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MAHLE Successfully Drives Sustainability Forward

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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STUTTGART, Germany, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The MAHLE Group successfully continued its sustainability activities in 2023.

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  • STUTTGART, Germany, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The MAHLE Group successfully continued its sustainability activities in 2023.
  • That is why we have firmly anchored measurable sustainability goals in our MAHLE 2023+ Group strategy."
  • "This is a very good development," said Kathrin Apel, Global Head of Sustainability, Health, Occupational Safety, and Environmental Management at MAHLE.
  • The newly released MAHLE Sustainability Report 2023 provides insights into the current progress of the company's sustainability initiatives.

BlueTriton Brands Extends Environmental Plans with New 2030 Impact Goals in Water, Climate and Packaging

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Our aspirations extend beyond these goals, and we look forward to collaborating with others who share a vision of healthy hydration for everyone, everywhere, always.

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  • Our aspirations extend beyond these goals, and we look forward to collaborating with others who share a vision of healthy hydration for everyone, everywhere, always.
  • Part of the consideration in selecting these priority areas is their water-related physical, quality, and contextual (community) attributes.
  • "Packaging" refers to all packaging materials utilized in the saleable beverage product or during transportation & distribution (e.g.
  • This includes suppliers of materials used to make packaging (e.g., resin) and suppliers of premade packaging products (e.g., glass bottles) for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging used by BlueTriton.

Ricoh introduces industry-first Sustainability Services Dashboard to drive carbon emission reduction

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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EXTON, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced the launch of a Sustainability Services Dashboard, a first-of-its-kind platform designed for Ricoh customers to measure, report and act upon emissions data associated with Ricoh Digital Services. The dashboard integrates cutting-edge technology and industry-leading expertise to address one of the most significant challenges facing corporations today: reducing emissions from vendors and suppliers. The new offering builds on Ricoh's portfolio of solutions focused on digital transformation.

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  • today announced the launch of a Sustainability Services Dashboard, a first-of-its-kind platform designed for Ricoh customers to measure, report and act upon emissions data associated with Ricoh Digital Services.
  • The Sustainability Services Dashboard by Ricoh incorporates Watershed's granular emissions measurement and offers data-driven insights into carbon emissions across all scopes.
  • Key benefits of the Sustainability Services Dashboard include:
    Regulatory Compliance: With global regulatory action on the rise, the Sustainability Services Dashboard enables companies to meet the evolving requirements of regulatory bodies, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Initiative (CSRI).
  • Actionable Recommendations: The Sustainability Services Dashboard generates tailored recommendations for suppliers, such as sourcing renewable energy, based on input from customer sustainability or procurement teams.

Citycon recognized as a European Climate Leader and ranks number one in the Nordic real estate sector

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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HELSINKI, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citycon has again been recognized as one of Europe's Climate Leaders by the Financial Times and German research company Statista, making the prestigious list for the fourth consecutive year. Citycon is named number one in the Nordic real estate sector and ranks among the top 20% of all European companies, irrespective of the sector.

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  • Citycon is named number one in the Nordic real estate sector and ranks among the top 20% of all European companies, irrespective of the sector.
  • "I am proud to lead a company that sets ambitious targets for reducing emissions and also achieves them year after year.
  • Awarded the Shopping Centre of the Year in 2023, the centre is recognized for its innovative energy systems.
  • "We are dedicated to making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment through our 33 centres across the Nordic region.

TE Connectivity announces second quarter results for fiscal year 2024

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today reported results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 29, 2024.

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  • Year-over-year EPS growth driven by significant margin expansion; record cash flow generation
    SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today reported results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 29, 2024.
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $1.75, and adjusted EPS exceeded guidance at $1.86, up 13% year over year.
  • "Building upon our performance this quarter, we expect to deliver strong earnings growth and margin expansion both in the third quarter and for the full fiscal year.
  • For the third quarter of fiscal 2024, the company expects net sales of approximately $4.0 billion.

Open Compute Project Foundation and iMasons Announce a New Collaboration

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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LISBON, Portugal, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, and infrastructure Masons (iMasons), a nonprofit professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all, announce a new collaboration related to sustainability initiatives centered on the iMasons Climate Accord (ICA). By aligning the OCP Community's ability to impact the data center supply chain and iMasons reach with the end user community, they will address one of the industry's greatest challenges, creating sustainable and scalable digital infrastructure capable of meeting the requirements for AI and HPC from the data center to the edge. 

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  • LISBON, Portugal, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, and infrastructure Masons (iMasons), a nonprofit professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all, announce a new collaboration related to sustainability initiatives centered on the iMasons Climate Accord (ICA).
  • Such shifts will start with proper standardized methods for measurement, allowing OCP's data center facilities, building and equipment vendor members to adjust their products and end-users to make sustainability part of their buying decision," said George Tchaparian, CEO at the Open Compute Project Foundation.
  • Upon delivering an open framework and set of best practices and standardizations, the OCP vendor members typically move rapidly to adopt and align their products accordingly.
  • The alliance established between iMasons and OCP is a good example of how the industry needs to rally to meet the challenges of building tomorrow's AI capable data centers.

CIBO Technologies Empowers Ag Partners and Farmers to Access $1.5 Billion RCPP Funding

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CIBO Technologies, the company powering the transition to regenerative agriculture, is offering organizations applying for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) a technology solution to scale adoption of conservation and climate-smart agriculture practices. CIBO Impact provides a technology platform that streamlines the application process, reduces program administrative costs, and provides reporting on program impact.

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  • The USDA has allocated $1.5 billion to RCPP to help farmers advance "climate-smart" agriculture.
  • CIBO Impact , the end-to-end platform for managing large-scale regenerative agriculture programs, offers the first-of-its-kind USDA program solution enabling simplified RCPP application and management.
  • Through CIBO Impact for RCPP, partners and farmers will have the ability to:
    Easily Configure and Deploy RCPP Programs: CIBO Impact's flexible programs engine allows organizations to configure program requirements for farmers easily.
  • For more information and to include CIBO Technologies as a partner on your RCPP grant application, please visit: www.cibotechnologies.com/usda-programs-rcpp/

Ulta Beauty, the National Meat Institute, and the American Frozen Food Institute Join Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition, Empowering Scope Three Emissions Reductions

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of strategy and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced the addition of three organizations to the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT), a consortium launched in 2021 to accelerate progress toward science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. Ulta Beauty, the National Meat Institute, and the American Frozen Food Institute are now part of the diverse collaborative which provides members with a scalable, cost-effective solution to the challenge of addressing supply chain or Scope 3 emissions.

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  • Ulta Beauty, the National Meat Institute, and the American Frozen Food Institute are now part of the diverse collaborative which provides members with a scalable, cost-effective solution to the challenge of addressing supply chain or Scope 3 emissions.
  • Supplier LOCT encourages and empowers suppliers to mitigate climate change impacts by providing expert-led online educational courses designed to help them measure, monitor, report, and take action to reduce their GHG emissions.
  • "The American Frozen Food Institute is excited to support its members on the journey to reducing GHG emissions," added AFFI President and CEO Alison Bodor.
  • "This collaboration with Supplier LOCT equips leaders in the frozen food sector with new resources and education to identify efficiencies and waste reduction opportunities."

JOHNSON CONTROLS REPORTS SOLID PROGRESS TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS IN 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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CORK, Ireland, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report , marking significant progress and unwavering focus on decarbonizing the built environment.

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  • CORK, Ireland, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report , marking significant progress and unwavering focus on decarbonizing the built environment.
  • Throughout the report, Johnson Controls highlights key innovations and initiatives that deliver energy efficiency and decarbonization in buildings.
  • Against the backdrop of the hottest year on record , Johnson Controls remains committed to innovation, investing 90% of new product R&D into climate-related technologies.
  • Johnson Controls attributes its global sustainability leadership to its global workforce.

Stokke's Sustainability Journey Continues With Release of Second Sustainability Report

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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In the second year of this report, the company reaffirms its commitment to championing the well-being of children alongside the preservation of the planet.

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  • In the second year of this report, the company reaffirms its commitment to championing the well-being of children alongside the preservation of the planet.
  • "In today's world, sustainability is no longer a choice; it's a necessity for both our planet and future generations," explains CEO of Stokke, Jacob Kragh.
  • The sustainability report highlights the prioritization of employee growth and development through continuous education and training.
  • As part of this, the Stokke Sustainability Ambassadors program has been initiated with over 10% of its employees actively involved.