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Kraft Heinz Releases 2023 Environmental Social Governance Report, Revealing Continued Progress Toward Goals Across Three Priority Pillars

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Monday, October 16, 2023

PITTSBURGH and CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (the "Company" or "Kraft Heinz") released its 2023 Environmental Social Governance ("ESG") Report, 'Together at the Table,' sharing progress toward its ambitious goals to nourish the communities it serves and the planet through bold innovations and collaboration. The report highlights advancements across the Company's three key pillars – Healthy Living & Community Support, Environmental Stewardship, and Responsible Sourcing.

Key Points: 
  • The report highlights advancements across the Company's three key pillars – Healthy Living & Community Support, Environmental Stewardship, and Responsible Sourcing.
  • To address ongoing environmental challenges, Kraft Heinz continues to innovate across its operational footprint and value chain to unlock energy, carbon, water, packaging, and waste solutions.
  • Kraft Heinz is working across the entire value chain to continue advancing sustainable practices and offering responsible choices.
  • In 2022, Kraft Heinz:
    Sustainable Tomatoes: Achieved 75% sustainably sourced HEINZ ketchup tomatoes aligned with the Company's Sustainable Agricultural Practices Manual.

Kyndryl Releases First Corporate Citizenship Report

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today released its first Corporate Citizenship Report .

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  • Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today released its first Corporate Citizenship Report .
  • ESG reporting within Kyndryl’s Corporate Citizenship Report aligns to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures frameworks, as well as the Global Reporting Initiative.
  • The company also received an EcoVadis Silver rating in its first full fiscal year, placing Kyndryl in the top 25% of all participating companies.
  • To learn more about the company’s progress, visit Corporate Citizenship at Kyndryl .

SUMMIT HOTEL PROPERTIES PUBLISHES 2023 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (the "Company") today announced the publication of its annual Corporate Responsibility Report for 2023, which presents the Company's ongoing commitment to creating long-term value for the business and industry by investing responsibly in safeguarding the environment and supporting its employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (the "Company") today announced the publication of its annual Corporate Responsibility Report for 2023, which presents the Company's ongoing commitment to creating long-term value for the business and industry by investing responsibly in safeguarding the environment and supporting its employees, communities, and other stakeholders.
  • "We are pleased to publish an updated report detailing our significant progress regarding environmental, social, and governance initiatives.
  • The Corporate Responsibility Report is designed to help stakeholders better understand the Company's commitments to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance, and resilience.
  • The report can be viewed in the "Responsibility" section of the Company's website at http://www.shpreit.com/responsibility/about .

Meritage Homes Releases Third Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

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Monday, August 28, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH), the fifth largest homebuilder in the U.S., today published its third annual environmental, social, and governance report (the “2022 ESG Report”), which details the Company’s ongoing sustainability initiatives, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and related milestones achieved in 2022.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH), the fifth largest homebuilder in the U.S., today published its third annual environmental, social, and governance report (the “2022 ESG Report”), which details the Company’s ongoing sustainability initiatives, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and related milestones achieved in 2022.
  • Following last year’s inaugural annual Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) report, the current year’s TCFD data is merged into the 2022 ESG Report.
  • “This year’s report also highlights how sustainability is embedded in our strategy, business practices and planning.
  • Better.®”
    Key highlights from Meritage’s 2022 ESG Report include:
    Delivered 14,106 ENERGY STAR® certified homes in 2022 with an average HERS Index score of 53.

CHEP U.S. Receives EcoVadis’ Gold Sustainability Rating

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

EcoVadis recently awarded CHEP U.S., a Brambles company and a global leader in supply chain solutions, the EcoVadis Gold medal for its second consecutive year.

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  • EcoVadis recently awarded CHEP U.S., a Brambles company and a global leader in supply chain solutions, the EcoVadis Gold medal for its second consecutive year.
  • Additionally, the company has committed to numerous targets focused on positively impacting businesses, communities and the planet.
  • “While EcoVadis was designed to help companies assess the sustainability credentials of their suppliers, its comprehensive approach provides valuable feedback and validation to sustainability-driven companies like CHEP,” said Jim Hartzfeld, Brambles’ Head of Sustainability for North America.
  • Beyond CHEP U.S.’ participation in the EcoVadis program, other CHEP regions have a long history of being recognized by the organization, receiving multiple Platinum designations across Canada and Europe, and Gold ratings for Australia and Latin America.

Novolex Releases Fifth Annual Sustainability Report

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

HARTSVILLE, S.C., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novolex® released its fifth annual sustainability report today, providing a comprehensive account of the company's strides toward its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

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  • Report highlights Novolex progress towards its bold ESG commitments, including increasing recycling capacity and developing more sustainable products
    HARTSVILLE, S.C., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novolex® released its fifth annual sustainability report today, providing a comprehensive account of the company's strides toward its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
  • The 2022 Novolex Sustainability Report details the company's accomplishments in increasing its recycling capacity, diverting waste from landfills, and using more Chain-of-Custody certified fiber and bio-based resins in its products.
  • "As a proud leader in the packaging industry, Novolex continues to set and achieve ESG goals for our business and for our customers," said Stan Bikulege, Novolex Chairman and CEO.
  • "The 10,000 members of the Novolex family are working hard to develop more sustainable packaging solutions, expand recycling and reduce waste.

Equitrans Midstream Releases 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE: ETRN) released its annual corporate sustainability report, which utilizes the Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) ‘Consolidated Set of the GRI Standards 2021’ and continues to follow the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Oil & Gas Midstream reporting standards.

Key Points: 
  • Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE: ETRN) released its annual corporate sustainability report, which utilizes the Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) ‘Consolidated Set of the GRI Standards 2021’ and continues to follow the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Oil & Gas Midstream reporting standards.
  • The materiality assessment leveraged inputs from internal and external stakeholders and supplemental sources, including GRI, SASB, industry associations, agencies, and various sustainability frameworks to identify the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics most significant to the Company’s business and stakeholders.
  • The report can be viewed online: Equitrans' 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report .
  • Sustainability is an essential component of Equitrans' social license to operate, requiring continued vigilance, commitment, and an unshakeable focus on its long-term vision to thrive in a lower-carbon future, not only as a company but as a member of the community.

KBR Announces ESG Progress in 2022 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

HOUSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today the release of its 2022 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report, detailing its continued progress toward delivering a safer, more secure and sustainable world.

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  • HOUSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today the release of its 2022 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report, detailing its continued progress toward delivering a safer, more secure and sustainable world.
  • "An important part of KBR's sustainability journey is reporting our progress to the world, and this year's Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report provides an in-depth look at the excellent work we're doing around ESG, how we're helping our customers accomplish their sustainability goals, and the positive impact we're making on society and the environment," said Stuart Bradie, KBR president and CEO.
  • Importantly, the report also highlights how we're making a difference in our communities, creating safe and supportive work environments for our people, and operating with the highest ethical standards."
  • KBR scored particularly well in areas of innovativeness and social responsibility to the community and environment.

SITE Centers Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

SITE Centers Corp. (NYSE: SITC), an owner of open-air shopping centers in suburban, high household income communities, announced today operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • SITE Centers Corp. (NYSE: SITC), an owner of open-air shopping centers in suburban, high household income communities, announced today operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Second quarter 2023 results were also impacted by lower joint venture management fees, higher interest expense and a separation charge included within general and administration expenses, partially offset by base rent growth and the net impact of property acquisitions.
  • SSNOI in the second quarter of 2022 included $1.2 million of rental income at SITE Centers' share related to prior years, primarily from cash basis tenants, which was a 130 basis-point headwind to second quarter 2023 SSNOI growth.
  • The Company has updated its 2023 full-year guidance for net income attributable to common shareholders and Operating FFO per share to include the impact of the second quarter operating results.

SELECT WATER SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 2022 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

HOUSTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: WTTR) ("Select" or the "Company"), a leading provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry, today announced the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report, the second annual report from the Company.

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  • 2022 Sustainability Report marks significant milestone for Select, as the first year the Company is publicly releasing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data
    In 2022 Select treated or recycled 17.7 billion gallons of water, on a pro forma basis for recent acquisitions, a 101% increase from 2021
    HOUSTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: WTTR) ("Select" or the "Company"), a leading provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry, today announced the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report, the second annual report from the Company.
  • John Schmitz, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, stated, "Select is committed to providing sustainable full-life-cycle water and chemical solutions to our customers, and we welcome the opportunity to provide details on our ESG initiatives and environmental stewardship with our second annual Sustainability Report.
  • We believe the issuance of our second annual Sustainability Report, with expanded reporting metrics and information, further exemplifies our commitment to accountability, transparency, and sustainable solutions.
  • Select intends to regularly report on our ESG policies, procedures, and performance, both on our website and through our annual Sustainability Report.