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BIO-TECHNE ISSUES 2023 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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Monday, September 25, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) today issued its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR), detailing the continued progress advancing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) today issued its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR), detailing the continued progress advancing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • Bio-Techne's CSR is organized around four key pillars: Our People, Advancing Science, Governance and Operational Integrity, and The Environment.
  • Bio-Techne's EPIC values (Empowerment, Passion, Innovation and Collaboration) remain the backbone of our corporate culture and provide the foundation for our approach to continuously improving our corporate sustainability.
  • The updated CSR is available in the Corporate and Social Responsibility section of Bio-Techne's website.

BDO ESG Awards: 5th anniversary of ESG Awards kicks off with Carbon Neutrality theme - attracting overwhelming nominations

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The 2023 ESG Awards have been well received by listed companies in Hong Kong, with overwhelming nominations.

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  • The 2023 ESG Awards have been well received by listed companies in Hong Kong, with overwhelming nominations.
  • All of the winners of the various categories will be officially announced on 12 October 2023 at the BDO ESG Awards Presentation Ceremony at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, including Best in ESG Awards, Best in Reporting Awards, the ESG Report of the Year Awards, the Theme Award as well as the newly launched Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies Awards.
  • In line with the Awards' position as a champion of ESG excellence, it has adopted 'Carbon Neutrality' as the theme this year in recognition of the urgent need to combat climate change.
  • Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory of BDO, said, "We are delighted by the strong turnout for this year's BDO ESG Awards, which will conclude with the first physical awards presentation ceremony since the COVID outbreak.

Mohawk Highlights a Year of Progress in New 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

“Within Mohawk, sustainability is not a stand-alone department or separate function – it is integrated into all we do.

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  • “Within Mohawk, sustainability is not a stand-alone department or separate function – it is integrated into all we do.
  • Earlier this year, Mohawk promoted Malisa Maynard to serve as the Company’s new chief sustainability officer.
  • Increasing transparency: In its new ESG Report, Mohawk reports Scope 3 emissions for the first time.
  • Enhancing governance: In 2022, Mohawk increased its Board diversity and implemented a formal Board of Directors Selection Policy in 2023.

Myriad Genetics Issues 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

“At Myriad, we understand the important role we play in advancing health equity and social justice,” said Paul Diaz, president and chief executive officer, Myriad Genetics.

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  • “At Myriad, we understand the important role we play in advancing health equity and social justice,” said Paul Diaz, president and chief executive officer, Myriad Genetics.
  • At the end of 2022, women made up 62% of the Myriad workforce and 45% of leadership roles.
  • Since 2019, Myriad has recycled approximately 102 tons of plastic from its Salt Lake City laboratories, including 31.4 tons of plastic during 2022.
  • For more information about Myriad’s ESG efforts, read the 2022 report

UNITE HERE Local 11: Laguna Cliffs Hospitality Workers Rally at UC Regents Meeting in Los Angeles

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Dozens of hospitality workers who work at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott, owned by the University of California Retirement System, and other hotels rallied outside and testified at the UC Regents meeting in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

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  • Dozens of hospitality workers who work at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott, owned by the University of California Retirement System, and other hotels rallied outside and testified at the UC Regents meeting in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
  • Hotel workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 11, called attention to the labor dispute at the UC Retirement System-owned hotel, the Laguna Cliffs Marriott, where workers have been on strike this summer fighting for livable wages and improved benefits.
  • Jose Preciado, who works at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott addressed the UC Regents and said, “We see you at this hotel and at the restaurant.
  • We know that we create the best experience for the guests that makes Laguna Cliffs Marriott a world-class hotel.

Avangrid Earns Twelve ESG+F Accolades in 2023

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

In addition, Avangrid Chairman Ignacio Galán has been awarded two prestigious honors this year from the Foreign Policy Association and the World Jurist Association.

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  • In addition, Avangrid Chairman Ignacio Galán has been awarded two prestigious honors this year from the Foreign Policy Association and the World Jurist Association.
  • “Each and every one of these awards is a reflection of our commitment to upholding ESG+F principles in everything that we do,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Avangrid’s 2023 awards and recognitions include:
    FTSE4Good Index Series , by FTSE Russell: Measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
  • Avangrid ranked second overall within the utility industry and first among utilities for its commitment to the environment.

Doosan Bobcat Employees and Leaders Volunteer Time and Talents for Community Engagement Initiatives

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

In recognition of its commitment to communities and sustainability across the globe, Doosan Bobcat (Bobcat) employees and members of its leadership team are celebrating its support of nearly 100 different volunteer projects to benefit the places where Bobcat employees live and work.

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  • In recognition of its commitment to communities and sustainability across the globe, Doosan Bobcat (Bobcat) employees and members of its leadership team are celebrating its support of nearly 100 different volunteer projects to benefit the places where Bobcat employees live and work.
  • Bobcat employees from around the world participated, which included North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania regions.
  • The global effort supports Bobcat’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments to community engagement, sustainability and responsible growth as an organization.
  • For a list of North American organizations Bobcat has supported this year during its volunteer events, please visit this link .

CSG Publishes Second Annual Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Report for Fiscal Year 2022

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CSG recognizes that it has a responsibility to the environment and this report reflects another step in the company’s commitment to measure and manage environmental impacts by including the Greenhouse Gas inventory.

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  • CSG recognizes that it has a responsibility to the environment and this report reflects another step in the company’s commitment to measure and manage environmental impacts by including the Greenhouse Gas inventory.
  • CSG is committed to reducing the company’s environmental impact as part of ongoing business operations and is on a path to establishing specific reduction goals.
  • “We continue to enhance and improve our ESG disclosure and couldn’t be more excited to release our second annual SASB report,” said Cindy Parsons, Executive Director of Social Responsibility & Impact, CSG.
  • The report is available on CSG’s Environmental, Social and Governance webpage, which can be found here .

ACCO Brands Publishes 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Monday, September 18, 2023

ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) a leading global consumer, technology, and business branded products company, today published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) a leading global consumer, technology, and business branded products company, today published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • “At ACCO Brands, we are committed to operating our business with the highest ethical standards.
  • We foster accountability to our stakeholders with strong governance and risk management policies and practices,” noted Tom Tedford, President, and Chief Operating Officer.
  • To access the Company’s 2022 ESG Report and learn more about the Company’s ESG efforts, read the full report by clicking here .

Calvert Research and Management Expands U.S. Investment Offering

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, today announced the launch of three actively managed, equity mutual funds focused on generating competitive investment returns through responsible investing.

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  • Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, today announced the launch of three actively managed, equity mutual funds focused on generating competitive investment returns through responsible investing.
  • These strategies seek to invest in companies successfully managing the financially material ESG factors they face and can contribute to long-term company performance,” said Anthony Eames, Managing Director of Responsible Investment Strategy, Calvert Research and Management.
  • All three strategies invest in companies that operate in a manner consistent with the Calvert Principles of Responsible Investment.
  • * Calvert Global Equity Fund and Calvert Global Small-Cap Equity Fund are subadvised by Calvert’s affiliate, Eaton Vance Advisors International Ltd. (EVAIL).