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Greenbrier Releases 2023 ESG Report

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier") announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, On Track Together. Greenbrier continues to progress on its ambitious ESG agenda. The 2023 report reviews Greenbrier's 2021 materiality assessment to address stakeholders' evolving values and priorities.

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  • LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier") announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, On Track Together.
  • The 2023 report reviews Greenbrier's 2021 materiality assessment to address stakeholders' evolving values and priorities.
  • The report highlights new targets and key achievements from fiscal 2023 in accordance with its five core ESG pillars: (1) Safety & Quality, (2) People, (3) Environmental Sustainability, (4) Governance & Ethics, and (5) Communities.
  • In 2023, our ESG program has been bolstered by our Better Together strategy, which is creating positive connections and dialogue across Greenbrier and with our shareholders.

Independent Bank Corp. CEO Jeffrey Tengel and CFO Mark J. Ruggiero to Participate in the 2023 Piper Sandler East Coast Financial Services Conference

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Jeffrey Tengel, Chief Executive Officer and Mark J. Ruggiero, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending of Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) will participate in the 2023 Piper Sandler East Coast Financial Services Conference on November 16, 2023.

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  • Jeffrey Tengel, Chief Executive Officer and Mark J. Ruggiero, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending of Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) will participate in the 2023 Piper Sandler East Coast Financial Services Conference on November 16, 2023.
  • The conference will take place at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort, 19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura, FL 33180.
  • Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) is the holding company for Rockland Trust Company, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts.
  • The Bank also offers a full suite of mobile, online, and telephone banking services.

Aptar Named Among Top 15 of the ‘World’s Top Companies for Women 2023’ by Forbes

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Aptar is among the top 5% of companies, ranked 13 out of the 400 companies included on the list by Forbes and their partner Statista.

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  • Aptar is among the top 5% of companies, ranked 13 out of the 400 companies included on the list by Forbes and their partner Statista.
  • For this ranking companies were evaluated in three categories including employer brand, public opinion and leadership.
  • We are not only supporting women but providing exposure to new growth opportunities.
  • For a full list of the World’s Top Companies for Women and a breakdown of the methodology, please visit the Forbes website here .

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Creating access to equitable employment opportunities

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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NDEAM is about creating awareness and educating the public on issues relating to the employment of people with disabilities.

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  • NDEAM is about creating awareness and educating the public on issues relating to the employment of people with disabilities.
  • Today, seventy percent of people who have a disability do not work.
  • Fortunately, there is a successful employment program, AbilityOne, in the United States that helps to put people to work.
  • It is among the nation’s largest sources of employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities.

Extreme Recognized for Reduction in Energy Usage, Recycling Tons of E-Waste

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Extreme has set carbon reduction goals in accordance with the Science Based Target Initiative to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030.

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  • Extreme has set carbon reduction goals in accordance with the Science Based Target Initiative to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030.
  • In fiscal year 2023, Extreme also reduced its natural gas consumption by 6% based on facilities and data center/lab consolidation.
  • The new consolidated lab will be managed entirely by the ExtremeCloud™ IQ platform, enabling Extreme to simplify network management within its own environments.
  • Extreme published its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report on October 30, 2023. Notable accomplishments include:
    Extreme properly recycled 23,182 pounds, or over 11 tons, of e-waste in calendar year 2022.

TrueBlue Joins the United Nations Global Compact

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, announced today that it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative in the world.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, announced today that it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative in the world.
  • With thousands of participating organizations based in over 160 countries, the UN Global Compact works to unite businesses for a better world by aligning their operations and strategies in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
  • "TrueBlue is committed to not only connecting people and work, but also to ensuring they have the workplace experience that everyone deserves," said Taryn Owen, CEO of TrueBlue.
  • "Joining the UN Global Compact is a significant milestone in expanding our ability to be a force for good, and we are proud to participate in this key global initiative given our common goals."

Henkel Recognized as one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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ROCKY HILL, Conn., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, such as Dial® soap, Schwarzkopf® hair care, all® laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings announced it was named as one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes.

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  • The World's Best Employers were selected based on a survey of more than 170,000 employees in over 50 countries who work for multinational companies.
  • Employers were rated on their offerings for employees such as talent development, parental leave benefits and work-life balance.
  • Henkel focuses on building a culture of trust and belonging, so all employees feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
  • For more information about Henkel and its employees visit the company's career page.

National University Amplifies Support for Military-Connected Community with Employee Resource Groups

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founded over 50 years ago by a retired U.S. Navy Captain, National University(NU) is proud to announce the launch of two new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) tailored to serve Military Spouses and Veterans. The introduction of these ERGs further enhances NU's commitment to an inclusive educational community and underscores its support for its expansive military-affiliated employee community, benefiting the students they serve.

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  • The introduction of these ERGs further enhances NU's commitment to an inclusive educational community and underscores its support for its expansive military-affiliated employee community, benefiting the students they serve.
  • "They offer an inclusive environment, ensuring that our military-connected employees feel valued, and in turn, we can serve the broader military community more effectively and authentically."
  • "At National University, our connection to the military isn't merely a point of pride.
  • These initiatives place National University at the forefront of institutions that respond proactively to industry needs, emphasizing the importance of ongoing education for both professional and organizational growth.

Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Jamf to 2023 Best Workplaces for Women List, Ranking #98

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, announced that it has been recognized as one of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Women™by Fortune and Great Place to Work®, ranking in 98 place .

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, announced that it has been recognized as one of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Women™by Fortune and Great Place to Work®, ranking in 98 place .
  • "At Jamf, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive and supportive work environment that enables all of our employees to thrive," said Michelle Bucaria, chief people officer at Jamf.
  • We are proud of this achievement and grateful to every employee who contributes to making Jamf such an outstanding place to work."
  • To determine the Best Workplaces for Women, Great Place To Work analyzed the survey responses of over 600,000 women who work for Great Place To Work Certified™ companies that were eligible for the list.

National Safety Council Presents Inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Safety Champion Awards

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its dedication to advance safer, healthier, more equitable workplaces, the National Safety Council presented the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Safety Champion awards during the opening session of its 2023 Safety Congress & Expo to recognize stand-out safety professionals who share its commitment to fostering safer environments and outcomes for all.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its dedication to advance safer, healthier, more equitable workplaces, the National Safety Council presented the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Safety Champion awards during the opening session of its 2023 Safety Congress & Expo to recognize stand-out safety professionals who share its commitment to fostering safer environments and outcomes for all.
  • The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Safety Champion recognition includes three award categories:
    Culture, which honors organizations that have excelled in embedding DEI into their organizational culture and demonstrated their commitment to advancing psychological safety.
  • Program Innovations, which awards organizations that have successfully used innovation to address barriers to both physical and psychological safety underrepresented groups may face in the workplace.
  • Learn more about the DEI Safety Champion Recognition program , and for other awards, visit nsc.org/awards .