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DGAP-News: Aurubis AG: Aurubis awarded platinum status for sustainability by EcoVadis

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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With 73 of 100 points in the assessment, the company was distinguished with the platinum status for the first time.

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  • With 73 of 100 points in the assessment, the company was distinguished with the platinum status for the first time.
  • EcoVadis assesses companies in accordance with environmental, labor, and human rights criteria, as well as ethics and sustainable sourcing.
  • This very good result underlines Aurubis' sustainability approach, which is reflected in a variety of measures.
  • "The platinum status distinction from EcoVadis is great news and an affirmation for the entire company.

3M joins Water Resilience Coalition, CEO Water Mandate

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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"3M is proactively applying our science and innovation to improve the water supply used in our operations and the communities we serve," said Mike Roman, 3M CEO.

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  • "3M is proactively applying our science and innovation to improve the water supply used in our operations and the communities we serve," said Mike Roman, 3M CEO.
  • By joining the WRC leadership committee and endorsing the United Nations Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate , 3M will be working to preserve the world's freshwater resources and achieve a net positive water impact.
  • "3M's expertise in science and creative solutions finds a significant space of opportunity in the CEO Water Mandate," said Jason Morrison, President of the Pacific Institute and Head of the CEO Water Mandate.
  • "Additionally, by being a part of the leadership committee of the Water Resilience Coalition they also join a leading platform on water for businesses that are elevating their ambition and accelerating results through collective action on water."

INNIO Joins United Nations Global Compact Further Underscoring Commitment to Sustainability

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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INNIO today announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact , the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative.

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  • INNIO today announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact , the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative.
  • In joining this critical voluntary leadership platform, INNIO continues its path to build on an expanded commitment to its environmental, social and governance (ESG) program.
  • In an act to cement its commitment to sustainability, INNIO leadership in conjunction with its SRB moved swiftly to become a participant of the Global Compact.
  • Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is composed of more than 9,500 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and more than 70 Local Networks.

UN Secretary-General appoints new members to UN Global Compact Board

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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New York, NY, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNITED NATIONS, New York, 2 June 2021 UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres has appointed three new members to the United Nations Global Compact Board.

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  • New York, NY, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNITED NATIONS, New York, 2 June 2021 UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres has appointed three new members to the United Nations Global Compact Board.
  • This new Board will help guide the strategic direction of the UN Global Compact as we look to build back better from the pandemic and make business truly sustainable.
  • Board members are considered champions who are willing and able to advance the mission of the UN Global Compact.
  • With more than 12,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and 69 Local Networks, the UN Global Compact is the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative one Global Compact uniting business for a better world.

Quest International Accepted Into the UN Global Compact

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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b'IRVINE, Calif., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest International, Inc. announced today their acceptance as a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact initiative, a platform dedicated for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices, increasing corporate sustainability and advancing broader societal goals.

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  • b'IRVINE, Calif., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest International, Inc. announced today their acceptance as a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact initiative, a platform dedicated for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices, increasing corporate sustainability and advancing broader societal goals.
  • With this announcement, Quest International, Inc. is proud to join the United Nations Global Compact as committed participant to taking responsible business action to create the world we all want.\nThe United Nations Global Compact is the world\'s largest corporate social sustainability initiative with theobjective of mobilizing a global movement towards supporting UN goals.
  • Quest began pursuing ISO 14001 in 2010, and has held the certification since, further aligning itself with the objectives of the UN Global Compact.\n"We are honored to be accepted into the UN Global Compact.
  • The United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.

Modulaire Group joins United Nations Global Compact

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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This is supported throughout the business by wellbeing and training programmes.\nThe company is also making good progress with its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme.\nModulaire has a strong compliance focus and has embedded the UN Global Compact principles into its policies.\nThis includes a code of ethics and anti-bribery and corruption policies, and a global whistleblowing hotline.\nMark Higson, Chief Executive Officer, Modulaire Group, commented:"Sustainability has been integral to Modulaire Group, and a key differentiator for our customers, for many years.

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  • This is supported throughout the business by wellbeing and training programmes.\nThe company is also making good progress with its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme.\nModulaire has a strong compliance focus and has embedded the UN Global Compact principles into its policies.\nThis includes a code of ethics and anti-bribery and corruption policies, and a global whistleblowing hotline.\nMark Higson, Chief Executive Officer, Modulaire Group, commented:"Sustainability has been integral to Modulaire Group, and a key differentiator for our customers, for many years.
  • Joining the United Nations Global Compact is another important step for us as we strengthen our commitment to these ten principles and take action in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.\nSteve Kenzie, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network UK, commented:"The core of the United Nations Global Compact\'s mission is to support companies doing business responsibly by aligning their strategies and operations with ten universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
  • The Group will publish its first Sustainability & ESG Report in Q2 2021.\nModulaire Group is the leader in European modular services and infrastructure.
  • Modulaire Group has operations in 25 countries with approximately 259,000 modular space and portable storage units and 3,400 remote accommodations rooms.

HyperloopTT Joins United Nations Global Compact, Reveals Sustainable Full-Scale System Design

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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HyperloopTT became a member of the United Nations Global Compact after committing to embedding the Ten Principles addressing human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption into its operations and core values.

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  • HyperloopTT became a member of the United Nations Global Compact after committing to embedding the Ten Principles addressing human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption into its operations and core values.
  • "The HyperloopTT system is inherently sustainable and operates with zero emissions," said Andres De Leon, CEO of HyperloopTT.
  • "Hyperloop Transportation Technologies' has demonstrated a commitment to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact," said Adam Roy Gordon, Engagement Director of the United Nations Global Compact Network, USA.
  • Dar is a proud signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, reflecting the firm's commitment to the UN Ten Principles and Sustainable Development Goals.

Kadant Joins the United Nations Global Compact Initiative

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative.

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  • WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative.
  • Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the worlds largest corporate citizenship initiative with more than 12,000 member companies located in over 150 countries.
  • More information about the UN Global Compact is available at www.unglobalcompact.org .
  • Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide.

DGAP-News: ENCAVIS AG is committed to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact - as part of its sustainability offensive

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Hamburg, December 1, 2020 - SDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG (Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0006095003) is joining the United Nations' sustainability network - the United Nations Global Compact.

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  • Hamburg, December 1, 2020 - SDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG (Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0006095003) is joining the United Nations' sustainability network - the United Nations Global Compact.
  • As one of the largest independent solar park operators in Europe, Encavis is already an active player in shaping the energy transition.
  • Joining the UN Global Compact is only the formal confirmation of these efforts," Dr Dierk Paskert, CEO of Encavis AG, comments the Company's membership.
  • In accordance with the requirements of the UN Global Compact, Encavis will report annually on progress within the ten sustainability principles and will also orientate itself towards other important national and international sustainability standards.

PhosAgro Announced as Global Compact LEAD

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PhosAgro has today been announced as a Global Compact LEAD participant for its ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PhosAgro has today been announced as a Global Compact LEAD participant for its ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business.
  • PhosAgro first received LEAD status in 2019, and is now one of 41 companies in the world that have been granted LEAD status under the UN Global Compact.
  • Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, said, "LEAD companies represent the highest level of engagement with the UN Global Compact.
  • Since joining the UN Global Compact in 2018, PhosAgro has been proud to be part of a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders.