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Duke Energy prepares for winter storm and urges customers to do the same

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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These types of winter storms can also create hazardous driving conditions, which could impede Duke Energy workers' ability to assess storm damage and restore power.

Key Points: 
  • These types of winter storms can also create hazardous driving conditions, which could impede Duke Energy workers' ability to assess storm damage and restore power.
  • "As Duke Energy meteorologists are tracking this significant winter weather event, crews are preparing to restore power as safely and quickly as possible," said Anthony Brown, Midwest Storm Director, Duke Energy.
  • Duke Energy encourages customers to have a plan in place to respond to an extended power outage after severe weather.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Duke Energy prepares for severe winter weather and urges customers to do the same

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Friday, December 30, 2022
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Our diverse energy mix in the Carolinas helps to insulate our customers from extreme weather.

Key Points: 
  • Our diverse energy mix in the Carolinas helps to insulate our customers from extreme weather.
  • Duke Energy encourages customers to have a plan in place to respond to an extended power outage after severe weather.
  • Use the Duke Energy mobile app – Download the Duke Energy App from a smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Delta Honored with Double A List Ratings by CDP Once Again for Substantial Contributions to Climate Change and Water Security Issues

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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TAIPEI, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta was once again selected for a double A List rating on the two environmental issues of "climate change" and "water security management" in the 2022 CDP evaluation. Delta was one of 57 companies selected for the double A List on these two issues among 18,700 companies in the world evaluated by CDP this year. Delta has been selected for the A List for three consecutive years on the "water security" issue, making Delta a leader in Taiwan's industry recognized for its specific actions in responding to climate change and water security risks. In addition, in response to the 1.5°C pathway for keeping global warming under control, Delta has formulated a long-term strategy and target of achieving net zero emissions at all global operating sites by 2050*, which was approved by the SBTi's review. This makes Delta the first company in the technology hardware and equipment industry in Asia and the 125th company in the world to have passed the SBTi's net-zero target review**. Delta has also set a short-term target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to 2021, which is stricter than the 1.5°C pathway required by SBTi (i.e., 42% by 2030).

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta was once again selected for a double A List rating on the two environmental issues of "climate change" and "water security management" in the 2022 CDP evaluation.
  • Delta was one of 57 companies selected for the double A List on these two issues among 18,700 companies in the world evaluated by CDP this year.
  • Delta has been selected for the A List for three consecutive years on the "water security" issue, making Delta a leader in Taiwan's industry recognized for its specific actions in responding to climate change and water security risks.
  • In 2022, Delta was also recognized by CDP with double A List for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.

Southern Company continues to receive high marks for environmental transparency

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Southern Company earned a score of A- for its 2022 CDP Climate Change Disclosure, demonstrating leadership for the North American region and thermal power generation sector. The score is at the Leadership level, recognizing the company demonstrates "best practice in strategy and action" relative to key disclosure frameworks.  

Key Points: 
  • The score is at the Leadership level, recognizing the company demonstrates "best practice in strategy and action" relative to key disclosure frameworks.
  • Southern Company values the CDP Climate Change Disclosure as one avenue for engaging with stakeholders, providing transparency around the Company's strategy and progress toward its greenhouse gas reduction goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
  • By completing CDP's annual request for climate change disclosure, Southern Company is demonstrating the accountability vital to tracking progress toward a thriving, sustainable future.
  • "Southern Company consistently demonstrates its commitment to stakeholder engagement through comprehensive data disclosure, in-depth reports and direct communication through a variety of formats," said Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company.

Assurant Aims to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 40 Percent by 2030

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases, today announced its goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 percent by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases, today announced its goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 percent by 2030.
  • Our new climate goal furthers Assurants commitment to integrate climate impact into our business operations, said Keith Demmings, president and CEO, Assurant.
  • Assurants target is to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 40 percent by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
  • Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases.

cove.tool Celebrates Significant Achievements in 2022 and Strong Outlook for 2023

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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In 2022, the startup saw significant growth as it improved its comprehensive suite of easy-to-use, collaborative, and interconnected web-based building simulation tools.

Key Points: 
  • In 2022, the startup saw significant growth as it improved its comprehensive suite of easy-to-use, collaborative, and interconnected web-based building simulation tools.
  • The upcoming launch of revgen.tool and the expansion of its team have positioned the company for even more success in 2023.
  • Additionally, analysis.tool received honorable mention in the Technology Design & Build Software category of Architect Newspapers 2022 Best of Product Awards.
  • Its streamlined, automated analysis enables design teams, contractors, and building product manufacturers to use data in decision-making through automation.

ADM Receives Business Sustainability Award for Work to Expand Regenerative Agriculture

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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ADM (NYSE:ADM) has won the Environmental Initiatives category of the 2022 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for expanding its regenerative agriculture programs supporting farmers across North America.

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  • ADM (NYSE:ADM) has won the Environmental Initiatives category of the 2022 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for expanding its regenerative agriculture programs supporting farmers across North America.
  • ADMs project, Providing Economic and Sustainable Solutions Through Regenerative Agriculture, expands on ADMs long-term commitment to support growers in their transition to regenerative agriculture.
  • This work builds on years of progress ADM has made in supporting farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture.
  • ADMs regenerative agriculture programs not only support farm economics, but also reduce supply chain impacts and protect local biodiversity.

Neiman Marcus Group Earns "B" on First CDP Climate Disclosure

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG), the integrated luxury retailer (and parent of brands including Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman), today announced that it has earned a score of "B" on its first Climate Change disclosure to CDP, a global non-profit organization that operates the world's leading environmental disclosure platform.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG),the integrated luxury retailer (and parent of brands including Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman), today announced that it has earned a score of "B" on its first Climate Change disclosure to CDP, a global non-profit organization that operates the world's leading environmental disclosure platform.
  • "As a mission-based non-profit that runs the global environmental disclosure system, CDP greatly values the support of Neiman Marcus Group.
  • Neiman Marcus Group has demonstrated its commitment to transparency around its environmental impacts and strategies for action by disclosing its environmental data through CDP in 2022.
  • Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do for our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities.

Electra Partners with Nucor to Usher in a New Era of Green Steelmaking

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Electra , a green iron company, announced it has partnered with Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE), the largest steel producer in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Electra , a green iron company, announced it has partnered with Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE), the largest steel producer in the U.S.
  • The new partnership with Electra builds on Nucor's commitment to a 35% reduction in the GHG intensity of its steelmaking by 2030.
  • We are grateful for partners like Nucor who are helping to scale Electra's process of green iron production."
  • Electra, a green iron company, is bending the trajectory of climate change by electrifying iron refining.

Duke Energy supports North Carolina communities with more than $750,000 in grants to support emergency preparedness

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Duke Energy is preparing as well, and stands in support of these communities across North Carolina by announcing more than $750,000 in grants to reinforce their ability to help residents prepare for and recover from severe weather events.

Key Points: 
  • Duke Energy is preparing as well, and stands in support of these communities across North Carolina by announcing more than $750,000 in grants to reinforce their ability to help residents prepare for and recover from severe weather events.
  • "Emergency preparedness and storm recovery begin at the local level," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president.
  • "Duke Energy is a mission essential partner for North Carolina Emergency Management and the wider State Emergency Response Team.
  • 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.