Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT) today announced that it released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .
  • The 2023 ESG Report sets the foundation for Veracyte’s ESG performance and outlines the company’s ambitions to build upon its progress in the years ahead.
  • “Our inaugural ESG report highlights how our mission and values are deeply embedded in our business, and demonstrates not only our dedication to improving patient outcomes, but also our commitment to our shareholders, employees, business partners, and other stakeholders.”
    Highlights from Veracyte’s 2023 ESG Report include:
    Establishing a governance structure for ESG, including an executive-level ESG Steering Committee and Board-level oversight of ESG matters through the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • The 2023 ESG Report includes disclosures that were informed by established frameworks such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards.

JLL Income Property Trust WELL Health-Safety Ratings Bolster Environmental Commitment

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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"We're proud to have earned WELL Health-Safety ratings at 31 of our properties," said Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust.

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  • "We're proud to have earned WELL Health-Safety ratings at 31 of our properties," said Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust.
  • "These ratings provide third-party validation of our commitment to making the spaces our tenants live and work in healthier, safer places, which is paramount in today's environment.
  • The WELL Health-Safety Ratings further JLL Income Property Trust's already robust ESG program.
  • Additionally, JLL Income Property Trust earned 11 BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) certifications.

VF Corporation Announces Pricing of €1 Billion of Senior Notes

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) announced today that it priced €500 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) at 99.704% of the aggregate principal amount with a coupon of 4.125% and €500 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes” and, together with the 2026 Notes, the “Notes”) at 99.570% of the aggregate principal amount with a coupon of 4.250%.

Key Points: 
  • VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) announced today that it priced €500 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) at 99.704% of the aggregate principal amount with a coupon of 4.125% and €500 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes” and, together with the 2026 Notes, the “Notes”) at 99.570% of the aggregate principal amount with a coupon of 4.250%.
  • The sale of the Notes was underwritten by J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as representatives of the several underwriters.
  • The offering of the Notes is expected to close on March 7, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The offering of the Notes may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.

JLL Income Property Trust Continues to Achieve Sustainability Milestones

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $7.1 billion in total assets, continued its strong performance against sustainability benchmarks, receiving a three-star rating from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) in the 2022 Real Estate Assessment. Notably, JLL Income Property Trust ranked in the top 10% for its overall management score when compared to all Americas-based funds, outscoring its peer group's average in 13 of 14 aspects rated by GRESB.

Key Points: 
  • "Incorporating a programmatic, holistic sustainability approach to portfolio construction is no longer a nice-to-have, it's a business imperative," said Allan Swaringen, President & CEO of JLL Income Property Trust.
  • JLL Income Property Trust also continues to earn certifications and ratings on its individual properties.
  • About JLL Income Property Trust, Inc.(NASDAQ: ZIPTAX ; ZIPTMX ; ZIPIAX ; ZIPIMX )
    JLL Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing residential, industrial, grocery-anchored retail, healthcare and office properties located in the United States.
  • JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

Innovative Design Cuts CO2 Emissions in Data Centers

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Huaweis ability to build more energy-efficient data centers could be an example to others as decarbonization of the construction sector picks up worldwide, according to a company spokesperson.

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  • Huaweis ability to build more energy-efficient data centers could be an example to others as decarbonization of the construction sector picks up worldwide, according to a company spokesperson.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221121005364/en/
    Andrew Williamson, Vice President of Government Affairs and Economic Advisor, Huawei speaks at the panel.
  • This solution uses much less concrete than conventional buildings, and carbon emissions in the construction phase could be offset by more than 90 percent, he said.
  • That can power 5,000 homes and reduce 4,000-plus tons of CO2 emissions annually.

UL Partners with InSite to Help Advance Building Intelligence, Technology Integration and Performance

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a global safety science leader, announced a new partnership with InSite, a provider of building intelligence solutions that enable organizations to optimize performance of real estate assets, achieve sustainability goals and fulfill environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting requirements.

Key Points: 
  • With this partnership, InSite will provide building owners and property managers with actionable building intelligence data to complement UL's ESG advisory, sustainability and energy advisory, indoor environmental quality and field services.
  • Per the 2020 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction by GlobalABC, buildings generate nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions including 28% from building operations.
  • As part of the UL and InSite combined offering, InSite's building intelligence platform will support robust reporting and disclosure of ESG and sustainability data to key stakeholders such as GRESB.
  • UL will leverage InSite's extensive data integration capabilities and operational insights to provide relevant advisory expertise, such as carbon accounting and net zero carbon emissions.