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Oshkosh Corporation Named Among Best Places to Work in IT for 2024 by Computerworld

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is pleased to be recognized as one of Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT for 2024.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is pleased to be recognized as one of Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT for 2024.
  • This marks the third year of recognition for the company.
  • The Best Places to Work in IT is an annual ranking of the top work environments for technology professionals, focusing on benefits, career development, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), future of work, training and retention.
  • "This recognition is a testament to our People First culture and talented Digital Technology team, who support progressive business strategies that drive innovation and provide opportunities for professional growth," said Anupam Khare, Oshkosh Corporation's senior vice president and chief information officer.

BMO Arranges Green Financing to Fund New Lawson Centre for Sustainability, Trinity College's Most Significant Build in a Century

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Arranged by BMO, the Green Loan will be used to finance the construction of Trinity College's ambitious new mass timber, zero carbon, LEED platinum multi-use building.

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  • Arranged by BMO, the Green Loan will be used to finance the construction of Trinity College's ambitious new mass timber, zero carbon, LEED platinum multi-use building.
  • The Lawson Centre for Sustainability will enhance our historic campus and benefit students for generations to come," said Professor Mayo Moran, Provost & Vice-Chancellor of Trinity College, a university federated with the University of Toronto.
  • Currently under construction, the multi-use facility will add 14,450 square metres of residential, academic, social and dining spaces for the community.
  • "As a leader in sustainable finance, we are proud to arrange the first labelled Green Loan to a North American university.

BMO ranked one of the most sustainable companies in North America on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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The DJSI ranks companies' sustainability performance across three dimensions - Governance & Economic, Environmental, and Social.

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  • The DJSI ranks companies' sustainability performance across three dimensions - Governance & Economic, Environmental, and Social.
  • "BMO's commitment to sustainability is guided by our Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, for our clients, colleagues and the communities we serve.
  • This goal built on a previous commitment to mobilize CAD$300 billion in capital to clients pursuing sustainable outcomes by 2025.
  • In 2022 BMO acquired Radicle Group, now BMO Radicle, a leader in sustainability advisory services and market-based solutions, and technology-driven emissions measurement and management.

Oshkosh Corporation Recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Greenest Companies 2024

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is pleased to be recognized as one of “ America’s Greenest Companies 2024 ” by Newsweek.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is pleased to be recognized as one of “ America’s Greenest Companies 2024 ” by Newsweek.
  • Published in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact, the list recognizes the top 300 American companies for their progress in managing their sustainability footprint.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107651708/en/
    Oshkosh Corporation Recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Greenest Companies 2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Companies were evaluated on four criteria: greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and sustainability data disclosure and commitments.
  • Oshkosh continuously looks for ways to lower the environmental and carbon footprint of our products, while enhancing safety, quality, efficiency and durability.

Avangrid Establishes New Compliance Unit to Expand Leadership Involvement in its Compliance Program

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that it will expand leadership involvement in its Governance and Sustainability System by establishing a Compliance Unit.

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that it will expand leadership involvement in its Governance and Sustainability System by establishing a Compliance Unit.
  • “This new Compliance Unit is intended to take advantage of best practices identified in the Iberdrola Group while also meeting U.S. standards for effective compliance programs.
  • I’m confident that this enhancement to our program will ensure that we continue to be a leader in ethics, compliance and corporate governance.”
    Avangrid’s Compliance Unit will oversee the company’s Compliance Program and report to the Governance and Sustainability Committee of the Avangrid Board of Directors.
  • The Compliance Unit will be responsible for compliance with the “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,” managing the company’s Helpline, ensuring effectiveness of the Compliance Program, and more.

Oshkosh Corporation Partners with Manufacture 2030 to Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Oshkosh is the first manufacturer of purpose-built commercial vehicles on the Manufacture 2030 platform.

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  • Oshkosh is the first manufacturer of purpose-built commercial vehicles on the Manufacture 2030 platform.
  • In the first phase of the partnership, Oshkosh is offering the Manufacture 2030 platform to its top 300 suppliers.
  • “At Oshkosh, sustainability is integrated into everything we do,” said Kevin Tubbs, vice president, chief ethics, compliance and sustainability officer, Oshkosh Corporation.
  • Manufacture 2030 is a key program for Oshkosh to help us measure and reduce our supply chain emissions effectively and to make progress towards achieving our sustainability goals.”
    Across the company, Oshkosh is making steady progress in its sustainability efforts, including the expansion of its purpose-built, battery-electric-powered products.

First Quarterly Data Brief from the Mental Health at Work Index

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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One Mind at Work, in partnership with Columbia University Mental Health + Work Design Lab, and corporate ethical standards measurement company Ethisphere, today released the first Quarterly Brief from the Mental Health at Work Index™ .

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  • One Mind at Work, in partnership with Columbia University Mental Health + Work Design Lab, and corporate ethical standards measurement company Ethisphere, today released the first Quarterly Brief from the Mental Health at Work Index™ .
  • The Mental Health at Work Index is the first-of-its-kind comprehensive, standardized assessment of organizational programs supporting workforce mental health.
  • The Mental Health at Work Index was launched publicly in May 2023, following a period of beta testing.
  • Despite the recent proliferation of mental health offerings, independent data or globalized standards do not currently exist to provide scientifically supported decision-making for workplace mental health programs.

Timken Releases Annual CSR Report, Provides Update on 2030 Emissions Intensity Target Progress

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com ), a global leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, today issued its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) report , which features an update on progress towards its 2030 environmental emissions target.

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  • NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com ), a global leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, today issued its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) report , which features an update on progress towards its 2030 environmental emissions target.
  • Announced in 2022 and measured against a 2018 baseline, Timken's environmental emissions target is to reduce aggregate Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50 percent by 2030i.
  • This includes direct emissions intensity from its operations, and indirect emissions intensity from purchased energy.
  • Helping to drive down emissions intensity, Timken used 10x more energy from renewable sources in its global operations last year than it did in 2018.

Greenberg Traurig, Attorneys Have Key Roles at ACC Foundation Professional Development Retreat

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continued its annual sponsorship of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Strategic Professional Development Retreat, with firm attorneys presenting during the 2023 gathering held Sept. 18-20 in Carlsbad, California.

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  • "Greenberg Traurig and the ACC Foundation have had a long and robust relationship," Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest L. Greer said.
  • "ACC and the firm share the same commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
  • We are proud to sponsor this annual retreat and several other important ACC programs."
  • The ACC Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Strategic Professional Development Retreat offers the opportunity for an exchange between leading in-house counsel, partners, and business professionals.

AtkinsRéalis ESG Report: A Journey to Engineer a Better Future For Our Planet and its People

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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"Approximately half of our total revenues in 2022 were derived from projects contributing to a sustainable future and carbon free economy.

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  • "Approximately half of our total revenues in 2022 were derived from projects contributing to a sustainable future and carbon free economy.
  • In doing so, we are ultimately living up to our purpose: to engineer a better future for our planet and its people."
  • "The last year saw us take a number of measures to enhance accountability and introduce rigour to our ESG processes," said Hentie Dirker, Chief ESG and Integrity Officer, AtkinsRéalis.
  • Conducted a materiality assessment and realigned the Company's ESG priorities with its new purpose: "Engineering a better future for our planet and its people".