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Fortinet Releases its 2023 Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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While we are proud of the progress in this year’s sustainability report, we are mindful that advancing our sustainability goals and efforts is a continuous journey of improvement."

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  • While we are proud of the progress in this year’s sustainability report, we are mindful that advancing our sustainability goals and efforts is a continuous journey of improvement."
  • Fortinet ® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today released its 2023 Sustainability Report .
  • This annual report outlines the company's approach, commitments, and progress on the sustainability issues that matter most to Fortinet and its stakeholders, including employees, investors, suppliers, partners, and customers.
  • Fortinet’s 2023 Sustainability Report references the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Sustainability Accountability Standards Board (SASB) Standards, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

PPG again earns EcoVadis gold rating for sustainability practices, ranks among top 7% of evaluated companies

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has again earned a gold rating in corporate social responsibility from EcoVadis, a leading third-party sustainability ratings platform.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has again earned a gold rating in corporate social responsibility from EcoVadis, a leading third-party sustainability ratings platform.
  • According to the EcoVadis rating methodology, PPG earned “advanced” scores in the categories of environment, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement practices.
  • Contributing to PPG’s rating, in 2023:
    EcoVadis experts evaluate companies based on 21 factors grouped into four categories: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
  • The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

Assent Announces 2023 Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Assent Inc. (Assent), a leader in supply chain sustainability management, has released its 2023 sustainability report detailing recent achievements in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

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  • Assent Inc. (Assent), a leader in supply chain sustainability management, has released its 2023 sustainability report detailing recent achievements in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423925272/en/
    Assent Announces 2023 Sustainability Report (Photo: Business Wire)
    The 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report is Assent’s first to be grounded in the company’s new Corporate Sustainability Roadmap, a forward-looking strategy for advancing the company’s sustainability innovation and leadership efforts.
  • Assent’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights include:
    Planet: Developed a climate action plan that outlines quarterly milestones to guide environmental efforts.
  • “Data collection and benchmarking are key elements for any successful ESG or supply chain sustainability program,” said Cally Edgren , Senior Director of Sustainability, Assent.

Eaton Earns First Gold Medal Rating from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Intelligent power management company Eaton has achieved a gold medal from EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings.

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  • Intelligent power management company Eaton has achieved a gold medal from EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings.
  • The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria in four key areas including environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
  • “This recognition shows how diligently our teams are working, not only to make progress on our commitments, but to transparently report on it,” said Harold Jones, chief sustainability officer and executive vice president, Eaton Business System, Eaton.
  • Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere.

Orbia Ranked as a Best Company for Women, Best Company for Millennials, by Women’s Choice Award

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Orbia has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award on its 2024 lists of best companies for women and millennials.

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  • Orbia has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award on its 2024 lists of best companies for women and millennials.
  • "At Orbia, we are deeply committed to cultivating our most valuable capital: our people.
  • Orbia seeks to support female talent through networks and programs including the Orbia Women’s Mentorship Program, OWN (Orbia Women’s Network) employee resource group and Inspire, Orbia’s leadership development program for women.
  • The Women’s Choice Award listings also encompass environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy evaluations, given the importance of corporate social responsibility to jobseekers.

RCI Announces Winners of Thirteenth Annual RCI Green Awards Program in Celebration of Earth Day

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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RCI ®, the world’s leading vacation exchange company celebrating 50 years in the industry, commemorated Earth Day by announcing the winners of the annual RCI® Green Awards program.

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  • RCI ®, the world’s leading vacation exchange company celebrating 50 years in the industry, commemorated Earth Day by announcing the winners of the annual RCI® Green Awards program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422472497/en/
    The RCI Green Platinum Award (International) was awarded to Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
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    Each year, the RCI Green Awards celebrates the RCI-affiliated resorts leading the pack in environmentally sustainable resort operations practices.
  • “The RCI Green Awards shines a light on the champions of sustainability in our industry,” said Paul Mulcahy, managing director for RCI North America.

Lumentum Awarded Platinum EcoVadis Medal for Second Consecutive Year

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Lumentum Holdings Inc. (" Lumentum "), a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, today announced that it has received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the second consecutive year, representing the highest level of recognition for sustainability performance.

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  • Lumentum Holdings Inc. (" Lumentum "), a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, today announced that it has received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the second consecutive year, representing the highest level of recognition for sustainability performance.
  • Lumentum remains in the top one percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the past year, increasing its overall score from 78 to 80 points.
  • “Receiving the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the second consecutive year is a testament to Lumentum's commitment to sustainability,” said Alan Lowe, president and CEO at Lumentum.
  • EcoVadis previously recognized Lumentum with a Platinum Rating in 2023, a Gold Rating in 2022, and a Silver Rating in 2021.

Insight 2024 Corporate Citizenship Report Reflects Focus on Using Tech for Good

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:NSIT), a global Solutions Integrator driving client success through digital transformation, has released its 2024 Insight Corporate Citizenship Report , emphasizing the company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.

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  • Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:NSIT), a global Solutions Integrator driving client success through digital transformation, has released its 2024 Insight Corporate Citizenship Report , emphasizing the company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • Insight’s sixth annual report illustrates a focus on ethical business practices in accordance with its membership in the United Nations Global Compact .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411140625/en/
    Insight's 2024 Corporate Citizenship Report highlights the company's commitment to using technology for good and how its values of hunger, heart and harmony guide its daily business practices.
  • To read the 2024 Insight Corporate Citizenship Report, visit insight.com/corporatecitizenship .

FOSUN FOR GOOD, CREATING IMPACT: Fosun International Issued its 2023 ESG Report and the Second Climate Information Disclosures Report

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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HONG KONG , April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, "Fosun International"), together with its subsidiaries ("Fosun" or the "Group"), today issued the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 (the "ESG Report").

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  • HONG KONG , April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, "Fosun International"), together with its subsidiaries ("Fosun" or the "Group"), today issued the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 (the "ESG Report").
  • Facing the increasingly severe challenges of global climate change, Fosun released its second Climate Information Disclosures Report with reference to the disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD") recommendations and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.
  • This year, the Group has actively pursued its carbon neutrality goal and issued the second Climate Information Disclosures Report.
  • For more information on Fosun's ESG, please refer to Fosun International's ESG Report 2023 posted on:
    The electronic copy of the 2023 Climate Information Disclosures Report is available on the Company's ESG webpage: ( https://en.fosun.com/esg/ )

Citycon recognized as a European Climate Leader and ranks number one in the Nordic real estate sector

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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HELSINKI, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citycon has again been recognized as one of Europe's Climate Leaders by the Financial Times and German research company Statista, making the prestigious list for the fourth consecutive year. Citycon is named number one in the Nordic real estate sector and ranks among the top 20% of all European companies, irrespective of the sector.

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  • Citycon is named number one in the Nordic real estate sector and ranks among the top 20% of all European companies, irrespective of the sector.
  • "I am proud to lead a company that sets ambitious targets for reducing emissions and also achieves them year after year.
  • Awarded the Shopping Centre of the Year in 2023, the centre is recognized for its innovative energy systems.
  • "We are dedicated to making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment through our 33 centres across the Nordic region.