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Amcor HealthCare™ AmSky™ Blister System wins for Recyclable Packaging at the 2022 Sustainability Awards

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Amcor HealthCare AmSky Blister System wins the Recyclable Packaging award at Packaging Europe's 2022 Sustainability Awards, recognising the product's improved sustainability and innovation in healthcare packaging

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  • Amcor HealthCare AmSky Blister System wins the Recyclable Packaging award at Packaging Europe's 2022 Sustainability Awards, recognising the product's improved sustainability and innovation in healthcare packaging
    The new packaging meets healthcare companies' demand for safe, convenient and easier-to-recycle packaging, improving traditional blister packaging design
    ZURICH, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has been named 'Recyclable Packaging' winner at Packaging Europe's 2022 Sustainability Awards.
  • The company has been recognised for its Amcor HealthCareAmSky Blister System, a breakthrough vinyl-free and aluminium-free thermoformed blister system.
  • The AmSky Blister System also benefits from up to 70% reduction in its carbon footprint** when compared to typical blister packs in the market.
  • Packaging Europe's 2022 Sustainability Awards took place in Lisbon, to honour the industry's most important sustainable innovations across the packaging value chain.

The Carbon Trust Validates Greenhouse Gas Effects of Phibro Feed Additive

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Monday, September 19, 2022

This spring, Phibro Animal Health introduced RelyOn feed additive, a new solution to help support rumen health, animal efficiency and performance.

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  • This spring, Phibro Animal Health introduced RelyOn feed additive, a new solution to help support rumen health, animal efficiency and performance.
  • Now, the alternative natural product has received validation from the Carbon Trust, a global climate consultancy, for its ability to reduce methane emissions.
  • Based on these test results, the Carbon Trust validated and formed the opinion that, when fed as directed, RelyOn can reduce methane emissions in ruminant livestock.
  • Phibro, Phibro logo design and RelyOn are trademarks owned by or licensed to Phibro Animal Health Corporation or its affiliates.

Mini-grids supported by Universal Energy Facility deliver first electricity connections in Madagascar

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Friday, September 9, 2022

VIENNA, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Universal Energy Facility (UEF) , a results-based financing facility managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), has reached a milestone it verified its first set of electricity connections: 542 connections to mini-grids across eight communities in Madagascar.

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  • VIENNA, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Universal Energy Facility (UEF) , a results-based financing facility managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), has reached a milestone it verified its first set of electricity connections: 542 connections to mini-grids across eight communities in Madagascar.
  • Launched in October 2020, the UEF is a multi-donor facility that provides grants to eligible organizations once the connections they establish have been verified.
  • The initial 542 connections verified in Madagascar will provide approximately 2,170 people with electricity, while also powering important community services and businesses.
  • More mini-grids supported by the UEF are under construction in the three countries, where the facility expects to provide results-based finance for approximately 14,000 electricity connections.

Mini-grids supported by Universal Energy Facility deliver first electricity connections in Madagascar

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Friday, September 9, 2022

VIENNA, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Universal Energy Facility (UEF) , a results-based financing facility managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), has reached a milestone it verified its first set of electricity connections: 542 connections to mini-grids across eight communities in Madagascar.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Universal Energy Facility (UEF) , a results-based financing facility managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), has reached a milestone it verified its first set of electricity connections: 542 connections to mini-grids across eight communities in Madagascar.
  • Launched in October 2020, the UEF is a multi-donor facility that provides grants to eligible organizations once the connections they establish have been verified.
  • The initial 542 connections verified in Madagascar will provide approximately 2,170 people with electricity, while also powering important community services and businesses.
  • More mini-grids supported by the UEF are under construction in the three countries, where the facility expects to provide results-based finance for approximately 14,000 electricity connections.

Genpact Global Study Reveals Direct Correlation Between Companies' Sustainability Practices and Business Performance

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies that have embedded sustainable climate-related practices into their organizations see significantly better business performance than those who have not, according to a new study released today by Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation.

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  • Half of the respondents recognize the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and 40% see the potential of advanced analytics to advance their climate-related sustainability goals.
  • Conversely, those who have less established practices are less likely to call out the value of these technologies.
  • However, these sustainability leaders are no more likely to track performance against climate goals, report on emissions, or monitor regulations than other respondents.
  • Combining our expertise in end-to-end operations and our AI-based platform, Genpact Cora, we focus on the details all 100,000+ of us.

Gerber® Introduces Plant-tastic™ -- The Brand's First Complete Range of Organic, Plant-Protein Foods

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, early childhood nutrition leader Gerber announced Plant-tastic, the brand's first complete range of organic-for-toddler, plant-protein foods. The pouches, snacks and meals are all made with plant-based, nutrient dense ingredients. Now, parents have more options to feed little ones a diverse diet in line with their own food values. Delivering on Gerber's Climate Forward Nutrition commitment announced in 2021, the new line is also certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, early childhood nutrition leader Gerber announced Plant-tastic, the brand's first complete range of organic-for-toddler, plant-protein foods.
  • We are proud the full range of Plant-tastic products is certified carbon neutral, furthering our commitment to climate forward nutrition."
  • The Gerber Organic range and Natural jars and pouches have also achieved carbon neutral certification by the Carbon Trust.
  • Gerber Products Company was founded in 1928 in Fremont, Mich. Gerber joined the Nestl family on September 1, 2007.

Amcor recognized with Packaging Innovation Award

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Monday, April 4, 2022

ZURICH, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) (ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, recently was recognized with a Gold Innovation Award for its AmLite® HeatFlex Recyclable packaging. The award was announced during the streaming ceremony of the Packaging Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow, on March 31.  

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  • ZURICH, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) (ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, recently was recognized with a Gold Innovation Award for its AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable packaging.
  • The award was announced during the streaming ceremony of the Packaging Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow, on March 31.
  • For over three decades, the Packaging Innovation Awards has recognized packaging projects around the world, showcasing the best in sustainability innovation.
  • This award comes on the heels of Amcor receiving three Flexible Packaging Awards last month from the Flexible Packing Association, recognizing innovations that have changed the packaging industry.

Amorepacific joins EcoBeautyScore Consortium

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific is joining the EcoBeautyScore Consortium, a global initiative formed to develop an environmental impact scoring system specifically for cosmetic products. Amorepacific is the first Korean beauty company to join.

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  • 36 companies and associations join forces to develop an industry-wide, environmental impact assessment and scoring system for cosmetic products
    SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific is joining the EcoBeautyScore Consortium, a global initiative formed to develop an environmental impact scoring system specifically for cosmetic products.
  • EcoBeautyScore Consortium aims to enable consumers to make sustainable choices through an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system.
  • So far, 36 companies and associations from 4 continents worldwide, including Amorepacific, have joined.
  • "We are proud to be the first Korean beauty company to join the EcoBeautyScore Consortium.

Amorepacific joins EcoBeautyScore Consortium

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific is joining the EcoBeautyScore Consortium, a global initiative formed to develop an environmental impact scoring system specifically for cosmetic products. Amorepacific is the first Korean beauty company to join.

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  • 36 companies and associations join forces to develop an industry-wide, environmental impact assessment and scoring system for cosmetic products
    SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific is joining the EcoBeautyScore Consortium, a global initiative formed to develop an environmental impact scoring system specifically for cosmetic products.
  • EcoBeautyScore Consortium aims to enable consumers to make sustainable choices through an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system.
  • In addition to contributing to co-building the system, Amorepacific plans to incorporate the method to measure its products' environmental footprint in the future.
  • "We are proud to be the first Korean beauty company to join the EcoBeautyScore Consortium.

Kia America's All-New, All-Electric EV6 Featured in Super Bowl LVI Spot

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kia America's return to the Super Bowl will feature the all-new, all-electric Kia EV6.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kia America's return to the Super Bowl will feature the all-new, all-electric Kia EV6.
  • Arriving in showrooms in early 2022, EV6 is the first model to be launched under Kia's Plan S strategy which puts electrification at the forefront of the company's future.
  • In addition, supporting the Super Bowl LVI campaign and as part of Kia's celebrated Accelerate The Good Program, Kia has announced a partnership with pet adoption charity, Petfinder Foundation, to provide "Kia Pet Adoption Grants" to help shelter animals find their forever homes.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands.