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TÜV Rheinland achieves sustainable growth

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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LITTLETON, Mass., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland, the global testing services provider, closed fiscal year 2022, its 150th anniversary, with revenues of €2.275 billion (compared to €2.09 billion in 2021), an increase of 8.8%.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Michael Fübi, CEO of TÜV Rheinland AG, highlights: "In 2022, we demonstrated once again that TÜV Rheinland is on stable footing, even in times of uncertainty and multiple crises.
  • In 2022, TÜV Rheinland experienced revenue growth across all business streams and regions in which the company operates.
  • TÜV Rheinland aspires to achieve growth in the coming years, particularly in the area of sustainability services, and to significantly increase its share of total revenues.
  • All TÜV Rheinland regions recorded revenue growth in 2022, some with significant growth rates.

EY Names Paul Reitz of Titan as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Award Finalist

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Paul Reitz, CEO of Titan International, Inc. — maker of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels and Goodyear® Farm Tires (Titan) — has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Paul Reitz, CEO of Titan International, Inc. — maker of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels and Goodyear® Farm Tires (Titan) — has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist.
  • "I'm honored to be in consideration for this award among the many talented leaders who could have been selected," said Paul Reitz, CEO at Titan.
  • Reitz joined Titan as Chief Financial Officer in 2010 and was later promoted to President in 2014, followed by CEO in 2017.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.

NMG Releases 2022 ESG Report, Presents Operational Update, and Provides Notice of its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Among the major advancements during the exercise, NMG enhanced its climate action and resilience, biodiversity management, Indigenous relations, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Among the major advancements during the exercise, NMG enhanced its climate action and resilience, biodiversity management, Indigenous relations, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Standardized reporting enables shareholders, asset managers, and stakeholders to consult, compare, and analyze the Company’s management of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) material issues.
  • NMG will hold its annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time) via live webcast at https://web.lumiagm.com/470492294 .
  • The Company’s financial reports , 2022 Annual Report and 2022 ESG Report are also posted online on NMG’s website for ease of consultation.

MAG Silver Reports First Quarter Financial Results

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAG Silver Corp. (TSX / NYSE American: MAG) (“MAG”, or the “Company”) announces the Company’s unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAG Silver Corp. (TSX / NYSE American: MAG) (“MAG”, or the “Company”) announces the Company’s unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • As the plant approaches design capacity, higher grade mill feed has been introduced with a commensurate improvement in silver recovery rates and concentrate grades.
  • At the end of quarter Juanicipio held 167 tonnes of lead concentrate and 715 tonnes of zinc concentrate in inventory.
  • Results from the 2022 exploration program at the Juanicipio Project completed in December 2022 and totaling 25,858 metres are pending.

Granite Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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On Tuesday, May 9, Granite (NYSE:GVA) published its 2022 Sustainability Report , highlighting the company’s advancement on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • On Tuesday, May 9, Granite (NYSE:GVA) published its 2022 Sustainability Report , highlighting the company’s advancement on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • “As we look ahead, I feel strongly that our long-term success requires a continued focus on our core value of sustainability.
  • The report is aligned with standard sustainability reporting frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
  • “This report reflects significant progress in advancing our sustainability efforts.”
    In addition to providing progress updates on sustainability objectives, the report also reviews the company’s efforts in key areas, including safety, diversity and inclusion, community involvement, ethics and compliance, and infrastructure investment.

Intertape Polymer Group Named Energy Star® Partner Of The Year For Eighth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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SARASOTA, Fla., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intertape Polymer Group ("IPG"), a global provider of packaging and protective solutions, is proud to announce that it has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy for the eighth consecutive year. With its continued dedication, IPG has been elevated to the level of Sustained Excellence, the EPA's highest recognition within the ENERGY STAR® program.

Key Points: 
  • With its continued dedication, IPG has been elevated to the level of Sustained Excellence, the EPA's highest recognition within the ENERGY STAR® program.
  • "We are proud and honored to receive the distinctive ENERGY STAR award for eight consecutive years," stated Pete Durette, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IPG.
  • ENERGY STAR honors a group of businesses and organizations each year that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements.
  • According to ENERGY STAR, winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners.

Teva Shares Progress Toward Access to Medicines and Environmental Commitments, Meeting and Exceeding Several ESG Targets Ahead of Schedule

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Teva is one of the world's largest manufacturer of generic medicines, making treatments more affordable and accessible.

Key Points: 
  • Teva is one of the world's largest manufacturer of generic medicines, making treatments more affordable and accessible.
  • Through its ESG strategy, Teva addresses areas that are most important to its business and where it can make the greatest impact.
  • “At Teva, we believe that to ensure the sustainability of our Company, we must act responsibly and carefully manage non-financial areas.
  • Our 2022 ESG Progress Report showcases our strategic approach, priority topics and dedicated governance structure, along with enhanced disclosures.

Clearwater Paper Announces Science Based Targets Initiative Validation for Climate Targets

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) announced today that the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has validated the company’s climate targets.

Key Points: 
  • Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) announced today that the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has validated the company’s climate targets.
  • These targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 29.1 percent and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25 percent by 2030.
  • The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science.
  • The SBTi defines and promotes best practices in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.

GOGL – 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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Golden Ocean Group Ltd (OSE/NYSE: GOGL) today released its fifth annual ESG Report.

Key Points: 
  • Golden Ocean Group Ltd (OSE/NYSE: GOGL) today released its fifth annual ESG Report.
  • The 2022 report is prepared in accordance with the Marine Transportation framework established by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the disclosure requirements of the UN Global Compact as well as reporting guidelines for NASDAQ/Euronext stock exchanges.
  • Ulrik Andersen, CEO, comments: “We are pleased to release our fifth comprehensive and stand-alone ESG report, which provides an opportunity to reflect on our ESG journey and demonstrate our progress.
  • We are proud to report that we are well underway to achieve those targets.

African leaders urged to harness seafarer green skills momentum

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Were this to be adopted, seafarer supply countries that take early action are likely to reap significant socio-economic benefits.

Key Points: 
  • Were this to be adopted, seafarer supply countries that take early action are likely to reap significant socio-economic benefits.
  • Africa is well positioned to be a green seafarer hub, explains South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Occupational Health & Safety and Maritime Welfare Manager, Sibusiso Rantsoabe.
  • African maritime leaders must act now to ensure that their workforces are primed for shipping’s green transition,” she states.
  • Sturla Henriksen, Special Advisor, Ocean, UN Global Compact, says: “Shipping’s green transition brings with it opportunities for thousands of high-quality, green jobs.