Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Ethisphere names HCLTech amongst the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies®

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Monday, March 4, 2024

HCLTech, a leading technology company, announced that it has received the coveted designation as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2024 by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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  • HCLTech, a leading technology company, announced that it has received the coveted designation as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2024 by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
  • “At HCLTech, we hold ourselves to high standards of governance and transparency.
  • “It is always inspiring to recognize the World’s Most Ethical Companies®.
  • “Companies that elevate best-in-class cultures of ethics and integrity set a standard for corporate citizenship for their peers and competitors to follow.

Croptimistic Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Croptimistic Technology Inc. (Croptimistic) is proud to release their inaugural Sustainability Report .

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  • Croptimistic Technology Inc. (Croptimistic) is proud to release their inaugural Sustainability Report .
  • The report outlines the 2023 sustainability achievements and future aspirations within the company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301041454/en/
    Croptimistic announces inaugural Sustainability Report.
  • This was done using impact materiality as guided by the Global Reporting Initiative.”
    “Farm sustainability is increasingly being challenged by the broader public,” says Wes Anderson, VP of Agronomy at Croptimistic.

Vista Gold Corp. Announces Inaugural ESG Report

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) (“Vista” or the “Company”) is proud to announce the publication of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report.

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  • Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) (“Vista” or the “Company”) is proud to announce the publication of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report.
  • The ESG Report provides transparency and outlines progress on the Company’s ESG performance in 2023, and goals and key initiatives for the coming year.
  • Frederick H. Earnest, President and CEO of Vista, commented, “I am pleased to announce the publication of our first ESG Report and to share our perspectives and plans for the journey ahead.
  • Vista’s inaugural ESG Report is available on the Company’s website at www.vistagold.com and copies will be available at Vista’s PDAC booth #2235.

IFF Named Top Company in the U.S. for Gender Equality in 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health—has been named the top American Company for gender equality and tenth globally by Equileap, a leading organization providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector.

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  • IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health—has been named the top American Company for gender equality and tenth globally by Equileap, a leading organization providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector.
  • In its seventh annual Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking, Equileap provides a status update on gender equality in the corporate world, evaluating 19 different criteria that range from the gender pay gap and female representation at all corporate levels to parental leave and anti-sexual harassment policies.
  • “This progress belongs to all of us who have imagined a more inclusive future and acted on that inspiration.
  • “In 2024, we will continue our partnership with EDGE—which has been instrumental in our efforts over the years—to advance equity at IFF.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. NAMED TO BARRON’S LIST OF 100 MOST SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the company has been recognized by Barron’s as one of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024.

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  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the company has been recognized by Barron’s as one of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024.
  • The annual list honors the top 100 of the country’s 1,000 largest publicly traded companies for their achievements and efforts related to various environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics.
  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has been recognized by Barron’s every year since the inception of the list seven years ago and is the only exclusive home-furnishings retailer to be included.
  • The 100 companies featured on the list achieved the highest scores across 230 ESG metrics, ranging from workplace diversity to greenhouse-gas emissions.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Announces March’s All-Star Guest Lineup of Sustainability Innovators

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.

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  • Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.
  • The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
  • Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners first-hand accounts of how they are able to help make the world a better place on a daily basis.
  • “Our Impact Podcast roster of experts features leaders who work every day to help make our world a better place.

Aptar Named One of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies for the Sixth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies, has been named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies for the sixth consecutive year and is ranked number 29 out of 100 companies for 2024.

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  • AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies, has been named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies for the sixth consecutive year and is ranked number 29 out of 100 companies for 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229523803/en/
    “We are delighted to be named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the sixth consecutive year for our leadership on sustainability efforts that help us, our employees, consumers, customers and community partners create a better future,” said Stephan B. Tanda, Aptar President and CEO.
  • Barron’s partnered with Calvert, a leader in ESG investing, to build the list of the most sustainable companies.
  • Barron’s full list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies can be found here .

Ethisphere Names Henry Schein as One of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® for 13th Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229501941/en/
    Henry Schein has been recognized since 2012 and is one of only two honorees in the Healthcare Products industry.
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    Henry Schein has been recognized since 2012 and is one of only two honorees in the Healthcare Products industry.
  • This recognition is a driving force behind how Henry Schein adapts and evolves to the changing needs of society.
  • To view the full list of this year’s honorees, please visit the World’s Most Ethical Companies website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees .

Averitt Associates Make Record $1,500,001 Donation to St. Jude

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Truck drivers and other Averitt associates recently donated $1,500,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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  • Truck drivers and other Averitt associates recently donated $1,500,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  • It’s also the ninth consecutive year Averitt associates have either matched or broken their fundraising record.
  • First, the donation was funded by contributions from Averitt associates and retirees participating in Averitt Cares for Kids.
  • Since 1990, Averitt Cares for Kids contributions have been designated to St. Jude as part of their special partnership.

Viant Achieved Carbon Neutrality for Calendar Year 2023

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP), the leading people-based advertising technology company, today released its first Sustainability Report for the calendar year 2023.

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  • Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP), the leading people-based advertising technology company, today released its first Sustainability Report for the calendar year 2023.
  • Viant also achieved a significant milestone by attaining carbon neutrality for the calendar year 2023.
  • Viant’s carbon neutrality was achieved by strategic collaborations with cloud providers to source renewable energy for powering Viant’s platform when feasible, while also purchasing carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs), which help to increase the broader supply of renewable energy throughout the United States.
  • Along with carbon neutrality, key highlights from Viant’s Sustainability Report for 2023 include:
    Viant’s launch of Adtricity — the company’s sustainability program which includes a customer incentive program that delivers RECs for media investment.