Natural environment

James Hardie Industries Releases First Global Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX), the worlds #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions, has released its first global sustainability report.

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  • James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX), the worlds #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions, has released its first global sustainability report.
  • James Hardies sustainability strategy, which was formalized in fiscal year 2021 (FY21), is integrated with its global strategy for value creation and operational performance.
  • Please find the full Sustainability Report here: https://ir.jameshardie.com.au/esg/sustainability
    At James Hardie, building sustainable local communities is at the forefront of our strategy.
  • James Hardie Industries is the worlds #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions.

Green Pest Solutions Exceeds 5,000 Online Customer Reviews

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

When starting Green Pest Solutions in 2012 our mission from day 1 was to be the leader in the pest industry by providing a superior customer experience.

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  • When starting Green Pest Solutions in 2012 our mission from day 1 was to be the leader in the pest industry by providing a superior customer experience.
  • Green Pest Solutions was founded in 2012 as a new pest control division of Green Lawn Fertilizing.
  • In 2021 Green Pest Solutions was ranked as the 34th largest pest control company in the US by Pest Control Technology magazine.
  • Green Pest Solutions and Green Lawn Fertilizing is an independent lawn and pest control company that was founded in 2004.

This Accessible and Fun Story About the Causes of Harmful Algae in Water Teaches Kids About Environmental Pollutants and How They Can Help Stop Them

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The kids enlist the help of an environmental scientist to learn the causes of the harmful algae growing in their beloved ocean and what they can do to defeat this destructive monster.

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  • The kids enlist the help of an environmental scientist to learn the causes of the harmful algae growing in their beloved ocean and what they can do to defeat this destructive monster.
  • Written by sixteen-year-old Dylan D'Agate, a clean water and environmental activist, Monster in the Water: Fighting Back Against Harmful Algal Blooms encourages kids to tackle water pollution in their communities.
  • When he learned about this environmental problem happening within his own community, he knew he needed to do something to help.
  • To fight back, Dylan researched as much as possible to see what kids could do to combat this harmful algae destroying our oceans.

Parker Commits to Achieving Carbon Neutral Operations by 2040, Advances Technologies that Enable a Sustainable Future

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Reduce absolute emissions directly from the companys operations and indirect emissions from purchased energy (scopes I and II) by 50% by 2030.

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  • Reduce absolute emissions directly from the companys operations and indirect emissions from purchased energy (scopes I and II) by 50% by 2030.
  • Achieve carbon neutral operations (scopes I and II) by 2040.
  • Parker has made great progress on our sustainability journey and we recognize the need to do even more, said Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Parker.
  • Our technologies enable customers around the world to be cleaner and more efficient, and this commitment to reducing our own carbon emissions is another important step we are taking to create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Yum! Brands Annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report Showcases Company’s Commitment to Socially Responsible Growth; Highlights Progress Around Priority Areas of People, Food, Planet

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the Companys strategic investments in socially responsible growth, risk management and sustainable stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet.

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  • Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the Companys strategic investments in socially responsible growth, risk management and sustainable stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet.
  • Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the Companys strategic investments in socially responsible growth and sustainable stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet.
  • Brands continued to advance its global citizenship and sustainability agenda, called its Recipe for Good, which focuses on the priority areas of people, food and planet.
  • Brands published its last report in 2020, showcases progress against its existing public commitments and covers the Companys ESG strategy.

Noah's Park, An Animal Sanctuary in Orange County, NY, Offered For Sale

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Established in 1985 by the current owners, it began as a veterinary hospital and grooming/boarding facility and evolved into an animal sanctuary .

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  • Established in 1985 by the current owners, it began as a veterinary hospital and grooming/boarding facility and evolved into an animal sanctuary .
  • The owners have decided to retire and seek someone to take up the torch of Noah's Park.
  • Right now, Noah's Park serves solely as a sanctuary for animals, but it is full of potential.
  • The main residence is a 3,458-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, Cape Cod style home, decorated in a style befitting an animal sanctuary.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Commits to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

WALTHAM, Mass., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Thermo Fisher's carbon reduction efforts build on its 2030 targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2).
  • Thermo Fisher's new pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 incorporates additional targets to reduce its value chain emissions (Scope 3), including a commitment to SBTi's most ambitious guidelines.
  • The effort to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 will further engage all 80,000 of our colleagues to address climate change."

EQS-News: Holcim launches ECOPlanet global range of green cement

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Sustainability profile driven by innovative low-emission raw materials, with world's first cement with 20% recycled construction and demolition waste

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  • Sustainability profile driven by innovative low-emission raw materials, with world's first cement with 20% recycled construction and demolition waste
    Holcim launches ECOPlanet, its global range of green cement delivering at least 30% lower carbon footprint with equal to superior performance1.
  • Jan Jenisch, Chief Executive Officer: 'I am excited to introduce ECOPlanet, the latest in our range of green building solutions.
  • Driving the circular economy, our ECOPlanet range includes the world's first cement with 20% recycled construction & demolition waste inside, advancing our net-zero vision in a nature-positive way.
  • ECOPlanet adds to Holcim's leading range of green building solutions, aligned with the world's highest standards of sustainable building certifications from BREEAM to LEED.

Jewelry Brand HoFookKei Launches Program to Help in Battle Against COVID-19 in the US

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

As a result, shoppers can contribute to the fight against the pandemic by purchasing HoFookKei jewelry.

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  • As a result, shoppers can contribute to the fight against the pandemic by purchasing HoFookKei jewelry.
  • The HoFookKei program is designed to aid the economically disadvantaged communities worldwide that are threatened by Covid-19.
  • "We believe that with the launch of the program, the brand will support the creation of a better future for all by donating a percentage of sales from the HoFookKeiseries of jewelry," said Yuki Kawakubo from HoFookKei.
  • As a sustainable enterprise, HoFookKei has been committed to helping create a world where everyone can thrive through social, environmental and economic progress.

AppHarvest Taps Amazon Veteran Mark Keller to Operationalize AI-Informed Farm Operating System

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Keller joins the AppHarvest technology group as it works to operationalize its Project TalOS platform to make fresh fruit and vegetable production as reliable as consumer goods manufacturing.

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  • Keller joins the AppHarvest technology group as it works to operationalize its Project TalOS platform to make fresh fruit and vegetable production as reliable as consumer goods manufacturing.
  • To create the Farm of the Future, AppHarvest is investing in robotics, artificial intelligence, tele-operation, and proprietary seed genetics.
  • The Holy Grail in agriculture is predicting and managing yield and quality, said AppHarvest founder and CEO Jonathan Webb.
  • Two of the most pressing global concerns are water scarcity and creating resilient food supply, and AppHarvest is solving for both, said Keller.