Corporate sustainability

EQS-News: Lenzing presents innovative concept combining sustainable glacier protection and circularity for textiles

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose for the textile and nonwovens industries, has created a unique, innovative concept that contributes to the sustainable protection of our glaciers while inspiring collective action for sustainable practices and a circular economy in the nonwovens and textile value chain.

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  • Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose for the textile and nonwovens industries, has created a unique, innovative concept that contributes to the sustainable protection of our glaciers while inspiring collective action for sustainable practices and a circular economy in the nonwovens and textile value chain.
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    The covering of a small area with the new material made from LENZING™ fibers was tested for the first time during a field test on the Stubai Glacier.
  • This was confirmed in a study conducted by the University of Innsbruck and the Austrian glacier lift operators on the Stubai Glacier in Tyrol (Austria).
  • Lenzing takes this pioneering innovation project as an opportunity to inspire collaborative action towards sustainable practices and circularity in the textile value chain.

EQS-News: Scout24 publishes combined 2023 annual report with non-financial statement and confirms financial guidance framework for 2024 – 2026

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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4 Based on a weighted average number of shares of 73,691,314 for the 2023 financial year and 77,806,579 for the 2022 financial year.

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DT Midstream Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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DETROIT, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DT Midstream, Inc. (NYSE: DTM) announced today that it has published its annual Corporate Sustainability Report which outlines the company’s environmental, social and governance accomplishments.

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  • DETROIT, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DT Midstream, Inc. (NYSE: DTM) announced today that it has published its annual Corporate Sustainability Report which outlines the company’s environmental, social and governance accomplishments.
  • David Slater, President and CEO stated: “Our sustainability report demonstrates our pledge to sustainable practices that are purposeful and authentic.
  • By aligning these practices with the needs of our stakeholders, we are fortifying DT Midstream’s long-term sustainability while making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.”

Energy Vault Issues 2023 Sustainability Report

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy Vault" or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, today announced the publication of its 2023 Sustainability Report .

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  • Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy Vault" or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, today announced the publication of its 2023 Sustainability Report .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408193128/en/
    Energy Vault Issues 2023 Sustainability Report (Photo: Business Wire)
    The report demonstrates Energy Vault’s commitment to providing transparency and progress on material non-financial sustainability & Environmental, Social, and Governance metrics.
  • In its second annual Corporate Sustainability Report, Energy Vault shares early-stage data and 2023 activations of newly established sustainability infrastructure, systems, protocols, standards, and metrics from which the organization measures current and future success.
  • “As the business continues to grow and evolve to meet the growing demand for tailored energy storage solutions around the globe, I’m confident in our ability to continue to progress toward and ultimately achieve our sustainability goals moving forward.”
    Energy Vault invites all of its stakeholders across the world to read its 2023 Sustainability Report at the following link: Sustainability Report 2023

TRC Earns A- Score for Climate Disclosure and Supplier Engagement from CDP

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WINDSOR, Conn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, earned a top score of A- from CDP (previously branded as the Carbon Disclosure Project). CDP is a not-for-profit entity that provides a global disclosure system for investors, companies and cities to publicly disclose their climate governance systems, risks and opportunities, strategies and associated metrics and targets.

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  • CDP is a not-for-profit entity that provides a global disclosure system for investors, companies and cities to publicly disclose their climate governance systems, risks and opportunities, strategies and associated metrics and targets.
  • CDP's annual environmental disclosure and scoring process is widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate environmental transparency.
  • TRC also received achieved an A- for Supplier Engagement from CDP, placing the company in the Leadership band for both categories.
  • Measured and verified Scope 3 emissions and engaged with both direct and indirect suppliers on climate change performance.

Armada Hoffler Announces Appointment of F. Blair Wimbush to the Company’s Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) announced that F. Blair Wimbush has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) announced that F. Blair Wimbush has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Blair to our esteemed Board of Directors,” stated Lou Haddad, Chief Executive Officer at Armada Hoffler.
  • “His wealth of experience and profound insights align perfectly with our strategic vision.
  • He attended the Norfolk Southern Management Development Program, Duke University Fuqua School of Business and completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

NXP Publishes Annual Corporate Sustainability Report, Highlights Progress Toward Environmental, Social and Governance Goals

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Detailing NXP’s overall Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and guiding principles, the report highlights the company’s year-on-year progress in reaching its mid-term and long-term ESG goals.

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  • Detailing NXP’s overall Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and guiding principles, the report highlights the company’s year-on-year progress in reaching its mid-term and long-term ESG goals.
  • In 2023, NXP continued to increase its use of renewable electricity and invested in technology to reduce harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • The company also began developing an ESG ratings system to qualify NXP products and solutions to help customers map and report on their own sustainability efforts.
  • Stay up-to-date with NXP’s ESG mission with Sustainability Stories magazine , spotlighting NXP technology, design and solutions that drive innovation to advance global sustainability.

HR Technology Conference & Exposition® Europe Announces Additional Agenda Details

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The upcoming HR Technology Conference & Exposition® Europe today shared additional agenda details in the lead-up to the two-day event taking place at the RAI Amsterdam, May 2 – 3, 2024.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The upcoming HR Technology Conference & Exposition® Europe today shared additional agenda details in the lead-up to the two-day event taking place at the RAI Amsterdam, May 2 – 3, 2024.
  • Beyond the previously announced keynote sessions , the HR Technology Conference Europe will feature a full slate of Tech Talks, Ask the Experts and much more.
  • Rebecca McKenna, Senior Vice President, HR Portfolio at ETC, shared, “The HR Technology Conference Europe promises to be an exceptional event that looks at the issues impacting today’s HR teams from multiple vantage points.
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry analysts, practitioners and solution providers, all focused on advancing the HR discipline and improving the very nature of work.”
    The agenda for the HR Technology Conference & Exposition® Europe is updated on a regular basis.

Bimbo Bakeries USA Commences Multi-Site Microgrid Energy System at Six California Bakeries

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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HORSHAM, Pa., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. today announced the launch of its on-site microgrid system at six California bakeries. The system was developed as part of an Energy Services Agreement with GreenStruxure, who designed and built the microgrids which are comprised of solar arrays coupled with battery storage.

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  • Microgrid systems are providing nearly 20% of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s energy usage and saving an estimated 1,700 CO2e Tons per year.
  • HORSHAM, Pa., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimbo Bakeries USA , Inc. today announced the launch of its on-site microgrid system at six California bakeries.
  • These six microgrid systems are providing nearly 20% of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s energy usage and saving the company an estimated 1,700 CO2e Tons per year.
  • GreenStruxure, who operates, and maintains the system, gives Bimbo Bakeries USA full transparency on the portfolio’s performance through its best-in-class digital platform, including zero carbon energy, peak demand management and optimized use of energy from the grid and its on-site system.

Aiven Achieves Sustainability Goals with Thoughtworks

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Together, they conducted an internal sustainability assessment for Aiven and are helping Aiven customers manage their environmental impact, all in strong support of open-source.

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  • Together, they conducted an internal sustainability assessment for Aiven and are helping Aiven customers manage their environmental impact, all in strong support of open-source.
  • For example, the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) stipulates the disclosure of sustainability indicators.
  • Aiven collaborated with Thoughtworks to fulfill this transparency obligation as efficiently as possible by helping its customers to visualize and manage their cloud emissions.
  • In cooperation with Aiven, Thoughtworks laid the foundation for the company and its customers to achieve their strategic climate targets.