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Schnitzer Steel Rebrands as Radius Recycling to Reflect Company’s Vision, Purpose, and Impact on Circular Economy

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN) today unveiled its new corporate name and identity, Radius Recycling, as part of a rebranding initiative to reflect the Company’s vision, purpose, and impact on the global economy.

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  • Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN) today unveiled its new corporate name and identity, Radius Recycling, as part of a rebranding initiative to reflect the Company’s vision, purpose, and impact on the global economy.
  • As the global economy accelerates its shift toward low carbon technologies, the demand for these metals has grown significantly.
  • In addition, the Company's 3PR™ Third Party Recycling services increase recycling rates and support the sustainability efforts of hundreds of domestic retailers and manufacturers.
  • The Company will change its NASDAQ ticker symbol to RDUS at the start of its next fiscal year in September 2023.

Sims Limited Debuts on the FTSE4Good Index Series

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Sustainability, Socially Responsible Investing, Finance, Carbon, FTSE4Good Index, Electricity, FTSE Russell, Corporate governance, ASX, Climate change, Corporate Knights, Social Security Government Pension Offset, Biophysical environment, Growth, ESG, Social, Renewable energy

Sims Limited ( ASX: SGM ), a global leader in sustainability and an enabler of the circular economy, announced today that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series .

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  • Sims Limited ( ASX: SGM ), a global leader in sustainability and an enabler of the circular economy, announced today that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series .
  • Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
  • Businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.
  • Inclusion on the FTSE4Good Index Series continues recognition of Sims Limited’s sustainability leadership.

BMO Provides Innovative New Sustainability-Linked Deposit Product to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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TORONTO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced it is providing its innovative new Sustainability-Linked Deposit (SLD) product to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE: ZWS), a client and leading engineered water solutions company.

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  • TORONTO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced it is providing its innovative new Sustainability-Linked Deposit (SLD) product to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE: ZWS), a client and leading engineered water solutions company.
  • A Sustainability-Linked Deposit links the interest paid on a deposit account to a client's achievement of defined sustainability targets.
  • "Zurn Elkay's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) progress – and our focus – are guided by our commitment to simply Do the Right Thing," said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions.
  • Named one of America's Most Responsible Companies for three consecutive years by Newsweek, Zurn Elkay also develops solutions that help manage the most-important natural resource – water.

ARÇELIK SEEKS TO INSPIRE SUSTAINABLE LIVES IN EVERY HOME, PUBLISHES ITS 15TH SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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Highlighting its continued commitment to sustainability, the report reinforces the importance Arçelik lends to sustainability across its business whilst also focusing on how to inspire a sustainable life in every home.

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  • Highlighting its continued commitment to sustainability, the report reinforces the importance Arçelik lends to sustainability across its business whilst also focusing on how to inspire a sustainable life in every home.
  • The contents of Arçelik's 15th Sustainability Report emphasises a focus on reducing carbon emissions and making efficiency improvements in the supply chain as is identified as high priority in the report.
  • In launching its 2022 Sustainability Report, Arçelik also aims to inspire sustainable lives in every home.
  • The company's 2022 Sustainability Report, along with its executive summary highlighting numerous recognitions in the field of sustainability, can be accessed here .

ARÇELIK SEEKS TO INSPIRE SUSTAINABLE LIVES IN EVERY HOME, PUBLISHES ITS 15TH SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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Friday, July 14, 2023
GJ, Workforce, Pressure, Lighting, Science Based Targets initiative, Corporate Knights, LEED, Partnership, Sea of Marmara, Sustainability reporting, Commitment, Waste, Electricity, Taxonomy, Woman, Recycling, Carbon, USD, EU taxonomy for sustainable activities, Electronic, Wind, Certification, Plant, Sustainability, Non-governmental organization, WEEE, Investment, Energy efficiency, Water, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, WIPO, WWF, CO2, Renewable energy

Highlighting its continued commitment to sustainability, the report reinforces the importance Arçelik lends to sustainability across its business whilst also focusing on how to inspire a sustainable life in every home.

Key Points: 
  • Highlighting its continued commitment to sustainability, the report reinforces the importance Arçelik lends to sustainability across its business whilst also focusing on how to inspire a sustainable life in every home.
  • The contents of Arçelik's 15th Sustainability Report emphasises a focus on reducing carbon emissions and making efficiency improvements in the supply chain as is identified as high priority in the report.
  • In launching its 2022 Sustainability Report, Arçelik also aims to inspire sustainable lives in every home.
  • The company's 2022 Sustainability Report, along with its executive summary highlighting numerous recognitions in the field of sustainability, can be accessed here .

BMO's Mona Malone Named a Catalyst Honours Champion for 2023

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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TORONTO, July 11, 2023 /CNW/ - BMO today announced Mona Malone, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Head of People and Culture, has been named a Catalyst Honours Champion for 2023.

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  • TORONTO, July 11, 2023 /CNW/ - BMO today announced Mona Malone, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Head of People and Culture, has been named a Catalyst Honours Champion for 2023.
  • Ms. Malone's Catalyst Honours Champion Award reflects her leadership and the impact she has made as the architect of BMO's Zero Barriers to Inclusion strategy.
  • Mona exemplifies what it means to be a Catalyst Honors Champion."
  • Ms. Malone continues to be a champion for new generations of women in business and is deeply passionate about talent, leadership, and community.

GFL Environmental Inc. Recognized as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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VAUGHAN, ON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") today announced that it has been named one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights.

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  • VAUGHAN, ON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") today announced that it has been named one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights.
  • "We are honored to be named to the Best 50 Corporate Citizens list in recognition of our ESG achievements," said Patrick Dovigi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of GFL.
  • The Best 50 Corporate Citizens are identified from among Canadian corporations with at least $1 billion in annual revenues, across all company types and sectors.
  • Further information on the 2023 Best 50 Corporate Citizens is available at www.corporateknights.com/rankings/best-50-rankings/2023-best-50-rankings/ .

FigBytes Ranks in Corporate Knights' 2nd Annual Future 50 Fastest-Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - FigBytes, creators of the leading Sustainability Platform for impact-focused organizations has been recognized in the prestigious Corporate Knights' 2nd Annual Future 50 Fastest-Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada .

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - FigBytes, creators of the leading Sustainability Platform for impact-focused organizations has been recognized in the prestigious Corporate Knights' 2nd Annual Future 50 Fastest-Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada .
  • Out of over 8,000 Canadian companies considered, FigBytes secured its position as one of the fastest-growing sustainable companies in the country.
  • "We're very pleased to be recognized among Canada's fastest-growing sustainable companies by Corporate Knights," said Ted Dhillon, CEO and co-founder, FigBytes.
  • The Future 50 Fastest-Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada list showcases businesses from various sectors, ranging from clean energy to artificial intelligence and beyond.

Manulife Named One of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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TORONTO , June 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Manulife (TSX: MFC) was selected as one of Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the third consecutive year, as the firm continues its commitments outlined in its Impact Agenda to empower sustained health and well-being, drive inclusive economic opportunities, and accelerate a sustainable future.

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  • TORONTO , June 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Manulife (TSX: MFC) was selected as one of Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the third consecutive year, as the firm continues its commitments outlined in its Impact Agenda to empower sustained health and well-being, drive inclusive economic opportunities, and accelerate a sustainable future.
  • Corporate Knights' ranking of the world's best 50 Canadian corporate citizens is based on a rigorous assessment of all publicly traded, privately owned, and Crown corporations in Canada with more than $1 billion in gross annual revenue across 25 key performance indicators such as resource management, employee management, financial management, clean revenue and clean investment, and supplier performance.
  • For 2023, Manulife ranked within approximately the top 2 percent of its Financials and Insurance Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) sector and industry peer groups, respectively.
  • Visit Manulife.com/sustainability to learn more about the firm's Impact Agenda and to read its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Canada Post again ranked as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Corporation receives top-quartile scores on carbon productivity, sustainable investment, and diversity on the executive team and Board of Directors

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  • Corporation receives top-quartile scores on carbon productivity, sustainable investment, and diversity on the executive team and Board of Directors
    OTTAWA, ON, June 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada Post is again receiving recognition as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens.
  • Released today by Corporate Knights, the Best 50 Corporate Citizens is an annual ranking of Canadian corporate performance on sustainability.
  • We've been independently assessed and, for the second time in three years, named to Corporate Knights' Best 50 list.
  • The Best 50 Corporate Citizens recognition comes after Canada Post recently received the Clean 50 and Clean 16 awards for leadership in reducing emissions and contributing to Canada's clean economy.