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Dahua Technology Releases 2023 ESG Report

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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HANGZHOU, China, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, highlighting diverse range of initiatives aimed at addressing pressing environmental and social challenges while enhancing responsible corporate practices.

Key Points: 
  • HANGZHOU, China, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, highlighting diverse range of initiatives aimed at addressing pressing environmental and social challenges while enhancing responsible corporate practices.
  • Dahua boasts a transparent, well-established ESG governance framework, adhering to compliance operations and business ethics.
  • At the forefront of technological innovation, Dahua adopts clean technology and advanced simulation processes for green product research and development to minimize the impact on the environment.
  • Dahua also incorporates ESG standards into supplier screening and evaluation to promote the sustainable development of its supply chain.

GenScript Biotech officially joins SBTi to fulfill its sustainability commitment

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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This demonstrates GenScript 's strong commitment to combating global climate change and marks an important step on the company's path to sustainable development.

Key Points: 
  • This demonstrates GenScript 's strong commitment to combating global climate change and marks an important step on the company's path to sustainable development.
  • GenScript has always been committed to applying innovative technologies to the cause of environmental protection and sustainable development.
  • In accordance with the Paris Agreement's goal of controlling global temperature rise to within 1.5°C, GenScript will set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets that meet SBTi standards and submit them for certification to SBTi.
  • "This is not only another important milestone in our sustainability practices, but also a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

NaaS Technology Commits to Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment by Signing WEPs

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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The company pledges to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, supporting global sustainable development goals through its practical actions.

Key Points: 
  • The company pledges to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, supporting global sustainable development goals through its practical actions.
  • By signing the WEPs, NaaS commits to the seven principles set forth by the initiative, which focus on empowering women in the workplace, marketplace, and community.
  • NaaS' joining WEPs reflects its support for the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its proactive approach to the global sustainable development goal of gender equality.
  • By engaging with international organizations and initiatives, NaaS has demonstrated its leadership and sense of responsibility in global sustainable development.

TE Connectivity details sustainability progress in corporate responsibility report

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, has made significant strides over the past year in meeting its sustainability and social ambitions, as detailed today in its annual corporate responsibility report .

Key Points: 
  • SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, has made significant strides over the past year in meeting its sustainability and social ambitions, as detailed today in its annual corporate responsibility report .
  • "TE's One Connected World strategy guides our sustainability journey," said CEO Terrence Curtin.
  • TE has reduced absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions directly generated by the company by 72% since 2020.
  • Additionally, TE has committed to reduce indirect Scope 3 emissions, resulting from its value chain, by 30% by 2032 (against a 2022 baseline).

Yum China's Unwavering Commitment to ESG Highlighted in 2023 Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SHANGHAI, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that it has published its seventh annual Sustainability Report.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that it has published its seventh annual Sustainability Report.
  • Key highlights from the report include:
    In 2023, the Company inaugurated the first 100% renewable energy cold-chain logistics center in China.
  • The Company also established the 'Yum China DPV and VPPA Alliance' in collaboration with 40 key suppliers.
  • Yum China continued to receive external recognition for its sustainability initiatives in 2023.

EQS-News: SIMONA signs Commitment Letter of the Science Based Targets initiative

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Key Points: 
  • Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • The SIMONA Group has established its intent to take concrete measures aimed at validating its pathway to CO2 reduction.
  • The commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative represents a significant milestone for the SIMONA Group in its efforts to ensure that the company's carbon footprint is reduced effectively, thereby making a positive contribution to global climate change mitigation.
  • Our involvement in the Science Based Target initiative reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility and to setting long-term, quantifiable and science-based targets."

EQS-News: ProCredit group reaches key milestones in its comprehensive sustainability strategy in 2023 and defines further targets

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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With the inauguration of our own “ProEnergy” solar park to the electricity grid in Kosovo in July 2023, the ProCredit group took an important step towards achieving climate neutrality.

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  • With the inauguration of our own “ProEnergy” solar park to the electricity grid in Kosovo in July 2023, the ProCredit group took an important step towards achieving climate neutrality.
  • A number of other initiatives contributed to the reduction of ProCredit’s ecological footprint in 2023 and thus reinforced the group’s sustainability strategy.
  • Furthermore, the ProCredit group was able to maintain its 100% recycling rate for paper waste and electronic waste in 2023.
  • The Impact Report Package 2023 of the ProCredit group as well as the Annual Report 2023 are available as of today on the ProCredit Holding website in the Investor Relations section at:

EQS-News: INTEGRITY STAR AWARD: OBJECTIVE AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING BASED ON 4,000 VARIABLES 

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Wiesbaden, 4 April 2024 – The Global ESG Monitor (GEM) sets new standards for awards in sustainability reporting with the Integrity Star Award.

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  • Wiesbaden, 4 April 2024 – The Global ESG Monitor (GEM) sets new standards for awards in sustainability reporting with the Integrity Star Award.
  • Based on the scientifically sound methodology of the GEM AssayTM, the quality of sustainability reporting is assessed systematically and objectively.
  • The Integrity Star Award recognises companies that take the issue of sustainability seriously and demonstrate a particular quality of content in their reports.
  • Every company that takes part in the Integrity Star Award receives an evaluation with 11 dashboards on around 80 individual criteria.

Trust Stamp® has been accepted as a participant of the United Nations Global Compact

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Trust Stamp accelerates societal and financial inclusion by developing innovative AI-Powered technologies that establish secure “identity for all”, enabling access to global services without compromising personal data.

Key Points: 
  • Trust Stamp accelerates societal and financial inclusion by developing innovative AI-Powered technologies that establish secure “identity for all”, enabling access to global services without compromising personal data.
  • Through ethical implementation and technical interoperability, Trust Stamp fosters an open ecosystem for barrier-free value exchange, empowering individuals and promoting economic mobility, equality, and justice.
  • By entering into the Compact Trust Stamp affirms its commitment to integrating the development goals of the United Nations into the company's core strategy, culture, and daily operations and to intensifying its efforts to contribute and engage in collaborative projects that advance the broader development goals of the United Nations, particularly focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Jonathan Patscheider, a Trust Stamp Vice President commented, “By prioritizing ethical data practices and taking a thoughtful approach to leveraging AI-powered technology we are dedicated to responsibly navigating the complex landscape of sustainable development.

UN Global Compact Launches 2024 SDG Pioneers Campaign to Recognize Outstanding Business Leaders Driving Sustainable Development

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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New York, United States of America, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative announced the launch of the 2024 SDG Pioneers campaign today.

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  • New York, United States of America, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative announced the launch of the 2024 SDG Pioneers campaign today.
  • The SDG Pioneers is designed to honor exceptional individuals within the business community who are leading the way in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The SDG Pioneers aims to recognize business leaders who are demonstrating innovation, impact, and commitment towards achieving the SDGs, thereby inspiring others to follow suit.
  • Nominations for the SDG Pioneers are open to all individuals working within companies participating in the UN Global Compact.