Water security

WuXi Biologics Named to CDP 'A List' for Water Security

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Friday, March 22, 2024

SHANGHAI, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi Biologics ("WuXi Bio") (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), announced it has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water security by the environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual 'A List'.

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  • SHANGHAI, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi Biologics ("WuXi Bio") (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), announced it has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water security by the environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual 'A List'.
  • Based on data reported through CDP's 2023 questionnaire, WuXi Biologics achieved a score of 'A' in the Water Security category, ranking it in the top 2% of the more than 23,000 companies evaluated.
  • Dr. Chris Chen, WuXi Biologics CEO and Chairman of the ESG Committee, commented, "WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of its business development, and we are very pleased to earn a place on the CDP's 2023 A list for Water Security.
  • It aims to further improve its corporate water management – developing new approaches and utilizing new toolkits – to promote long-term water security and generate positive impacts for the greater good of society.

Hitachi High-Tech Achieves CDP's Highest Score of "A List" in Water Security for the First Time

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

As a member of the Hitachi Group, Hitachi High-Tech Group is pushing forward with efforts to fulfill an environmental vision and long-term environmental targets, "Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050(2)".

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  • As a member of the Hitachi Group, Hitachi High-Tech Group is pushing forward with efforts to fulfill an environmental vision and long-term environmental targets, "Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050(2)".
  • We aim to realize a resource efficient society by improving water use efficiency by 50% or more compared to the base year by FY2050 through the use of circular water and investment in water-saving facilities.
  • Hitachi High-Tech Group is working to utilize watereffectively by reducing the volume of water used through initiatives including productivity improvements and upgrading to water-conserving equipment.
  • We will continue to work with our suppliers to conduct corporate activities that are responsible for the global environment.

Kao Rated Triple-A for Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests for Fourth Consecutive Year by CDP

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Kao, a leading manufacturer of personal care, household, and cosmetics products, received the highest triple-A score for its sustainability initiatives involving climate change, forests, and water security.

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  • Kao, a leading manufacturer of personal care, household, and cosmetics products, received the highest triple-A score for its sustainability initiatives involving climate change, forests, and water security.
  • More than 21,000 firms were evaluated for the ‘A List’, with only 10 selected for inclusion across the three categories.
  • Kao has now been included in the Climate Change ‘A List’ for the fifth time, the Forests ‘A List’ for the fourth time, and the Water Security ‘A List’ for the seventh time.
  • In the forests area, Kao has created a “Palm Oil Dashboard” on its website, which provides information on its palm oil procurement activities.

Stakeholders Reach Agreements and Deliverables Towards the 10th World Water Forum 2024

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd Stakeholders Consultation Meeting (SCM) of the 10th World Water Forum was successfully held in Bali, Indonesia on 12–13 October 2023.

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  • BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd Stakeholders Consultation Meeting (SCM) of the 10th World Water Forum was successfully held in Bali, Indonesia on 12–13 October 2023.
  • Agreements and proposals were produced and will be finalized at the 10th World Water Forum in 2024.
  • In addition, cooperation agreements with regional stakeholders (Mediterranean Water Institute, Asia-Pacific Water Forum, Asia Water Council, African Minister's Council on Water) were also successfully signed, manifesting a strong commitment to embrace the regional dimensions and recognizing the different challenges and solutions in water management across the Mediterranean, Asia Pacific, Africa, and America.
  • "We are looking forward to a continued collaboration to ensure that the 10th World Water Forum in 2024 will produce stronger deliverables and secure political commitments for sustainable water management," he concluded.

Stakeholders Reach Agreements and Deliverables Towards the 10th World Water Forum 2024

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd Stakeholders Consultation Meeting (SCM) of the 10th World Water Forum was successfully held in Bali, Indonesia on 12–13 October 2023.

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  • BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd Stakeholders Consultation Meeting (SCM) of the 10th World Water Forum was successfully held in Bali, Indonesia on 12–13 October 2023.
  • Agreements and proposals were produced and will be finalized at the 10th World Water Forum in 2024.
  • In addition, cooperation agreements with regional stakeholders (Mediterranean Water Institute, Asia-Pacific Water Forum, Asia Water Council, African Minister's Council on Water) were also successfully signed, manifesting a strong commitment to embrace the regional dimensions and recognizing the different challenges and solutions in water management across the Mediterranean, Asia Pacific, Africa, and America.
  • "We are looking forward to a continued collaboration to ensure that the 10th World Water Forum in 2024 will produce stronger deliverables and secure political commitments for sustainable water management," he concluded.

Caesars Entertainment Releases 14th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S., today released its 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility report .

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  • Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S., today released its 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility report .
  • “In 2022 we focused on enhancing our existing goals as well as offering more robust support for our Team Members and communities,” said Heather Rapp, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for Caesars Entertainment.
  • In 2022, Caesars achieved an interim target in Scope 1 + 2 emissions of 41.8%
    In 2022, Caesars reduced water consumption by 14% compared to a 2019 baseline.
  • By the end of 2022, more than 3,700 fobs were issued to Team Members in Las Vegas
    Click here for the full report, written in accordance with GRI Standards and including SASB and TCFD indices, and for more information on Caesars Entertainment’s corporate social responsibility progress.

Hitachi High-Tech Selected as CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for Two Consecutive Years

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

TOKYO, Mar 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") today announced that it was selected as Supplier Engagement Leader, the highest rating in the Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) assessment performed by CDP, an non-governmental organization headquartered in the UK that conducts global environmental surveys and discloses information.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") today announced that it was selected as Supplier Engagement Leader, the highest rating in the Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) assessment performed by CDP, an non-governmental organization headquartered in the UK that conducts global environmental surveys and discloses information.
  • The companies chosen for the Leaderboard in FY2022 were those that made the top 8% in rankings for supplier engagement strategy.
  • This is the second consecutive year to be selected for our actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the entire Hitachi High-Tech supply chain.
  • In addition to that, Hitachi High-Tech has also received the highest rating for supplier engagement.

Hitachi Continuously Selected as CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

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Monday, March 27, 2023

TOKYO, Mar 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) has been selected as a Supplier Engagement Leader, with the highest rating of "Supplier Engagement Rating" in 2022 by CDP, an international non-governmental organization in the environmental field.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) has been selected as a Supplier Engagement Leader, with the highest rating of "Supplier Engagement Rating" in 2022 by CDP, an international non-governmental organization in the environmental field.
  • Hitachi has been continuously recognized as a Supplier Engagement Leader(1) for its efforts to achieve a net-zero society, including reductions in CO2 emissions throughout its value chain.
  • In 2022, Hitachi was selected as a CDP A list company(2) (the highest rating) in the areas of "Climate Change" and "Water Security."
  • The CDP's-"Supplier Engagement Rating" evaluates corporate activities within supply chains regarding climate change and selects companies with especially excellent activities for its "Supplier Engagement Leader".

Delta Honored as "A" Grade Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP for Supply Chain Sustainability for the 3rd Consecutive Year

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Friday, March 24, 2023

TAIPEI, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CDP recently announced their 2022 Supplier Engagement Rating (SER), and named Delta the "Supplier Engagement Leader" with the highest scores, "A" rating, in key rating categories such as "Overall CDP Climate Change Performance", "Supply Chain Engagement" and "Scope 3 Emissions".

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  • TAIPEI, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CDP recently announced their 2022 Supplier Engagement Rating (SER), and named Delta the "Supplier Engagement Leader" with the highest scores, "A" rating, in key rating categories such as "Overall CDP Climate Change Performance", "Supply Chain Engagement" and "Scope 3 Emissions".
  • This is the third consecutive year that CDP has recognized Delta as Supplier Engagement Leader, after awarding Delta the Double A List Rating on "Climate Change" and "Water Security" last year.
  • Delta also strives to create a sustainable supply chain and demands its tier 1 suppliers to meet the ISO14064-1 greenhouse gas emissions standard by 2025.
  • All of Delta's climate actions and actual results are in line with CDP SER's target of carbon reduction through supplier engagement.

EQS-News: Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG: MM Group awarded an “A-rating” in CDP climate rating

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

The MM Group (Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG) has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by the global environmental non-profit charity CDP, securing a place on its annual “A List”.

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  • The MM Group (Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG) has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by the global environmental non-profit charity CDP, securing a place on its annual “A List”.
  • Based on data reported through CDP’s 2022 Climate Change questionnaire, MM is one of a small number of companies1) that achieved an “A-rating” - out of more than 15,000 companies scored.
  • In addition to the climate rating, MM also disclosed data on the CDP questionnaires for Forests and, for the first time in 2022, for Water Security.
  • In both categories, MM Group was awarded an excellent “B-rating”.