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American Water Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC.

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC.
  • American Water is the highest-ranked water utility and ranked 68th overall, well within the top 10% of all Russell 1000 companies that were considered.
  • The JUST 100 is the only ranking that recognizes American corporate leadership on business issues prioritized by the public.
  • “American Water is honored to be recognized by JUST Capital as one of America’s Most JUST Companies,” said John Griffith, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, American Water.

Fifth Third Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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For a second consecutive year, Fifth Third was named to the JUST 100 list, part of JUST Capital and CNBC’s 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.

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  • For a second consecutive year, Fifth Third was named to the JUST 100 list, part of JUST Capital and CNBC’s 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.
  • Fifth Third was ranked fifth among the banks evaluated and 45th on the JUST 100 list – 937 companies were assessed.
  • Inclusion in the JUST 100 is a recognition of the Bank’s commitment to its employees, customers, communities, planet and shareholders.
  • “I am proud Fifth Third is again being recognized by JUST Capital as a leader on issues that matter to our stakeholders,” said Tim Spence, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Fifth Third.

Assurant Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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JUST Capital, along with CNBC, today released its annual JUST 100 list as part of its 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.

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  • JUST Capital, along with CNBC, today released its annual JUST 100 list as part of its 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.
  • The Rankings measure how the nation’s largest corporations are performing on the business issues that matter most to Americans.
  • The top 100 companies – the JUST 100 – are determined by scoring performance across the full range of criteria and comparing companies head-to-head.
  • Compared to their Russell 1000 peers, companies in the JUST 100 on average:
    Provide 7.2 more hours of career development training per employee.

Avangrid Ranks First Among Utilities on 2024 JUST 100

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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“It is a huge honor to earn the leading rank among utilities in this year’s JUST 100,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.

Key Points: 
  • “It is a huge honor to earn the leading rank among utilities in this year’s JUST 100,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “Every day, our team comes to work ready to serve our customers, communities and stakeholders in an ethical and just way.
  • The top 100 companies – the JUST 100 – are determined by scoring performance across the full range of criteria and comparing companies head-to-head.
  • Compared to their Russell 1000 peers, companies in the JUST 100 on average:
    Provide 7.2 more hours of career development training per employee.

G&A Institute’s New Research Shows Big Jump in Sustainability Reporting by Mid-Cap U.S. Public Companies in 2022

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The research showed substantial increases in sustainability reporting for both large-cap and mid-cap U.S. public companies, with large-cap companies in the S&P 500 approaching 100% reporting and mid-cap companies closing the gap with 82% publishing reports in 2022.

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  • The research showed substantial increases in sustainability reporting for both large-cap and mid-cap U.S. public companies, with large-cap companies in the S&P 500 approaching 100% reporting and mid-cap companies closing the gap with 82% publishing reports in 2022.
  • G&A’s 2023 Sustainability Reporting in Focus research is the 12th edition in G&A’s annual research series tracking the publication of sustainability reports by the largest U.S. publicly-traded companies.
  • 90% of Russell 1000 companies published a sustainability report in 2022, up from 81% in 2021.
  • Sustainability reporting best practices are now firmly established and being widely adopted not just by the largest companies but also by mid-cap companies.

G&A Institute’s New Research Shows Big Jump in Sustainability Reporting by Mid-Cap U.S. Public Companies in 2022

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The research showed substantial increases in sustainability reporting for both large-cap and mid-cap U.S. public companies, with large-cap companies in the S&P 500 approaching 100% reporting and mid-cap companies closing the gap with 82% publishing reports in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The research showed substantial increases in sustainability reporting for both large-cap and mid-cap U.S. public companies, with large-cap companies in the S&P 500 approaching 100% reporting and mid-cap companies closing the gap with 82% publishing reports in 2022.
  • G&A’s 2023 Sustainability Reporting in Focus research is the 12th edition in G&A’s annual research series tracking the publication of sustainability reports by the largest U.S. publicly-traded companies.
  • 90% of Russell 1000 companies published a sustainability report in 2022, up from 81% in 2021.
  • Sustainability reporting best practices are now firmly established and being widely adopted not just by the largest companies but also by mid-cap companies.

Berry Global Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023 for Strong ESG Performance

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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3BL has named Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

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  • 3BL has named Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.
  • Being a good corporate citizen is central to who we are and how our company operates," said Kevin Kwilinski, Chief Executive Officer of Berry Global.
  • The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is based on 184 ESG factors in seven pillars: climate change, employee relations, environment, governance, human rights, stakeholders and society, and ESG performance.
  • “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023 are answering the call by demonstrating the societal and bottom-line value of leadership and transparency around ESG topics.

G&A Institute's New Research Shows Big Jump in Sustainability Reporting by Mid-Cap U.S. Public Companies in 2022

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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G&A's 2023 Sustainability Reporting in Focus research analyzes ESG-related report content to provide detailed breakdowns of reporting frameworks and standards used – Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) -- as well as alignment with initiatives such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), trends in external assurance and CDP reporting, and breakdowns of non-reporters by sector. The latest edition of G&A's research report is available here.

Key Points: 
  • The research showed substantial increases in sustainability reporting for both large-cap and mid-cap U.S. public companies[1].
  • Louis Coppola, EVP/Co-Founder, commented: "G&A's annual Trends research has shown the progression of sustainability reporting to be unmistakably vigorous over the past decade.
  • We stand at a pivotal inflection point today, with sustainability reporting shifting from voluntary to mandatory reporting."
  • Sustainability reporting best practices are now firmly established and being widely adopted not just by the largest companies but also by mid-cap companies.

Sempra Recognized as Trendsetter for Political Disclosure and Accountability

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been recognized as a Trendsetter for the eighth consecutive year for its civic transparency by the Center for Political Accountability's annual CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been recognized as a Trendsetter for the eighth consecutive year for its civic transparency by the Center for Political Accountability's annual CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability.
  • As a "Trendsetter" in the Index, Sempra scored in the 90th percentile or higher, well above the 58.3% percent average Index score for all S&P 500 companies in 2023.
  • This year, the average overall score for political disclosure and accountability was 58.3% for all S&P 500 companies.
  • "We thank Sempra for its commitment to political disclosure and making it a part of its daily activities."

Owens Corning Earns Top 10 Ranking on 2023 List of 100 Best Corporate Citizens

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has been named to the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking by 3BL.

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  • Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has been named to the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking by 3BL.
  • For the sixth consecutive year, Owens Corning placed in the top 10 of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list.
  • Data and information used in the 2023 edition of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking were collected from July 2022 to July 2023.
  • “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023 are answering the call by demonstrating societal and bottom-line value of leadership and transparency around ESG topics,” Armon added.