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Statement from US Cement Industry Regarding EPA's Particulate Matter Standard

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Washington, DC, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of its finalization of the new Particulate Matter 2.5 standard under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — representing America’s cement manufacturers — released the following statement.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of its finalization of the new Particulate Matter 2.5 standard under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — representing America’s cement manufacturers — released the following statement.
  • “The previous EPA standard on particulate matter emissions — arrived at by government officials working with industry — significantly drove down those emissions by 37% over the last 20 years.
  • This downward trend would have continued without the new standard imposed," said Mike Ireland, PCA President and CEO.
  • The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America’s cement manufacturers.

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages GrafTech International Ltd. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - EAF

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the GrafTech class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22210 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.

Key Points: 
  • WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the GrafTech class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22210 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.
  • WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles.
  • The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.
  • 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017.

Carnival Corporation Announces Ambitious 2024 Greenhouse Gas Intensity Reduction Projections

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it is on pace to achieve an overall 18% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity on a lower berth capacity basis in 2024 (compared to 2019) – just a few points shy of its 20% reduction goal originally targeted for 2030. By year end, the company expects to have reduced its GHG emission intensity by an impressive 42% on a lower berth capacity basis since its first benchmark in 2008. The company also expects this performance to put it ahead of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 2030 carbon intensity reduction timeline.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it is on pace to achieve an overall 18% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity on a lower berth capacity basis in 2024 (compared to 2019) – just a few points shy of its 20% reduction goal originally targeted for 2030.
  • The company also expects this performance to put it ahead of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 2030 carbon intensity reduction timeline.
  • Carnival Corporation is executing on two parallel paths to achieve these significant reductions.
  • Since cruise ships generate their electricity from fuel, Carnival Corporation set out to uncover every area where energy can be saved and cut the amount of fuel used.

HONEYWELL AND HAWKS PARTNER TO HELP IMPROVE BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS AT STATE FARM ARENA

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that it has become the Official Sustainable Building Technology Partner for the Atlanta Hawks and the award-winning State Farm Arena. As part of this multi-year deal, Honeywell will implement a series of high-tech upgrades to State Farm Arena's building operations systems to help decrease energy consumption and emissions while increasing visibility and control of the indoor environment. 

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that it has become the Official Sustainable Building Technology Partner for the Atlanta Hawks and the award-winning State Farm Arena.
  • As part of this multi-year deal, Honeywell will implement a series of high-tech upgrades to State Farm Arena's building operations systems to help decrease energy consumption and emissions while increasing visibility and control of the indoor environment.
  • "We are extremely pleased that the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena chose Honeywell to collaborate on prioritizing efficient, healthy and sustainable building operations at the State Farm Arena," said Adam Joiner, Vice President of Global Sales, for Honeywell's Building Automation segment.
  • To learn more about the Hawks and State Farm Arena's sustainability efforts, visit StateFarmArena.com/sustainability .

GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. (NYSE: EAF) DEADLINE ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against GrafTech International Ltd.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

If you purchased or acquired GrafTech common stock, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit GrafTech International Ltd.

Key Points: 
  • If you purchased or acquired GrafTech common stock, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit GrafTech International Ltd.
  • If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 25, 2024.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, (212) 779-1414.

EAF Class Action Alert: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in GrafTech International Ltd. Class Action

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Robbins LLP reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all purchasers of GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) common stock between February 8, 2019 and August 3, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Robbins LLP reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all purchasers of GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) common stock between February 8, 2019 and August 3, 2023.
  • For more information, submit a form , email Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003.
  • What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against GrafTech International Ltd. Shareholders who want to act as lead plaintiff for the class should contact Robbins LLP.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

ROSEN, TOP RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages GrafTech International Ltd. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – EAF

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Monday, February 5, 2024

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the GrafTech class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22210 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.

Key Points: 
  • WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the GrafTech class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22210 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.
  • toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] or [email protected] for information on the class action.
  • The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.
  • 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017.

GrafTech International (EAF) Faces Securities Class Action After Monterrey Facility Shutdown Crumbles Company Financial Results - Hagens Berman

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Monday, February 5, 2024

The complaint alleges GrafTech misrepresented and concealed that its Monterrey facility was not in compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Key Points: 
  • The complaint alleges GrafTech misrepresented and concealed that its Monterrey facility was not in compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
  • Instead, the Monterrey facility had for decades chronically contaminated neighboring communities with harmful carcinogenic gasses and particulate matter.
  • The complaint also alleges that Defendants omitted to disclose that GrafTech had signed agreements with local authorities committing to improving the environmental performance of the Monterrey facility, but repeatedly failed to honor its commitments.
  • Investors began to learn the truth on Sept. 16, 2022, when GrafTech unexpectedly revealed that government regulators shut down the Monterrey facility.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies GrafTech International Ltd.(EAF) Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline

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Monday, February 5, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in GrafTech International Ltd. ("GrafTech" or the "Company") (NYSE: EAF) of a class action securities lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in GrafTech International Ltd. ("GrafTech" or the "Company") (NYSE: EAF) of a class action securities lawsuit.
  • CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of GrafTech investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 8, 2019 and August 3, 2023.
  • Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
    EAF investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
  • For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services’ Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF)

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming March 25, 2024 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired GrafTech International Ltd. (“GrafTech” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EAF ) common stock between February 8, 2019 and August 3, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Key Points: 
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming March 25, 2024 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired GrafTech International Ltd. (“GrafTech” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EAF ) common stock between February 8, 2019 and August 3, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
  • You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at [email protected] to learn more about your rights.
  • The Company’s International operating license in Mexico was also determined to be no longer in effect.
  • On this news, GrafTech’s stock fell $0.45, or 8.5%, to close at $4.85 on September 19, 2022, thereby injuring investors.