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Philips delivers strong ESG performance in 2023

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Carbon, Woman, CSRD, Corporate sustainability, Annual report, European, Targets, Biophysical environment, ESG, Social responsibility, Diversity, CDP, Health, Climate change, PHG, Creativity, Science Based Targets initiative, Electricity, Design, Science, AEX, MRI, Environment, Renewable energy

Marnix van Ginneken, Chief ESG & Legal Officer at Royal Philips, said: “Building on our strong heritage in environmental and social responsibility, we have a fully integrated approach to doing business responsibly and sustainably, in line with our company purpose.

Key Points: 
  • Marnix van Ginneken, Chief ESG & Legal Officer at Royal Philips, said: “Building on our strong heritage in environmental and social responsibility, we have a fully integrated approach to doing business responsibly and sustainably, in line with our company purpose.
  • For example, regarding gender diversity, Philips reached a 31% representation of women in senior management in 2023.
  • In 2023, Philips expanded its circular revenues to 20% of sales, and alongside remaining carbon-neutral in its operations since 2020, Philips achieved 78% renewable energy usage, exceeding its 75% science-based target goal for 2025.
  • A full overview of Philips’ Environmental, Social, and Governance achievements is provided in chapters 5 and 12 of the Philips Annual Report 2023 , which was published earlier today.

Catalent Publishes Fifth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report, Highlighting Progress and Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Environment, Medical Devices, Climate Change, Professional Services, Sustainability, Biotechnology, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Pharmaceutical, Health, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Workplace, Education, STEM, Targets, Safety, Corporate social responsibility, Climate change, Patient, CTLT, Science Based Targets initiative, Science, Community, Corporation, GHG, Management

Catalent, Inc. (NYSE: CTLT), the leader in enabling the development and supply of better treatments for patients worldwide, has today published its fiscal 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting positive progress across every pillar of Catalent’s corporate responsibility strategy – People, Environment, and Community.

Key Points: 
  • Catalent, Inc. (NYSE: CTLT), the leader in enabling the development and supply of better treatments for patients worldwide, has today published its fiscal 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting positive progress across every pillar of Catalent’s corporate responsibility strategy – People, Environment, and Community.
  • The report also outlines the company’s future commitments as it progresses its mission to help people lead better and healthier lives.
  • One area of significant progress in fiscal 2023 was Catalent’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and address the harmful effects of climate change.
  • A key initiative supporting this progress was the implementation of ISO-certified environmental management systems at 24 Catalent locations, which account for more than 70% of Catalent’s overall energy use.

E Ink Combines Innovation, Creativity, and Design for the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Electronic Design Automation, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, General Automotive, Technology, Other Technology, E Ink, Multimedia, Carbon, Targets, BMW Art Car, Transport, RE100, Ink, BMW, Frieze Art Fair, Science Based Targets initiative, CES, Science, GHG, E-reader, Environment

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229526999/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229526999/en/
    The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Seeing the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA creates a visceral reaction and challenges spectators to think about the possibility of color ePaper,” said Johnson Lee, CEO of E Ink.
  • The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink presented at CES 2022 had the ability to switch from black to white at the push of a button.
  • With respect to the original design, the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA has been outfitted with 1,349 segments that can be individually controlled, enabling even more colors and pattern designs.
  • E Ink is also actively improving carbon reduction from product design and manufacturing processes, and conducts product carbon footprint verification.

Aptar Named One of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies for the Sixth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Environment, Packaging, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Multimedia, John Macarthur (wool pioneer), Targets, Biophysical environment, Growth, Social, Disclosure, AptarGroup, ESG, CDP, Climate change, Ellen, Organization, Science Based Targets initiative, Sustainable development, MacArthur Foundation, Science, ATR, Renewable energy

AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies, has been named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies for the sixth consecutive year and is ranked number 29 out of 100 companies for 2024.

Key Points: 
  • AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies, has been named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies for the sixth consecutive year and is ranked number 29 out of 100 companies for 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229523803/en/
    “We are delighted to be named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the sixth consecutive year for our leadership on sustainability efforts that help us, our employees, consumers, customers and community partners create a better future,” said Stephan B. Tanda, Aptar President and CEO.
  • Barron’s partnered with Calvert, a leader in ESG investing, to build the list of the most sustainable companies.
  • Barron’s full list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies can be found here .

IQVIA Publishes its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Technology, Pharmaceutical, Health Technology, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Health Insurance, Oncology, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Research, Medical Devices, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Environmental Policy, Biotechnology, Professional Services, Health, Recycling, Practice Management, Managed Care, Data Analytics, Science, Climate Change, Sustainability, Data Management, RSV, Woman, Coalition, Investment, Targets, Social, Epidemic, CEPI, ESG, Annual report, Health care, Pharmacy, Patient, Science Based Targets initiative, Plastic, Survival, Lung cancer, Diagnosis, IQV, Workforce, GHG, Public, Management

IQVIA™ (NYSE:IQV), has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Key Points: 
  • IQVIA™ (NYSE:IQV), has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • “We are proud that we delivered on our sustainability commitments despite the tumultuous macro-environment we have been operating in.”
    IQVIA’s full 2023 ESG report can be downloaded here .
  • We established our dedicated global public health business in 2023, which now works with more than 75 clients across the globe.
  • For the third year in a row, IQVIA was named the number one most admired company in our category, Healthcare: Pharmacy and Other Services.

Global Blue Delivers a Strong Q3 FY23/24 Financial Performance, With Continued Double-digit Growth, Healthy Profitability, and Active de-Leveraging

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Technology, Retail, Business, Apps, Applications, Consulting, Banking, Online Retail, Electronic Commerce, Professional Services, Payments, Other Technology, Software, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Individual, Targets, High, GCC, Tax Free, Global Blue, Environment, Travel, Online shopping

The recovery in Continental Europe reached 125% in January 2024 vs. 118% in Q3 FY23/24 (+7ppts).

Key Points: 
  • The recovery in Continental Europe reached 125% in January 2024 vs. 118% in Q3 FY23/24 (+7ppts).
  • US, GCC and regional European shoppers continued to drive the recovery in Continental Europe in January, with recovery at 290%, 273% and 209% respectively.
  • The willingness to travel of Chinese shoppers, based on Global Blue’s proprietary survey, remained strong, reaching 76% in January 2024.
  • In conclusion, Global Blue should be well placed to benefit from the progressive reopening of Mainland Chinese international travel.

Excellent 2023 Performance: Strong Growth and Record Earnings; Confident of Strong Growth in 2024

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Supply Chain Management, Consumer Electronics, Retail, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Manufacturing, Electrical engineering, Bureau Veritas, Capital market, Targets, CSR, DJSI, EUR, S&P Global, Science Based Targets initiative, Electricity, ANCE, Science, GHG, Lithium

We achieved organic growth of 8.5%, a healthy organic margin of 16.2%, and record earnings per share of EUR 1.27, up over 17% at constant exchange rates.

Key Points: 
  • We achieved organic growth of 8.5%, a healthy organic margin of 16.2%, and record earnings per share of EUR 1.27, up over 17% at constant exchange rates.
  • I would like to warmly thank all our colleagues around the world for their dedication and hard work to deliver this outstanding performance.
  • Our current pipeline of opportunities in these business areas is a testament to this durable growth dynamic.
  • For 2024, we expect Bureau Veritas to deliver another strong year of organic revenue growth, margin expansion4 and strong cash conversion.”
    Click here to download the complete Press Release.

E Ink Achieves Top 5% Position in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, Recognized as an Early Adopter by the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Data Management, Apps, Applications, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Networks, Nature, E Ink, Multimedia, Kilowatt-hour, Carbon, Targets, RE100, ESG, CSA, Biodiversity, SBTN, Business ethics, Ink, Climate change, Task force, ITC, Instrument, S&P Global, Grace note, Electronics, Business, Component, CO2, Ecosystem, Science Based Targets initiative, Science, LCD, Book, RE20, GHG, E-reader, Environment, Renewable energy

Additionally, E Ink has been honored as an Early Adopter by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), further solidifying its dedication to environmental stewardship.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, E Ink has been honored as an Early Adopter by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), further solidifying its dedication to environmental stewardship.
  • Johnson Lee, CEO of E Ink, stated, "We are honored to be recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024.
  • The Sustainability Yearbook evaluates over 9,400 large corporations across 62 global industries, selecting only 759 leading companies based on their sustainability performance.
  • In addition to its TNFD Early Adopter status, E Ink actively supports ecosystem restoration and environmental sustainability through various initiatives.

Scania publishes Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023: 'Significant growth in sales and earnings and continued progress on sustainability performance'

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Sustainability, Targets, Growth, Carbon, Super, ZEV, KPI, Uncertainty, Science, Renewable energy

Scania's Annual and Sustainability report is published today, detailing its financial, social and environmental performance in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Scania's Annual and Sustainability report is published today, detailing its financial, social and environmental performance in 2023.
  • However, Scania was able to navigate through this, proving its financial resilience and ability to deliver sustainable growth.
  • In 2023, Scania's sales reached over 200 SEK billion: a doubling of sales revenue in just seven years.
  • Scania has today published its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023, the ninth combined report.

The Only Invited Chinese Enterprise On the Stage! NaaS Technology Shares Green Practice and Proposal at UNEA-6

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Carbon, United Nations Global Compact, RMB, EV, Algorithm, United, PV, AI, Targets, Carbon Disclosure Project, ICE, COP28, Government, Network as a service, Climate change, United Nations, NEF, EPC, Science Based Targets initiative, UN, O&M, Science, Environment, Renewable energy

As the only Chinese enterprise invited and presented at the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum (UNSPBF), NaaS Technology (NASDAQ: NAAS) shared its green promises and digitalized practices on the scene, providing new proposal in China on global transport energy transformation and environmental governance.

Key Points: 
  • As the only Chinese enterprise invited and presented at the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum (UNSPBF), NaaS Technology (NASDAQ: NAAS) shared its green promises and digitalized practices on the scene, providing new proposal in China on global transport energy transformation and environmental governance.
  • The United Nations Environment Assembly is the world's highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment.
  • Zhai added, the practice of sustainable development applied both at home and abroad by NaaS has been acknowledged in the international community.
  • By sharing experience at the forum, NaaS expects to explore more energy solutions and co-create a zero-carbon future through open cooperation.