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TELEION, SIGNS THE CLIMATE PLEDGE, COMMITS TO BECOMING NET-ZERO CARBON BY 2040

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

SEATTLE, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle based Teleion, a strategic and professional services company, has signed The Climate Pledge and committed to achieving net-zero carbon by or before 2040.

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  • SEATTLE, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle based Teleion, a strategic and professional services company, has signed The Climate Pledge and committed to achieving net-zero carbon by or before 2040.
  • In joining The Climate Pledge, Teleion joins 300 companies globally who have made the same commitment.
  • "Teleion is proud to be a signatory of The Climate Pledge," said Chief Sustainability Officer, Ryan Janzen.
  • The Climate Pledge is a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

E Ink Joins The Climate Pledge, Highlighting Company’s Commitment to Being Net Zero Carbon By 2040

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

In December 2021, E Ink announced their pledge to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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  • In December 2021, E Ink announced their pledge to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
  • Signatories of TCP agree to regular reporting, carbon elimination and credible offsets, all in goal of reaching net zero annual carbon emissions by 2040.
  • E Ink has been working for several years towards zero carbon emissions to help mitigate the impact of climate change and to promote sustainable technologies.
  • E Ink has a three-phase plan to reach their commitment of net zero carbon emission by 2040.

SNC-Lavalin commits to the Science Based Targets Initiative, furthering its commitment to decarbonization

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The SBTi drives ambitious climate action with over 2,000 companies globally, to set science-based emissions reduction targets in line with the targets for the Paris Agreement.

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  • The SBTi drives ambitious climate action with over 2,000 companies globally, to set science-based emissions reduction targets in line with the targets for the Paris Agreement.
  • "Committing to the Science Based Targets Initiative is a continuation of our various initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality.
  • The Science Based Targets Initiative was launched to support efforts in limiting global warming to 1.5C.
  • "Our commitment to net zero is about doing the right thing for the communities we are a part of.

Flow Alkaline Spring Water Joins The Climate Pledge

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (Flow), today announced that it has joined The Climate Pledge, a community of more than 300 like-minded companies committed to achieving net-zero carbon by 2040 or sooner.

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  • Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (Flow), today announced that it has joined The Climate Pledge, a community of more than 300 like-minded companies committed to achieving net-zero carbon by 2040 or sooner.
  • Flow is proud to sign The Climate Pledge and we stand with Amazon and the other signatories in a commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 at the latest.
  • Flows operations are already carbon neutral, but we are committed to going even further and becoming the first carbon negative spring water brand by 2025.
  • Joining The Climate Pledge is an important step for Flow on our roadmap of sustainability actions leading into Earth Month and beyond.

Premier Packaging Commits to Net-Zero Carbon by 2040

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Premier Packaging is proud to have signed The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon across the packaging companys operations by 2040.

Key Points: 
  • Premier Packaging is proud to have signed The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon across the packaging companys operations by 2040.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220314005262/en/
    The Climate Pledge calls on signatories to be net-zero carbon across their businesses by 2040.
  • By signing The Climate Pledge, we are committing to aggressive action in decreasing our greenhouse gas emissions to reach net zero carbon, said Premier Packaging Owner John Gaynor.
  • Started in Louisville in 1994, Premier Packaging has grown to over 90 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil by offering custom-made packaging and shipping solutions to its customers.

The Climate Pledge Announces Nearly 100 New Signatories, Including Maersk, SAP, Weyerhaeuser, Sunrun, and HARMAN, Bringing the Total to More Than 300 Companies Committed Worldwide

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Monday, March 14, 2022

To achieve these ambitious targets, Maersk is exploring, testing, and investing in sustainable innovations to enable transformation across the supply chain.

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  • To achieve these ambitious targets, Maersk is exploring, testing, and investing in sustainable innovations to enable transformation across the supply chain.
  • Solving the climate emergency and decarbonizing our customers supply chains is a strategic imperative for Maersk, said Soren Skou, A.P.
  • To drive the massive scale up of green fuels, we all must move now and take action.
  • SAP is also directly investing in renewable electricity as well as nature-based and technical-based funds to neutralize residual carbon emissions.

PGE highlights Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) progress in 2021 report

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Portland General Electric (PGE) released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, an annual report that highlights PGE's programs leading the clean energy future which includes its commitment to sustainability.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Portland General Electric (PGE) released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, an annual report that highlights PGE's programs leading the clean energy future which includes its commitment to sustainability.
  • This year's report showcases key strategic projects that support the company's progress toward a sustainable future and advancing equity and wellbeing for customers, employees, and communities.
  • "PGE is committed to creating an Oregon in which all our customers, employees, and communities can thrive, and this year's report shows the progress we have made and the impact we have had.
  • In 2021, PGE, employees, retirees, and thePGE Foundationdonated$4.8 millionand volunteered 15,760 hours with more than 300 nonprofits acrossOregon.

World's first halon gas destruction and carbon offset project sets stage for significant carbon reductions

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Monday, February 14, 2022

The destruction of the world's remaining halon gas could eliminate over 300 million tons of carbon pollution worldwide, or the equivalent of eliminating the annual greenhouse gas emissions of more than 65 million cars.

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  • The destruction of the world's remaining halon gas could eliminate over 300 million tons of carbon pollution worldwide, or the equivalent of eliminating the annual greenhouse gas emissions of more than 65 million cars.
  • New production of halon gas was stopped under the Montreal protocol nearly three decades ago.
  • Iron Mountain worked with Wesco to collect approximately 2,687 pounds of Halon 1301 from decommissioned equipment in Iron Mountain facilities and from Wesco's reclamation business.
  • Under the pilot project, however, Tradewater, instead safely destroyed the gas and produced verified carbon offset credits in the first-ever use of the American Carbon Registry Methodology for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions and Removals from the Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances, Version 1.1.

Logitech Pushes Boundaries, Scales Use of Recycled Plastic in Products

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

An estimated 8,000 tons of virgin plastic was eliminated in Logitech products in 2021, reducing the overall demand for plastic derived from petrochemicals and transforming e-waste into a valuable resource.

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  • An estimated 8,000 tons of virgin plastic was eliminated in Logitech products in 2021, reducing the overall demand for plastic derived from petrochemicals and transforming e-waste into a valuable resource.
  • Logitech has increasingly used PCR plastic across its product lines as part of its Design for Sustainability approach.
  • Many post-consumer recycled plastic resins have traditionally been limited to black or grey colors and do not typically perform in the same way as virgin plastic.
  • Brands of Logitech include Logitech , Logitech G , ASTRO Gaming , Streamlabs , Blue Microphones , and Ultimate Ears .

Symetra Partners with Seattle Kraken, Seattle Storm to Launch “LETS Play” Program with Highline Public Schools

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Symetra, the Seattle Kraken and the Seattle Storm have come together to bring LETS Play by Symetra to 75 fourth graders at Midway Elementary School in Des Moines, Wash., part of Highline Public Schools.

Key Points: 
  • Symetra, the Seattle Kraken and the Seattle Storm have come together to bring LETS Play by Symetra to 75 fourth graders at Midway Elementary School in Des Moines, Wash., part of Highline Public Schools.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220207005758/en/
    Symetra, the Seattle Kraken and the Seattle Storm have come together to bring LETS Play by Symetra to 75 fourth graders at Midway Elementary School in Des Moines, Wash., part of Highline Public Schools.
  • The Seattle Kraken are excited to partner with Symetra, Highline Public schools, and the Seattle Storm to advance our shared commitment of making sports accessible to all youth.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Symetra, the Seattle Storm and Seattle Kraken to bring this athletic and leadership program to our students.