Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

ADM and Water.org Partner to Increase Global Access to Safe Water and Sanitation

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Retail, Environmental Issues, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Transport, Environment, Sustainability, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Green Technology, Logistics, Health, Organization, Sanitation, Education, Food security, Nature, Biodiversity, ADM, Woman, Water, Renewable energy

ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainably sourced solutions from nature, is furthering its commitment to bringing safe water and sanitation to the world by providing a $1 million contribution to Water.org in support of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to transform millions of lives on a global scale.

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  • ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainably sourced solutions from nature, is furthering its commitment to bringing safe water and sanitation to the world by providing a $1 million contribution to Water.org in support of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to transform millions of lives on a global scale.
  • Today, 2.2 billion people – 1 in 4 – lack access to safe water, and 3.5 billion – 2 in 5 people – do not have access to a safe toilet.
  • ADM’s contribution will support programs in Peru, Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Indonesia, enabling Water.org to improve safe water and sanitation for more than 116,800 people in need.
  • “With ADM’s support, Water.org can help empower even more people in need with access to safe water and sanitation solutions that last.”
    “Water.org's efforts to address the water crisis and improve access to safe water and sanitation is a powerful approach that brings hope, health and opportunities for millions of people.

CF Industries Publishes 2023 Sustainability Reporting Materials

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Chemicals, Plastics, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Alternative Energy, Energy, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Technology, Professional Services, Agritech, Environment, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Energy, CF Industries, Culture, Organization, Growth, ESG, Carbon, Biodiversity, GRI, Woman, TCFD, Task force, System, Hydrogen, Safety, Person, Management

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, today published its 2023 sustainability reporting materials.

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  • CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, today published its 2023 sustainability reporting materials.
  • The reports provide a close-up look at CF Industries’ 2023 performance, progress on its decarbonization and clean energy initiatives and updates on its comprehensive environment, social and governance (ESG) goals.
  • This year’s sustainability reporting includes a 2023 ESG Report tailored to the information needs of shareholders and other capital market participants as well as a 2023 Sustainability Summary, a report that is relevant to all stakeholders, including the individuals, policymakers, organizations, and communities who touch CF Industries’ business and are critical to its success.
  • For more information about sustainability at CF Industries and to download the full reports, please visit www.cfindustries.com/sustainability .

Alcoa Corporation Announces Closing of Inaugural Green Bond Offering

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Automotive Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Socially Responsible Investing, Finance, Professional Services, Environmental Policy, Environment, Other Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Steel, Other Construction & Property, Corporation, Carbon, Investment, Trade, Loan Market Association, AA

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) (“Alcoa”) announced today that Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa, closed its offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% senior notes due 2031 (the “notes”).

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  • Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) (“Alcoa”) announced today that Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa, closed its offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% senior notes due 2031 (the “notes”).
  • The notes represent Alcoa’s inaugural Green Finance Instrument in alignment with its Green Finance Framework (the “Framework”).
  • "We are pleased to advance our sustainability efforts by successfully issuing and closing this inaugural green bond offering,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Molly Beerman.
  • It provides a structured approach for Alcoa to assess, select, and report on its green finance initiatives, supporting Alcoa in its sustainability efforts by aligning it with its financing strategy.

Alchemy Becomes First to Certify CO2e Savings in Tech with Greenly Partnership

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Environment, Technology, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Sustainability, Green Technology, Hardware, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Recycling, Consumer Electronics, Carbon accounting, Partnership, Life, Global warming potential, Circular economy, Transport, CO2

Supporting businesses on their journey to Net Zero, Alchemy - the fastest-growing circular tech company globally - has launched its partnership with carbon-accounting platform Greenly , making it the first and only device refurbisher able to certify the CO2e savings of each device it sells.

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  • Supporting businesses on their journey to Net Zero, Alchemy - the fastest-growing circular tech company globally - has launched its partnership with carbon-accounting platform Greenly , making it the first and only device refurbisher able to certify the CO2e savings of each device it sells.
  • With this partnership, Greenly carried out in depth analysis of Alchemy’s refurbishment process – from logistics, processing, repair and distribution – and collated details on the CO2e of raw materials for devices, manufacturing, transportation, and end of life emissions.
  • Our new partnership with Greenly makes us the only provider able to certify the CO2e avoided with each individual device purchased.
  • “It’s important for businesses to understand both the environmental and financial impact of their tech in their strategies to meet Net Zero.

NeoGenomics Releases Inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Medical Devices, Professional Services, Science, Genetics, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Health, Health Technology, Recycling, Research, Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Radiology, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, NEO, Development, Growth, ESG, Patient, Environmental stewardship, Cancer, Business ethics, Woman, Workforce, Retention, Consumer, Management

This inaugural report details the performance and management of NeoGenomics’ commitment to its core values of quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and innovation.

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  • This inaugural report details the performance and management of NeoGenomics’ commitment to its core values of quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and innovation.
  • “Releasing our first ESG report marks an important milestone in NeoGenomics’ growth and evolution,” said Chris Smith, CEO at NeoGenomics.
  • In 2023, NeoGenomics recycled 310 tons of waste from its labs in Fort Myers, FL, and Aliso Viejo, CA.
  • NeoGenomics’ 2023 Employee Engagement Survey showed net improvements in Employee Happiness and Employee Engagement and decreased voluntary employee turnover to 13%.

4CRisk.ai Wins 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Security, Data Management, Legal, Insurance, Technology, Consulting, Banking, Business, Professional Services, Online Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Science, Software, Internet, Research, Organization, Risk management, Trustworthy AI, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Risk, AI, ARIA, Privacy, Medical device

4CRisk.ai products help organizations gain efficiency and agility, reshaping how they approach security, privacy, compliance and risk management.

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  • 4CRisk.ai products help organizations gain efficiency and agility, reshaping how they approach security, privacy, compliance and risk management.
  • Customers experience benefits levels of magnitude greater with 4CRisk.ai products, delivering results up to 50 times faster than current manual methods.
  • “We are thrilled to accept this coveted award,” commented Venky Yerrapotu, CEO and Co-Founder, 4CRisk.ai.
  • “The unwavering commitment of their team to excellence and their innovative AI applications have catapulted them to this remarkable achievement.

The Shareholder Commons Publishes Portfolios on the Ballot 2024, an Investor Guide to Systems-First Proxy Voting

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Technology, Environmental Issues, Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Intelligence, TSC, Meta, Sick leave, GOOG, GOOGL, Ballot, Security (finance)

Portfolios on the Ballot flags initiatives designed to protect the social and environmental systems that support all the companies in a diversified portfolio.

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  • Portfolios on the Ballot flags initiatives designed to protect the social and environmental systems that support all the companies in a diversified portfolio.
  • In conjunction with the launch, TSC will hold a three-part webinar series starting on March 26th to highlight issues on the ballot and discuss how diversified investors can protect the value of their diversified portfolios this proxy season.
  • “This year, we have collected dozens of shareholder initiatives that aim to protect diversified investors’ common interests in protecting the systems that underlie a thriving economy,” says Rick Alexander, the CEO of The Shareholder Commons.
  • Portfolios on the Ballot highlights the ability of investors to steward the systems upon which the economy depends in the 2024 proxy season.

Tomorrow drives Mercedes-Benz: Full commitment to sustainable business strategy goes far beyond products

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Recycling, EV, Electric Vehicles, Professional Services, Recreational Vehicles, Performance & Special Interest, Environment, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Environmental Health, Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Community, AG, Mercedes-Benz, Wind, Carbon, Mercedes-Benz Group, Raw, Climate change mitigation, Workplace, Legislation, Concept, TSR, Solar energy, Novelis, Partnership, Policy, Nucor, Woman, CO2, EAF, Electricity, Risk management, Integrity, Digital, Safety, ESG, AI, Just transition, Plant, Steel Dynamics, Public sector, Car, Sindelfingen, Family, IAA, Conference, Growth, MMA, Steel, XEV, Female, Organic

Driven by tomorrow and a clear focus on the entire value chain, Mercedes‑Benz firmly embeds sustainability considerations in the daily business.

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  • Driven by tomorrow and a clear focus on the entire value chain, Mercedes‑Benz firmly embeds sustainability considerations in the daily business.
  • Therefore, Mercedes-Benz drives a Just Transition as an integral part of its sustainable business strategy with a focus on people, human rights, as well as its policy engagement.
  • Sustainable finance is a core aspect of the Mercedes-Benz sustainable business strategy.
  • The basis for this is the sustainable business strategy of the Mercedes‑Benz Group.

Comstock Releases 2023 ESG Report

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Professional Services, Sustainability, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Asset Management, Construction & Property, Environment, Other Transport, Rail, Urban Planning, Transport, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Senior, ESG, CHCI, Congestion, Publication, Social responsibility

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced the online publication of their 2023 Environmental Social Governance (“ESG”) Report.

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  • Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced the online publication of their 2023 Environmental Social Governance (“ESG”) Report.
  • The report details the many meaningful ways that Comstock has demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and robust governance practices.
  • “Our 2023 ESG Report demonstrates our clear dedication to improving all aspects of corporate responsibility each year,” said Chris Facas, Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Services at Comstock.
  • “We continue to promote sustainable development practices and have introduced many new green initiatives across all our managed properties.

United States Steel Honors Employees for Community Service with Donations to Charitable Organizations

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Steel, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Manufacturing, Mining, Minerals, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Fund Raising, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Philanthropy, Natural Resources, Volunteer of the Year, Organization, Culture, U.S. Steel, Volunteering, Veteran, Environment, Edgar Thomson Steel Works, Athlete, Student, Service, Safety, Firefighter, EMS, Gary Works, Fire department, Multimedia, Iron

S. Steel”) named its Volunteer of the Year along with 12 Service Champions for their community service in 2023 as part of the company’s United by Service initiative.

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  • S. Steel”) named its Volunteer of the Year along with 12 Service Champions for their community service in 2023 as part of the company’s United by Service initiative.
  • To honor the winners, U. S. Steel is donating to the charitable organization of each employee’s choice.
  • Tyrell Anderson, an operational excellence engineer at U. S. Steel Gary Works in Gary, Indiana, was named the United by Service 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
  • U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe.