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CBRE Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Third Consecutive Year

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星期一, 十一月 15, 2021

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that its environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs have earned the company a place on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the third year in a row.

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  • CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that its environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs have earned the company a place on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the third year in a row.
  • Only 322 companies (of 2,544 that are eligible) made the grade for the 2021 DJSI World Index.
  • Our inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year reflects the strong progress we continue to make in growing our business in socially responsible ways.
  • The company earned a spot on the FTSE4Good Index for the eighth consecutive year.

Ahold Delhaize announces accelerated growth and investment plan to drive more customer value

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星期一, 十一月 15, 2021

Powered by its great local brands, this growth and investment plan underpins Ahold Delhaizes vision to deliver the leading local food shopping experience for customers, placing value and convenience at the heart of its strategy.

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  • Powered by its great local brands, this growth and investment plan underpins Ahold Delhaizes vision to deliver the leading local food shopping experience for customers, placing value and convenience at the heart of its strategy.
  • Ahold Delhaize will invest in its brands to provide shoppers relevant products and services, promotions, tailored customer experiences and premium subscription memberships.
  • In doing so, Ahold Delhaize expects to accelerate net sales growth with 10 billion in incremental sales from 2023-2025.
  • Natalie Knight, CFO Ahold Delhaize: To support these plans, the company will increase investment levels from 3% to 3.5% per annum to fuel growth.

CN Signs the “Business Ambition for 1.5°C” and Joins the “Race To Zero” Campaign

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星期五, 十一月 12, 2021

MONTREAL, Nov. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is proud to announce its commitment to setting a target in line with a 1.5°C scenario and to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. By doing so, CN is the first North American railroad to formally commit to having a net-zero target by joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the United Nations’ Race To Zero campaign.

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  • By doing so, CN is the first North American railroad to formally commit to having a net-zero target by joining the Business Ambition for 1.5C and the United Nations Race To Zero campaign.
  • Since 1993, the Company has reduced its rail locomotive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 43%, thereby avoiding over 48 million tonnes of emissions.
  • Sustainability is at the heart of how we conduct our business every day and defines our contribution to building a more sustainable future.
  • CN recognizes the importance of mitigating and adapting its business to changing climate conditions.

Ahold Delhaize brings net-zero target forward to 2040 for direct carbon emissions

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星期五, 十一月 12, 2021

Ahold Delhaize and its brands commit to reach net-zero carbon emissions across their operations by no later than 2040 (scope 1 and 2) and to becoming net-zero businesses across its entire supply chain, products and services no later than by 2050 (scope 3).

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  • Ahold Delhaize and its brands commit to reach net-zero carbon emissions across their operations by no later than 2040 (scope 1 and 2) and to becoming net-zero businesses across its entire supply chain, products and services no later than by 2050 (scope 3).
  • In the past years, Ahold Delhaize and its brands have worked towards a net-zero scenario by 2050 and have taken a systems approach to building a climate strategy based on Science Based Targets.
  • It has conducted in-depth research on the impact of climate change following recommendations from the Taskforce Climate Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).
  • Ahold Delhaizes current target is to reduce carbon emissions from its brands own operations by 50% by 2030 (2018 baseline).

Nokia calls for accelerated digitalization and green energy uptake, sets sights on 100% green electricity by 2025

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星期五, 十一月 12, 2021

Nokia calls for accelerated digitalization and green energy uptake, sets sights on 100% green electricity by 2025

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  • Nokia calls for accelerated digitalization and green energy uptake, sets sights on 100% green electricity by 2025
    Nokia advocates for the world to digitalize to reach net zero and align the digital and green transformations.
  • Espoo, Finland Nokia has called for accelerated digitalization and green energy uptake, as well as setting its sights on 100% renewable electricity in its own operations by 2025.
  • Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia, said: There is no green without digital.
  • New cooling systems developed by Nokia for energy-intensive base stations can reduce energy use by roughly 70%.

Ardagh Metal Packaging Accelerates Sustainability Strategy to Support Customers, Investors and Communities

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星期四, 十一月 11, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners around the world, is proud to announce the launch of its 2021 Sustainability Report.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners around the world, is proud to announce the launch of its 2021 Sustainability Report.
  • Earlier this year, Ardagh was listed by the Financial Times among 300 companies exhibiting exceptional sustainability performance in its "Europe's Climate Leaders 2021."
  • And, in 2020, CDP awarded Ardagh Leadership Class ratings for sustainability across numerous categories, while EcoVadis, an independent sustainability rating platform, awarded its gold certification for sustainability results to Ardagh for the fifth straight year.
  • For more information about AMP and to download a copy of the 2021 AMP Sustainability Report, click here .

Business Council on Climate Change Launches Initiative to Catalyze Corporate Carbon Removal Investments

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星期三, 十一月 10, 2021

Carbon removals--the removal or sequestration of carbon from the atmosphere through natural or engineered solutions--are an increasingly important strategy alongside emissions reductions for meeting global climate goals. Carbon removals can also deliver broader ecological benefits and bring socio-economic advantages to local communities, including those that are most impacted by climate change and ecosystem loss.

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  • The Business Council on Climate Change (BC3), a multi-sector partnership dedicated to incubating, scaling, and sharing world-leading solutions to address climate change, has launched a major new effort to catalyze carbon removal investments by the corporate sector.
  • Carbon removals--the removal or sequestration of carbon from the atmosphere through natural or engineered solutions--are an increasingly important strategy alongside emissions reductions for meeting global climate goals.
  • Carbon removals can also deliver broader ecological benefits and bring socio-economic advantages to local communities, including those that are most impacted by climate change and ecosystem loss.
  • We need bold and immediate action to meet the urgency of the climate crisis, said BC3 Executive Director Maura McKnight.

More than 1,000 companies commit to science-based emissions reductions in line with 1.5°C climate ambition

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星期三, 十一月 10, 2021

The Business Ambition for 1.5C campaign is a route for companies to join the UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign.

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  • The Business Ambition for 1.5C campaign is a route for companies to join the UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign.
  • Today, through the Business Ambition for 1.5C campaign we have witnessed an unprecedented increase in corporate commitments to tackle the climate emergency.
  • The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science.
  • It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.

Industry Leader in Sustainability, Arçelik Pushes for More Ambitious Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG Emissions Reduction Targets at COP26

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星期二, 十一月 9, 2021

This comes in tandem, with Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arelik joining The World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.

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  • This comes in tandem, with Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arelik joining The World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
  • A group of 70 global chief executives, who are driving cross-sector collaboration to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy.
  • Together, they discussed the importance of energy efficiency in the reduction of Scope 3 emissions.
  • Arelik also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 15% over the same timeframe.

Industry Leader in Sustainability, Arçelik Pushes for More Ambitious Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG Emissions Reduction Targets at COP26

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星期二, 十一月 9, 2021

ISTANBUL, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Arçelik A.Ş. (ARCLK: IST, "Arçelik"), the global leading consumer durables and electronics manufacturer, has announced their commitment to the Paris Agreement goals, by re-submitting more ambitious science-based targets for their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, pushing for a 50.4% reduction across all three scopes.

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  • This comes in tandem, with Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arelik joining The World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
  • A group of 70 global chief executives, who are driving cross-sector collaboration to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy.
  • Together, they discussed the importance of energy efficiency in the reduction of Scope 3 emissions.
  • Arelik also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 15% over the same timeframe.