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EQS-News: SIMONA signs Commitment Letter of the Science Based Targets initiative

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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  • Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • The SIMONA Group has established its intent to take concrete measures aimed at validating its pathway to CO2 reduction.
  • The commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative represents a significant milestone for the SIMONA Group in its efforts to ensure that the company's carbon footprint is reduced effectively, thereby making a positive contribution to global climate change mitigation.
  • Our involvement in the Science Based Target initiative reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility and to setting long-term, quantifiable and science-based targets."

Fresh Del Monte Named One of America’s Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek for the Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Organic Food, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Supermarket, Specialty, Food, Beverage, WWF, Innovation, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Vegetable, FDP, Trust (social science), Food safety, Carbon, Fruit, Multimedia, Newsweek, Foodservice

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, has been named one of America’s Most Trusted Companies of 2024 by Newsweek for the third consecutive year.

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  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, has been named one of America’s Most Trusted Companies of 2024 by Newsweek for the third consecutive year.
  • Newsweek looked at a pool of 3,400 U.S.-based companies (1,900 publicly held and 1,500 privately held) with revenues over $500 million.
  • Fresh Del Monte also won a 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Award for its reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across its agricultural value chain.
  • To learn more about Fresh Del Monte and its practices, visit www.freshdelmonte.com .

Kroger Invites Customers to Join in Celebration of Earth Month

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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CINCINNATI, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it is celebrating Earth Day the entire month of April, kicking off with a contribution from its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The company is also sharing progress on its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestones and introducing a new reusable bag campaign.

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  • The company is also sharing progress on its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestones and introducing a new reusable bag campaign.
  • "Kroger is proud to support healthy, thriving communities during Earth Month and every day through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan.
  • We are excited to once again team up with WWF for Earth Month, and we are grateful to our customers who are joining our journey to protect our planet for generations to come."
  • Beginning this month, Kroger will offer specially designed Zero Hunger | Zero Waste reusable bags featuring favorite Kroji characters.

Coway Water Purifiers Certified for Microplastic Removal

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Eating, Health, NSF International, WWF, WQA, Particulates, Nanoparticle, Microplastics, NSF, World Health Organization, Plastic, Pollution, Water, Safety, WHO, Water Quality Association, Intertek, Bottled water

Coway has certified its water purifiers for their performance and microplastic removal with the assistance of international bodies.

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  • Coway has certified its water purifiers for their performance and microplastic removal with the assistance of international bodies.
  • To date, 26 of Coway's direct-flow water purifiers, a.k.a NanoTrap water purifiers, and 3 NanoTrap filters have been certified as conforming to the NSF/ANSI 401 standards by the Water Quality Association (WQA).
  • By Intertek's validation for microplastic removal performance, Coway's reverse osmosis water purifiers are verified to reduce nanoparticles with an efficiency of over 99%.
  • [2]Coway's exclusive performance testing methodology for water purifiers was approved and adopted as a test protocol by Intertek for evaluating and certifying microplastic removal efficacy.

AUCNET Receives Validation from Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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TOKYO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AUCNET INC. (hereinafter "AUCNET") is pleased to announce that the company has received validation for its greenhouse gas emission-reducing targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) (*1), an international collaborative organization which certifies that GHG emission reduction targets are scientifically consistent with the goals set forth in the Paris Agreement (*2).

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  • TOKYO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AUCNET INC. (hereinafter "AUCNET") is pleased to announce that the company has received validation for its greenhouse gas emission-reducing targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) (*1), an international collaborative organization which certifies that GHG emission reduction targets are scientifically consistent with the goals set forth in the Paris Agreement (*2).
  • The AUCNET GHG emission reduction targets that have obtained validation, using 2021 as the base year, seek to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42%, and Scope 3 emissions by 25%, by 2030.
  • Regarding the GCV management indicator, AUCNET is striving to increase its reliability and validity by obtaining third-party perspectives.
  • Going forward, AUCNET will continue working with all of its stakeholders to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

Merkle Launches Global Messaging Solution

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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With Intelligent Messaging, Merkle can create turnkey chat experiences, including across social and messaging platforms, delivering always-on conversational interactions throughout the entire customer journey.

Key Points: 
  • With Intelligent Messaging, Merkle can create turnkey chat experiences, including across social and messaging platforms, delivering always-on conversational interactions throughout the entire customer journey.
  • "Our new global solution, Intelligent Messaging, can be seamlessly integrated into existing plans, enabling brands to forge deeper connections with customers, enhance customer satisfaction, and generate lifetime value."
  • The Intelligent Messaging solution, part of Merkle's world-leading CRM & Messaging offering and incubated by the dentsu Integrated Solutions group, modularly connects across six key service areas:
    Intelligent Messaging Blueprint: Craft a tailored messaging strategy that shapes the customer experience for future-state marketing.
  • Dentsu and Meta recently joined forces to form a global Meta Messaging Alliance to provide dentsu, Merkle, and Meta clients with access to alpha and beta products across Meta Business Messaging platforms.

Merkle Launches Global Messaging Solution

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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With Intelligent Messaging, Merkle can create turnkey chat experiences, including across social and messaging platforms, delivering always-on conversational interactions throughout the entire customer journey.

Key Points: 
  • With Intelligent Messaging, Merkle can create turnkey chat experiences, including across social and messaging platforms, delivering always-on conversational interactions throughout the entire customer journey.
  • "Our new global solution, Intelligent Messaging, can be seamlessly integrated into existing plans, enabling brands to forge deeper connections with customers, enhance customer satisfaction, and generate lifetime value."
  • The Intelligent Messaging solution, part of Merkle's world-leading CRM & Messaging offering and incubated by the dentsu Integrated Solutions group, modularly connects across six key service areas:
    Intelligent Messaging Blueprint: Craft a tailored messaging strategy that shapes the customer experience for future-state marketing.
  • Dentsu and Meta recently joined forces to form a global Meta Messaging Alliance to provide dentsu, Merkle, and Meta clients with access to alpha and beta products across Meta Business Messaging platforms.

Cardinal Health announces approved science-based climate targets; expands focus across the supply chain

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Friday, March 15, 2024
CDP, Climate change, WWF, Science Based Targets initiative, Environment, Carbon accounting, World Resources Institute, GHG, Cardinal Health, ESG, Science, United Nations Global Compact, Social, CAH, Targets, WRI, Renewable energy

Targets are considered science-based if they align with what the latest climate science says is necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

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  • Targets are considered science-based if they align with what the latest climate science says is necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
  • "As we work to achieve our targets, we will collaborate with partners along our supply chain to collectively address the impacts of climate change," Maltenfort said.
  • By the end of fiscal 2023, Cardinal Health had reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 13% from a fiscal 2019 base year.
  • Cardinal Health reports on progress toward its climate goals in its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Yingli Solar Secures Two Prominent French Carbon Footprint Certifications

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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BAODING, China, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yingli Solar has recently been awarded the French carbon footprint CRE4 certification and PPE2 certification, distinguishing itself as one of the select few PV enterprises to acquire both esteemed French carbon footprint certifications.

Key Points: 
  • BAODING, China, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yingli Solar has recently been awarded the French carbon footprint CRE4 certification and PPE2 certification, distinguishing itself as one of the select few PV enterprises to acquire both esteemed French carbon footprint certifications.
  • The French carbon footprint certification, administered by the Commission de Régulation de l'Énergie (CRE), represents the most authoritative standard required for PV products exceeding 100kWp aiming to enter the French market.
  • Consequently, attaining the French carbon footprint certification is particularly challenging, especially the PPE2 certification introduced in 2023, which builds upon the CRE4 criteria with more exacting demands.
  • Yingli Solar, as one of the pioneers in China's PV industry, has consistently led the way in carbon emission reduction and carbon neutrality.

Nokia commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 #MWC24

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years, and putting it ahead of the Paris Agreement target of net zero by 2050.

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  • Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years, and putting it ahead of the Paris Agreement target of net zero by 2050.
  • Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia, said: “Our new emission reduction targets show that net zero is a business priority for Nokia.
  • Net zero: Net zero refers to a reduction of 90% in greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with a maximum of up to 10% remaining hard-to-abate emissions being neutralized through carbon removals.
  • To limit global warming to 1.5°C, greenhouse gas emissions must by halved by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.