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ICF Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

RESTON, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. 

Key Points: 
  • Fourth quarter 2023 total revenue was $478.4 million, similar to the $475.6 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2022 and up 4.9% from last year's fourth quarter revenues adjusted for the divestitures.
  • Subcontractor and other direct costs were 27.0% of total revenues compared to 28.7% in last year's fourth quarter.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 net income and diluted EPS included $4.4 million, or $0.18 per share, in tax-effected net special charges.
  • Total backlog was $3.8 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023.

EcoEngineers Achieves ISO Accreditation From ANAB, Elevates Assurance and Continuous Improvement in GHG Verification

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Monday, December 18, 2023

The specific scope of accreditation granted to EcoEngineers is: Verification of assertions related to GHG emission reductions and removals at the project level for project activities under ANAB scope 01.

Key Points: 
  • The specific scope of accreditation granted to EcoEngineers is: Verification of assertions related to GHG emission reductions and removals at the project level for project activities under ANAB scope 01.
  • This accreditation allows EcoEngineers to provide organizations and their stakeholders, including board members and investors, with the assurance, credibility, quality, rigor, and continuous improvement they need to reduce risk.
  • Additionally, this assurance will support a GHG project’s ability to substantiate its GHG statements.
  • “Attaining this accreditation is a natural next step for EcoEngineers,” added Randy Prati, vice president, strategic initiatives at EcoEngineers.

ICF Honored for "Extraordinary Leadership" in Addressing Climate Change

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

RESTON, Va., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, was recently awarded a Climate Leadership Award by The Climate Registry for reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change in both its social actions and client work.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, was recently awarded a Climate Leadership Award by The Climate Registry for reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change in both its social actions and client work.
  • "ICF has had a longstanding commitment to sustainability, and we work with our clients, partners and one another every day to combat the impacts of climate change," said John Wasson, chair and CEO.
  • ICF climate experts also work with utilities, state and local governments, private-sector companies and national governments in Europe and around the world.
  • Read more about ICF's climate services and insights through the ICF Climate Center.

Southwest Gas Awarded Climate Registered™ Gold Status and Joins Ranks of US Climate Leaders

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Climate Registry recently awarded Southwest Gas ("Company") its Climate Registered™ Gold status.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Climate Registry recently awarded Southwest Gas ("Company") its Climate Registered™ Gold status.
  • Southwest Gas earned this recognition, awarded on behalf of The Climate Registry, by publicly reporting a third-party verified GHG emissions inventory for its operations.
  • This data will enable Southwest Gas to credibly track its climate initiatives and GHG emissions reductions over time.
  • "Southwest Gas is proud to be recognized by the Climate Registry with Gold status for the third consecutive year.

Bioenergy Devco Wins The Climate Registry 2023 Innovative Partnership Climate Leadership Award

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Monday, May 15, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioenergy Devco (BDC),the North American division of BTS Bioenergy, LLC and global leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing and operation of anaerobic digestion facilities to recycle organic material and produce renewable natural gas, has been selected by The Climate Registry for recognition in the Innovative Partnership category of the 2023 Climate Leadership Awards. The award recognizes Bioenergy Devco's partnership with Exelon Corporation, Baltimore Gas & Electric and the Maryland Energy Administration for the interconnection project at the Maryland Bioenergy Center connecting renewable natural gas output from BDC's anaerobic digester directly to the public utility supply.

Key Points: 
  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioenergy Devco (BDC),the North American division of BTS Bioenergy, LLC and global leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing and operation of anaerobic digestion facilities to recycle organic material and produce renewable natural gas, has been selected by The Climate Registry for recognition in the Innovative Partnership category of the 2023 Climate Leadership Awards.
  • "We are honored to receive this recognition from The Climate Registry for our work on the Maryland Bioenergy Center project," said Shawn Kreloff, CEO of Bioenergy Devco.
  • The Climate Leadership Awards are presented annually by The Climate Registry to recognize businesses, organizations and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change.
  • The Innovative Partnership category recognizes partnerships that have shown outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in advancing climate solutions.

OpenX Awarded Climate Registered™ All Star Status and Joins Ranks of US Climate Leaders

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Climate Registry announced today that OpenX has been awarded Climate Registered™ All Star status. The Climate Registry, a nonprofit organization, is a leading North American voluntary registry for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. OpenX earned this recognition, awarded on behalf of The Climate Registry, by achieving and disclosing a public GHG reduction goal as well as having their public base year third-party verified. This data will enable OpenX to track its climate initiatives and GHG reductions credibly over time.

Key Points: 
  • PASADENA, Calif., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Climate Registry announced today that OpenX has been awarded Climate Registered™ All Star status.
  • OpenX earned this recognition, awarded on behalf of The Climate Registry, by achieving and disclosing a public GHG reduction goal as well as having their public base year third-party verified.
  • This data will enable OpenX to track its climate initiatives and GHG reductions credibly over time.
  • "OpenX is one of nine companies that have been awarded Climate Registered All Star Status, but we sincerely hope that many more companies follow in our footsteps.

OPENX ACHIEVES SBTi NET-ZERO STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenX Technologies, Inc., one of the world's leading omnichannel sell-side platforms, today announced that it is the first company in the advertising, technology, and media sectors to receive independent verification that it has met the key requirements of the Net-Zero Standard established by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in October 2021. SBTi verified the OpenX science-based net-zero target "to reduce scope 1+2+3 emissions 90% by 2027 from a 2018 base year" in June 2022. OpenX has worked with RSK Group, one of the world's leading environmental consultancies, who have provided a formal assurance statement concluding, "OpenX has fulfilled the key requirements for the SBTi Net-Zero Standards."

Key Points: 
  • SBTi verified the OpenX science-based net-zero target "to reduce scope 1+2+3 emissions 90% by 2027 from a 2018 base year" in June 2022.
  • OpenX has worked with RSK Group, one of the world's leading environmental consultancies, who have provided a formal assurance statement concluding, "OpenX has fulfilled the key requirements for the SBTi Net-Zero Standards."
  • "RSK has assessed that the OpenX 2018 greenhouse gas inventory has been calculated in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
  • SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science.

Casella Waste Systems Publishes Its 2022 Sustainability Report; Announces Progress Towards 2030 Sustainability Goals

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

RUTLAND, Vt., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST) published its 2022 Sustainability Report today, outlining the companys progress toward its sustainability vision, while elevating five key sustainability metrics to the forefront of its strategic goals.

Key Points: 
  • RUTLAND, Vt., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST) published its 2022 Sustainability Report today, outlining the companys progress toward its sustainability vision, while elevating five key sustainability metrics to the forefront of its strategic goals.
  • With this years report, we introduce a distilled focus on five primary goals, said Casella Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John W. Casella.
  • For each element, Casella has established a primary metric and a 2030 goal as well as additional factors that will help the company advance its sustainability vision.
  • This Report showcases the progress we have made since we introduced our Sustainability Goals in 2020, while also recognizing the changing environment in which we operate, Casella said.

Trane Technologies Recognized for ESG Leadership by Financial Times, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, 3BL Media

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

The accolades include: induction into the Climate Leadership Awards Hall of Fame by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions; Financial Times Europes Climate Leaders 2022 ; and 3BL Medias 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022 .

Key Points: 
  • The accolades include: induction into the Climate Leadership Awards Hall of Fame by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions; Financial Times Europes Climate Leaders 2022 ; and 3BL Medias 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022 .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220531005165/en/
    Scott Tew (second from right), Vice President, Sustainability and Managing Director of the Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability at Trane Technologies (CEES) accepts Trane Technologies' induction into the Climate Leadership Awards Hall of Fame.
  • Last Thursday, at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Climate Leadership Conference, Trane Technologies was inducted to the Climate Leadership Awards Hall of Fame for exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change.
  • Trane Technologies was also one of just over 400 companies to be named to the second edition of the Financial Times-Statista Europe Climate Leaders .

Honda 'Green Dealer' Program Leverages 10 Years of Experience to Lead Auto Industry Toward More Environmentally Responsible Dealership Operations

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The program contributes to Honda's goal to achieve carbon neutrality globally for its products and operations by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • The program contributes to Honda's goal to achieve carbon neutrality globally for its products and operations by 2050.
  • On March 11 at the NADA Show 2022, Honda will present its Green Dealer Program learnings during the panel "The Future Dealership is Green."
  • "As we work toward a carbon-free society, we hope Honda's Green Dealer Program provides a framework for fellow automakers that want to enhance their dealers' environmentally responsible operations."
  • Honda also promotes environmentally responsible business practices with its suppliers and retail dealer partnersacrossNorth America.