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U.S. Department of State, Bezos Earth Fund, and The Rockefeller Foundation Announce Winrock International as Crediting Body for Energy Transition Accelerator

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of State, the Bezos Earth Fund, and The Rockefeller Foundation today announced that Winrock International will develop and administer the carbon crediting standard to be employed by the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA).

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  • WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of State, the Bezos Earth Fund, and The Rockefeller Foundation today announced that Winrock International will develop and administer the carbon crediting standard to be employed by the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA).
  • The ETA is a joint initiative to catalyze private capital to accelerate the transition from fossil fuel to clean power in developing countries.
  • Annual clean energy investment must triple to $4.2 trillion by 2030 to keep a 1.5°C limit on warming within reach, according to the International Energy Agency.
  • The Department of State, the Bezos Earth Fund, and The Rockefeller Foundation are collaborating for the purpose of developing the ETA as an independent initiative.

U.S. Department of State, Bezos Earth Fund, and Rockefeller Foundation Announce Next Steps on Energy Transition Accelerator

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Sunday, January 15, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of State, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund today announced next steps in developing the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA), a joint initiative to catalyze private capital to accelerate the transition from dirty to clean power in developing countries.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of State, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund today announced next steps in developing the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA), a joint initiative to catalyze private capital to accelerate the transition from dirty to clean power in developing countries.
  • The Department of State, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund are collaborating for the purpose of developing the Energy Transition Accelerator as an independent initiative.
  • The Energy Transition Accelerator will aim to help keep a 1.5°C limit on warming within reach by catalyzing private capital to accelerate the transition from dirty to clean power in developing countries.
  • Comprehensive—Supporting ambitious power sector-wide energy transition strategies that accelerate the deployment of renewable power and the retirement of fossil fuel assets.

Government of Canada Delivers on Key International Climate Commitment to End New Public Support for the International Unabated Fossil Fuel Energy Sector

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Canada made this commitment alongside 38 other countries and institutions and was one of only three major energy producers to do so.

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  • Canada made this commitment alongside 38 other countries and institutions and was one of only three major energy producers to do so.
  • These guidelines will ensure that Canada meets and in some cases exceeds the ambition announced at COP26.
  • By ending new direct public support for the international unabated fossil fuel energy sector,Canada will ensure its investments abroad are aligned with its domestic and international climate goals, which means investing in clean energy and renewables.
  • "The world is facing a climate emergency, and government resources must be directed to investments in clean energy, not burning fossil fuels.

Canada supports the global transition to clean and secure energy with investments to phase-out coal electricity around the world

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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In a year upended by a global energy crisis, Canada is partnering with governments, institutions, and philanthropies to drive the transition to safe, secure, and affordable clean energy.

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  • In a year upended by a global energy crisis, Canada is partnering with governments, institutions, and philanthropies to drive the transition to safe, secure, and affordable clean energy.
  • The Report's release marked five years of progress by the Powering Past Coal Alliance, a global alliance of governments and industry co-led by Canada and the United Kingdom.
  • Clean Energy Finance and Investment Mobilisation helps emerging economies attract private sector investment in clean energy.
  • The Government of Canada is currently developing the Clean Electricity Regulations to guide the country's transition to a net-zero electricity grid.

Adecoagro reported Adjusted EBITDA in 2Q22 of $118 million, 16.7% higher year-over-year.

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Adjusted net income reached $44.0 million in 2Q22 and $58.7 million in 6M22, presenting an outperformance compared to the same period of last year.

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  • Adjusted net income reached $44.0 million in 2Q22 and $58.7 million in 6M22, presenting an outperformance compared to the same period of last year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA in our Sugar, Ethanol & Energy business reached $104.4 million in 2Q22 and $161.6 million in 6M22, marking a year-over-year increase of 41.8% and 22.7%, respectively.
  • EBITDA per ton crushed amounted to 31.6 USD/Tn in 2Q22 and 45.3 USD/Tn in 6M22, 49.2% and 90.9% higher compared to the same period of last year, respectively.
  • Lower Adjusted EBITDA generation was driven by our Rice and Crops businesses, which fully offset the improved performance in our Dairy business.

Shorenstein Publishes 2022 ESG Report and Highlights Industry-Leading Achievements

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Shorenstein Properties, LLC ("Shorenstein"), an owner and operator of high-quality office, residential, and mixed-use properties across the U.S., today announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Shorenstein Properties, LLC ("Shorenstein"), an owner and operator of high-quality office, residential, and mixed-use properties across the U.S., today announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .
  • "At Shorenstein, ESG and sustainability are core to our daily operations and impact everything that we do both as a firm and across our portfolio.
  • With our long-term approach, we measure our impact and ambitious objectives in decades, and we look forward to building on all of the successes and ongoing momentum outlined in this year's report," said Brandon Shorenstein, Chairman and CEO of Shorenstein.
  • Since 1992, Shorenstein has sponsored twelve closed-end investment funds with total equity commitments of $8.8 billion, of which Shorenstein committed $723.5 million.

Arçelik Recognised in the Corporate Knights' 2022 Global 100 Index

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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ISTANBUL, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arçelik A.Ş. (IST: ARCLK) ("Arçelik"), the global leading consumer durables and electronics manufacturer, has for the second year in a row ranked on the Corporate Knights' 2022 Global 100 Index, placing 57th.

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  • ISTANBUL, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Arelik A.. (IST: ARCLK) ("Arelik"), the global leading consumer durables and electronics manufacturer, has for the second year in a row ranked on the Corporate Knights' 2022 Global 100 Index, placing 57th.
  • The 2022 Global 100 Index is the 18th annual ranking of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations, which meticulously assesses the performance of companies with more than US$1 billion in revenues, taking into consideration their action on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
  • Arelik CEO Hakan Bulgurlu said: "We are delighted to rank on the Corporate Knights' 2022 Global 100 Index.
  • In 2021, Arelik achieved the highest score in the DHP Household Durables category for the 3rd year in a row in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

Arçelik Recognised in the Corporate Knights' 2022 Global 100 Index

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ISTANBUL, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arçelik A.Ş. (IST: ARCLK) ("Arçelik"), the global leading consumer durables and electronics manufacturer, has for the second year in a row ranked on the Corporate Knights' 2022 Global 100 Index, placing 57th.

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  • ISTANBUL, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Arelik A.. (IST: ARCLK) ("Arelik"), the global leading consumer durables and electronics manufacturer, has for the second year in a row ranked on the Corporate Knights' 2022 Global 100 Index, placing 57th.
  • The 2022 Global 100 Index is the 18th annual ranking of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations, which meticulously assesses the performance of companies with more than US$1 billion in revenues, taking into consideration their action on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
  • Arelik CEO Hakan Bulgurlu said: "We are delighted to rank on the Corporate Knights' 2022 Global 100 Index.
  • In 2021, Arelik achieved the highest score in the DHP Household Durables category for the 3rd year in a row in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

U.S. Department of Energy Awards INNIO Waukesha $2.2 Million for Emissions Reduction Technology Demonstration Project

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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The funding is part of ARPA-Es Reducing Emissions of Methane Every Day of the Year (REMEDY) program that was unveiled earlier this year.

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  • The funding is part of ARPA-Es Reducing Emissions of Methane Every Day of the Year (REMEDY) program that was unveiled earlier this year.
  • INNIO Waukesha received funding for its proposed project that is focused on developing a new line of pistons.
  • The Department of Energy investments in Marquette University and INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines will bolster Wisconsins cutting-edge research and technological innovation capabilities to create good paying jobs in the clean energy economy, said U.S.
  • We look forward to aggressively moving forward with our engine research and development to continue delivering technology for a cleaner energy future.

Sustainability-Focused Executive Order Positions Federal Government for Advancement in Clean Energy Initiatives

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, welcomes President Bidens recently signed Executive Order focused on advancing clean energy initiatives in a leadership by example approach by the Federal Government.

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  • Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, welcomes President Bidens recently signed Executive Order focused on advancing clean energy initiatives in a leadership by example approach by the Federal Government.
  • The Executive Order sets a new goal for the Federal Government to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and reiterates its commitment to build clean, equitable and resilient operations at scale.
  • In announcing the first-ever Federal Building Performance Standard, the government declared its intention to utilize performance contracting to improve the Federal building portfolio with no up-front costs required.
  • We have been providing performance contracting solutions to our customers for more than 20 years and we look forward to partnering further with the Federal Government on their clean energy initiatives of the future.