Corporate Knights

PPG ranked as leading paints and coatings manufacturer in 2024 Corporate Knights Clean200 list

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it was named to the 2024 Corporate Knights Clean200 list as the leading paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it was named to the 2024 Corporate Knights Clean200 list as the leading paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer.
  • The company earned the top spot by having a strong percent of 2022 sales from sustainable products, as defined by Corporate Knights.
  • The Clean200 list ranks the 200 publicly traded companies that have the most sustainable total revenue, earning a minimum of 10% from sustainable sources.
  • 161 overall on the list in sustainable revenue, reporting 19% of sales from products with third party sustainability certifications in 2022.

McCormick & Company Named to Barron's Most Sustainable U.S. Companies List

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced that it has been recognized on the 2024 Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list released by Barron's Magazine.

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  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced that it has been recognized on the 2024 Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list released by Barron's Magazine.
  • This is McCormick's sixth appearance on the prestigious list, which evaluates publicly traded U.S. companies across a variety of environmental, social, and governance measures.
  • "McCormick is proud to be recognized on the Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list this year," said Brendan Foley, President and Chief Executive Officer for McCormick and Company.
  • 1 most sustainable company in the world in the Food Products Industry by the Corporate Knights' Global 100 Sustainability Index, which honored the Company for the eighth consecutive year.

BMO Partners with Canada Infrastructure Bank to Help Canadian Clients Finance Energy Retrofits in a Sustainable Finance First

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

BMO is the first financial institution in Canada to offer a unique financial ecosystem that provides access to impact capital through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, with long term refinancing through BMO.

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  • BMO is the first financial institution in Canada to offer a unique financial ecosystem that provides access to impact capital through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, with long term refinancing through BMO.
  • This program is an example of the way we partner with organizations to create new and effective sustainable solutions for our clients."
  • "We're excited to be at the leading edge of sustainable finance innovation in the real estate sector," said Nadim Hirji, Group Head, BMO Commercial Bank, North America.
  • Depending on the forecast GHG savings, the client may qualify for Canada Infrastructure Bank impact capital to support project execution.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Recognized as One of the World's Top 50 Most Sustainable Corporations

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced that for the second consecutive year it has been included in the annual Corporate Knights' Global 100 index of the world's most sustainable corporations. Maxeon is ranked number 44, placing it among top global companies recognized in conjunction with the index's publication at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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  • Maxeon is ranked number 44, placing it among top global companies recognized in conjunction with the index's publication at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
  • Maxeon scored particularly well for its sustainable supply chain, the health and safety of its employees and the Company's female representation in management.
  • Toby Heaps, Corporate Knights Chief Executive Officer, said, "Maxeon is setting the global standard for sustainability in the solar sector.
  • Maxeon also received the 2023 "Best Solar Company" award at the World ESG Summit Asia in Kuala Lumpur.

Wheaton Precious Metals Recognized Among Corporate Knights' 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has ranked among Corporate Knights' 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has ranked among Corporate Knights' 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.
  • The Company will be included in the Global 100 Index, which represents a benchmark for sustainability excellence.
  • "It is an incredible honour to be recognized by Corporate Knights in its annual ranking of the world's most sustainable companies," said Randy Smallwood, Wheaton's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Corporate Knights' 2024 ranking of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations is based on a rigorous assessment of over 6,500 public companies with revenue over US$1 billion.

Schneider Electric continues to lead the way in external ESG ratings, 13th year in a row in DJSI and Global 100

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

This year, Schneider Electric earned the #1 ranking among its peer group and came 7th in the Global 100 list.

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  • This year, Schneider Electric earned the #1 ranking among its peer group and came 7th in the Global 100 list.
  • Schneider Electric is the only company in its field to have featured in the top 10 a record-breaking six times since 2012.
  • Schneider Electric was also recently included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 13th consecutive year.
  • Schneider Electric's ESG performance is monitored and disclosed quarterly as part of its financial results.

McCormick & Company Named to Corporate Knights Global 100 Sustainability Index for 8th Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today was named the world's 49th most sustainable company and No. 1 in the Food Products industry by the Corporate Knights Global 100 Sustainability Index at the Davos World Economic Forum. 2024 marks the eighth consecutive year McCormick has been featured on this list. The Company also retained its top position among its food industry peers.

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  • 1 in the Food Products industry by the Corporate Knights Global 100 Sustainability Index at the Davos World Economic Forum.
  • 2024 marks the eighth consecutive year McCormick has been featured on this list.
  • "McCormick is committed to growing our business responsibly and has made significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy, including solar, across our global operations.
  • Companies ranked on the Corporate Knights' Global 100 Sustainability Index represent the top echelon in the world on sustainability performance.

Eisai Listed as a Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation for the Eighth Time

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

TOKYO, Jan 17, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has been listed in the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100), a global ranking by Canada-based media and investment advisory company, Corporate Knights, Inc.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 17, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has been listed in the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100), a global ranking by Canada-based media and investment advisory company, Corporate Knights, Inc.
  • Ranked 35th, Eisai is the highest ranking company among global pharmaceutical companies.
  • Also, Eisai became the highest ranking Japanese company among the three Japanese companies listed in the Global 100 (please visit here for the Global 100 ranking).
  • The Global 100 evaluates the sustainability of more than 6,700 of the world's major corporations based on various corporate initiatives in areas such as ESG (environment, society and governance).

Essity ranked one of the world's most sustainable companies

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights.
  • The Global 100 list represents the top 1% of companies in the world in terms of sustainability performance.
  • The ranking is based on 25 quantitative key performance indicators, including sustainable revenue, sustainable investment, taxes paid, carbon productivity, and racial and gender diversity.
  • Our inclusion in Corporate Knight's index demonstrates our commitment to responsible business practices throughout our value chain," says Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity.

Essity ranked one of the world's most sustainable companies

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights.
  • The Global 100 list represents the top 1% of companies in the world in terms of sustainability performance.
  • The ranking is based on 25 quantitative key performance indicators, including sustainable revenue, sustainable investment, taxes paid, carbon productivity, and racial and gender diversity.
  • Our inclusion in Corporate Knight's index demonstrates our commitment to responsible business practices throughout our value chain," says Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity.