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NOVONIX Appoints Sharan Burrow AC to Board of Directors

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
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BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the appointment of Sharan Burrow AC to its Board of Directors, effective 28 February, 2024.

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  • BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the appointment of Sharan Burrow AC to its Board of Directors, effective 28 February, 2024.
  • Chairman Robert J. Natter said: "Ms. Burrow is a global leader in creating thriving and diverse workplaces with responsible governance.
  • I am delighted to welcome Ms. Burrow to the NOVONIX Board of Directors, recognizing her extensive experience and outstanding qualifications."
  • “NOVONIX is an exciting company on the cutting edge of technology that can help transition the world away from fossil fuels,” said Ms. Burrow.

First-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment at work comes into force in Canada

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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C190 is the first-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment at work.

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  • C190 is the first-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment at work.
  • Governments that ratify C190 are required to implement laws, policies and collective bargaining agreements that prohibit, prevent and address violence and harassment at work.
  • At home, the Government is taking action to implement its workplace violence and harassment framework under the Canada Labour Code and Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations, which came into force in January 2021.
  • In 2021, the Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations and legislation ( Bill C–65 ) came into force.

Business Leaders Are Overwhelmingly Positive About the Green Transition, but More Needs to Be Done to Implement Green Skills Programmes

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Accordingly, the Green Skills Outlook found that 62% of global business leaders say shortages in green skills will create bottlenecks that will delay the green transition.

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  • Accordingly, the Green Skills Outlook found that 62% of global business leaders say shortages in green skills will create bottlenecks that will delay the green transition.
  • As greener industries gain prominence, the Green Skills Outlook shows that business leaders are overwhelmingly optimistic about the green transition, with 79% saying it presents more opportunities than challenges for their organisation.
  • Such skills will range from non-vocational, non-technical soft skills that are needed to excel in green jobs, to more technical, role-specific skills.
  • Definition of green skills: the knowledge, competencies, values and attributes needed to develop and support a sustainable, low-carbon and resource-efficient society.

SKF Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Rating for fourth year running

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, one of the most trusted providers of sustainability ratings for use in supply chains.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, one of the most trusted providers of sustainability ratings for use in supply chains.
  • This prestigious recognition places SKF in the top 1% among the more than 100,000 companies assessed worldwide for its commitment to sustainable business practices.
  • The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four key themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
  • Magnus Rosén, Head of Sustainability at SKF, says, "We are proud to have been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the fourth year running.

SKF Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Rating for fourth year running

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, one of the most trusted providers of sustainability ratings for use in supply chains.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, one of the most trusted providers of sustainability ratings for use in supply chains.
  • This prestigious recognition places SKF in the top 1% among the more than 100,000 companies assessed worldwide for its commitment to sustainable business practices.
  • The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four key themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
  • Magnus Rosén, Head of Sustainability at SKF, says, "We are proud to have been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the fourth year running.

Gurit receives gold award for sustainability performance

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
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Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) has been awarded a gold medal for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis, one of the world’s largest and most trusted sustainability rating agencies.

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  • Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) has been awarded a gold medal for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis, one of the world’s largest and most trusted sustainability rating agencies.
  • This places Gurit in the top 5% of all EcoVadis-rated companies globally.
  • The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
  • Gurit will publish its Sustainability Report 2023 on March 4, 2024.

Quantexa Partners with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII) to Intensify the Fight Against Human Trafficking

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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The International Labor Organization estimates that 50 million1 people are victims of human trafficking globally, with human trafficking operating as a $150 billion2 industry around the world.

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  • The International Labor Organization estimates that 50 million1 people are victims of human trafficking globally, with human trafficking operating as a $150 billion2 industry around the world.
  • Together, Quantexa and ATII will make pioneering global human trafficking risk data available to more organizations to transform anti-human trafficking efforts and joint initiatives between the private and public sectors.
  • Providing access to a wider set of data points specific to human trafficking will enable investigators to take a more robust approach to anti-human trafficking measures.
  • “We’re proud to partner with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative to support the valuable work that the organization is doing to stop human trafficking,” said Clark Frogley, North American Head of Financial Crime Solutions at Quantexa.

Coherent Issues Its ESG Report 2023 and Sets a Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target of FY2040

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today published its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 and announced that it has set a net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target of FY2040.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today published its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 and announced that it has set a net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target of FY2040.
  • The ESG Report 2023 is available on the Coherent website at this link .
  • “By establishing a net-zero target for Coherent, we reached a significant new ESG milestone,” said Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr., Chair and CEO.
  • As stated in the report, Coherent considers that all its employees and entire supply chain contribute to the company’s ESG performance.

Training seafarers for a decarbonized future

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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IMO is comprehensively reviewing and revising its key treaty for seafarer training, the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), with input from industry, and seafarers’ unions.

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  • IMO is comprehensively reviewing and revising its key treaty for seafarer training, the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), with input from industry, and seafarers’ unions.
  • Future alternative fuel technologies, such as hydrogen, ammonia and methanol, means there is a vital need to up-skill all seafarers.
  • Lloyd’s Register will develop the training framework for seafarers and officers, as well as an instructor handbook for maritime training institutions.
  • Phase 1 delivered a DNV-led report Seafarer training and skills for decarbonized shipping on how best to support the maritime workforce in making the shift to a decarbonized shipping industry, highlighting the need to accelerate training for alternative fuels.

Venator Awarded Prestigious Gold Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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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.

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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.