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New Offering Builds on EcoVadis’ Trusted Sustainability Intelligence Suite, Empowering Procurement and Compliance Teams to Drive Resilience & Streamline Reporting Requirements

Recent study of over 150 manufacturers reveals that 76% of companies did not meet new value chain minimum disclosure requirements for sustainability topics

Catalyze, a national platform providing Capital Entrepreneurs with support and capital to build enduring firms, announced the launch of the inaugural GP Runway Fund today. The Fund will extend flexible working capital loans to U.S.-based underrepresented and innovative investors raising funds one through three. Spring Point Partners, Gary Community Ventures, and Blue Haven Initiative will anchor the Fund, and Catalyze will continue to raise third-party capital to invest in an attractive pipeline

The DSO joined the Light the Night walks at various locations throughout the southeastern U.S., supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

One-year postponement: unity and inclusive efforts key to realize the EUDR

Company to Continue to Focus on Improving Water Security in High-Risk Locations, Reducing Packaging Waste and Decreasing Emissions

(BRK.A; BRK.B) –Today, Warren E. Buffett will convert 1,600 A shares into 2,400,000 B shares in order to give these B shares to four family foundations: 1,500,000 shares to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 300,000 shares to each of The Sherwood Foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation.Mr. Buffett’s comments to his fellow shareholders follow:* * * * * * * * * * * *The gifts I am making today reduce my holdings of Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares to 206,363, a 56.

Grocer invites customers to join in the season of giving through in-store donation program

Verdantix Green Quadrant report finds Assent has market leading momentum with user adoption, supplier engagement and management that supports manufacturers in improving supply chain transparency to manage ESG risks

The Cathay Bank Foundation is delighted to announce the 20 recipients of the 2024 Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship. This year, the scholarship program received 720 applications, a 35% increase from last year’s 533 applications. Notably, more than 29% of students applying for the scholarship program will be the first to attend college in their family and 90% are minorities.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241105874960/e

The Ameris Foundation is committing $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts from recent hurricanes that have impacted communities across the Southeast.“Both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have severely impacted many of the communities we serve, and we join with others in helping the American Red Cross to provide immediate relief and recovery assistance,” said Michael Pierson, Ameris Bank chief governance officer and executive director of the Ameris Foundation.The Ameri

Company’s successful advocacy efforts lead to New York Utility Corporation Securitization Act being signed into law

SLR Consulting (SLR), a global leader in sustainability solutions, enters into an agreement to acquire Malk Partners (Malk).Headquartered in New York City, Malk is a leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) Advisory firm specializing in sustainability management services to private market investors and their portfolio companies. Malk’s expertise spans private equity, growth equity, venture capital, credit, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes.Founded in 2009, Malk’s mission is

Baxter’s North Cove facility affected by flooding and currently closed for production as the company assesses extent of the impactCompany is working closely with FDA, ASPR, HHS, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security and local and state officialsBaxter and the Baxter International Foundation are committed to supporting recovery efforts in impacted local communities

Lithos Carbon Signs New Three-Year Agreement with Microsoft for Research and Permanent and Verified Carbon Removal

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, has earned a 100% score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index from Disability:IN, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.As a top scorer for the fourth consecutive year, UKG is once again included on the list of Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. The Disability Equality Index, which was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and the American Association of

The Integration Advances EcoVadis' Position to Help Organizations Improve Working Conditions, Comply With Regulations and Drive Positive Change at Global Scale

The 2023 Bakelite Sustainability Report Details 2023 Achievements, Outlines 2024 Initiatives and Long-term Future Goals and Strategies

South Delta Animal Rescue received a $15,000 donation from the Bank of Anguilla today during a ceremonial check presentation of CARE funds that were awarded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240729942259/en/Bank of Anguilla donated $15,000 to South Delta Animal Rescue in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, today during a ceremonial check celebration. Bank of Anguilla received t

Outdoor workers and employers are encouraged to test the app, designed to assess outdoor occupational heat hazards, and provide feedback during Beta Phase

Quinbrook and Primergy’s Gemini project has successfully balanced its large scale with responsible ecosystem management and stakeholder interests to deliver cost-effective, clean, reliable power

A new report from an independent research firm cites the breadth, depth, granularity, and quality of Clarity AI’s ESG data, powered by AI

Today FSC launches FSC Aligned for EUDR to help businesses comply with the upcoming regulation.

Supply chain software provider’s report presents transparency into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and initiatives

Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the leading enterprise AI decisioning and workflow automation platform provider, today published its annual Impact Report. The report provides a view into Pega’s 2023 progress, developments, and contributions in its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) programs.2023 was a year of change with the emergence of generative AI and continued shifts in the way people work. Pega’s latest Impact Report demonstrates our ability to adapt quickly to the needs of our p

Grosvenor’s UK property business to fund reforesting over 1,500 hectares of mangroves in Keta Lagoon, Ghana, creating nearly 200 jobs and training 350 community membersTerraformation’s Accelerator has secured commitments to restore nearly 25,000 hectares of biodiverse, native forest around the world

Compucom, a leading IT infrastructure and services company, has published its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. This report details Compucom’s substantial advancements in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240617652840/en/Among the key achievements in 2023 was a bronze rating f

Works With The Randy Davis Memorial Milk Fund To Expand Milk Access

Clean Energy and Maas Energy Works Join Forces to Build Nine Renewable Natural Gas Dairy Production Facilities Across Seven States

CDMO presents third sustainability reportVoluntary reporting of sustainability targets and progress strengthens customer relationships through transparency and accountabilityEconomic success and ambitious sustainability goals can be achieved in conjunction with one anotherAiming to be completely climate-neutral by 2050, Vetter joins the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

The leading retail technology platform releases an enhanced second edition of its popular retail sustainability guide.

The annual report marks company’s first report based on new corporate sustainability roadmap

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) (“IRT”) today announced its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting the progress we have made against our sustainability strategy over the last year and the initiatives we have in place to continue building a sustainable and inclusive future for our business and all of our stakeholders. For the full report, please visit https://investors.irtliving.com/sustainability/.IRT’s sustainability approach is underpinned by four core pillars:Enhancing Residenti

Ever.green announces a groundbreaking deal for RECs with additionality in which eight corporate buyers join forces to help repower a 55 MW wind farm.

Greenland Resources Inc. (Cboe CA: MOLY | FSE: M0LY) (Greenland Resources or the Company) is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded the 2023 Prospector and Developer of the Year for the Malmbjerg Molybdenum Project in east Greenland (the Project). The award is given to companies that demonstrate initiative, innovation, and alignment with Greenland environmental and social responsibility practice.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.busine

Principal Financial Group® has been once again named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. The company’s inclusion in the 2024 list makes the 13th time Principal® has been recognized for its ethical leadership and business practices since the Ethisphere list launched in 2006.“Ethics and integrity are central to who we are and who we have been for the past 145 years,” said Dan Houston, chairman, president, and chief executive officer at Principal. “Today, more than 62 million c

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. joined the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) alongside hydrogen producers, infrastructure providers, engineering firms and other off takers as part of its pursuit of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality. The company recently announced the development of a hydrogen outboard motor, and its parent company, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., also announced plans to acquire all shares of electric outboard company Torqeedo®.This press release f

Young Heart Recipient & Donor Alliance Hope to Raise Awareness, Support Mission Around Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation

CommScope was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024.

Leader in Sustainably Sourced Canned Seafood Partners with Feed the Hungry this Holiday Season to Give Back to Those in Need, Donating its Nutrient-Rich, Protein-Packed Products to Aid Sites Across the Country

Community, faith, finance, and business leaders will help Santa Clara select three “unsung hero” individuals or organizations to receive $1.2 million in prizes.

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First Asia-Pacific cohort launches four projects across the Philippines and Indonesia, which include providing forestry training for The Nature Conservancy Asia projects in Aotearoa New Zealand, and IndonesiaThe inaugural cohort in Terraformation’s Accelerator graduates to Phase 2, backed by $1.1M to develop into full-scale carbon projects

amfori celebrates today the 20th anniversary of amfori BSCI (short for amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative), an impactful product that has enabled businesses to exercise human rights due diligence more efficiently and to ensure the protection of workers’ rights in global supply chains since 2003.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102733564/en/Asian woman creating a handmade product (Photo: amfori)This journey s

Actylis, a leading global manufacturer of critical raw materials and performance ingredients for the life sciences and specialty chemicals markets, is proud to announce its attainment of a Silver rating from EcoVadis, solidifying its position in the 85th percentile among industry peers. This remarkable achievement underscores Actylis' unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and its dedication to fostering a more responsible and eco-conscious future.What makes this achievement even more re

Public Sector Now Able to Harness the Power of RepRisk’s Daily Updated Business Conduct and Supply Chain Risk Dataset

Banc of California, N.A. (“Banc of California”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) and Rise Economy announced today a $4.1 billion, three-year Community Benefits Plan (the “Plan”). Banc of California and Rise Economy (formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition) leaders worked collaboratively to develop the expansive plan in connection with Banc of California’s transformational merger with Pacific Western Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp (Nas

Research by RepRisk reveals one in every four climate-related ESG risks globally was linked to greenwashing in the last twelve months and uncovers a connection between greenwashing and social washing in public companiesResearch from data science company, RepRisk, finds one in every four climate-related ESG risk incidents globally was tied to greenwashing, an increase from one in five in last year’s report.31% of publicly listed companies linked to greenwashing from September 2018 to September 2023 were also linked to social washing.RepRisk finds the banking and financial services sectors saw a 70% increase in the number of climate-related greenwashing incidents in the last twelve months.

Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, today announced the release of its latest Sustainability Update, highlighting the company’s initiatives and progress toward making a positive impact in our communities and bringing sustainable benefits to all our stakeholders.Avaya joins over 3,400 companies worldwide who are leading the way to a low carbon future by setting emission reduction targets grounded in climate science through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Avaya’s

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) published today the Company’s fifth annual Human Rights and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report. The report includes enhanced disclosures related to our Board oversight of human rights and ESG matters, employee diversity and training programs, corporate governance, and environmental sustainability, including updated metrics and statistics for the calendar year 2022, in accordance with the Universal Standards of the Global Repor