FTSE4Good Index

Akamai Named to Environmental, Social, and Governance Stock Indexes

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Indexes such as these offer investors a way to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment decisions.

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  • Indexes such as these offer investors a way to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment decisions.
  • The DJSI was launched in 1999 and was among the first global indexes to track the largest and leading sustainability-driven publicly listed companies.
  • After applying a range of financially relevant and industry-specific ESG criteria, a total sustainability score is assigned to each company.
  • Its tradable indexes meet the needs of investors who want instant and cost-effective exposure to ESG-minded companies like Akamai.

EQS-News: Linde Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the Twenty-First Consecutive Year

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Woking, UK, December 14, 2023 – Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) announced today it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the twenty-first consecutive year.

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  • Woking, UK, December 14, 2023 – Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) announced today it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the twenty-first consecutive year.
  • Linde has also been included in the DJSI North America.
  • The DJSI World comprises global sustainability leaders representing the top 10% of the 2,500 largest companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.
  • Constituents are selected based on several factors including performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, in which Linde achieved an industry-leading score.

Sims Limited Releases 2023 Sustainability Reporting Suite

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Sims Limited ( ASX:SGM ), a global leader in sustainability and an enabler of the circular economy, today announced the publication of its fiscal year 2023 Sustainability Reporting Suite .

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  • Sims Limited ( ASX:SGM ), a global leader in sustainability and an enabler of the circular economy, today announced the publication of its fiscal year 2023 Sustainability Reporting Suite .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004078890/en/
    The company’s annual sustainability reporting suite, which is comprised of a climate report, sustainability report and databook, captures progress against its three sustainability pillars:
    “During the year, the company has made strong performance against our sustainability goals, including early achievement of our 23% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025 target, delivering a 32% reduction on emissions from our FY20 baseline year thanks to an accelerated uptake of renewable electricity across our global operations,” said Stephen Mikkelsen , chief executive officer and managing director at Sims Limited.
  • Guided by its purpose, create a world without waste to preserve our planet, Sims Limited recycles millions of tonnes of materials, which positively impacts the environment, while creating value for its stakeholders.
  • The full sustainability reporting suite is available to view or download on the company’s website, www.simsltd.com/sustainability .

Airgas Donates Nearly $2.0M of PPE to Emergency Preparedness Organizations

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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Airgas, an Air Liquide company, has donated PPE items that were obtained for the COVID-19 pandemic to local emergency preparedness and disaster response organizations throughout the United States.

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  • Airgas, an Air Liquide company, has donated PPE items that were obtained for the COVID-19 pandemic to local emergency preparedness and disaster response organizations throughout the United States.
  • These donations include face coverings, disposable gloves, and protective covers that can be used in local emergency or disaster recovery efforts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230828187405/en/
    Airgas coordinated with FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center who identified and connected Airgas with local aid organizations in their network.
  • With nearly 18,000 associates, over 1,400 locations, a robust eBusiness platform, and Airgas Total Access® telesales channel, Airgas is ready to help customers fill their potential, every day.

Sempra Named to FTSE4Good Index Series for Sustainable Business Practices

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) continues to achieve recognition for its sustainable business practices, ranking on the prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series for the eighth consecutive year.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) continues to achieve recognition for its sustainable business practices, ranking on the prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series for the eighth consecutive year.
  • The FTSE4Good Index Series recognized Sempra's strong performance across multiple themes including biodiversity, human rights and community and labor standards, awarding top scores for anti-corruption practices and corporate governance.
  • Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance practices.
  • Sempra's inclusion on the FTSE4Good Index Series adds to the company's growing list of distinctions for sustainable business practices, including Fortune "World's Most Admired Companies," Investor's Business Daily "100 Best ESG Companies," and Newsweek "America's Most Responsible Companies," among others.

Cintas Named to FTSE4Good Index Series Again

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named to the FTSE4Good Index for the second year in a row.

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  • Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named to the FTSE4Good Index for the second year in a row.
  • Cintas earned its first inclusion in the index in 2022.
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    Global index and data provider FTSE Russell created the FTSE4Good Index Series to include companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
  • Businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.

PPG recognized for strong sustainability practices by FTSE4Good for fifth consecutive year

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth consecutive year.
  • “Sustainability is embedded into how we operate as an organization,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, global sustainability.
  • In addition to the FTSE4Good Index Series, PPG has been recognized for its sustainability and ESG efforts by EcoVadis, MSCI, Newsweek Magazine America’s Most Responsible Companies, JUST Capital and others.
  • The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

Avangrid Recognized Globally for Strong ESG Performance on FTSE4Good Index

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has announced it has once again been included in the global FTSE4Good Index Series, which measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has announced it has once again been included in the global FTSE4Good Index Series, which measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
  • This is Avangrid’s sixth consecutive year as a member of the Index and Iberdrola has been ranked on it since 2009.
  • FTSE Russell evaluations are based on performance in areas such as Corporate Governance, Health & Safety, Anti-Corruption and Climate Change.
  • Businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.

PUMA Concludes Season One of Industry-first Sustainability Report Podcast Series

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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    The podcast series aims to make PUMA’s 2022 Sustainability Report more accessible to a wider and younger audience.
  • The conference also highlighted the need for PUMA to improve on how it was communicating sustainability goals, actions, and progress.
  • From a 147-page report and over thirty hours of recording came this 163-minute series of clear and relatable sustainability information.
  • “Transparency is critical to our sustainability strategy at PUMA,” says Anne-Laure Descours, Chief Sourcing Officer at PUMA.

EQS-News: FTSE4Good Index Includes Linde for Eighth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Woking, UK, July 20, 2023 – Linde (NYSE: LIN) announced today that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the eighth consecutive year.

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  • Woking, UK, July 20, 2023 – Linde (NYSE: LIN) announced today that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the eighth consecutive year.
  • The FTSE4Good Index Series is a tool for investors seeking to invest in companies that demonstrate strong sustainability practices.
  • Inclusion in the FTSE4Good is based on rigorous analysis of each company against strict criteria, which are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • "An unwavering commitment to sustainability is integral to Linde’s long-term success,” said Tamara Brown, Vice President Sustainability, Linde.