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Venator Awarded Prestigious Gold Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

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Friday, December 22, 2023

WYNYARD, UK, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venator Materials PLC ("Venator" or the "Company"), announced today that it has achieved a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, the world's most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. This recognition marks a significant improvement from the preceding year's Silver Medal accolade, showcasing Venator's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

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  • WYNYARD, UK, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venator Materials PLC ("Venator" or the "Company"), announced today that it has achieved a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, the world's most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.
  • This recognition marks a significant improvement from the preceding year's Silver Medal accolade, showcasing Venator's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
  • Venator's elevation to a Gold Medal reflects the company's enhanced performance in these critical areas, positioning it among the top 4% of companies rated globally.
  • The EcoVadis Gold Medal is testament to Venator's efforts and dedication to sustainable practices, exemplifying the company's strategic initiatives and policies aimed at minimizing environmental impact across its entire operation.

EcoVadis ranks Outokumpu among the top 1% of companies assessed with a Platinum rating

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Friday, December 22, 2023

HELSINKI, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has received the highest Platinum level recognition from the sustainability rating platform EcoVadis.

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  • HELSINKI, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has received the highest Platinum level recognition from the sustainability rating platform EcoVadis.
  • Today, Outokumpu ranks among the top 1% of more than 100,000 companies assessed based on its strong performance in sustainability.
  • This is not the first time Outokumpu receives the Platinum recognition, but this year, Outokumpu scored its all-time high points.
  • "We are proud to see our commitment to sustainability being recognized to be among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

NaaS Won the "Best Listed Company at ESG Information Disclosure"

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Friday, December 22, 2023

NaaS (NASDAQ: NAAS) won the "Best Listed Company at ESG Information Disclosure".

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  • NaaS (NASDAQ: NAAS) won the "Best Listed Company at ESG Information Disclosure".
  • As the winner of "Best Listed Company at ESG Information Disclosure", NaaS not only integrates ESG into corporate development philosophy for daily operation, but also takes the lead in jointly publishing industry reports with authoritative organizations and enterprises to share the latest research results of China in the field of carbon inclusion with the world.
  • With green sources, stations and uses, the company enables green and low-carbon operation in all sectors of charging services.
  • In October, NaaS joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), which is another great achievement in ESG.

Yum China Leads the Restaurant & Leisure Industry for the Fourth Consecutive Year on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

For the fourth consecutive year, Yum China has been selected as a member of both the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): World Index (DJSI World) and Emerging Market Index (DJSI Emerging Markets).

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  • For the fourth consecutive year, Yum China has been selected as a member of both the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): World Index (DJSI World) and Emerging Market Index (DJSI Emerging Markets).
  • Yum China achieved the highest score among industry peers in the S&P Global CSA based on three dimensions: governance & economic, environmental, and social.
  • It is a testament to our dedication to integrating sustainable practices across our operations," said Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China.
  • In June 2023, Yum China became the only restaurant company worldwide to hold the 'AA' MSCI ESG rating for two consecutive years.

IWBI and GRESB Announce Partnership to Accelerate Social Sustainability

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation toward healthy buildings, organizations and communities, and GRESB, the global ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure, announced today a strategic partnership to accelerate social sustainability by improving reporting and disclosure capabilities across key social factors, including health, equity and well-being.

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  • To help investors, fund managers and companies prioritize social sustainability, the IWBI-GRESB partnership will seek to:
    Develop resources to help investors, companies and asset operators incorporate social performance into the investment engagement process.
  • Co-create a social sustainability dashboard with performance indicators utilizing data from the GRESB Real Estate Assessment.
  • Convene stakeholders to explore best practices and reporting structures that support social components and interventions that address social sustainability.
  • Provide other supporting materials to help investors use information from the GRESB and IWBI social sustainability reports and tools.

REC Group Joins United Nations Global Compact Initiative

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

MUNICH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REC Solar Holdings AS (REC Group) , an international pioneering solar energy brand, is pleased to announce its participation in the United Nations Global Compact initiative .

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  • MUNICH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REC Solar Holdings AS (REC Group) , an international pioneering solar energy brand, is pleased to announce its participation in the United Nations Global Compact initiative .
  • "The ten principles by the United Nations Global Compact are fully in line with our longstanding practices and how we do business.
  • By joining the UN Global Compact, REC Group demonstrates its dedication to upholding the principles of human rights, fair labor practices, environmental sustainability, and anti-corruption measures.
  • The company's decision to join the UN Global Compact further reinforces its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.

REC Group Joins United Nations Global Compact Initiative

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

MUNICH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REC Solar Holdings AS (REC Group) , an international pioneering solar energy brand, is pleased to announce its participation in the United Nations Global Compact initiative .

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  • MUNICH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REC Solar Holdings AS (REC Group) , an international pioneering solar energy brand, is pleased to announce its participation in the United Nations Global Compact initiative .
  • "The ten principles by the United Nations Global Compact are fully in line with our longstanding practices and how we do business.
  • By joining the UN Global Compact, REC Group demonstrates its dedication to upholding the principles of human rights, fair labor practices, environmental sustainability, and anti-corruption measures.
  • The company's decision to join the UN Global Compact further reinforces its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.

EQS-News: Encavis Asset Management: Additional wind farm investments for BayernLB's special banking fund

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Neubiberg/Munich, December 18, 2023 – Encavis Asset Management AG (Encavis AM), a leading provider of sustainable energy investments for institutional investors and a subsidiary of the MDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG, has acquired two further wind parks with a total capacity of 18 megawatts from the UKA Group for the Encavis Infrastructure Fund IV (EIF IV).

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  • Neubiberg/Munich, December 18, 2023 – Encavis Asset Management AG (Encavis AM), a leading provider of sustainable energy investments for institutional investors and a subsidiary of the MDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG, has acquired two further wind parks with a total capacity of 18 megawatts from the UKA Group for the Encavis Infrastructure Fund IV (EIF IV).
  • Together, both wind farms supply around 21,200 households with electricity and save over 20,500 tonnes of CO2 annually.
  • Encavis Asset Management AG is responsible for the structuring of the entire project and will take over the commercial management, energy management, accounting and controlling of the wind farm.
  • Encavis Asset Management AG offers institutional investors tailor-made portfolios and fund solutions for investments in the growth market of Renewable Energies.

Mkango Resources Limited Releases First Environmental Social Governance Report

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Monday, November 13, 2023

LONDON and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) (the “Company” or “Mkango”) is pleased to announce that it has published its inaugural Environmental, Social & Governance (“ESG”) Report for the year 2022.

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  • LONDON and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) (the “Company” or “Mkango”) is pleased to announce that it has published its inaugural Environmental, Social & Governance (“ESG”) Report for the year 2022.
  • Please follow this link to the ESG report on the Company’s website https://mkango.ca/site/assets/files/4152/mkango_esg_report_web12-11-23.pdf
    Alexander Lemon, Mkango President, commented: “I am delighted to publish our inaugural ESG Report.
  • As countries around the world move towards climate-smart economies, there is growing recognition of the importance of the natural and social environment within global society.
  • Monica Chang’anamuno Minister of Mines for Malawi and a large government delegation visited the Songwe Hill rare earth project.

Mary Kay’s Empowerment Journey Continues: Brand Joins the Women's Empowerment Principles in Asia Pacific

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Mary Kay Inc. , a global advocate for women’s empowerment, announced on Women's Entrepreneurship Day that it has officially become a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in the Asia Pacific region.

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  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global advocate for women’s empowerment, announced on Women's Entrepreneurship Day that it has officially become a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Future editions of the report will cover the pledge and impact of Mary Kay in other countries of the Asia Pacific region where it operates.
  • In 2022, the percentage of women among Mary Kay China's executive team and employees were both 57%, while 64% of promoted employees were women.
  • As of April 2023, a total of 257,117 women have benefited from Mary Kay China's CSR programs.