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Integrating Innovation and Entrepreneurship Empowerment: Protechting 6.0 Global Launch

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

HONG KONG, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 22 June 2023, Fosun Foundation announced the launch of the 6th edition of its "Protechting Acceleration Program" (Protechting 6.0) in Lisbon, Portugal.

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  • HONG KONG, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 22 June 2023, Fosun Foundation announced the launch of the 6th edition of its "Protechting Acceleration Program" (Protechting 6.0) in Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Protechting 6.0 will invite previous winners to China to network and conduct roadshows in Shanghai, Nanjing, Macau, and Beijing.
  • "The launch of the 6th edition of Protechting follows a growing commitment to open innovation initiatives, capable of strengthening the Group's position at the forefront of innovation," said Daniel Riscado, Head of the Center for Transformation at Fidelidade.
  • "Protechting has also made great strides in international exchange, cultivating Sino-Portuguese relations and stepping into the global arena.

Natural Grocers® Celebrates Sustainability Milestone, While Giving Back to Communities

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic retailer, is pleased to announce an important sustainability milestone: preventing 500 million single-use plastic bags from impacting the environment since 2009 with its disposable bag-free checkouts and additional practices to reduce packaging and waste.

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  • Natural Grocers® hits sustainability milestone while giving back to communities, with its "Bring Your Own Bag" program.
  • Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers is known for its commitment to the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and the planet.
  • Each time a customer brings their own bag, Natural Grocers donates 5¢ to local established food bank partners.
  • Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing for Natural Grocers states, "Natural Grocers is proud to achieve this milestone, with the help of our conscientious customers.

ADAMA 2022 ESG Report Highlights Significant Progress in Portfolio and Operational Sustainability

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADAMA Ltd. (SZSE 000553), a leading global crop protection company, today published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, further embedding sustainability into its business activities. The report details the company's commitment to transparency, incorporating several key standards from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). In the report, ADAMA commits to the target of reducing scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 5% on average every year until 2030.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADAMA Ltd. (SZSE 000553), a leading global crop protection company, today published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, further embedding sustainability into its business activities.
  • The report details the company's commitment to transparency, incorporating several key standards from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
  • In the report, ADAMA commits to the target of reducing scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 5% on average every year until 2030.
  • Juan Valero, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at ADAMA, said: "The progress we outline in the report demonstrates ADAMA's practical and focused approach to sustainability.

Appotronics releases 2022 ESG report, R&D innovation galvanizing high-quality development

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Appotronics has independently disclosed important measures in social responsibility and implementing sustainable development strategies for four consecutive years, recognized by various sectors of society.

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  • Appotronics has independently disclosed important measures in social responsibility and implementing sustainable development strategies for four consecutive years, recognized by various sectors of society.
  • Appotronics is committed to ramping up technological innovation and industrial upgrading and introducing new technological trends and application scenarios to the industry.
  • In addition to research and innovation, Appotronics also combines technology with culture to promote cultural inheritance and innovation.
  • Appotronics takes sustainable development as its own responsibility, incorporating environmental benefits and environmental management into the entire process of enterprise operation and management.

Element Fleet Management Releases 2023 ESG Report

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Monday, June 26, 2023

TORONTO, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX: EFN) (“Element” or the “Company”), the largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, today announced the release of “Progress that Matters,” the Company’s 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • TORONTO, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX: EFN) (“Element” or the “Company”), the largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, today announced the release of “Progress that Matters,” the Company’s 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • This third annual Element report outlines the Company’s ESG strategy and advancements made in 2022 on fleet electrification, diversity within its workforce and across its value chain, and community support.
  • “Element’s ESG initiatives in 2022 represent meaningful progress towards a future where we deliver sustained and positive differences to the clients and communities we serve globally,” said Laura Dottori-Attanasio, President and CEO of Element Fleet Management.
  • To learn more about ESG at Element, please visit https://www.elementfleet.com/about-us/esg
    To learn more about Arc by Element and fleet electrification, please visit https://www.elementfleet.com/arc

First BanCorp Announces the Release of Its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report

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Monday, June 26, 2023

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  • First BanCorp.
  • (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: FBP), the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced the release of its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report, which highlights the Corporation’s strategy and development relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters.
  • This 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report provides more information on the Corporation’s performance and management of our commitments to address ESG priorities, while building long-term value to the Corporation’s stakeholders.
  • I am confident that we will help build a sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive future for our company, our people, our customers, and our communities.”

Allied Releases Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Monday, June 26, 2023

TORONTO, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Allied”) (TSX:AP.UN) today announced that it has published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • TORONTO, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Allied”) (TSX:AP.UN) today announced that it has published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • Allied’s 2022 performance continued to exceed its 2024 reduction targets for Energy Use Intensity (EUI), Greenhouse Gas Intensity (GHGI) and Water Use Intensity (WUI).
  • As part of advancing its Net Zero Carbon Plan, Allied established an internal shadow price of carbon to quantify the financial impact of carbon to its business and support decision-making.
  • To improve its operational performance, Allied has also made a commitment to certify 70% of its standing portfolio to LEED and/or BOMA by 2028.

Insight Tech Journal Reveals How Less Means More to Business ROI from Sustainable Tech

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Friday, June 23, 2023

In the summer 2023 edition of Tech Journal, Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NSIT), a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator focused on driving client success through digital transformation, delves into why sustainability today should center on maximizing the Return on Investment (ROI) of digital resources.

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  • In the summer 2023 edition of Tech Journal, Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NSIT), a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator focused on driving client success through digital transformation, delves into why sustainability today should center on maximizing the Return on Investment (ROI) of digital resources.
  • “ROI means everything to today’s business, with little room for error when deciding how to move forward on pressing needs.
  • Transformation initiatives must make money or save money,” said Rachel Howard, Tech Journal editor-in-chief and Insight director of global brand communications.
  • Insight’s Tech Journal helps IT executives, C-level business leaders, business owners and business unit leaders understand the latest developments in the modern workplace, modern applications, modern infrastructure, the intelligent edge, data and artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Alcoa’s 2022 Sustainability Report Highlights ESG Progress

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has issued its 2022 Sustainability Report, which details the Company’s continued progress on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

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  • Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has issued its 2022 Sustainability Report, which details the Company’s continued progress on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • Advanced sales of the Company’s SustanaTM brand of products , assisting customers in achieving their own sustainability goals.
  • The sustainability report maps Alcoa´s progress to indicators defined by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the International Council for Mining and Metals’ 10 Principles.
  • The report was also prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Core Standard.

nVent's Latest ESG Report Highlights 2022 Progress

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • The report shares nVent's 2022 achievements in each of its three ESG focus areas of People, Products and Planet and provides updates on progress towards its long-term goals.
  • The report also highlights how nVent solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • ESG is core to our strategy and how we operate, and I’m proud of the progress we are making.