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Delta Honored with Double A-List Ratings by CDP for the Third Time for its Substantial Contribution to Climate Change and Water Security

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

This year's double "A" score was granted to only 61 companies out of over 21,000 worldwide based on their superior contribution to climate change and water security challenges.

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  • This year's double "A" score was granted to only 61 companies out of over 21,000 worldwide based on their superior contribution to climate change and water security challenges.
  • Jesse Chou, Delta's Chief Sustainability Officer, said, "CDP honoring Delta's climate change and water security endeavors with top scores for the third time is a major milestone for us.
  • Externally, we have incorporated our climate transition plan into our Annual Shareholders' Meeting and quarterly investor conferences agendas.
  • Delta has been included in the CDP A List for Water Security Management for four consecutive years and has received leadership scores in the Climate Change category for seven years.

Cardinal Health publishes Fiscal 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) today released its Fiscal 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , highlighting the company's work toward building a healthier, more equitable future.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) today released its Fiscal 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , highlighting the company's work toward building a healthier, more equitable future.
  • Cardinal Health enhanced efforts to reduce mental health stigma and increase employees' access to services to support mental well-being.
  • Cardinal Health reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 13%i, from a fiscal 2019 base year, making progress toward its fiscal 2030 50% reduction goal.
  • Please view the full Cardinal Health Fiscal 2023 ESG Report here: CardinalHealth.com/ESGReport .

EQS-News: Lenzing once again on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List, confirming sustainability leadership

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Lenzing once again on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List, confirming sustainability leadership

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  • Lenzing once again on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List, confirming sustainability leadership
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • “I am very grateful and proud of what the employees of the Lenzing Group do every day to further expand our leading position in the field of sustainability.
  • A detailed description of the sustainability goals and the progress made in achieving these goals can be found in the https://reports.lenzing.com/sustainability-report/2022 .
  • The Annual and Sustainability Report 2023 will be published on March 15, 2024.

Philip Morris International Received Fourth Consecutive CDP ‘Triple-A’ Rating for Climate, Forest, and Water

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) has received a “triple-A” rating from CDP for its disclosures on climate change, forests, and water security—placing PMI among the world’s leading companies in environmental transparency and action.

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  • For the fourth consecutive year, Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) has received a “triple-A” rating from CDP for its disclosures on climate change, forests, and water security—placing PMI among the world’s leading companies in environmental transparency and action.
  • PMI’s efforts to halt deforestation, moving to zero net deforestation in managed forests by 2030, have further been recognized by CDP, which placed the company on its Forests A List for the fourth consecutive year.
  • “External recognition from organizations like CDP encourages us to continue our transformation journey and commitment to sustainability.
  • We are pleased PMI has received CDP’s ‘triple-A’ distinction for the fourth consecutive time,” said Scott Coutts, Senior Vice President of Operations.

SKF recognized with 'A' score from CDP for transparency on climate change

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has received an 'A', the top Climate Change rating available from CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world's largest climate and environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions.

Key Points: 
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has received an 'A', the top Climate Change rating available from CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world's largest climate and environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions.
  • Based on data reported to CDP, SKF is one of only 346 companies out of over 21,000 assessed to achieve an 'A' score and as a result is listed on CDP's 'A List' of companies leading the way in environmental transparency and performance on climate change.
  • The CDP Climate Change score provides a snapshot of a company's disclosure and environmental performance.
  • The full list of companies that made this year's CDP A List is available here: https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores
    The following files are available for download:

SKF recognized with 'A' score from CDP for transparency on climate change

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has received an 'A', the top Climate Change rating available from CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world's largest climate and environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions.

Key Points: 
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has received an 'A', the top Climate Change rating available from CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world's largest climate and environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions.
  • Based on data reported to CDP, SKF is one of only 346 companies out of over 21,000 assessed to achieve an 'A' score and as a result is listed on CDP's 'A List' of companies leading the way in environmental transparency and performance on climate change.
  • The CDP Climate Change score provides a snapshot of a company's disclosure and environmental performance.
  • The full list of companies that made this year's CDP A List is available here: https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores
    The following files are available for download:

Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2024 "Driving Growth with Market Integrity and Sound Governance"

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan 31, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The inaugural Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum, jointly organised by The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), the Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), and The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), was held yesterday, with the aim of upholding common goals and beliefs and collaboratively exploring the development path of Hong Kong's capital markets.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan 31, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The inaugural Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum, jointly organised by The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), the Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), and The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), was held yesterday, with the aim of upholding common goals and beliefs and collaboratively exploring the development path of Hong Kong's capital markets.
  • Approximately 400 business and industry professionals actively participated in the inaugural Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2024.
  • This forum focuses on various issues and emphasises that market integrity and sound governance are important cornerstones for the development of Hong Kong's capital markets.
  • This was followed by in-depth panel discussions on two major topics: "Boosting Liquidity of Hong Kong Capital Markets" and "Enhancing the Role of Hong Kong as an International Asset Management Centre".

Sandoz announces changes in the Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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  • 53 SIX Swiss Exchange Listing Rules
    Basel, February 1, 2024 - The Board of Directors of Sandoz announced today that it proposes Graeme Pitkethly for election to its Board of Directors at the company’s next Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2024.
  • If elected by the shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, the Board intends to appoint Graeme Pitkethly as Chair of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.
  • François-Xavier Roger has been a Sandoz Board member and Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee since August 2023.
  • Graeme serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Pearson plc since 2019 and chairs the Audit Committee.

Capital Power to release fourth quarter 2023 results and 2023 Integrated Annual Report on February 28

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2023 results and 2023 Integrated Annual Report (IAR) before the markets open on February 28, 2024.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2023 results and 2023 Integrated Annual Report (IAR) before the markets open on February 28, 2024.
  • Management will host a conference call with analysts on the same day at 9:00 a.m. MST (11:00 a.m. EST) to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end operating and financial results.
  • In the spirit of reconciliation, Capital Power respectfully acknowledges that we operate within the ancestral homelands, traditional and treaty territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, or North America.
  • We acknowledge the diverse Indigenous communities that are located in these areas and whose presence continues to enrich the community.

New RSC Policy Briefing: "Repair and Recovery in Long-Term Care: Restoring Trust in the Aftermath of COVID-19 (2020-2023)"

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

In charting the policy and legislative evolution since the 2020 report, “Repair and Recovery in Long-Term Care” makes eight recommendations for urgent action.

Key Points: 
  • In charting the policy and legislative evolution since the 2020 report, “Repair and Recovery in Long-Term Care” makes eight recommendations for urgent action.
  • Repair and recovery, while they may take near Herculean effort and a grit akin to dust-bowl determination, is possible.
  • It is going to take consequential action,” says Chair of the Working Group, Dr. Carole Estabrooks, FRSC, University of Alberta.
  • The Task Force established a series of Working Groups to rapidly develop Policy Briefings, with the objective of supporting policy makers with evidence to inform their decisions.