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EVT and IMAX® Expand Partnership with Five New IMAX Locations in Australia and Germany

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

NEW YORK and SYDNEY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVT (ASX: EVT) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an agreement for five new state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems across Australia and Germany.

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  • NEW YORK and SYDNEY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVT (ASX: EVT) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an agreement for five new state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems across Australia and Germany.
  • Under the deal, EVT will integrate a new IMAX screen experience in an Event Cinemas location in Sydney, as well as at four CineStar locations in Germany.
  • IMAX and EVT have enjoyed a successful partnership since 2013 and inclusive of this deal, operate nine locations across Australia, Germany and New Zealand.
  • The five new IMAX locations across Australia and Germany will blend state-of-the-art Laser by IMAX technology, with EVT's unparalleled seating experiences.

GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS BEGIN FOR BACK TO HOGWARTS

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Beginning as a fan celebration, Back to Hogwarts is recognised as one of the biggest days in any Harry Potter fan's calendar – marking the moment when students would board the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 ¾ for adventure at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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  • Beginning as a fan celebration, Back to Hogwarts is recognised as one of the biggest days in any Harry Potter fan's calendar – marking the moment when students would board the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 ¾ for adventure at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
  • Theatres around the world will be putting on special Harry Potter screenings for Back to Hogwarts.
  • Discovery, said: "Back to Hogwarts is a day cherished by Harry Potter fans of all ages, from all over the world.
  • Join the global community of millions of members following the fun on social and don't forget to sign up to the Harry Potter Fan Club!

GC Announces 2023 Business Plan, Striving for Sustainability "Better for You, Better for Our World"

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Friday, March 3, 2023

GC is firmly committed to doing good for all and will be doing it better this year to help sustain the earth.

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  • GC is firmly committed to doing good for all and will be doing it better this year to help sustain the earth.
  • 2023 project progress are as follows:
    Olefins 2 Modification Project that will enable the Olefins 2 Unit to additionally utilize propane as feedstock.
  • S&P Global Sustainability Award 2022, Gold Class in the Chemical Business, the highest level in S&P Global's global sustainability assessment.
  • With operations that prioritize sustainability through a balance of economy, society and environment – the cornerstone of sustainability – to help drive the organization toward its goals.

EXPERIENCE A WINTER STORM 'FENDER BENDER'?

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter's spate of heavy snowfall, icy roads (not to mention resulting pot holes) and monster winds crisscrossing the country have created the perfect storm, greatly fueling "traffic" to the nation's collision repair shops.

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  • In fact, with many Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features infused into today's vehicles (e.g.
  • sensors "baked" into fenders), damage is often hidden from plain sight, requiring new levels of knowledgeable, skilled repairs.
  • Case in point: failure to properly calibrate safety sensors can unknowingly put drivers at risk (AAA reports about 95% of new vehicles include at least one ADAS feature).
  • Bill Eveland, president of Eveland Bros. Collision Repair of Merriam, KS., has committed to training for his staff for nearly 30 years.

Hankook Tire Commits to Science-Based Targets Initiative

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Monday, September 19, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by submitting its targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its own operations.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by submitting its targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its own operations.
  • Hankook Tire joined the SBTi initiative in March this year as the first tire manufacturing company in Korea, where it is headquartered.
  • About Hankook Tire America Corp.
    Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment.
  • Hankook Tire America Corp. is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

Qatar on a Budget: Insider Travel Tips From Qatar Tourism

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: "Qatar is easy and exciting to explore without breaking the bank.

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  • Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: "Qatar is easy and exciting to explore without breaking the bank.
  • Travellers set to transit through Qatar should turn one holiday into two with the world's best value stopover packages, launched by Qatar Airways and Discover Qatar and supported by Qatar Tourism.
  • Qatar Tourism is the official government body responsible for the development and promotion of tourism in Qatar, facilitating the sector's exponential growth.
  • Qatar Tourism seeks to boost the entire tourism value chain, grow local and international visitor demand, attract inward investment, and drive a multiplier effect across the domestic economy.

Schneider Electric Remains Focused on Sustainability Transformations in the First Quarter Of 2022

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Q1 2022 results are on track towards end year objective of 4.70 out of 10, with a compiled score of 4.00.

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  • Q1 2022 results are on track towards end year objective of 4.70 out of 10, with a compiled score of 4.00.
  • Schneider Electric also launched a pilot project with over 100 strategic suppliers to help set up its decent work program that will be rolled-out later this year.
  • Schneider Electric also donated equipment worth 4M to help restore essential energy supplies in Ukraine and the Schneider Electric Foundation continues to work with local NGOs in support of the local community.
  • Find more details in the first-quarter 2022 report of Schneiders Sustainability Impact program, including the progress dashboard (see image).

Owens Corning Named One of 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that it has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies.

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  • Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that it has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies.
  • Owens Corning is one of just three honorees in the Construction and Building Materials industry, underscoring its commitment to leading with integrity and prioritizing ethical business practices.
  • The complete list of 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies can be found at: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees .
  • The Ethisphere recognition is one of several honors Owens Corning has earned for its corporate leadership recently, including:
    Debuting at #27 on the Barrons 100 Most Sustainable Companies list.

Yum China Awarded 'Gold Class 2022' in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

SHANGHAI, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today announced it has received a Gold Class Award in the Sustainability Yearbook 2022 by S&P Global for its industry leading sustainability performance.

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  • SHANGHAI, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today announced it has received a Gold Class Award in the Sustainability Yearbook 2022 by S&P Global for its industry leading sustainability performance.
  • Yum China is the only company from mainland China to be named a Gold Class company.
  • The Sustainability Yearbook is one of the more comprehensive annual publications on the state of corporate sustainability.
  • "Recognition as a Gold Class company in S&P's Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022, and our DJSI membership, reflect the Company's long-term commitment to sustainability to make positive impact for a better future," said Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China.

Ball Corporation Recognized in Top 1 Percent of Industry by S&P Global in The Sustainability Yearbook 2022

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) received the Gold Class and Industry Mover Awards in the S&P Global 2022 Sustainability Yearbook for its sustainability practices across the company's packaging and aerospace businesses.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) received the Gold Class and Industry Mover Awards in the S&P Global 2022 Sustainability Yearbook for its sustainability practices across the company's packaging and aerospace businesses.
  • "We are honored to receive this recognition from S&P Global, and I believe it further proves the impact we will realize through our 2030 sustainability goals."
  • "We congratulate Ball on its Gold and Industry Mover Award in The Sustainability Yearbook 2022, which showcases the best performing companies among industry peers and in terms of financially material ESG metrics," said Manjit Jus, Managing Director, Global Head of ESG Research, S&P Global.
  • The Sustainability Yearbook 2022 is based on the 2021 CSA in which 7,554 companies in 61 industries were assessed.