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RS GROUP AWARDED PLATINUM-LEVEL SUSTAINABILITY RATING BY ECOVADIS

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

LONDON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, today announced it has been awarded a platinum medal by EcoVadis, the independent provider of global sustainability ratings used by many large organizations to help support sustainable purchasing decisions.

Key Points: 
  • The platinum medal puts RS Group in the top 1% of the 100,000-plus rated companies assessed by EcoVadis with each company rated on the material sustainability risks and issues for their size, location and industry.
  • RS Group now also joins RS France who achieved the platinum medal earlier in the year.
  • "We are immensely proud to have attained the EcoVadis platinum medal and this demonstrates our strong commitment to ESG," said Debbie Lentz, President ESG Solutions, RS Group.
  • The EcoVadis methodology is based on international sustainability standards (Global Reporting Initiative, United Nations Global Compact, ISO 26000).

Meritage Homes Releases Second Annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH), the seventh-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., today announced the release of its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH), the seventh-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., today announced the release of its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.
  • For more information on Meritages ESG initiatives and to view the full 2021 ESG report and 2021 TCFD report, visit: https://investors.meritagehomes.com/environmental-social-and-governance/... .
  • Meritage Homes is the seventh-largest public homebuilder in the United States, based on homes closed in 2021.
  • Meritage Homes has delivered over 155,000 homes in its 36-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience.

Ingevity awarded gold rating for corporate social responsibility by EcoVadis, places in the top 3% in its industry

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Ingevitys advancement from its 2021 silver rating to gold status in 2022 moved the company to the 97th percentile.

Key Points: 
  • Ingevitys advancement from its 2021 silver rating to gold status in 2022 moved the company to the 97th percentile.
  • Established in 2007, EcoVadis is an industry standard for evaluating and rating sustainable business and procurement practices.
  • Ingevity publishes an annual sustainability report that provides an in-depth overview of its sustainability initiative, metrics and certifications, and its framework of management practices.
  • Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,850 people.

TDS publishes 2021 environmental, social, governance report

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announced the publication of its 2021 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report .

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announced the publication of its 2021 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report .
  • "TDS has held good corporate responsibility at the forefront of our values for over 50 years," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., TDS President and CEO.
  • TDS has also designated an Environmental, Social and Governance Steering Committee to oversee all initiatives and disclosures related to ESG.
  • The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework is featured in the appendix of the TDS 2021 ESG report and provides a collection of industry-specific standards to help measure and communicate performance on sustainability topics.

CHEP U.S. Receives EcoVadis’ Gold Sustainability Rating

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

EcoVadis recently announced that CHEP U.S., a Brambles company and a global leader in supply chain solutions and sustainability, received the EcoVadis Gold medal for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • EcoVadis recently announced that CHEP U.S., a Brambles company and a global leader in supply chain solutions and sustainability, received the EcoVadis Gold medal for 2022.
  • We are grateful EcoVadis acknowledges how CHEP strives to connect people to lifes essentials every day in nature- and people-positive ways.
  • EcoVadis provides the leading solution for monitoring sustainability in global supply chains, rating tens of thousands of companies in more than 200 industries.
  • The addition of CHEP U.S. to EcoVadis Gold rating further establishes CHEP as a global sustainability leader.

Hormel Foods Launches its 16th Annual Global Impact Report

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the launch of its 16th annual Global Impact Report. The report, available online at https://csr.hormelfoods.com/, contains detailed information about the company's progress toward its corporate responsibility and environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals in fiscal 2021.  

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the launch of its 16th annual Global Impact Report.
  • The company also received several Impact Awards from Progressive Grocer for its educational support and food security programs.
  • The 2021 Hormel Foods Global Impact Report follows the Global Reporting Initiative's standards and is developed in accordance with the core option.
  • Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide.

Gildan Publishes its 18ᵗʰ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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Friday, July 29, 2022

2021 was characterized by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and geo-political and climate uncertainty.

Key Points: 
  • 2021 was characterized by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and geo-political and climate uncertainty.
  • Despite these global challenges, Gildan continued its leadership in responsible apparel manufacturing and closed-off the year with strong ESG performance and further progress against its strategic initiatives.
  • The report is available here and key highlights can be found below:
    In 2021, Gildan continued to make investments in systems, technologies, and initiatives towards reducing its carbon footprint and improving water efficiency.
  • Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh.

Equitrans Midstream Releases 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE: ETRN) released its annual corporate sustainability report, which utilizes the Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) newest 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) newest Consolidated Set of the GRI Standards 2021 and continues to follow the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Oil & Gas Midstream reporting standards.
  • The report can be viewed online: Equitrans' 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report .
  • Highlights of Equitrans Midstreams 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report:
    Expanding Sustainability Reporting: In addition to its 14 top-tier ESG material disclosures, Equitrans reports several ESG-related topics as parts of its sustainability framework, primarily due to their importance to the Company, including Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Impact, Energy Usage, Supply Chain Management and Human Rights, and Sustainability Governance.
  • For more information on Equitrans Midstream Corporation, visit www.equitransmidstream.com ; and to learn more about our environmental, social, and governance practices visit ETRN Sustainability Reporting .

Denbury Publishes 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Denbury Inc. (NYSE: DEN) (Denbury or the Company) today announced the publication of its seventh Corporate Responsibility Report, disclosing key performance data for the Companys operations during the 2021 calendar year.

Key Points: 
  • Denbury Inc. (NYSE: DEN) (Denbury or the Company) today announced the publication of its seventh Corporate Responsibility Report, disclosing key performance data for the Companys operations during the 2021 calendar year.
  • Noteworthy accomplishments related to Denburys corporate responsibility in 2021 include:
    Established a near-term target of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2e emissions by 3% in 2022, and made achievement of this target an element of employee compensation
    Provided comprehensive training and development programs on safety, leadership, and diversity to field and office employees
    Chris Kendall, Denburys President and CEO commented, Our 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report reflects our successes operating a growing, profitable and sustainable company that is dedicated to bettering our employees, our environment and our communities.
  • As Denbury continues to power the energy transition with world-leading carbon solutions, corporate responsibility and sustainability remain critical elements of our overall business strategy.
  • Access the 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report under the Sustainability page of our website: www.denbury.com .

Innospec Achieves Gold Rating in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment for the Third Consecutive Year

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Monday, July 25, 2022

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innospec (NASDAQ: IOSP) today announced it has been awarded a Gold rating for sustainability performance by EcoVadis for the third consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innospec (NASDAQ: IOSP) today announced it has been awarded a Gold rating for sustainability performance by EcoVadis for the third consecutive year.
  • EcoVadis is among the worlds largest and most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings and scores more than 85,000 companies.
  • It uses a methodology aligned to international sustainability standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative, UN Global Compact and ISO 26000.
  • Patrick S. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, Our Gold rating again reflects Innospecs continued focus on ESG and our commitment to sustainability and transparency.