Corporate responsibility

Apparel Impact Institute Announces First Grant Recipients from its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP) to Promote Decarbonization in the Fashion Industry

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, nonprofit organization Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) announced its first deployment of grants from its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP). This registry of proven carbon reduction solutions for the fashion industry is based on effectiveness, reach, scale, and cost, and represents the first deployed capital from Aii's catalytic Fashion Climate Fund. These grants are funded by philanthropic contributions from the Fashion Climate Fund's lead partners including H&M Foundation, H&M Group, Lululemon, The PVH Foundation, Target and the Schmidt Family Foundation, and will provide $250M to de-risk and accelerate proven decarbonization solutions and unlock up to $2B of capital, with a carbon reduction goal of 100M tonnes by 2030. Honored grantees include Precision Development, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Made2Flow, BluWin and PwC.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, nonprofit organization Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) announced its first deployment of grants from its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP).
  • This registry of proven carbon reduction solutions for the fashion industry is based on effectiveness, reach, scale, and cost, and represents the first deployed capital from Aii's catalytic Fashion Climate Fund.
  • In tandem with the grantee recipient announcement, Aii has launched the Climate Solutions Portfolio online platform.
  • In the latter half of 2024, Aii will be seeking potential grant recipients that focus largely on thermal energy and energy storage.

Apparel Impact Institute Announces First Grant Recipients from its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP) to Promote Decarbonization in the Fashion Industry

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Linda, AII, Lululemon Athletica, GIZ, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Panzer corps, Consultant, PwC, Eric, Schmidt Family Foundation, Research, Carbon, Arvind (company), CSP, Sustainability, SAN, Corporation, Environment, ROI, Corporate responsibility, Renewable energy, Asset management, Target

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, nonprofit organization Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) announced its first deployment of grants from its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP). This registry of proven carbon reduction solutions for the fashion industry is based on effectiveness, reach, scale, and cost, and represents the first deployed capital from Aii's catalytic Fashion Climate Fund. These grants are funded by philanthropic contributions from the Fashion Climate Fund's lead partners including H&M Foundation, H&M Group, Lululemon, The PVH Foundation, Target and the Schmidt Family Foundation, and will provide $250M to de-risk and accelerate proven decarbonization solutions and unlock up to $2B of capital, with a carbon reduction goal of 100M tonnes by 2030. Honored grantees include Precision Development, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Made2Flow, BluWin and PwC.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, nonprofit organization Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) announced its first deployment of grants from its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP).
  • This registry of proven carbon reduction solutions for the fashion industry is based on effectiveness, reach, scale, and cost, and represents the first deployed capital from Aii's catalytic Fashion Climate Fund.
  • In tandem with the grantee recipient announcement, Aii has launched the Climate Solutions Portfolio online platform.
  • In the latter half of 2024, Aii will be seeking potential grant recipients that focus largely on thermal energy and energy storage.

Invitation to Ericsson quarterly sustainability and responsible business update

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) invites investors and financial analysts to a briefing session focused on sustainability and responsible business at Ericsson.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) invites investors and financial analysts to a briefing session focused on sustainability and responsible business at Ericsson.
  • The session will include presentations by Heather Johnsson, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, and Jan Sprafke, Chief Compliance Officer (acting).
  • The session will also include a Q&A where participants can ask questions.
  • Welcome and Introduction - Peter Nyquist, Head of Investor Relations
    Environmental Sustainability performance – Heather Johnson, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
    Update on Ericsson's Compliance Program – Jan Sprafke, Chief Compliance Officer (acting)

Invitation to Ericsson quarterly sustainability and responsible business update

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 15, 2023
Introduction, Webcast, Sustainability, Q&A, Corporate responsibility, Corporation, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Tutoring, Ericsson

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) invites investors and financial analysts to a briefing session focused on sustainability and responsible business at Ericsson.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) invites investors and financial analysts to a briefing session focused on sustainability and responsible business at Ericsson.
  • The session will include presentations by Heather Johnsson, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, and Jan Sprafke, Chief Compliance Officer (acting).
  • The session will also include a Q&A where participants can ask questions.
  • Welcome and Introduction - Peter Nyquist, Head of Investor Relations
    Environmental Sustainability performance – Heather Johnson, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
    Update on Ericsson's Compliance Program – Jan Sprafke, Chief Compliance Officer (acting)

Ceridian Strengthens Climate Strategy with SBTi Commitment and Scope 3 Emissions Reduction Target

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The first is a new target to reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity per revenue by more than 50% before 2030 from a 2019 baseline.

Key Points: 
  • The first is a new target to reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity per revenue by more than 50% before 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
  • For Ceridian, like most companies, Scope 3 emissions—also known as value chain emissions—are substantially greater than those from its direct operations.
  • The second is a commitment to work with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to validate this new Scope 3 target, its existing Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction target, and its ongoing pledge to source 100% renewable electricity across its global facilities.
  • SBTi is a collaboration among CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

National Fuel Releases its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report Highlighting Safe, Reliable, Affordable and Sustainable Operations

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fuel Gas Company (National Fuel or the Company, NYSE: NFG) today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report (Report), detailing the Company’s policies, practices and performance metrics in key environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas.

Key Points: 
  • WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fuel Gas Company (National Fuel or the Company, NYSE: NFG) today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report (Report), detailing the Company’s policies, practices and performance metrics in key environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas.
  • This Corporate Responsibility Report also contains “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
  • National Fuel is not incorporating this report by reference into any other document and is not incorporating any other document posted on the website into this report.
  • The Company makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of this report.

Host Hotels & Resorts Publishes 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, which details the Company’s CR program and responsible investment strategy along with its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, performance, progress and industry-leading accomplishments.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, which details the Company’s CR program and responsible investment strategy along with its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, performance, progress and industry-leading accomplishments.
  • Additionally, the 2023 CR Report introduces the next generation environmental and social performance targets for 2030 that will serve as an interim step to achieving the Company’s aspirational vision of becoming net positive by 2050.
  • “We are proud of our CR program accomplishments this past year as we continued to advance our social and employee-related initiatives and further solidified our position as an industry leader in environmental sustainability,” said Mike Lentz, executive vice president, development, design & construction and executive sponsor of the CR program.
  • “As we transform our 2025 environmental and social targets into business as usual, we are looking forward to focusing our ESG efforts and investments toward achieving our new 2030 goals and targets, which are centered around the most impactful areas of our business and reflect the broader reach and influence of our CR program.

United Therapeutics Issues its 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Public Benefit Report

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), a public benefit corporation (PBC), today announced the release of its 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Public Benefit Report covering its 2022 progress toward its public benefit goals and objectives and summarizing its efforts to advance the interests of its patients and other stakeholders.

Key Points: 
  • United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), a public benefit corporation (PBC), today announced the release of its 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Public Benefit Report covering its 2022 progress toward its public benefit goals and objectives and summarizing its efforts to advance the interests of its patients and other stakeholders.
  • As a PBC, United Therapeutics is obligated to report its progress toward its public benefit purpose — to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies, and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
  • This is the first full year United Therapeutics is reporting its progress against its public benefit goals and objectives established in 2021, aligned with its three core stakeholder groups — what the company calls Our Patients, Our People, and Humankind.
  • “Patient outcomes are our top priority,” said James Edgemond, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of United Therapeutics.

Southwestern Energy Releases Tenth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) today released its 10th annual Corporate Responsibility report.

Key Points: 
  • Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) today released its 10th annual Corporate Responsibility report.
  • The comprehensive report, titled “ONE.
  • “As One Team with one focus, Southwestern Energy is continuously striving for one bright future as we create economic value and achieve our sustainability goals to benefit all SWN stakeholders,” said Bill Way, Southwestern Energy President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “We’re excited to share our tenth annual Corporate Responsibility report, highlighting our single-minded focus on sustainable value creation.

Global Payments Releases 2023 Global Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Global Payments (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Global Responsibility Report .

Key Points: 
  • Global Payments (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Global Responsibility Report .
  • This includes driving positive change across our four Global Responsibility pillars of Culture & Values, Environmental Sustainability, Community Impact and Corporate Responsibility,” said Cameron Bready, president and chief executive officer.
  • “I am immensely proud of the many successes delivered by our team members in support of our customers, our communities, and each other highlighted in the 2023 Global Responsibility Report.
  • The 2023 Global Responsibility Report is aligned with the SASB and Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks.