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Levi Strauss & Co. Publishes Sustainability Report, Measuring Brand’s Progress and Commitments

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced the release of its first annual sustainability report, detailing the companys disclosures to meet stakeholder needs and further underscoring its commitment to transparency.

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  • Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced the release of its first annual sustainability report, detailing the companys disclosures to meet stakeholder needs and further underscoring its commitment to transparency.
  • It demonstrates our commitment to our values and shows we understand how sustainability creates value for all stakeholders.
  • Levi Strauss & Co.s sustainability strategy centers on three main pillars climate, consumption, and community that it will measure meaningful progress against.
  • A link to the full Levi Strauss & Co. 2021 Sustainability Report can be found here .

TDS publishes 2020 environmental, social, governance report

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.(NYSE:TDS) announced the publication of its 2020 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report .

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.(NYSE:TDS) announced the publication of its 2020 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report .
  • "We are pleased to present TDS' first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., TDS President and CEO.
  • "While this is our first year of sharing an official report, TDS has always been guided by strong moral and ethical standards.
  • The Environmental Social and Governance Steering Committee's ("ESG Committee") purpose is to approve initiatives to report on the company's ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance matters.

American Water Announces Publication of Latest Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it has issued its sixth biennial Sustainability Report covering its industry leading performance in 2019 and 2020.

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it has issued its sixth biennial Sustainability Report covering its industry leading performance in 2019 and 2020.
  • At American Water, delivering a reliable supply of safe, clean and affordable water service to our customers and treating their wastewater is fundamental to our business.
  • American Water prepared the Sustainability Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option.
  • American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing.

Kraton Corporation Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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HOUSTON, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA ), a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA ), a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report.
  • The report specifically outlines Kraton's sustainability initiatives for 2020, including sharing progress on our multi-dimensional sustainability strategy, performance vs. our critical targets, developing additional relevant sustainability policies, rolling out a Responsible Procurement program to our suppliers, and prioritizing and reporting against key Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
  • "Additionally, in this 2020 revision, we recognized that Kraton achieved EcoVadis' gold-level sustainability rating for its sustainability management system.
  • Kraton's 2020 Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option, and aligned with SASB standards and the United Nations Global Compact.

Armanino Launches Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Practice, Empowering Clients to Fully Realize Their Social and Environmental Impact Goals

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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As a certified B Corporation, Armanino cares deeply about sustainable and equitable business practices, and were excited to help clients with their ESG efforts, said Matt Armanino, CEO of Armanino LLP.

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  • As a certified B Corporation, Armanino cares deeply about sustainable and equitable business practices, and were excited to help clients with their ESG efforts, said Matt Armanino, CEO of Armanino LLP.
  • More than ever, business success is tied to responsible business practices, as consumers become increasingly aware of how companies can drive progress on environmental and social issues.
  • Were poised to make a positive impact on clients who want to lead the way in ESG and become resilient so that they can thrive no matter what environmental and social challenges come their way.
  • Through its ESG Advisory Services practice, Armanino helps clients develop sustainability programs and achieve industry certifications, creating positive impacts across their value chain.

GARP Survey Finds Significant Increases in Use of Scenario Analysis to Manage Climate Change Risk

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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The survey used a maturity model to score and rank the participating firms on their current climate risk management capabilities across these key dimensions: governance; strategy; risk management; metrics, targets, and limits; scenario analysis; and disclosures.

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  • The survey used a maturity model to score and rank the participating firms on their current climate risk management capabilities across these key dimensions: governance; strategy; risk management; metrics, targets, and limits; scenario analysis; and disclosures.
  • Since launching its annual climate risk survey in 2019, scenario analysis has become an important and evolving tool firms can utilize to develop climate change strategies.
  • Climate risk management and scenario analysis are evolving at pace and the GARP annual survey shines a light on how firms are responding, said Adityadeb Mukherjee, head of climate risk management at Standard Chartered Bank.
  • Through the GARP Benchmarking Initiative and GARP Risk Institute, GARP sponsors research in risk management and promotes collaboration among practitioners, academics, and regulators.

ATRenew Addresses Sustainable Development of Pre-owned Consumer Electronics Industry at 2021 CITIC CLSA Flagship Investors' Forum

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AiHuiShou International Co. Ltd. ("ATRenew" or the "Company") (NYSE: RERE), a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China, presented on the sustainable development of the pre-owned consumer electronics industry during the "Sustainable Society" themed webinar at the 28th Annual CITIC CLSA Flagship Investors' Forum in 2021 (the "Event").

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  • SHANGHAI, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AiHuiShou International Co. Ltd. ("ATRenew" or the "Company") (NYSE: RERE), a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China, presented on the sustainable development of the pre-owned consumer electronics industry during the "Sustainable Society" themed webinar at the 28th Annual CITIC CLSA Flagship Investors' Forum in 2021 (the "Event").
  • Discussing his vision for the sustainable development of the pre-owned consumer electronics market, Kerry expressed that through 10 years of hard work, ATRenew has integrated C2B, B2B, and B2C capabilities to cover the entire pre-owned consumer electronics value chain.
  • The Company actively applies this business model to raise consumer awareness of recycling, enhance the transaction efficiency for pre-owned consumer products, prolong product lifecycles, set new industry standards, and promote industry development.
  • ATRenew is committed to and fully confident in promoting the sustainable development of the pre-owned consumer electronics industry.

Pioneer Natural Resources Releases 2021 Sustainability Report, Announcing Net Zero Ambition and Enhanced Emissions Reduction Targets

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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The comprehensive report highlights the Companys Net Zero ambition by 2050 and enhanced emissions reduction targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) and methane.

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  • The comprehensive report highlights the Companys Net Zero ambition by 2050 and enhanced emissions reduction targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) and methane.
  • Highlights from Pioneers 2021 Sustainability Report include:
    Instituting a pathway to Net Zero Building on the Companys significant progress in reducing emission intensities, Pioneer adopted a Net Zero ambition by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
  • As outlined in the report, many key initiatives are already underway, demonstrating tangible progress towards the Companys planned pathway to reach Net Zero.
  • Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) and methane emissions intensity and strengthening reduction targets Pioneer achieved a 27% reduction in GHG emission intensity and a 50% reduction in methane intensity in 2020, exceeding the Companys previously established targets.

FEI's ESG Ecosystem: Macro Perspectives Conference to Deliver High-Value Insights for Finance Professionals Working to Integrate ESG into Finance

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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The first in a series, the event will focus on high-level macro perspective insights across the ESG Ecosystem from leading ESG standard setters, investors and rating agencies.

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  • The first in a series, the event will focus on high-level macro perspective insights across the ESG Ecosystem from leading ESG standard setters, investors and rating agencies.
  • "Our ESG Macro Perspectives Conference provides financial professionals with the insight and tools necessary to help them increase their acumen and accelerate their ESG reporting efforts within their respective organizations."
  • The second event in the series, ESG Ecosystem: Micro Perspectives Conference, scheduled in Spring 2022, will advance the conversation from Macro Perspectives, and feature in-depth conversations designed to provide finance professionals with deeper insights as they advance in their ESG reporting journey.
  • Its members hold policy-making positions as chief financial officers, chief accounting officers, treasurers, and controllers at companies from every major industry.

Renew Power helped India avoid 10 million metric tons carbon emissions says its 'Sustainability Report'

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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GURGAON, India, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ReNew Power ("ReNew" or "the Company"), India's leading renewable energy company, today announced that it helped India avoid 10 million metric tons of carbon emissions, in its recently released sustainability report for FY20-21.

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  • GURGAON, India, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ReNew Power ("ReNew" or "the Company"), India's leading renewable energy company, today announced that it helped India avoid 10 million metric tons of carbon emissions, in its recently released sustainability report for FY20-21.
  • By generating power through clean energy, ReNew helped the power sector avoid 1.1% of its GHG emissions.
  • ReNew's avoided emissions were more than 200 times that of its scope 1 & 2 emissions.
  • ReNew develops, builds, owns and operates utility-scale wind and solar energy projects, and distributed solar energy projects.