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Aptar Again Receives Platinum Rating from EcoVadis

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services, has again achieved the Platinum level rating in recognition of its sustainability efforts from EcoVadis.

Key Points: 
  • AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services, has again achieved the Platinum level rating in recognition of its sustainability efforts from EcoVadis.
  • The Platinum rating places Aptar among the top 1% of the more than 90,000 companies rated by EcoVadis across all industries.
  • Beth Holland, Vice President, Aptar Global Sustainability, shared, “We use the EcoVadis assessment to help inform our sustainability strategy and have taken actions to progress year over year.
  • The hard work and dedication of many Aptar team members propels us forward on key sustainability topics.

Business And Climate Leader Jerome Lucaes, Unveils FAST FORWARD ZERO To Support Businesses To Decarbonize

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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ZURICH and LONDON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAST FORWARD ZERO, a climate and sustainability company has launched its services and website to help businesses to transform to NET ZERO, circular and inclusive operating models. FAST FORWARD ZERO will also help investors and other business leaders to build collaborative coalitions to shape better systems and solve complex problems.

Key Points: 
  • FAST FORWARD ZERO will also help investors and other business leaders to build collaborative coalitions to shape better systems and solve complex problems.
  • Jerome was at the forefront of shaping Rio Tinto and EN+/RUSAL's strategies to progress toward zero carbon.
  • FAST FORWARD ZERO's business expertise includes decarbonisation and sustainability transformation in metals & mining, energy automotive, beverage, packaging, cable, building, and consumer electronics industries.
  • CEO Jerome Lucaes said: "I am thrilled to announce the launch of FAST FORWARD ZERO to help accelerate the transformation of businesses toward a net zero carbon reality.

Business And Climate Leader Jerome Lucaes, Unveils FAST FORWARD ZERO To Support Businesses To Decarbonize

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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FAST FORWARD ZERO will also help investors and other business leaders to build collaborative coalitions to shape better systems and solve complex problems.

Key Points: 
  • FAST FORWARD ZERO will also help investors and other business leaders to build collaborative coalitions to shape better systems and solve complex problems.
  • Jerome was at the forefront of shaping Rio Tinto and EN+/RUSAL's strategies to progress toward zero carbon.
  • FAST FORWARD ZERO's business expertise includes decarbonisation and sustainability transformation in metals & mining, energy automotive, beverage, packaging, cable, building, and consumer electronics industries.
  • CEO Jerome Lucaes said: "I am thrilled to announce the launch of FAST FORWARD ZERO to help accelerate the transformation of businesses toward a net zero carbon reality.

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for Thirteenth Consecutive Year

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for the thirteenth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for the thirteenth consecutive year.
  • The list includes the most respected and reputable companies around the world, as ranked by peers within their respective industries.
  • "We feel incredibly honored to once again be recognized by Fortune as one of the most admired companies," said Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation.
  • For over 111 years, Whirlpool Corporation has prioritized responsible business practices to drive purposeful innovation and instill a culture of respect, integrity, and teamwork.

BrainBox AI Expands Product Offering to Meet Multi-Site Retail Industry’s Demand for Carbon Emission Reduction and Energy Efficiency

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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With in-store retail nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, retailers are looking for solutions to reduce energy costs and emissions, while still optimizing customer and employee comfort.

Key Points: 
  • With in-store retail nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, retailers are looking for solutions to reduce energy costs and emissions, while still optimizing customer and employee comfort.
  • “Retail supply chains are responsible for 25% of global GHG emissions, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
  • Our product offering enables retailers to quickly and efficiently reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint so that they can become part of the climate change solution,” said Sam Ramadori, Chief Executive Officer, BrainBox AI.
  • Sleep Country, Canada’s leading specialty sleep retailer, installed BrainBox AI across 214 stores, representing 1.1 million square feet of retail space across Canada.

Aptar in Top 15 of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023 by Newsweek

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services, has been named one of Americas Most Responsible Companies 2023 by Newsweek and is ranked #15 out of 500 U.S. companies.

Key Points: 
  • AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services, has been named one of Americas Most Responsible Companies 2023 by Newsweek and is ranked #15 out of 500 U.S. companies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215006024/en/
    We are extremely proud to be recognized by Newsweek and Statista for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Newsweek, in partnership with Statista one of the largest statistics database companies worldwide evaluated Americas Most Responsible Companies based on the 2,000 largest public companies by revenue in the U.S. and publicly available CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) performance data in the environmental, social and corporate governance categories.
  • Newsweeks full list of Americas Most Responsible Companies 2023 can be found here .

At 26.81%, LONGi sets a new world record efficiency for silicon solar cells

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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XI'AN, China, Nov. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On November 19, 2022, China's solar giant LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi) announces in Xi'an, Shaanxi, that the company has achieved a new breakthrough efficiency of its silicon solar cells.

Key Points: 
  • XI'AN, China, Nov. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On November 19, 2022, China's solar giant LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi) announces in Xi'an, Shaanxi, that the company has achieved a new breakthrough efficiency of its silicon solar cells.
  • According to the latest certification report of Institut fr Solarenergieforschung in Hameln (ISFH), the company has set a new world record efficiency at 26.81% for its HJT silicon solar cells on full-size silicon wafers through mass production.
  • As far we know, this is the latest world record since a Japanese company set the efficiency at 26.7% in 2017.
  • This is the first time in the history of photovoltaic industry that a Chinese solar technology company has set the world record for silicon solar cell efficiency.

LONGi displays latest Hi-MO 6 series modules at COP27, releases 2nd White Paper on Climate Action

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.

Key Points: 
  • Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.
  • Urgent actions are required to prevent the severe climate impacts caused by global warming by promoting a green, low-carbon transition through aggressive emission reduction measures.
  • The report released by LONGi is the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action since the company's participation in the United Nations Climate Conference last year.
  • In terms of implementing corporate climate action, both the management and grassroots employees of LONGi are ambitious and pragmatic.

LONGi displays latest Hi-MO 6 series modules at COP27, releases 2nd White Paper on Climate Action

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.

Key Points: 
  • Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.
  • Urgent actions are required to prevent the severe climate impacts caused by global warming by promoting a green, low-carbon transition through aggressive emission reduction measures.
  • The report released by LONGi is the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action since the company's participation in the United Nations Climate Conference last year.
  • In terms of implementing corporate climate action, both the management and grassroots employees of LONGi are ambitious and pragmatic.

Fujitsu embarks on digital collaboration with WBCSD for carbon neutral transportation

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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European commercial fleet operators are increasingly turning to EVs to achieve carbon neutrality in their operations.

Key Points: 
  • European commercial fleet operators are increasingly turning to EVs to achieve carbon neutrality in their operations.
  • However, the reduction of CO2 emissions from EV charging represents an ongoing challenge that requires a comprehensive approach transcending the boundaries of the transportation and energy industries.
  • To accurately visualize and evaluate data related to CO2 emissions from EV charging, Fujitsu in cooperation with WBCSD, Arcadis, and National Grid conducted trials leveraging Fujitsu's Fleet Optimization solution.
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    companies and organizations that provide services including transportation, automobiles, and air transportation.