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AAON is Recognized as The Sustainability Alliance Bellmon Award "Best Overall" Winner in 2023

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

TULSA, Okla., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) is honored to be recognized as the Bellmon Award "Best Overall" winner by The Sustainability Alliance.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) is honored to be recognized as the Bellmon Award "Best Overall" winner by The Sustainability Alliance.
  • Award winners were selected from regional top-ranking Scor3card-verified organizations based on the triple-bottom-line score strategy focusing on people, profit, planet.
  • AAON has achieved Score3card's highest Platinum level four years in a row, from 2020 to 2023.
  • AAON was among 41 member businesses and organizations working with The Sustainability Alliance for this latest Scor3card period in 2022-2023.

Treasury Americas, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Cakebread Cellars and Niner Wine Estates Named 2023 Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Winners

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

“It’s a pleasure to recognize the California wine community’s cutting-edge leaders in sustainability through the California Green Medal Awards,” said Allison Jordan, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance’s (CSWA) Executive Director.

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  • “It’s a pleasure to recognize the California wine community’s cutting-edge leaders in sustainability through the California Green Medal Awards,” said Allison Jordan, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance’s (CSWA) Executive Director.
  • Tablas Creek Vineyard is the recipient of the 2023 California Green Medal Environment Award for its proven commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • For its exemplary community leadership, Cakebread Cellars is the recipient of the 2023 California Green Medal Community Award.
  • Demonstrating the importance of sustainability in passing on a vibrant business to future generations, Niner Wine Estates is the recipient of the 2023 California Green Medal Business Award.

AAON Achieves Platinum in 2022 Sustainability Alliance Scor3card

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

2021 Sustainability ESG Report PDF

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  • 2021 Sustainability ESG Report PDF
    AAON leads the industry with a new innovative product through engineering, manufacturing, and testing our Zero Degree Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump.
  • By participating in the Sustainability Alliance Scor3card program, we continue our commitment to measure and improve performances in these areas.”
    The Sustainability Alliance provides education, tools, and resources to inform and engage businesses and individuals in the three areas of sustainability: social responsibility, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship — people, profit, planet.
  • Scor3card is an online sustainability tracking and assessment tool for organizations who want to track and improve their sustainability plans.
  • Using the triple bottom line strategy, Scor3card engages organizations around three areas of sustainability: people, profit, and planet.

Veolia North America Projects in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Earn Top Project of the Year Awards from Environment + Energy Leader 

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The two projects won awards in their individual categories, one for environmental sustainability and the other for energy solutions.

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  • The two projects won awards in their individual categories, one for environmental sustainability and the other for energy solutions.
  • VNA was also recognized for a highly successful, comprehensive energy efficiency project performed by Enovity, VNAs California-based energy services company.
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    For nearly a decade, the Environment + Energy Leader Awards have celebrated excellence in the world of environmental, sustainability and energy management.
  • Project of the Year Award winners are known to illustrate how sustainability and energy management projects can successfully help other companies improve the bottom line.

State Farm Announces Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal and Release of First Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Demonstrating commitment to an environmentally sustainable future, State Farm will reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent by the end of 2030.

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  • Demonstrating commitment to an environmentally sustainable future, State Farm will reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent by the end of 2030.
  • In conjunction with this news, State Farm is releasing its first-ever Environmental, Social, and Governance Snapshot report, which summarizes 2020 State Farm work in the areas of environmental sustainability, social impact, and responsible governance of company operations.
  • Highlights of the new ESG report include:
    Increased energy efficiency: More than 80% of State Farm facilities have an Energy Star Score of 75 or higher.
  • State Farm is also exploring sustainable solutions for fleet vehicles, energy efficiency, capital projects, virtual power purchase agreements, and green natural gas.

Navigant’s Global Energy Practice Welcomes Three Senior Hires to Help Clients Implement Transformational Programs and Sustainable Excellence

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

As the energy transition gathers even more momentum, utilities, energy companies, governments, and large corporations must take a more holistic approach to strategic planning and transformation, says Jan Vrins, leader of Navigants global Energy practice.

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  • As the energy transition gathers even more momentum, utilities, energy companies, governments, and large corporations must take a more holistic approach to strategic planning and transformation, says Jan Vrins, leader of Navigants global Energy practice.
  • At Navigant, he helps clients create science-based targets; environmental, social, and governance plans; and implement sustainable journeys to reduce carbon emissions and decrease energy use.
  • His skills in energy supply, energy risk management, carbon abatement, energy efficiency, project finance, renewable generation, and distributed energy solutions help clients optimize their sustainability strategies and minimize utility costs.
  • With over 600 consultants, Navigants global Energy practice is the largest energy and sustainability consulting team in the industry.

Kimberly-Clark's Sustainability Programs Recognized for Leadership in Energy and Climate

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Monday, November 5, 2018

Kimberly-Clark won top honors for its global Energy & Climate program at the 9th annual Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards.

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  • Kimberly-Clark won top honors for its global Energy & Climate program at the 9th annual Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards.
  • The Climate Action Award recognized the company's innovative strategies to reduce the climate impacts of its operations through energy conservation, transformative LEAN energy management programs and the increased use of alternative energy sources including renewable energy.
  • "We're incredibly honored to be recognized by Ethical Corporation with the Climate Action award.
  • In 2015, Kimberly-Clark made some major commitments to energy and climate programs that minimize climate change impacts, reduce GHG emissions and transform our financial performance," said Lisa Morden, vice president for global safety and sustainability, Kimberly-Clark.