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Ad Net Zero US Triples Supporter Base In First Six Months

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

As announced in June, globally, Ad Net Zero now operates in territories that collectively represent 45% of the world’s ad spend, with the US spend making up the lionshare.

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  • As announced in June, globally, Ad Net Zero now operates in territories that collectively represent 45% of the world’s ad spend, with the US spend making up the lionshare.
  • And Ad Net Zero brings together representation from across all major parts of the industry to drive change:
    Of the world’s ten largest advertising agencies, 80% are Ad Net Zero supporters.
  • In addition to growing in scale, Ad Net Zero activities also show growth in driving action toward decarbonization of the ad industry.
  • Ad Net Zero announced in June 2023 that it would require all supporters who have not already done so to commit to setting public, science based Net Zero targets.

Vantage Data Centers Publishes Second Annual ESG Report Emphasizing Global Commitment to Sustainability, Equity and Safety

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today released its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report showcasing the company’s dedication to meet its high standards for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and ethical governance.

Key Points: 
  • Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today released its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report showcasing the company’s dedication to meet its high standards for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and ethical governance.
  • “In 2022, Vantage continued to build on its unprecedented global growth, all while remaining committed to our sustainability, inclusivity and safety goals,” said Chris Yetman, chief operating officer at Vantage Data Centers.
  • The results of this assessment provided Vantage with the foundation that shaped the goals outlined in the ESG report.
  • Highlights of Vantage’s 2022 ESG report include:
    A holistic approach to sustainability: Tackling global environmental and resource challenges while maintaining growth is a complex task.

AIT Worldwide Logistics’ Vaughn Moore Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

During a celebration ceremony in Chicago last night, Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced AIT’s Executive Chairman and CEO, Vaughn Moore, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award winner.

Key Points: 
  • During a celebration ceremony in Chicago last night, Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced AIT’s Executive Chairman and CEO, Vaughn Moore, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award winner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622580491/en/
    AIT's Executive Chairman and CEO, Vaughn Moore, is a 2023 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® award winner in the Midwest region (Photo: Business Wire)
    "I’m honored to receive this award from EY,” Moore said.
  • An independent panel of judges first selected Moore as one of 35 finalists, then as a Midwest region winner.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.

AD NET ZERO MAKES SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS REPORTING MANDATORY FOR SUPPORTERS

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

CANNES, France, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ad Net Zero supporters, global, and at a national level, are now required to set a public science-based net zero target. This can be done through either the Science Based Targets initiative, a commitment to the UN Race to Zero (including via the SME Climate Hub), The Climate Pledge, or other comparable alternatives. Supporters will also now be required to measure and report their progress annually. Targets will need to be created within 12 months if not already in place and Ad Net Zero will provide guidance to help supporters set, measure and report. An analysis of the industry's path to net zero, based on the Ad Net Zero's Global Group publicly reported targets, has been published on adnetzero.com, sharing how many of the industry's biggest organisations are committing to decarbonisation and by what point.

Key Points: 
  • Targets will need to be created within 12 months if not already in place and Ad Net Zero will provide guidance to help supporters set, measure and report.
  • Ad Net Zero has added three new commercial organisations as Global supporters – Amazon Ads, Indeed and L'Oréal – while Ad Net Zero US has doubled since launch this February to include Kroger, Mediaocean, Index Exchange and a number of agencies.
  • Sebastian Munden, Chair, Ad Net Zero, said: "Science-based targets in line with the latest climate understanding are now mandatory for Ad Net Zero supporters.
  • Content has been drawn from over 60 supporters, along with recent Ad Net Zero showcase sessions and Global Summit.

AD NET ZERO MAKES SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS REPORTING MANDATORY FOR SUPPORTERS

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, June 18, 2023

CANNES, France, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ad Net Zero supporters, global, and at a national level, are now required to set a public science-based net zero target. This can be done through either the Science Based Targets initiative, a commitment to the UN Race to Zero (including via the SME Climate Hub), The Climate Pledge, or other comparable alternatives. Supporters will also now be required to measure and report their progress annually. Targets will need to be created within 12 months if not already in place and Ad Net Zero will provide guidance to help supporters set, measure and report. An analysis of the industry's path to net zero, based on the Ad Net Zero's Global Group publicly reported targets, has been published on adnetzero.com, sharing how many of the industry's biggest organisations are committing to decarbonisation and by what point.

Key Points: 
  • Targets will need to be created within 12 months if not already in place and Ad Net Zero will provide guidance to help supporters set, measure and report.
  • Ad Net Zero has added three new commercial organisations as Global supporters – Amazon Ads, Indeed and L'Oréal – while Ad Net Zero US has doubled since launch this February to include Kroger, Mediaocean, Index Exchange and a number of agencies.
  • Sebastian Munden, Chair, Ad Net Zero, said: "Science-based targets in line with the latest climate understanding are now mandatory for Ad Net Zero supporters.
  • Content has been drawn from over 60 supporters, along with recent Ad Net Zero showcase sessions and Global Summit.

Introducing the All-New Fire Max 11: Amazon’s Biggest and Most Powerful Tablet Yet

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced the new Fire Max 11—its biggest and most powerful tablet yet—that helps you stay entertained, connected, and productive.

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  • (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced the new Fire Max 11—its biggest and most powerful tablet yet—that helps you stay entertained, connected, and productive.
  • Featuring a brilliant 11-inch screen, a powerful octa-core processor, and 4 GB RAM, Fire Max 11 provides unrivaled value, performance, and fun and starts at just $229.99.
  • With its sleek, lightweight, and durable aluminum construction, the Fire Max 11 is perfect for work and play.
  • Fire Max 11 Productivity Bundle: Work, play, and create all day
    Fire Max 11 also gives customers the option of enjoying powerful productivity and creativity.

Intertape Polymer Group Named Energy Star® Partner Of The Year For Eighth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

SARASOTA, Fla., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intertape Polymer Group ("IPG"), a global provider of packaging and protective solutions, is proud to announce that it has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy for the eighth consecutive year. With its continued dedication, IPG has been elevated to the level of Sustained Excellence, the EPA's highest recognition within the ENERGY STAR® program.

Key Points: 
  • With its continued dedication, IPG has been elevated to the level of Sustained Excellence, the EPA's highest recognition within the ENERGY STAR® program.
  • "We are proud and honored to receive the distinctive ENERGY STAR award for eight consecutive years," stated Pete Durette, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IPG.
  • ENERGY STAR honors a group of businesses and organizations each year that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements.
  • According to ENERGY STAR, winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners.

Nexii Leads Global Construction Industry With Robust Certifications

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Recently, Nexii made history as the first construction manufacturer in North America to receive TRUE certification for Zero Waste .

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  • Recently, Nexii made history as the first construction manufacturer in North America to receive TRUE certification for Zero Waste .
  • Building on this momentum, Nexii is thrilled to announce today the publication of Health Product Declarations (HPD) for its three core products: Nexii Envelope Panels, Nexii Structural Envelope Panels, and Nexii Roof Panels.
  • It provides insights into Nexii’s best-in-class green metrics and certifications; diverse and empowered workforce initiatives; a culture of safety, ethics, and integrity; industry collaborations; and community engagement.
  • Nexii shares progress and learnings over the past year to encourage industry and government leaders to embrace rigorous sustainability and join forces to scale up clean construction.

United Natural Foods Launches Climate Action Partnership to Encourage Suppliers to Set Validated Climate Goals

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

United Natural Foods, Inc., (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”), the largest publicly-traded grocery wholesaler and distributor in the U.S., today announced the launch of its Climate Action Partnership to encourage UNFI’s suppliers to make credible climate commitments.

Key Points: 
  • United Natural Foods, Inc., (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”), the largest publicly-traded grocery wholesaler and distributor in the U.S., today announced the launch of its Climate Action Partnership to encourage UNFI’s suppliers to make credible climate commitments.
  • The program builds on UNFI’s Climate Action Hub , which was developed in partnership with the Climate Collaborative, a nonprofit organization with a mission to catalyze bold climate action within the grocery industry, and offers UNFI suppliers a variety of tools and resources to innovate and scale climate solutions across the food system.
  • The Climate Action Partnership is one of the key pillars of UNFI’s Better for All strategy and is aligned with its validated science-based emissions reduction targets covering the organization’s operations and value chain.
  • To become a Climate Action Partner, suppliers must make a credible climate commitment through approved third-party organizations, including the Climate Collaborative, Climate Neutral, The Climate Pledge, the Science Based Targets initiative, or the SME Climate Hub, which have established requirements around transparency and reporting and prioritize an emissions-reduction approach.

E Ink Launches E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Outdoor ePaper Technology

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Monday, April 10, 2023

E Ink (8069.TWO), the originator, pioneer, and global commercial leader in ePaper technology, today announced its latest color ePaper technology, E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Outdoor.

Key Points: 
  • E Ink (8069.TWO), the originator, pioneer, and global commercial leader in ePaper technology, today announced its latest color ePaper technology, E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Outdoor.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230410005208/en/
    E Ink Kaleido 3 Outdoor ePaper technology.
  • When used for outdoor information displays, E Ink Kaleido 3 Outdoor color ePaper allows for quick and easy updates of information.
  • “Building on E Ink Kaleido's technology, E Ink has dedicated itself to developing wide-temperature color ePaper technology suitable for outdoor applications, which can meet customers' expectations for dynamic display, energy saving, environmental protection, and non-light pollution in outdoor advertising."