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Allegheny College Recognized by U.S. Department of Energy as One of Four Higher Education Institutions to Achieve 2023 Better Buildings Challenge Energy Savings Goal

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Allegheny College is one of only four higher education institutions recognized as Better Buildings Challenge 2023 goal achievers and among only 21 higher education institutions that have committed to the challenge.

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  • Allegheny College is one of only four higher education institutions recognized as Better Buildings Challenge 2023 goal achievers and among only 21 higher education institutions that have committed to the challenge.
  • Allegheny College was recognized for achieving energy savings of 22 percent in 10 years by making greater efficiency accomplishments across its building portfolio.
  • The College was the only liberal arts college invited to participate in the kickoff of the Better Buildings Challenge by the Obama Administration in 2011.
  • Allegheny College embraced the Better Buildings challenge as an opportunity to save energy and improve efficiency across its 1.3 million-square-foot building portfolio.

Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund Announces 2023 Call for Submissions in Celebration of Earth Day

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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TORONTO, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank announced today that it is accepting grant submissions for its Net-Zero Research Fund .

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  • TORONTO, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank announced today that it is accepting grant submissions for its Net-Zero Research Fund .
  • Established in 2021 as part of the Bank's Climate Commitments , Scotiabank's $10 million Net-Zero Research Fund initiates partnerships with leading think tanks and academic institutions and provides funding to support research to advance global decarbonization.
  • "Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund invests in innovative research for climate adaptation.
  • Organizations must be registered not-for-profit or charitable organizations in their jurisdiction to be eligible for the Scotiabank Net-Zero Research Fund.

Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund Now Accepting Applications in Celebration of World Environment Day

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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As the need for data to inform policy and decarbonization efforts increases, the Net- Zero Research Fund will help to enable greater climate research opportunities within the Canadian, U.S., Caribbean and Latin American academic and not-for-profit communities.

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  • As the need for data to inform policy and decarbonization efforts increases, the Net- Zero Research Fund will help to enable greater climate research opportunities within the Canadian, U.S., Caribbean and Latin American academic and not-for-profit communities.
  • One of last year's recipients is Carlton University, whose research group, Efficiency Canada, advocates to make Canada a global leader in energy efficiency.
  • "With Scotiabank's $10 million Net-Zero Research Fund, we are making an ongoing investment in enabling innovative research and development to support a low-carbon economy."
  • To be eligible for the Scotiabank Net-Zero Research Fund, partner organizations must be registered not- for-profit or charitable organizations in their jurisdiction.

Trane Technologies Becomes One of the World’s First Net-Zero Approved Companies with Latest Validation by the Science Based Targets Initiative

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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As a Net-Zero Approved company, Trane Technologies commits to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050 from a 2019 baseline.

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  • As a Net-Zero Approved company, Trane Technologies commits to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050 from a 2019 baseline.
  • Were extremely proud to be one of the worlds first companies to have our net-zero commitment aligned with science and validated by the SBTis rigorous process, said Trane Technologies chair and CEO, Dave Regnery.
  • Trane Technologies recently released its latest ESG report, Transform Tomorrow, Today , which includes detailed data on the companys environmental and social sustainability performance.
  • Trane Technologies has a long history as a pacesetter for efficient and sustainable solutions to heat and cool buildings, homes, and transport.

Scotiabank Wins Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy at ESG Investing Awards 2022

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2022 /CNW/ -Scotiabank is proud to announce that it has won Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy at the ESG Investing Awards 2022, the world's leading awards celebrating excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research, ratings, funds and products.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2022 /CNW/ -Scotiabank is proud to announce that it has won Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy at the ESG Investing Awards 2022, the world's leading awards celebrating excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research, ratings, funds and products.
  • The ESG Investing Awards are the only awards devoted to assessing and evaluating the best companies involved in all areas of ESG investing across the globe.
  • "We are so proud to win Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy at this year's ESG Investing Awards and to be recognized for our leadership in investing in our communities, addressing climate risk and promoting racial and gender equality," says Meigan Terry, Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact, Sustainability and Communications Officer at Scotiabank.
  • The ESG Investing Awards, now in their third year, are judged by an independent panel of experts from industry and academia.

CDP recognizes Scotiabank with above-industry-average A- score for strong climate-related disclosure and management for second consecutive year

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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The consistent A- rating reflects the Bank's climate change strategy and Climate Commitments established to address the risks and opportunities of the changing climate and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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  • The consistent A- rating reflects the Bank's climate change strategy and Climate Commitments established to address the risks and opportunities of the changing climate and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
  • The Scotiabank Climate Commitments also include a commitment to governance and transparency in disclosure, priorities that CDP also recognizes.
  • Establishing Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund , with $10 million (CAD) allocated to help advance research in support of the transition to a low-carbon economy.
  • This latest recognition from CDP builds on Scotiabank's track record of excellence in corporate sustainability, including recent inclusion inthe Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America for the fourth consecutive year.

Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranks Scotiabank in top percentile of global financial institutions for corporate sustainability

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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The Dow Jones Sustainability Index is considered the industry standard for measuring corporate environmental, social and governance practices.

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  • The Dow Jones Sustainability Index is considered the industry standard for measuring corporate environmental, social and governance practices.
  • This year, Scotiabank secured perfect scores in the categories of Anti-crime Policy, Environmental Reporting, and Risk & Crisis Management, and ratesin the top 1% among global financial institutions in Corporate Governance.
  • "We are proud to have our efforts recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the fourth consecutive year."
  • The Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index comprises North American sustainability leaders as identified by the SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

Scotiabank Grows Net Zero Research Fund to $10 Million

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2021 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is proud to announce that it will be expanding its Net Zero Research Fund to $10 Million (CAD), which will be distributed to a select number of recipients over the next ten-years.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2021 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is proud to announce that it will be expanding its Net Zero Research Fund to $10 Million (CAD), which will be distributed to a select number of recipients over the next ten-years.
  • As the need for data to inform policy and decarbonization efforts increases, the Net Zero Research Fund will help to enable greater climate research opportunities within the Canadian, U.S. and Latin American academic and not-for-profit communities.
  • "By expanding Scotiabank's Net Zero Research Fund to $10 million we are making a significant investment in enabling innovative research and development to support a low carbon economy."
  • 2021 grants allocated by the Net Zero Research Fund have been awarded to academic and non-profit research institutions in Canada, the U.S. and Latin America pioneering research in the global effort to help decarbonize the economy.

Historic Climate Legislation Becomes Law

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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SEATTLE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), SB 5126, officially became lawpositioning Washington State as a national climate leader with one of the most progressive climate laws paving the way to net zero emissions by the year 2050.

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  • SEATTLE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), SB 5126, officially became lawpositioning Washington State as a national climate leader with one of the most progressive climate laws paving the way to net zero emissions by the year 2050.
  • In addition, the bill complements existing climate policies in the transportation, power, and building sectors.
  • "It's great to finally see this bill become a reality," said David Giuliani, founder of the Washington Business Alliance and early supporter of the legislation.
  • More About Clean & Prosperous Washington, a project of the Washington Business Alliance
    The Washington Business Alliance launched Clean & Prosperous Washington (CaPWA) in support of the Climate Commitment Act legislation.

Asheen Phansey Named Babson College Director of Sustainability

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Phansey says his passion for sustainability goes back to his days as a Boy Scout, and also runs through his experiences of traveling across different cultures.

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  • Phansey says his passion for sustainability goes back to his days as a Boy Scout, and also runs through his experiences of traveling across different cultures.
  • In 2008, Babson became a signatory of the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment.
  • Two years later, Babson opened its sustainability office to support, enhance, and coordinate such efforts.
  • "I'd like to put Babson on the map as one of the leading institutions for sustainability just as it is for entrepreneurship."