Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

AM Best to Participate at 2024 XPRIMM IIF – ESG In Insurance Conference

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 1, 2024

AM Best will participate at the XPRIMM International Insurance Forum (IIF) - ESG in Insurance Conference, which will take place, Tuesday, 16 April 2024, in Vienna, Austria.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best will participate at the XPRIMM International Insurance Forum (IIF) - ESG in Insurance Conference, which will take place, Tuesday, 16 April 2024, in Vienna, Austria.
  • Hillebrandt will present on the topic of environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices and insurers’ investment strategies, while Porta will join a panel discussion related to investing in ESG.
  • The 2024 XPRIMM IIF event, which will be held at the Vienna Marriott Hotel, is aimed at delivering insights on how the insurance industry will be shaped by sustainability, technological, regulatory and distribution drivers.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

FIGS Releases Its 2023 Impact Report

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 1, 2024

FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand dedicated to improving the lives of healthcare professionals, today released its 2023 Impact Report.

Key Points: 
  • FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand dedicated to improving the lives of healthcare professionals, today released its 2023 Impact Report.
  • The full FIGS 2023 Impact Report is available at wearfigs.com/impactreport and provides a comprehensive view into FIGS’ efforts to positively impact healthcare professionals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401113316/en/
    FIGS Releases 2023 Impact Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Since day one, FIGS has been on a mission to improve the lives of healthcare workers globally,” said Trina Spear, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder.
  • Creating impact for our Awesome Humans, along with all of our stakeholders, is why we started FIGS and it’s what still drives us today.”
    Highlights of the FIGS 2023 Impact Report include:
    FIGS donated almost $600,000 to 17 organizations.

NETSTREIT Corp. Publishes Its Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 29, 2024

NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE: NTST) (the “Company”) today announced the release of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report.

Key Points: 
  • NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE: NTST) (the “Company”) today announced the release of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report.
  • The report details NETSTREIT’s ongoing commitment to corporate governance, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship efforts.
  • “I am proud to present our inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights our initiatives and achievements during the last year.
  • As we grow, we will continue to work towards enhancing our corporate responsibility goals and ensure they align with our corporate strategy to bring long term value to our shareholders,” said Mark Manheimer, Chief Executive Officer of NETSTREIT.

PPG recognized on Newsweek’s ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024’ list

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 for its high evaluations in customer, investor and employee trust.

Key Points: 
  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 for its high evaluations in customer, investor and employee trust.
  • The Most Trustworthy Companies in America list uses a holistic approach to identify trusted companies that are performing exceptionally well on a national level.
  • Survey participants use social listening to rank companies according to positive, negative or neutral media sentiment.
  • The PPG Logo, We protect and beautify the world is a trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

Philip Morris International Demonstrates Clear Progress Toward Its Purpose as It Releases 2023 Integrated Report

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Please visit pmi.com/sustainability to learn more, and read the full 2023 Integrated Report , case studies and market stories , and the Sustainability KPI Protocol 2023 .

Key Points: 
  • Please visit pmi.com/sustainability to learn more, and read the full 2023 Integrated Report , case studies and market stories , and the Sustainability KPI Protocol 2023 .
  • 2 For definition of net revenues related to smoke-free products, see Glossary available on pages 208-212 of PMI Integrated Report 2023.
  • 3 For definition of available for sale, see Glossary available on pages 208-212 of PMI Integrated Report 2023.
  • For definition of low- and middle-income markets, see Glossary available on pages 208-212 of PMI Integrated Report 2023.

Cushman & Wakefield Recognized by Fitwel for 2024 “Best in Building Health” Awards

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 1, 2024

Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, earned three company-level recognitions by Fitwel for its Best in Building Health (BiBH) awards.

Key Points: 
  • Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, earned three company-level recognitions by Fitwel for its Best in Building Health (BiBH) awards.
  • As part of the Certification Project Team, Cushman & Wakefield was recognized for Highest Scoring Multi-Tenant Base Building v2.1 (Built) for AMA Plaza / 330 N. Wabash in Chicago.
  • Additionally, Cushman & Wakefield’s Daniel Busi, Sustainability Project Manager, and Kate Scrimizzi, Sustainability Project Manager, have been named Top 20 Fitwel Ambassadors.
  • The Fitwel Platform integrates asset and portfolio-level benchmarking, a streamlined healthy building certification process and ‘S’ focused ESG reporting guidance.

Wolters Kluwer named Market Leader in BARC Score Financial Performance Management 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals, today announces that its CCH® Tagetik expert solution has retained its leadership position for the seventh consecutive year in both the Global and DACH region issues of the prestigious BARC Score Financial Performance Management (FPM) Report .

Key Points: 
  • Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals, today announces that its CCH® Tagetik expert solution has retained its leadership position for the seventh consecutive year in both the Global and DACH region issues of the prestigious BARC Score Financial Performance Management (FPM) Report .
  • Ralf Gärtner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Corporate Performance & ESG, Wolters Kluwer, said: “The BARC Score FPM Reports have ranked CCH Tagetik as a market leader year after year, recognizing our consistent commitment to product excellence and innovation.
  • Dr. Christian Fuchs, BARC Senior Data & Analytics Analyst, commented: “Our BARC Financial Consolidation Survey has revealed a high level of customer satisfaction with CCH Tagetik projects.
  • This positive customer feedback underscores CCH Tagetik's continued strong performance in the BARC Scores.”
    CCH Tagetik is part of Wolters Kluwer’s Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG) division, headed by CEO Karen Abramson .

Fastenal Releases 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2024 ESG Report.

Key Points: 
  • Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2024 ESG Report.
  • A consistent theme of the report is how Fastenal's 23,000-plus employees are using their talents and creativity to advance the company's ESG vision: empowering people, preserving our world, and serving as a trusted partner.
  • Their efforts, combined with an organizational commitment to continuously improve processes, systems, and reporting, helped Fastenal solidify and make progress toward its long-term ESG goals in 2023.
  • "We're excited to share our story in this latest ESG report."

Morningstar Publishes Fourth Annual Corporate Sustainability Report

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today published its fourth annual Corporate Sustainability Report , examining the company’s efforts to incorporate sustainability practices and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data across the firm.

Key Points: 
  • Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today published its fourth annual Corporate Sustainability Report , examining the company’s efforts to incorporate sustainability practices and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data across the firm.
  • The Company advanced its environmental impact management program and associated disclosures included in the Corporate Sustainability Report.
  • “Our approach to sustainability strategy and management is guided by Morningstar’s long-standing commitment to transparency,” said Gabriel Presler, head of corporate sustainability at Morningstar.
  • Morningstar’s third annual Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Report discloses data that the International Financial Reporting Standards deems material to the Company’s financial growth.

ADM Names Commonwealth Warehouse Inc. as a 2023 Supplier Award Winner

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Commonwealth Warehouse Inc., has been named a 2023 Supplier Award winner by ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainability sourced solutions from nature.

Key Points: 
  • Commonwealth Warehouse Inc., has been named a 2023 Supplier Award winner by ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainability sourced solutions from nature.
  • ADM honored seven companies based on superior performance and the ability to deliver exceptional value to ADM and its customers.
  • We are very excited to announce Commonwealth Warehouse Inc. as a recipient this year.”
    The award criteria was based on both hard and soft data points from the supplier scorecard process, as well as direct feedback from ADM stakeholders.
  • Commonwealth Warehouse Inc. received the Value in Excellence award this year.