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Commercial Bank of Dubai Co-Hosts Future Sustainability Forum for a Greener Tomorrow

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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- Global sustainability titans and innovators converge to share their visions and strategies driving the world towards a greener future at the Future Sustainability Forum on 4th-5th October at the Ritz Carlton, Dubai.

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  • - Global sustainability titans and innovators converge to share their visions and strategies driving the world towards a greener future at the Future Sustainability Forum on 4th-5th October at the Ritz Carlton, Dubai.
  • - The forum co-hosted by the Commercial Bank of Dubai will invite eminent leaders from the public and private sectors to engage in ground-breaking discussions on sustainability's impact on the global financial market.
  • DUBAI, Sept 29, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - As the UAE prepares to host the COP28 Summit later this year, the Future Sustainability Forum is poised to serve as the ideal platform for global sustainability leaders and innovators.
  • Commenting on the partnership with DIFC, Dr. Bernd van Linder, Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Dubai said: "Commercial Bank of Dubai is proud to co-host the Future Sustainability Forum, a platform that aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainability and responsible finance.

CarbonClear and Koolboks Forge Partnership to Empower Off-Grid Communities with Solar Refrigeration

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CarbonClear, a pioneering data-driven carbon credit standard, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Koolboks, a Nigerian company specializing in the design and manufacturing of solar-powered refrigerators. These innovative refrigeration units are engineered to be portable, robust, and energy-efficient, making them an ideal solution for regions with limited or unreliable access to electricity. They are particularly advantageous in areas blessed with ample sunlight, as they harness solar energy for operation.

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  • They are particularly advantageous in areas blessed with ample sunlight, as they harness solar energy for operation.
  • At the heart of this partnership lies CarbonClear's groundbreaking carbon avoidance program and its underlying Distributed Ledger infrastructure.
  • Through seamless IT integration with Koolboks' monitoring software, CarbonClear will generate Micro Carbon Avoidances (MCAs).
  • This partnership between Koolboks and CarbonClear represents a monumental stride in climate finance.

Fortinet Joins the United Nations Global Compact

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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As a testament to our commitment, we are delighted to be members of the United Nations Global Compact [UNGC], standing alongside thousands of leaders worldwide.

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  • As a testament to our commitment, we are delighted to be members of the United Nations Global Compact [UNGC], standing alongside thousands of leaders worldwide.
  • We openly pledge to drive sustainable business practices in accordance with the UNGC's Ten Principles and to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).”
    Fortinet ® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative, a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices.
  • By joining the UN Global Compact, Fortinet is committing not only to sustainable practices , but also to enhancing transparency.
  • Participation in the UN Global Compact requires companies to report yearly on their commitment to the universal sustainability principles and development goals.

Capstone’s Chilean Operations Awarded the Copper Mark

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) is pleased to announce that the Copper Mark has been awarded to our Mantoverde and Mantos Blancos operations in Chile.

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  • Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) is pleased to announce that the Copper Mark has been awarded to our Mantoverde and Mantos Blancos operations in Chile.
  • The Copper Mark is a comprehensive assurance framework, developed to ensure that value chain participants demonstrate best practice in responsible production and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Copper Mark is a voluntary program that independently assesses conformance with 32 environmental, social and governance requirements.
  • We take pride in the achievements of our Chilean operations and are actively striving to replicate this success at Pinto Valley and Cozamin.”
    For more information on the Copper Mark award and final summary reports, please visit https://coppermark.org/participants-home/participants/
    To find out more about Capstone’s Sustainable Development Strategy and initiatives, please visit Responsibility – Capstone Copper

Zhejiang Electric's Global Role: State Grid Zhejiang's Action Plan for the GDI

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 26th, State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd. formally released its action plan on the implementation of the Global Development Initiative (GDI).

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  • HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 26th, State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd. formally released its action plan on the implementation of the Global Development Initiative (GDI).
  • Notably, the Zhejiang subsidiary is the first entity within the State Grid Corporation's portfolio to issue a plan.
  • As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation, State Grid Zhejiang Electric consistently emphasizes the priority of establishing electricity infrastructure in advance of an area being fully developed.
  • With the publication of the GDI action plan, State Grid Zhejiang Electric presents its commitment and strategies toward achieving global sustainable development goals.

Worthington Industries Releases 2023 Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) released today its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report documenting the Company’s key initiatives and related performance in areas such as environmental footprint and innovation, workforce development, corporate citizenship and governance.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) released today its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report documenting the Company’s key initiatives and related performance in areas such as environmental footprint and innovation, workforce development, corporate citizenship and governance.
  • Supporting Communities: The Worthington Industries Foundation contributed $2.9 million in FY23 to 69 organizations championing causes across health, human services, youth and education and civic causes.
  • Worthington Industries’ Tempel business, which manufactures precision magnetic steel laminations, estimates that its products saved more than 1.2 metric tons of carbon emissions in FY23.
  • Newsweek included Worthington Industries in its 2023 listing of America’s Most Responsible Companies .

CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. RELEASES ITS 2023 SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE REPORT

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. ("CUC or the "Company") is pleased to release its 2023 Sustainability Update Report.

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  • GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. ("CUC or the "Company") is pleased to release its 2023 Sustainability Update Report.
  • This report provides an update on the Company's progress on environmental, social and governance ("ESG") initiatives since the release of the 2022 Sustainability Report.
  • Developed a "Road to Renewables" marketing campaign;
    In 2022, there were no fuel spills or releases with an associated fine and environmental procedures have been followed.
  • Reviewed and updated ESG Materiality Assessment;
    100% of employees received training on CUC's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and Anti-Corruption Policy.

The LYCRA Company Releases 2022 Planet Agenda Update, Reporting on Sustainability Progress Versus 2030 Goals

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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These documents report on the company's progress toward achieving its 2030 sustainability goals announced in last year's publication.

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  • These documents report on the company's progress toward achieving its 2030 sustainability goals announced in last year's publication.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230919391381/en/
    The LYCRA Company reports on its sustainability progress in the 2022 Planet Agenda Update.
  • The sustainability goals outlined in these documents are organized around these pillars and align with five of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • “Our heritage of working together with our customers and other third parties, along with the urgent need for collaboration throughout the value chain in order to meet the industry’s goals, inspired the theme of the 2022 Planet Agenda Update: Together, we go further.”
    To download a copy of the 2022 Planet Agenda Update or 2022 Global Sustainability Scorecard, visit lycra.com/update .

Granahan Investment Management Future Pathways Strategy Marks Three-Year Anniversary; Outperforms Russell 2500 Growth Index, 95% of Peers in eVestment Universe

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The Future Pathways portfolio seeks to invest in companies whose products and services meet sustainability goals from health care to energy transition.

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  • The Future Pathways portfolio seeks to invest in companies whose products and services meet sustainability goals from health care to energy transition.
  • Launched on Aug. 31, 2020, Future Pathways gained 14.01% net of fees on an annualized basis through Aug. 31, 2023, compared with 2.86% for the Russell 2500 Growth Index.
  • Over the same period, the strategy ranks in the top 5% in its peer eVestment U.S. small-midcap growth universe of 42 funds.
  • Waltham, Mass.-based Granahan recently published its second annual report for the Future Pathways strategy.

transcosmos holds an experiential event for the children of its employees at MCM Center Naha

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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TOKYO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company held an experiential event for the children of its employees at its MCM Center Naha on Sunday, August 20, 2023. The purpose of the event was to create an opportunity for children to learn about the company and the society where their parents work, and to foster parent-child communication. In addition, transcosmos also offered opportunities for children to learn new technologies, letting them go through the metaverse as well as 3DCG experiential learning sessions. Through bringing these opportunities to experience new technologies both to its employees and their children, transcosmos encourages working parents to strike a good balance between work and parenting, and also helps develop the next generation of young talent. Ultimately, transcosmos aims to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 4 Quality Education and Goal 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth.

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  • In addition, transcosmos also offered opportunities for children to learn new technologies, letting them go through the metaverse as well as 3DCG experiential learning sessions.
  • The event was part of transcosmos's initiative towards bringing a bright future for children through an experiential technology learning workshop for families.
  • By offering opportunities for children to expand their imagination and technology skills, transcosmos helps open up future possibilities for children.
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    Today, transcosmos runs its contact center business from four centers located in Naha and Okinawa cities.