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Winnebago Industries 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Showcases the Company’s Progress and Positive Impact on its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Initiatives

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has published its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting the company’s progress efforts to build a sustainable and equitable future.

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has published its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting the company’s progress efforts to build a sustainable and equitable future.
  • Highlights of Winnebago Industries’ progress include:
    Submitting the company's first CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, representing another large step toward enhancing their climate-related disclosures.
  • Provided more than $3 million in financial, product and volunteer contributions to the communities Winnebago Industries serves in FY 2023.
  • “While these priorities continue to be relevant to our business, we also recognize that as our footprint expands, so does our responsibility.

Seanergy Maritime Releases its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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GLYFADA, Greece, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Seanergy”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today the release of its Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the “ESG Report”), for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • GLYFADA, Greece, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Seanergy”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today the release of its Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the “ESG Report”), for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • The ESG Report outlines Seanergy’s strategy and commitments related to ESG and reflects on the Company’s performance using sustainability-related Key Performance Indicators.
  • It has been developed in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI 2021) Standards and follows the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) for Marine Transportation.
  • Specific GRI disclosures and SASB indicators have received limited level of assurance from CSE North America.

Wolters Kluwer confirms position as a top ESG software provider by being named a Leader in Enterprise Carbon Management software

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Recently, Wolters Kluwer CP & ESG announced the integration of ESG reporting and disclosure functionality from its CCH Tagetik Corporate Performance Management solution into its Enablon ESG Excellence solution.

Key Points: 
  • Recently, Wolters Kluwer CP & ESG announced the integration of ESG reporting and disclosure functionality from its CCH Tagetik Corporate Performance Management solution into its Enablon ESG Excellence solution.
  • Rob Davis, Vice President of Product Management at Wolters Kluwer Enablon, said:
    “Leading organizations understand that achieving net zero goals and superior ESG performance are both impossible without the right tools to effectively manage and track carbon emissions, enterprise-wide.
  • That’s why we’re honored that Verdantix has recognized Wolters Kluwer as a Leader in this Enterprise Carbon Management Software report.
  • Because we know how important a robust data management strategy is to a successful carbon management and ESG program, we’re particularly thrilled to have achieved top scores in crucial categories related to data management.”

GRI Bio Commences Patient Enrollment in Phase 2a Biomarker Study Evaluating Lead Program GRI-0621 for the Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (“IPF”)

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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LA JOLLA, CA, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRI Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRI) (“GRI Bio” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company advancing an innovative pipeline of Natural Killer T (“NKT”) cell modulators for the treatment of inflammatory, fibrotic and autoimmune diseases, today announced the initiation of patient enrollment in the Phase 2a biomarker study evaluating GRI-0621 for the treatment of IPF. Patient dosing is expected imminently. Interim data from the Phase 2a biomarker study is expected in the first half of 2024 and topline results are expected in the second half of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Interim data from the Phase 2a biomarker study is expected in the first half of 2024 and topline results are expected in the second half of 2024.
  • IPF is a rare chronic progressive pulmonary disease with abnormal scarring of the lung blocking the movement of oxygen into the bloodstream.
  • “The start of enrollment marks another important step forward for GRI as we continue to execute our clinical development plans for our lead program, GRI-0621.
  • We are pleased to meet this significant milestone and remain focused on the successful execution of this Phase 2a study.

GRI Bio (NASDAQ: GRI) Announces FDA Clearance of IND for Lead Program GRI-0621, a Type 1 Invariant NKT (“iNKT”) Antagonist for the Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (“IPF”)

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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LA JOLLA, CA, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRI Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRI) (“GRI Bio” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company advancing an innovative pipeline of Natural Killer T (“NKT”) cell modulators for the treatment of inflammatory, fibrotic and autoimmune diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Company’s Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application for GRI-0621 for the treatment of IPF. The Company plans to evaluate GRI-0621 in a randomized, double-blind, multi-center Phase 2a biomarker study, on track to commence before year end.

Key Points: 
  • The Company plans to evaluate GRI-0621 in a randomized, double-blind, multi-center Phase 2a biomarker study, on track to commence before year end.
  • “Clearance of our IND application for GRI-0621 represents a significant milestone for the Company and for our innovative pipeline of NKT cell modulators.
  • Our team has worked tirelessly to meet our planned milestones and I am proud of the continued progress made.
  • Click here to watch a brief video from the GRI Bio management team discussing the IND clearance and the meaning of this milestone for the Company’s GRI-0621 development program.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

EcoVadis ranks Outokumpu among the top 1% of companies assessed with a Platinum rating

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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HELSINKI, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has received the highest Platinum level recognition from the sustainability rating platform EcoVadis.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has received the highest Platinum level recognition from the sustainability rating platform EcoVadis.
  • Today, Outokumpu ranks among the top 1% of more than 100,000 companies assessed based on its strong performance in sustainability.
  • This is not the first time Outokumpu receives the Platinum recognition, but this year, Outokumpu scored its all-time high points.
  • "We are proud to see our commitment to sustainability being recognized to be among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

The First ESG Disclosure Guidance for China's Insurance Industry Released With Significant Contributions from Ping An

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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The Guidance is the first self-regulating document of Mainland China's insurance industry, focusing on ESG disclosure in the insurance industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Guidance is the first self-regulating document of Mainland China's insurance industry, focusing on ESG disclosure in the insurance industry.
  • The Guidance provides clear standards for insurance companies to disclose ESG information through 23 Tier 1 indicators and 49 Tier 2 indicators.
  • For example, the Guidance includes disclosure requirements for rural revitalization, insurance agent management and enhancement, sustainable insurance products, and green investment of insurance funds.
  • These, combined with Ping An's own CN-ESG scoring system, offers the insurance industry guidance for high-quality information disclosure.

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.

GRI Bio (NASDAQ: GRI) Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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LA JOLLA, CA, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRI Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRI) (“GRI Bio” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company advancing an innovative pipeline of Natural Killer T (“NKT”) cell modulators for the treatment of inflammatory, fibrotic and autoimmune diseases, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 and provided a corporate update.

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  • Importantly, we believe 2024 will be the year of data for GRI Bio,” commented Marc Hertz, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of GRI Bio.
  • GRI Bio’s lead program, GRI-0621, is a small molecule RAR-βɣ dual agonist that inhibits the activity of human type 1 iNKT cells.
  • Research and development expenses were $2.2 million and $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
  • As of September 30, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.5 million.