United Nations Global Compact

EQS-News: SIMONA signs Commitment Letter of the Science Based Targets initiative

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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  • Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • The SIMONA Group has established its intent to take concrete measures aimed at validating its pathway to CO2 reduction.
  • The commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative represents a significant milestone for the SIMONA Group in its efforts to ensure that the company's carbon footprint is reduced effectively, thereby making a positive contribution to global climate change mitigation.
  • Our involvement in the Science Based Target initiative reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility and to setting long-term, quantifiable and science-based targets."

EQS-News: ProCredit group reaches key milestones in its comprehensive sustainability strategy in 2023 and defines further targets

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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With the inauguration of our own “ProEnergy” solar park to the electricity grid in Kosovo in July 2023, the ProCredit group took an important step towards achieving climate neutrality.

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  • With the inauguration of our own “ProEnergy” solar park to the electricity grid in Kosovo in July 2023, the ProCredit group took an important step towards achieving climate neutrality.
  • A number of other initiatives contributed to the reduction of ProCredit’s ecological footprint in 2023 and thus reinforced the group’s sustainability strategy.
  • Furthermore, the ProCredit group was able to maintain its 100% recycling rate for paper waste and electronic waste in 2023.
  • The Impact Report Package 2023 of the ProCredit group as well as the Annual Report 2023 are available as of today on the ProCredit Holding website in the Investor Relations section at:

EQS-News: INTEGRITY STAR AWARD: OBJECTIVE AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING BASED ON 4,000 VARIABLES 

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Wiesbaden, 4 April 2024 – The Global ESG Monitor (GEM) sets new standards for awards in sustainability reporting with the Integrity Star Award.

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  • Wiesbaden, 4 April 2024 – The Global ESG Monitor (GEM) sets new standards for awards in sustainability reporting with the Integrity Star Award.
  • Based on the scientifically sound methodology of the GEM AssayTM, the quality of sustainability reporting is assessed systematically and objectively.
  • The Integrity Star Award recognises companies that take the issue of sustainability seriously and demonstrate a particular quality of content in their reports.
  • Every company that takes part in the Integrity Star Award receives an evaluation with 11 dashboards on around 80 individual criteria.

Trust Stamp® has been accepted as a participant of the United Nations Global Compact

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Trust Stamp accelerates societal and financial inclusion by developing innovative AI-Powered technologies that establish secure “identity for all”, enabling access to global services without compromising personal data.

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  • Trust Stamp accelerates societal and financial inclusion by developing innovative AI-Powered technologies that establish secure “identity for all”, enabling access to global services without compromising personal data.
  • Through ethical implementation and technical interoperability, Trust Stamp fosters an open ecosystem for barrier-free value exchange, empowering individuals and promoting economic mobility, equality, and justice.
  • By entering into the Compact Trust Stamp affirms its commitment to integrating the development goals of the United Nations into the company's core strategy, culture, and daily operations and to intensifying its efforts to contribute and engage in collaborative projects that advance the broader development goals of the United Nations, particularly focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Jonathan Patscheider, a Trust Stamp Vice President commented, “By prioritizing ethical data practices and taking a thoughtful approach to leveraging AI-powered technology we are dedicated to responsibly navigating the complex landscape of sustainable development.

UN Global Compact Launches 2024 SDG Pioneers Campaign to Recognize Outstanding Business Leaders Driving Sustainable Development

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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New York, United States of America, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative announced the launch of the 2024 SDG Pioneers campaign today.

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  • New York, United States of America, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative announced the launch of the 2024 SDG Pioneers campaign today.
  • The SDG Pioneers is designed to honor exceptional individuals within the business community who are leading the way in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The SDG Pioneers aims to recognize business leaders who are demonstrating innovation, impact, and commitment towards achieving the SDGs, thereby inspiring others to follow suit.
  • Nominations for the SDG Pioneers are open to all individuals working within companies participating in the UN Global Compact.

Global Africa Business Initiative announces plans for Unstoppable Africa 2024 flagship event in New York

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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New York, United States of America, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the resounding success of its flagship event Unstoppable Africa in 2022 and 2023, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) is pleased to announce its plan to convene leaders from business, government and the United Nations in 2024.

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  • New York, United States of America, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the resounding success of its flagship event Unstoppable Africa in 2022 and 2023, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) is pleased to announce its plan to convene leaders from business, government and the United Nations in 2024.
  • Unstoppable Africa will return to Cipriani’s in New York on 25 and 26 September 2024 on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
  • “Now in its third year, the Global Africa Business Initiative is maturing into a year-round private sector-led initiative.
  • For more information on the Global Africa Business Initiative, visit the website .

Energy Vault Issues 2023 Sustainability Report

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy Vault" or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, today announced the publication of its 2023 Sustainability Report .

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  • Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy Vault" or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, today announced the publication of its 2023 Sustainability Report .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408193128/en/
    Energy Vault Issues 2023 Sustainability Report (Photo: Business Wire)
    The report demonstrates Energy Vault’s commitment to providing transparency and progress on material non-financial sustainability & Environmental, Social, and Governance metrics.
  • In its second annual Corporate Sustainability Report, Energy Vault shares early-stage data and 2023 activations of newly established sustainability infrastructure, systems, protocols, standards, and metrics from which the organization measures current and future success.
  • “As the business continues to grow and evolve to meet the growing demand for tailored energy storage solutions around the globe, I’m confident in our ability to continue to progress toward and ultimately achieve our sustainability goals moving forward.”
    Energy Vault invites all of its stakeholders across the world to read its 2023 Sustainability Report at the following link: Sustainability Report 2023

Midea Group releases its first-ever ESG brand story with an unexpected VIP visit highlighting its commitment to sustainability.

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328526418/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328526418/en/
    Midea Group, a leading global technology group, recently released its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report with ambitious sustainable development goals set for 2030.
  • Midea’s ESG credentials are comprehensive but communicating them to a wider audience can be complex and run the risk of sounding dry.
  • With its unwavering commitment to sustainability, Midea Group is well-positioned to continue leading the way towards a greener and more sustainable future.
  • - In recognition of its dedication to sustainability, Media Group was listed in Forbes' World's Top Companies for Women in 2023.

Philip Morris International Demonstrates Clear Progress Toward Its Purpose as It Releases 2023 Integrated Report

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Please visit pmi.com/sustainability to learn more, and read the full 2023 Integrated Report , case studies and market stories , and the Sustainability KPI Protocol 2023 .

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  • Please visit pmi.com/sustainability to learn more, and read the full 2023 Integrated Report , case studies and market stories , and the Sustainability KPI Protocol 2023 .
  • 2 For definition of net revenues related to smoke-free products, see Glossary available on pages 208-212 of PMI Integrated Report 2023.
  • 3 For definition of available for sale, see Glossary available on pages 208-212 of PMI Integrated Report 2023.
  • For definition of low- and middle-income markets, see Glossary available on pages 208-212 of PMI Integrated Report 2023.

DMEGC Solar joins the United Nations Global Compact

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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DONGYANG, China, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this month, DMEGC Solar announced that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), claiming that this is part of its 2024 ESG plan and proof of its faithful practice of sustainable development.

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  • DONGYANG, China, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this month, DMEGC Solar announced that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), claiming that this is part of its 2024 ESG plan and proof of its faithful practice of sustainable development.
  • DMEGC Solar has become well-known in the photovoltaic industry for its advantages on green production.
  • In another rating result released by the Global Environmental Information Research Center (CDP), DMEGC Solar achieved B in both climate change and water security, which is also an outstanding result in the photovoltaic industry.
  • In the company's annual report released earlier, DMEGC Solar's module shipments in 2023 exceeded 10GW, a year-on-year increase of 24.27%.