Corporate sustainability

CareTrust REIT Announces Third Quarter 2023 Operating Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) today reported operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, as well as other recent events.

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  • CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) today reported operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, as well as other recent events.
  • During the quarter, CareTrust declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per common share.
  • On an annualized basis, the payout ratio was approximately 80% based on third quarter 2023 normalized FFO, and 76% based on normalized FAD.
  • A conference call will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time), during which CareTrust’s management will discuss third quarter results, recent developments and other matters.

Global Sustainable Masterbatch Industry Analysis Report 2023: Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities and Forecasts, 2018-2028

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Starch, Carbon, Plastic, Drink, Carbon footprint, Masterbatch, Raw, Cellulose, Label, Recycling, Competition, PLA, Food, Biodegradable plastic, Application, Wind, Compost, Plastics industry, Corporate sustainability, NGO, Non-governmental organization, Confusion, Pressure, Pigment, Renewable energy

Growing consumer interest in environment-friendly products has had a significant impact on the market for sustainable masterbatch.

Key Points: 
  • Growing consumer interest in environment-friendly products has had a significant impact on the market for sustainable masterbatch.
  • However, increasing government regulations, many petroleum-based masterbatch producers, and the accessibility of low-cost, low-quality products could significantly slow down the development of the sustainable masterbatch market during the forecast period.
  • Additionally, rising R&D in sustainable masterbatch, rising demand for biodegradable masterbatch, rapid technological advancements and coatings, and growing applications for PLA-based plastics will all provide the sustainable masterbatch market with a variety of growth opportunities during the forecast period.
  • Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Global Sustainable Masterbatch market.

Koppers Named Among America's Most Responsible Companies By Newsweek for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Sustainability reporting, Carbon, Coal, Material, Statista, Research, Safety, NYSE, Sustainability, TCFD, Koppers, KOP, Task force, Corporate sustainability, Newsweek, EV, Outline, Management

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has been named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the fourth consecutive year in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has been named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the fourth consecutive year in 2024.
  • In 2023, Koppers released its annual Corporate Sustainability Report along with its first-ever Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
  • The 2024 list recognized the 600 most responsible companies in the U.S. from across 14 industries.
  • To learn more about Koppers Sustainability efforts, visit the company's most recent Sustainability Report here .

Jack Henry Recognized on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 List

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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MONETT, Mo., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) was named as one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek.

Key Points: 
  • MONETT, Mo., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) was named as one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek.
  • "We are honored to be recognized for our dedication to sustainable practices, social responsibility, and ethical operations," said Tara Brown, Jack Henry's head of Corporate Sustainability.
  • America's Most Responsible Companies ranking focuses on a holistic view of corporate responsibility that considers environment, social, and corporate governance.
  • The final list recognizes the top 600 most responsible companies in the United States, spanning 14 industries.

DFI Wins the Corporate Sustainability Report Awards Gold Award, Green Design Improves Product Energy Reduction by Nearly 40%

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Aluminium, Carbon, Sustainability reporting, Bronze Award, Electronics, TCFD, UN, TCSA, Gold, DFI, Steel, Corporate sustainability, REACH, Sustainable energy, RE100, GRI, Energy conservation, Gold Award, ESG, Renewable energy

In addition to following the related standards and regulations, DFI has introduced green design guidelines/directions, improving product energy reduction by nearly 40% and over 90% of system products now use easy-to-recycle materials.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to following the related standards and regulations, DFI has introduced green design guidelines/directions, improving product energy reduction by nearly 40% and over 90% of system products now use easy-to-recycle materials.
  • The "2023 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award" organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy had a record number of 526 participating companies, marking a 24% increase compared to the previous year.
  • This not only underscores the significance of ESG for major corporations but also highlights the difficulty of winning these awards.
  • Furthermore, this is the second award that DFI, which won the "Corporate Sustainability Report Awards - Gold Award for Electronics and IT Manufacturing Industry", has won, moving up from the Bronze Award to the Gold Award.

Greater Than's climate impact score facilitates eDriving's launch of ESG reporting solution for global fleets

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Social, Safety, ESG, Organization, CO2, Probability, EcoDrive, Climate, Enhancement, Intelligence, Scope, Corporate sustainability, Pain, Biophysical environment, CSRD, Carbon accounting, Mobile phone, Renewable energy, Solera

It simplifies ESG reporting for fleets of all sizes through the creation of ready-made reports that incorporate all the driving-related data fleets need to share with customers, supply chain partners, and investors alike.

Key Points: 
  • It simplifies ESG reporting for fleets of all sizes through the creation of ready-made reports that incorporate all the driving-related data fleets need to share with customers, supply chain partners, and investors alike.
  • "We're so proud of eDriving for elevating their role in safety and sustainability management to help fleets get to grips with ESG reporting requirements," said Liselott Johansson, CEO, Greater Than.
  • ESG reporting requirements will ramp up in 2024, as some of the main regulations take effect.
  • This includes the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) that will apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2024.

Large Companies Increased GHG Emissions by Just 3% from 2021 to 2022, Leading the Way in Target Reduction

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the US, large companies are leading the way in reducing the growth of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: In 2022, S&P 500 companies' median total GHG emissions increased by only 3%, as compared to the 32% increase seen in Russell 3000 companies.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the US, large companies are leading the way in reducing the growth of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: In 2022, S&P 500 companies' median total GHG emissions increased by only 3%, as compared to the 32% increase seen in Russell 3000 companies.
  • When it comes to S&P MidCap 400 companies, 27% disclosed their renewable energy use, nearly doubling their rate compared to 2021 (14%).
  • Additional findings and insights include:
    Climate risk disclosures are on the rise, with large companies and regulated industries leading the way.
  • 94% of S&P 500 companies disclose their climate policies and 89% disclose their total GHG emissions, but 80% disclose their climate risks.

DEKRA at the United Nations' annual climate change conference

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Financial audit, Climate change, COP28, TIC, SME, Small, Documentation, Science Based Targets initiative, United, DEKRA, Corporate sustainability, CSRD, Certification, Travel, United Nations, ESG, Renewable energy, Audit

STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA is making its debut at COP28, the United Nations' annual climate change conference. COP28 will address a wide range of sustainability-related themes, with a significant focus on its ambitious pledge to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency improvements across sectors by 2030. As a worldwide leading testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company, DEKRA strongly supports these targets and is eager to share its expertise and solutions in energy transition, ESG and circular economy in various expert discussion forums during the conference.

Key Points: 
  • STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA is making its debut at COP28, the United Nations' annual climate change conference.
  • "Bold actions at national and industry levels will be required to accelerate climate action.
  • Serving over 500,000 customers across numerous industries globally, DEKRA offers more than 500 services in the fields of energy transition, circular economy, and ESG.
  • DEKRA, as a company, has a strong focus on combating climate change and is committed to science-based targets (SBTi) aligned with the 1.5-degree goal.

DEKRA at the United Nations' annual climate change conference

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Financial audit, Climate change, COP28, TIC, SME, Small, Documentation, Science Based Targets initiative, United, DEKRA, Corporate sustainability, CSRD, Certification, Travel, United Nations, ESG, Renewable energy, Audit

STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA is making its debut at COP28, the United Nations' annual climate change conference. COP28 will address a wide range of sustainability-related themes, with a significant focus on its ambitious pledge to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency improvements across sectors by 2030. As a worldwide leading testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company, DEKRA strongly supports these targets and is eager to share its expertise and solutions in energy transition, ESG and circular economy in various expert discussion forums during the conference.

Key Points: 
  • STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA is making its debut at COP28, the United Nations' annual climate change conference.
  • "Bold actions at national and industry levels will be required to accelerate climate action.
  • Serving over 500,000 customers across numerous industries globally, DEKRA offers more than 500 services in the fields of energy transition, circular economy, and ESG.
  • DEKRA, as a company, has a strong focus on combating climate change and is committed to science-based targets (SBTi) aligned with the 1.5-degree goal.

Unitil Reports Third Quarter Earnings

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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HAMPTON, N.H., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced Net Income of $1.4 million, or $0.09 in Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of $0.9 million in Net Income, or $0.06 in EPS, compared to the third quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • HAMPTON, N.H., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced Net Income of $1.4 million, or $0.09 in Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of $0.9 million in Net Income, or $0.06 in EPS, compared to the third quarter of 2022.
  • The Company’s Electric and Gas GAAP Gross Margins for the third quarter of 2023 were $22.6 million and $12.3 million, respectively.
  • The Company’s earnings historically have been seasonal and typically have been higher in the first and fourth quarters when customers use natural gas for heating purposes.
  • The Company will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter 2023 results on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.