Targets

Moët Hennessy expands commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, with ambitious targets approved by SBTi

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星期二, 十月 26, 2021

The core objective consists in adopting the 1.5C target, as stipulated under the Paris Agreement and confirmed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Key Points: 
  • The core objective consists in adopting the 1.5C target, as stipulated under the Paris Agreement and confirmed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • For several years now, Mot Hennessy brands have implemented several measures to optimize their carbon footprint throughout their value chain.
  • We have set ambitious goals that we are committed to following regularly and integrating into Mot Hennessy's overall strategy," said Philippe Schaus, President of Mot Hennessy.
  • In order to achieve this ambitious goal, Mot Hennessy will focus on four measures with the greatest impact on reducing its carbon footprint: Reduce the carbon impact from raw materials, design eco-conscious packaging, leverage renewable energy and foster low-carbon transportation.

Moët Hennessy expands commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, with ambitious targets approved by SBTi

Retrieved on: 
星期二, 十月 26, 2021

The core objective consists in adopting the 1.5C target, as stipulated under the Paris Agreement and confirmed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Key Points: 
  • The core objective consists in adopting the 1.5C target, as stipulated under the Paris Agreement and confirmed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • For several years now, Mot Hennessy brands have implemented several measures to optimize their carbon footprint throughout their value chain.
  • We have set ambitious goals that we are committed to following regularly and integrating into Mot Hennessy's overall strategy," said Philippe Schaus, President of Mot Hennessy.
  • In order to achieve this ambitious goal, Mot Hennessy will focus on four measures with the greatest impact on reducing its carbon footprint: Reduce the carbon impact from raw materials, design eco-conscious packaging, leverage renewable energy and foster low-carbon transportation.

Henry Schein Joins the Business Ambition For 1.5⁰C Initiative

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星期一, 十月 25, 2021

The Business Ambition for 1.5C campaign encourages companies to set robust emissions reduction targets at the pace and scale required by climate science.

Key Points: 
  • The Business Ambition for 1.5C campaign encourages companies to set robust emissions reduction targets at the pace and scale required by climate science.
  • Climate change is the most critical sustainability issue of our time, said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. By signing the Business Ambition for 1.5C initiative, Henry Schein is joining corporate leaders worldwide in strengthening and sharpening our approach to measuring, monitoring, and reporting on carbon emissions and other environmental impacts.
  • The Business Ambition for 1.5C campaign is the worlds largest and fastest-growing group of companies taking urgent action for a 1.5C future.
  • Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology.

Cummins Named to Key Climate Action Groups Ahead of COP26 Summit

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星期四, 十月 21, 2021

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today it has been accepted into two influential groups advocating for climate action ahead of the global COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland (U.K.) starting Oct. 31.

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  • Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today it has been accepted into two influential groups advocating for climate action ahead of the global COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland (U.K.) starting Oct. 31.
  • Cummins worked with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in developing the companys PLANET 2050 environmental strategy released in 2019.
  • Cummins Chairman and CEO, Tom Linebarger, says the worlds climate challenges threaten Cummins ability to deliver on its mission of making peoples lives better by powering a more prosperous world.
  • Cummins is advocating for climate action through its participation with a number of groups including the CEO Climate Dialogue, the Business Roundtable, the International Council on Clean Transportation and the global Hydrogen Council.

Scientific Beta welcomes updated TCFD guidance and renews criticism of EU Climate Transition and Paris-Aligned Benchmark Regulation

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星期四, 十月 21, 2021

First, the TCFD reaffirms Weighted Average Carbon Intensity as recommended disclosure2 for funds, products and strategies (while also requiring the disclosure of financed emissions, where possible).

Key Points: 
  • First, the TCFD reaffirms Weighted Average Carbon Intensity as recommended disclosure2 for funds, products and strategies (while also requiring the disclosure of financed emissions, where possible).
  • While not perfect, revenues-based carbon intensity, as endorsed by the TCFD since 2017, is a superior metric for these applications., he adds.
  • On January 31, 2020, Singapore Exchange (SGX) acquired a majority stake in Scientific Beta.
  • Since 2015, Scientific Beta has also been offering highly advanced strategies in the area of ESG and climate change, whether involving options integrated into smart beta indices or pure ESG or climate benchmarks.

Valmet has signed a EUR 300 million syndicated revolving credit facility with a margin linked to its climate targets

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星期三, 十月 20, 2021

Valmet Oyj's press release on October 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.EEST

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  • Valmet Oyj's press release on October 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.EEST
    Valmet has signed a new EUR 300 million sustainability-linked syndicated revolving credit facility (RCF) agreement.
  • The new RCF refinances an existing EUR 200 million credit facility and will be used for general corporate purposes.
  • The facility has a tenor of 3 years with two 1-year extension options dependent on the approval of the banks concerned.
  • The margin under the RCF will be partly adjusted based on Valmet's progress in meeting its Climate program targets.

EQT launches impact-driven longer-hold fund

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星期三, 十月 20, 2021

EQT strengthens commitment to drive positive impact by launching the EQT Future fund, targeting longer-hold investments in mature companies with market-shaping impact potential

Key Points: 
  • EQT strengthens commitment to drive positive impact by launching the EQT Future fund, targeting longer-hold investments in mature companies with market-shaping impact potential
    The EQT Future fund will have a target size of EUR 4 billion and a portion of its carried interest will be linked to achieving portfolio-level impact KPIs, including reduction of GHG emissions using the Science Based Targets
    STOCKHOLM, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on three decades of future-proofing companies, EQT now strengthens its platform-wide commitment to make a positive impact by launching the EQT Future fund.
  • The EQT Future fund will invest in mature, high-quality companies with market-shaping impact potential and where transformation requires a longer ownership horizon.
  • Christian Sinding, CEO and Managing Partner of EQT, said, "EQT Future is an important strategic move for EQT as a firm.
  • The EQT Future fund will have a target fund size of EUR 4 billion.

EQT launches impact-driven longer-hold fund

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星期三, 十月 20, 2021

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on three decades of future-proofing companies, EQT now strengthens its platform-wide commitment to make a positive impact by launching the EQT Future fund.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on three decades of future-proofing companies, EQT now strengthens its platform-wide commitment to make a positive impact by launching the EQT Future fund.
  • The EQT Future fund will invest in mature, high-quality companies with market-shaping impact potential and where transformation requires a longer ownership horizon.
  • Christian Sinding, CEO and Managing Partner of EQT, said, "EQT Future is an important strategic move for EQT as a firm.
  • The EQT Future fund will have a target fund size of EUR 4 billion.

Cognizant Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2030

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星期二, 十月 19, 2021

TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced it will achieve net zero emissions by 2030, a new milestone set out as part of the company's ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda to become a more sustainable business.

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  • TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced it will achieve net zero emissions by 2030, a new milestone set out as part of the company's ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda to become a more sustainable business.
  • "Climate change is widespread, rapid and intensifying," said Brian Humphries, Chief Executive Officer at Cognizant.
  • I am proud to announce that Cognizant commits to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
  • Cognizant's commitment to net zero calls for reducing emissions by 50 percent from the company's global operations and supply chain by 2030, and by 90 percent by 2040.

Cognizant Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2030

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星期二, 十月 19, 2021

TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced it will achieve net zero emissions by 2030, a new milestone set out as part of the company's ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda to become a more sustainable business.

Key Points: 
  • "Climate change is widespread, rapid and intensifying," said Brian Humphries, Chief Executive Officer at Cognizant.
  • I am proud to announce that Cognizant commits to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
  • "We designed Cognizant's net zero roadmap to marshal the global resources of a Fortune 200 technology services company to help accelerate the world's movement to a low-carbon economy," said Sophia Mendelsohn, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of ESG at Cognizant.
  • Cognizant's commitment to net zero calls for reducing emissions by 50 percent from the company's global operations and supply chain by 2030, and by 90 percent by 2040.