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EQS-News: wienerberger expands its sustainability commitments

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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wienerberger publishes sustainability program 2026, which builds on the sustainability program 2023 and sets new, even more ambitious goals

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  • wienerberger publishes sustainability program 2026, which builds on the sustainability program 2023 and sets new, even more ambitious goals
    Further reduction of CO2 emissions, increased circularity, and improved biodiversity
    Vienna, November 6, 2023 – As a next step on the path towards achieving climate neutrality 2050, wienerberger has upgraded its sustainability commitments in accordance with its three-year-rhythm.
  • Heimo Scheuch, Chairman of the Managing Board of Wienerberger AG: “The fact that our Sustainability Program 2023 has been a success motivates us to increase our efforts.
  • Emissions stemming from outside the company, including purchased services and transport, will be cut by 10% as wienerberger focuses on low-emission suppliers.
  • As a new social goal within the Sustainability Program 2026, wienerberger continues its focus on personal health and safety, further striving towards the principle of zero harm.

Outdoor Industry Climate Action Corps Releases 2022 Impact Report

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Outdoor Industry Association's (OIA) Climate Action Corps proudly released the latest data from its 2022 Impact Report, summarizing the group's objectives, methodology, results, and findings, as well as an assessment of its overall impact to date.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Outdoor Industry Association's (OIA) Climate Action Corps proudly released the latest data from its 2022 Impact Report, summarizing the group's objectives, methodology, results, and findings, as well as an assessment of its overall impact to date.
  • A member-led collective of outdoor brands, specialty retailers, and suppliers both big and small, OIA's Climate Action Corps consists of over 100 businesses that have united around the daring goal and commitment to become the first climate positive industry by 2030 .
  • "We applaud the bold leadership of our Climate Action Corps members and their commitment to collective action and sustainable growth.
  • Climate Action CorpsThe OIA Climate Action Corps was founded in January 2020 to bring together brands, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and supporting organizations to harness the power of collaboration to address the threat of climate change to the outdoor industry.

Leviton Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report for 2022

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today released its first Sustainability Report highlighting progress through fiscal year 2022 toward the company's goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2030. This goal serves as the central focus of Leviton's unified sustainability program, developed in 2022 and termed CN2030. The program is comprised of five action categories in which the company is poised to make the greatest impact across all business units. Carbon and Energy Reduction, Innovation, Reducing Jobsite Waste, Maximizing Recycling, and Water Stewardship. The report details commitments and progress made, including the following highlights:

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today released its first Sustainability Report highlighting progress through fiscal year 2022 toward the company's goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2030.
  • This goal serves as the central focus of Leviton's unified sustainability program, developed in 2022 and termed CN2030.
  • "We have been actively working to reduce our environmental impact for many years and we are excited to showcase results of these efforts in our first Sustainability Report," stated Daryoush Larizadeh, Leviton President and CEO.
  • The Leviton 2022 Sustainability Report is available on the company's sustainability webpage .

New Partnership Gives Ohio Hospitals More Energy and Sustainability Resources

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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The partnership expands OHA’s Statewide Energy & Sustainability Program by offering members expert guidance on how to start or advance their facilities’ sustainability goals.

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  • The partnership expands OHA’s Statewide Energy & Sustainability Program by offering members expert guidance on how to start or advance their facilities’ sustainability goals.
  • “OHA is committed to helping Ohio hospitals optimize their operations and reduce their energy use,” said Mike Abrams, OHA president and CEO.
  • “Hospitals utilize sustainability and energy efficiency projects to reduce their utility costs, improve their environmental footprint, and reinvest savings into their communities.
  • Today, OHA’s Energy & Sustainability Program is an award-winning, nationally recognized model that supports Ohio hospitals’ health care missions by offering guidance on cost-effective sustainability improvements, educational events, advocacy and more.

Participatory Guarantee Systems help global small farmers stay afloat

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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These combined needs have given rise to a new type of organic market certification – Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) groups provide opportunities to connect farmers and consumers and capitalize on local community relationships.

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  • These combined needs have given rise to a new type of organic market certification – Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) groups provide opportunities to connect farmers and consumers and capitalize on local community relationships.
  • According to IFOAM - Organics International , "Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are locally-focused quality assurance systems.
  • Farmers share knowledge and resources, and local partners bring in expert consultants to help coach and support the community commitment to organic growing.
  • Though there are many benefits, these certifications often require extensive paperwork processes and are cost prohibitive for small farmers .

PCI Unveils New Custom Tradeshow Booth Design and Buildout—Complete with Operational BlueCrest Elevate Sorter and Onsite Activations for High Touch, Immersive Experience

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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The unveiling took place at this year’s National Postal Forum , the premier mailing and shipping conference that works directly with the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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  • The unveiling took place at this year’s National Postal Forum , the premier mailing and shipping conference that works directly with the United States Postal Service (USPS).
  • Elevate(d) Experience: In partnership with BlueCrest, an operational Elevate sorter served as the booth's centerpiece.
  • Designed to address the high-speed mail processing needs of organizations with limited space, this sorter exemplified PCI's state-of-the-art technology in mail processing.
  • Attendees had the unique opportunity to witness the machine in action, experiencing firsthand the seamless integration of advanced systems that streamline mail operations.

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES ITS SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME

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Saturday, June 3, 2023
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Piarco, June 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, announces the launch of its Sustainability Programme in line with the principles of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines.

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  • Piarco, June 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, announces the launch of its Sustainability Programme in line with the principles of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines.
  • "As a responsible corporate citizen, Caribbean Airlines is dedicated to investing in the destinations we serve, positively impacting the lives of people throughout the region," said Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines.
  • To provide a central platform for the Sustainability Programme, Caribbean Airlines has launched a dedicated website at cs.caribbean-airlines.com.
  • Through its Sustainability Programme, the airline is actively contributing to inspiring future generations, supporting the betterment of the Caribbean region, and the communities it serves.

Intuit’s First Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report Reinforces Commitment to Small & Diverse-Owned Businesses

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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During Intuit’s fiscal year 2022, the company spent $312 million with 550 US-based diverse and small businesses, an increase of $24 million year-over-year.

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  • During Intuit’s fiscal year 2022, the company spent $312 million with 550 US-based diverse and small businesses, an increase of $24 million year-over-year.
  • Intuit’s focus on creating new opportunities for diverse small businesses is aimed at reducing economic disparities in underserved communities in the US by supporting new jobs and opportunities for small businesses to scale and grow their businesses in communities in which they operate.
  • “We are proud to highlight that for every $1 we spend with diverse small businesses, we create $1.96 of economic impact,” said Emma Chontos, Chief Procurement Officer at Intuit.
  • Our strategies focused on three impactful areas:
    To learn more about Intuit’s Supplier DEI & Sustainability Program, visit our Supplier Diversity and Sustainability page .

Nedra Dickson named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) has named Nedra Dickson, Managing Director and Global Supplier Inclusion & Sustainability Lead for Accenture, as the Chair of the WBENC Board of Directors. Dickson leads Accenture's Global Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Programs across 20 countries.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) has named Nedra Dickson, Managing Director and Global Supplier Inclusion & Sustainability Lead for Accenture, as the Chair of the WBENC Board of Directors.
  • "Nedra Dickson is a powerful leader and mentor for our entire WBENC network, including our Corporate Members and Women's Business Enterprises.
  • "My time as WBENC Board Chair has been incredibly rewarding and challenging all at once," said Immediate Past Board Chair, Barbara Kubicki, Wells Fargo Chief Procurement Officer.
  • The WBENC Board of Directors will be attending the 2023 WBENC National Conference, the largest event of its kind, focused on women-owned businesses.

PDAC 2023: Cooperative Partnerships in Focus During Indigenous Program

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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“Meaningful partnerships are the foundation of the industry and PDAC's Indigenous Program is the central place for Indigenous Peoples to speak and be heard by industry,” says Alex Christopher, PDAC President.

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  • “Meaningful partnerships are the foundation of the industry and PDAC's Indigenous Program is the central place for Indigenous Peoples to speak and be heard by industry,” says Alex Christopher, PDAC President.
  • The Indigenous Program at PDAC 2023 is a platform to showcase how cooperative, respectful and mutually beneficial relationships between Indigenous communities and the mineral industry are developed.
  • Our 2023 Indigenous Program spotlights individual grassroots partnerships that leverage agreements to generate economic opportunities and bridge employment gaps, and how industry can incorporate Indigenous considerations into ESG best practices.
  • Join the Indigenous Program and become equipped with strategies to navigate early engagement, negotiations and community impact within Canada's regulatory landscape, to build strong Indigenous and industry mineral development partnerships.