Sustainable management

EQS-News: NEON EQUITY AG establishes high-caliber Impact Advisory Board with renowned ESG experts

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Frankfurt am Main, February 29, 2024 - NEON EQUITY AG (NEON EQUITY ISIN: DE000A3DW408), a founder-led investor and growth enabler, introduces its newly established Impact Advisory Board.

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  • Frankfurt am Main, February 29, 2024 - NEON EQUITY AG (NEON EQUITY ISIN: DE000A3DW408), a founder-led investor and growth enabler, introduces its newly established Impact Advisory Board.
  • One of the aims of the Board is to create new investment opportunities for NEON EQUITY in the field of impact investing.
  • I am delighted to have gained four such renowned ESG experts as initiators, advisors and sparring partners for NEON EQUITY.
  • NEON EQUITY itself will of course also benefit from the in-depth expertise of each individual member of our Impact Advisory Board.

SAMBAZON® Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business, Doubling Manufacturing Capacity for Ready-to-Eat Bowls

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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The new manufacturing lines also double SAMBAZON’s production capabilities.

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  • The new manufacturing lines also double SAMBAZON’s production capabilities.
  • SAMBAZON’s Açaí and smoothie bowls are packaged in eco-friendly plant-based, fiber bowls and are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified.
  • SAMBAZON’s current ready-to-eat bowls are produced at two advanced, eco-friendly processing facilities in Brazil, near the Açaí harvesters.
  • SAMBAZON is the pioneer and recognized global leader in Açaí.

SAMBAZON® Makes History as the First Company to Secure Green ACC Financing in Collaboration with Banco do Brasil

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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SAMBAZON proudly becomes the inaugural company in Brazil to benefit from this innovative feature, at a subsidized financing cost for Sustainability-Linked Trade Loans.

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  • SAMBAZON proudly becomes the inaugural company in Brazil to benefit from this innovative feature, at a subsidized financing cost for Sustainability-Linked Trade Loans.
  • This historic agreement between Banco do Brasil and SAMBAZON exemplifies the power of private and public partnerships in driving sustainable development.
  • "SAMBAZON is honored to be the pioneer in securing the green ACC financing from Banco do Brazil.
  • As SAMBAZON takes its place as the first company to benefit from green ACC financing, it sets a precedent for future collaborations in advancing environmentally responsible business practices.

PQE Group Among the 79 Excellence Awardees of the 6th Edition of Deloitte Private's "Best Managed Companies" Award

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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PQE Group has been recognized as one of the winners for the third time in the sixth edition of the "Best Managed Companies" Award.

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  • PQE Group has been recognized as one of the winners for the third time in the sixth edition of the "Best Managed Companies" Award.
  • In this edition, the "Best Managed Companies" Award evaluates six key success factors, including strategy, skills and innovation, corporate commitment and culture, governance and performance measurement, sustainability, supply chain, and internationalization.
  • Modern society demands that businesses become true pioneers of social and environmental change, and we accept this challenge with great determination."
  • "In this sixth edition, 79 Italian companies have excelled thanks to their outstanding managerial skills in a complex international landscape and have secured the BMC Award," stated Andrea Restelli, Deloitte Partner and Italy's Head of the Best Managed Companies program.

20,000 cash rewards redeemed by Ocado Retail customers in first nationwide DDRS trial from Polytag

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Recycling, Ocado, QR, Sustainable management, Cryptocurrency

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers as part of the first nationwide digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial led by recycling tech firm, Polytag , recycling tech app, Bower and major UK retailer, Ocado Retail .

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers as part of the first nationwide digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial led by recycling tech firm, Polytag , recycling tech app, Bower and major UK retailer, Ocado Retail .
  • Since 14 July, Ocado Retail customers have been able to claim monetary rewards for recycling any of its own-brand two and four-pint milk bottles using Polytag's unique QR codes, redeemable via recycling app Bower.
  • As revealed in an end-of-trial report , the trial saw more than 20,000 Ocado Retail milk bottles scanned by over 3,000 consumers using their smartphones before being deposited into home kerbside recycling.
  • Alice Rackley, CEO, Polytag, said: "In a world-first initiative with Ocado Retail, we've seen the reality of a nationwide DDRS come to realisation.

ASUCLA brings açaí bowls to campus with new SAMBAZON location

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A delicious, quick-service açaí bowl shop is now open in Ackerman Union; SAMBAZON, the world's largest brand of organic and Fair Trade certified açaí products, is now serving refreshing bowls topped with fruits, berries, and other superfoods. 

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  • ASUCLA Restaurants' newest location SAMBAZON opened on Sept. 16th in Ackerman Union, providing an option for açaí bowls and other superfood-blends.
  • "We are excited to partner with ASUCLA to open our doors on UCLA's campus and serve delicious food with purpose to the students and faculty," said Ryan Black, SAMBAZON cofounder and CEO.
  • On the menu, Bruins can order from a number of SAMBAZON original assorted açaí bowls including Coconut Mango, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberry Sunrise and more.
  • All SAMBAZON bowls are made with certified organic and Fair Trade açaí, and the menu features vegan, halal and kosher options.

SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls Opens at Nova Southeastern University

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAMBAZON, the leading brand and supplier of certified Fair Trade and organic Açaí, will be opening a new SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls location at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, FL. Situated in Razor's Reef Food Court – the University's campus dining complex, this continues SAMBAZON's national expansion of their quick service, branded Açaí bowl shop concepts.

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  • SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAMBAZON , the leading brand and supplier of certified Fair Trade and organic Açaí, will be opening a new SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls location at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, FL.
  • "This year's back-to-school is an exciting time to reach students and faculty on campus at Nova Southeastern University.
  • "Partnering with a brand like SAMBAZON shows our student-focused commitment here at Nova Southeastern University to serve food with purpose.
  • This is a highly anticipated opening for us, and we're very excited to serve Açaí Bowls and partner with SAMBAZON," said Mike Alkurdi, Resident District Manager – Chartwells Higher Education
    SAMBAZON's all-day menu, served by food service partner Chartwells Higher Education, will include SAMBAZON's Berry Açaí Bowl, Protein Açaí Bowl, Chocolate Peanut Butter Açaí Bowl, and Strawberry Sunrise Açaí Bowl.

New team to help Scoular customers to achieve sustainability goals

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Omaha, Nebraska, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scoular today announced its new team that will both drive the company’s corporate sustainability strategy and provide expertise to help customers meet their sustainability goals.

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  • Omaha, Nebraska, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scoular today announced its new team that will both drive the company’s corporate sustainability strategy and provide expertise to help customers meet their sustainability goals.
  • The five-member sustainability team partners with the company’s businesses to provide sustainability solutions for Scoular’s global grain, feed, and food customers, as well as its producers.
  • “Scoular’s team possesses expertise and experience in creating innovative sustainability solutions,” said Jennifer Deitloff, Scoular Vice President, Senior Associate General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer and leader of the company’s sustainability efforts.
  • Beth Stebbins, Customer Sustainability Manager: Beth was most recently the Sustainability Manager for Grain Millers where she led their sustainability program, working with customers on multiple initiatives.

BellRing Brands Appoints Shawn Conway to Board of Directors

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE:BRBR) (“BellRing”), a holding company operating in the global convenient nutrition category, today announced that Shawn Conway has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the Audit Committee, effective October 1, 2023.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE:BRBR) (“BellRing”), a holding company operating in the global convenient nutrition category, today announced that Shawn Conway has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the Audit Committee, effective October 1, 2023.
  • With the addition of Mr. Conway, the Board will consist of seven members.
  • Mr. Conway currently serves on the Board of Directors of SAMBAZON, an acronym for Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon, a leading supplier of certified fair trade and organic Acai.
  • Mr. Conway previously served on the Board of Directors of Peet’s China Inc., Intelligentsia Coffee Inc., Stumptown Coffee Inc. and Mighty Leaf Tea Inc.

Littelfuse Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report on Littelfuse.com .

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  • Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report on Littelfuse.com .
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    "We are pleased to share our latest report, which reflects our dedication to integrating sustainability into all aspects of our business,” said Dave Heinzmann, Littelfuse President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Together, we are paving the way toward a brighter future that harmonizes business success with global wellbeing.”
    Highlights from the 2022 Sustainability Report, which covers the calendar year ended December 31, 2022, include:
    22% decrease in Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity; broadened Scope 3 disclosure
    Increased global female leaders and U.S. Black and African American employees
    Expanded reporting framework alignment beyond GRI, SASB, and SDGs to include Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report (TCFD)
    “Our 2022 Sustainability Report exemplifies our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive disclosures for all stakeholders,” said Rebekah Mihm, Littelfuse Global Ethics, Compliance, and Sustainability Manager.
  • The 2022 Littelfuse Sustainability Report is available for download here .