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Dominion Energy Releases Updated, TCFD-Aligned Climate Report

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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The report is consistent with the Paris Agreement on climate change and conforms to the framework of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.

Key Points: 
  • The report is consistent with the Paris Agreement on climate change and conforms to the framework of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
  • "We take seriously our role in decarbonization," said Robert M. Blue, Dominion Energy's chair, president and chief executive officer.
  • About 7 million customers in 15 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D ), headquartered in Richmond, Va.
  • The company is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

McDonald's & U.S. Logistics Partners Tackle Supply Chain Emissions in New Enel Solar Energy Deal

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) and all five members of the restaurant chain's North American Logistics Council (NALC) – Armada, Earp Distribution, Martin Brower, Mile Hi Foods and The Anderson-DuBose Company – have signed agreements with Enel North America1 to purchase renewable energy and the associated renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Enel Green Power's Blue Jay solar project in Grimes County, Texas. This innovative aggregation of a major company purchasing power jointly with its logistics partners means the electricity load of McDonald's USA's entire logistics supply chain for all its U.S. restaurants is expected to be 100% supported by renewable energy.

Key Points: 
  • This innovative aggregation of a major company purchasing power jointly with its logistics partners means the electricity load of McDonald's USA's entire logistics supply chain for all its U.S. restaurants is expected to be 100% supported by renewable energy.
  • "This deal is a unique example of how McDonald's and its logistics partners are combining efforts to leverage their reach and scale to tackle supply chain emissions together.
  • Scope 3 emissions account for 75% of companies' GHG emissions on average, according to 2022 report released by CDP .
  • "This innovative deal demonstrates how Enel is helping major companies take a hands-on approach in helping their partners decarbonize their operations," said Paolo Romanacci, head of Enel North America's renewable energy business, Enel Green Power.

Companies Can Improve Sustainability by Finding Carbon Emissions Hot Spots Across Their Supply Chains, Accenture Report Shows

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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report examines carbon intensive hot spots in supply chains across supplier tiers, identifying where greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are significantly higher and potentially more difficult to reduce.

Key Points: 
  • report examines carbon intensive hot spots in supply chains across supplier tiers, identifying where greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are significantly higher and potentially more difficult to reduce.
  • Scope 3 emissions are elusive and difficult to track in todays complex supply chains.
  • Depending on the hot spot areas identified, a company can customize category plans, including emission-reduction strategies, to address hot spots as appropriate.
  • The scope 3 emissions for one organization are the scope 1 and 2 emissions of another organization.

Ambient Photonics Continues Global Expansion with Opening of New European Headquarters

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Ambient Photonics announced today the opening of its first European office, located in Dusseldorf, Germany, to further support its consumer electronics and IoT customer base around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Ambient Photonics announced today the opening of its first European office, located in Dusseldorf, Germany, to further support its consumer electronics and IoT customer base around the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005214/en/
    Ambient Photonics has expanded its global presence with the opening of its European headquarters, located in Dusseldorf, Germany.
  • California-based Ambient Photonics was founded in 2019 to bring low-light energy harvesting technology to mass scale.
  • Ambient works with leading global smart home and IoT device manufacturers on embedded solar cells to deliver superior design possibilities, performance, sustainability and consumer convenience.

o9 Solutions Joins The Climate Pledge

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, announced today that it joined The Climate Pledge to further its commitment to enabling sustainable end-to-end global supply chains.

Key Points: 
  • o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, announced today that it joined The Climate Pledge to further its commitment to enabling sustainable end-to-end global supply chains.
  • More than 300 organizations and entities have signed The Climate Pledge, including PepsiCo, Best Buy, Unilever, Microsoft, HP, Procter & Gamble, Maersk, and many more.
  • o9, as well as other signatories to The Climate Pledge, agree to:
    Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions regularly.
  • Were honored to join The Climate Pledge and reinforce our commitment to sustainability and social impact, says Igor Rikalo, President and COO at o9 Solutions.

Strive Impacts Corporate America: After Key Changes at Exxon and Disney, Strive Will Target Chevron and Home Depot in 2023 Proxy Voting Season

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Today Strive Asset Management (Strive) unveils its shareholder impact on American companies including Exxon and Disney and announces that it will target Chevron and Home Depot during the upcoming proxy voting season.

Key Points: 
  • Today Strive Asset Management (Strive) unveils its shareholder impact on American companies including Exxon and Disney and announces that it will target Chevron and Home Depot during the upcoming proxy voting season.
  • On October 25, Strive publicly identified seven American companies as potential targets for the Spring 2023 proxy voting season.
  • Strive subsequently engaged with Exxon executives culminating in a meeting between Strive Executive Chairman Vivek Ramaswamy and Exxon CEO Darren Woods at Exxons headquarters on November 16.
  • On October 25, Strive publicly identified Disney as one of its potential targets for the Spring 2023 proxy voting season.

Duke Energy named one of North America's top sustainable companies for 17th straight year

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Nearly 85% of the company's 10-year, $145 billion capital plan is directed toward the clean energy transformation and will fund generation fleet transition and grid modernization.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 85% of the company's 10-year, $145 billion capital plan is directed toward the clean energy transformation and will fund generation fleet transition and grid modernization.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
  • Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list.
  • The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos.

BCG Recognized on the CDP Climate A List for the Second Year

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Consulting Group (BCG) , one of the world's leading management consulting firms, has again been recognized on the prestigious CDP Climate A List.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Consulting Group (BCG) , one of the world's leading management consulting firms, has again been recognized on the prestigious CDP Climate A List.
  • CDP's annual climate disclosure and assessment is widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate climate transparency.
  • The CDP Climate A List acknowledges companies that are leading the way on action to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks, and advance the low-carbon economy.
  • David Webb, the newly appointed Chief Sustainability Officer of BCG said, "We are extremely proud to have secured a place on the CDP Climate A List for the second year.

EY announces the opening of an APAC Tech Lab to strengthen Asia-Pacific innovation portfolio

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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In synergy with EY innovation platforms and products, the EY APAC Tech Lab was created with the vision of addressing clients' diverse needs in today's complex geopolitical landscape.

Key Points: 
  • In synergy with EY innovation platforms and products, the EY APAC Tech Lab was created with the vision of addressing clients' diverse needs in today's complex geopolitical landscape.
  • Patrick Winter, EY Asia-Pacific Area Managing Partner, says:
    "I am thrilled about the immense potential that the APAC Tech Lab brings to EY teams' ability to leverage the strategic value of this diverse technological frontier with promising avenues for innovation.
  • This Lab will bolster the global tech profile of the EY organization so it can compete in today's complex market landscape.
  • Jeff Wong, EY Global Chief Innovation Officer, says:
    "The APAC Tech Lab is an exciting frontier for global innovation capabilities across the EY organization.

TD Bank Group ranked among top sustainability companies in the World by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD) is proud to be listed in the DJSI World Index for the ninth consecutive year.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD) is proud to be listed in the DJSI World Index for the ninth consecutive year.
  • From a global pool of 240 eligible companies in its industry, TD is included in the shortlist of 25.
  • As of December 9, 2022, TD is the only North American-based bank included in the World Index.
  • The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank").