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Climate Vault Announces Recipients of Carbon Champion Awards

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Climate Vault , an award-winning climate solutions leader, announced today the recipients of its first annual Carbon Champion award program.

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  • Climate Vault , an award-winning climate solutions leader, announced today the recipients of its first annual Carbon Champion award program.
  • Recipients represent a cross section of industries that are using Climate Vault to reduce and remove carbon emissions to make a verifiable impact on the planet.
  • “Our Carbon Champion recipients’ vital work, and those of all Climate Vault partners, demonstrates that it is possible for organizations to take credible, voluntary actions to reduce their carbon footprints.
  • Climate Vault is honored to work closely with our pioneering and industry leading partners.”
    Visit Climate Vault online to learn more about its verifiable and science-based approach to carbon reduction and removal.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Establishes 2030 Renewable Electricity Goal and Solar Power Purchase Agreement with ib vogt

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced a 15-year virtual power purchasing agreement (VPPA) with international solar developer ib vogt .

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  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced a 15-year virtual power purchasing agreement (VPPA) with international solar developer ib vogt .
  • Thermo Fisher’s 91-megawatt portion of the Serbal solar project will deliver approximately 192,000 megawatt hours of renewable electricity annually.
  • Eurofins Scientific , a global leader in bioanalytical testing, collaborated in the aggregated deal for a 36-megawatt portion of the project.
  • “We have taken a novel, value-chain-based approach in working with Thermo Fisher Scientific, as a supplier and partner, to reduce our Scope 2 emissions caused by electricity consumption.

Oceaneering Announces Release of 2023 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Oceaneering International, Inc. (Oceaneering) (NYSE:OII) today announced that it has released its 2023 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.

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  • Oceaneering International, Inc. (Oceaneering) (NYSE:OII) today announced that it has released its 2023 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
  • The updated report aligns with the framework developed by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and includes analysis and progress updates across each of the four TCFD pillars: Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, and Metrics and Targets.
  • Oceaneering’s 2023 TCFD Report outlines the company’s continued commitment to managing the risks and opportunities from climate change and establishes 2030 emission reduction targets against a 2022 baseline.
  • The 2023 report also contains the company’s 2022 Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data, which are scheduled to be updated annually.

Tractor Supply Releases 2022 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today released its 2022 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report.

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  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today released its 2022 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report.
  • For the fourth consecutive year, the report is aligned with the TCFD’s recommendations for climate disclosure and includes information on Tractor Supply’s operations structured around four thematic areas: governance, strategy, risk management and metrics and targets.
  • Tractor Supply has also announced its commitment to setting science-based targets to reduce carbon emissions, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • Tractor Supply is in the process of developing science-based targets which will be submitted and validated by SBTi.

Duke Energy invests $350,000 to support future energy workforce

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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"We are profoundly grateful to Duke Energy for their continued and generous support of our Electrical Lineworker Program.

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  • "We are profoundly grateful to Duke Energy for their continued and generous support of our Electrical Lineworker Program.
  • As Duke Energy executes its clean energy transition, the need for a skilled workforce is rapidly growing.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Duke Energy awards $225,000 in grants to organizations making critical home improvements for South Carolina's seniors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Duke Energy's Senior Home Repair Program provided 15 qualifying nonprofits grants of up to $20,000 through a request for proposals announced in September.

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  • Duke Energy's Senior Home Repair Program provided 15 qualifying nonprofits grants of up to $20,000 through a request for proposals announced in September.
  • We are so grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation for their continued support of Habitat, and their commitment to the Greenville community."
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Aura Achieves Its First-Ever Carbon Neutrality Certification

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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"Fulfilling our first carbon neutrality goal is a significant milestone for Aura and a definitive moment in our sustainability journey," said Hari Ravichandran, Founder and CEO of Aura.

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  • "Fulfilling our first carbon neutrality goal is a significant milestone for Aura and a definitive moment in our sustainability journey," said Hari Ravichandran, Founder and CEO of Aura.
  • Earlier this year, Aura pledged to reach carbon neutrality by the end of 2023 alongside the release of its first-ever Aura Cares report , which illustrates the company's impact-driven efforts to support people, the planet and the communities where we live and work.
  • To achieve its carbon neutrality goal, Aura collected and verified calendar year 2022 Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data, as well as purchased verified offsets representing the carbon dioxide equivalents of said emissions.
  • "With this achievement of Carbon Neutral Certification, Aura has taken a significant step toward mitigating climate change," said Dave Jonas, SCS Global Services' Director, Carbon Services.

Duke Energy names Cameron McDonald chief human resources officer, succeeding Ron Reising

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced that Cameron McDonald will become senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced that Cameron McDonald will become senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • As chief human resources officer, McDonald will oversee the company's human resources policy and strategy, leadership and talent development, diversity and inclusion, employee and labor relations, total rewards strategies and programs, and delivery of business partner services.
  • "Cameron brings a strong skill set to the role at a critical time in our clean energy transition," said Ghartey-Tagoe.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

IAS Releases Inaugural Responsibility Report Illustrating Commitment to Trust, Transparency, and Responsible Business Practices

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced the release of its inaugural Responsibility Report outlining the tangible progress the company is making to strengthen its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

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  • "We are excited to present our inaugural Responsibility Report demonstrating our intent to make a positive impact on our customers, shareholders, employees, and the broader global community," said Lisa Utzschneider, Chief Executive Officer, Integral Ad Science.
  • "The results of this report exemplify our unwavering dedication to innovation and ethical practices, our continual obsession for exceptional service for our customers, and our strong commitment to creating a great place to work and develop."
  • In May 2023, IAS received the industry's first accreditation for Connected TV video viewable impressions from the Media Rating Council.
  • "Our unwavering dedication to aligning ESG initiatives with our business practices is a fundamental principle at IAS," said Utzschneider.

Topcon Positioning Systems announces new global sustainability initiatives

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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LIVERMORE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Topcon Positioning Systems announces a series of new developments and initiatives as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts.

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  • LIVERMORE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Topcon Positioning Systems announces a series of new developments and initiatives as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts.
  • First, the formation of a new global team dedicated to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been announced.
  • It will be led by Michael Gomes as vice president of Global Sustainability and CSR.
  • "Sustainability has long been a part of the fabric of Topcon and is something we take very seriously as we take actions to support our global initiatives," said Gomes.