ESG News For H.I.S.Co.,Ltd.

Company reduces emissions, modernizes infrastructure, and invests in communities while delivering safe, reliable service

Only 26% of American families have developed and practiced a home fire escape plan1 - Kidde’s new Prepare. Plan. Practice. tool aims to change that, one household at a time.

The nation’s third-largest convenience store and fifth-largest pizza chain invites guests to round up to support the country’s largest youth development organization

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has invested in EF Polymer K.K., a startup developing super-absorbent polymers that are made using orange and banana peels.

Sunflower Bank has announced a new partnership with Livestrong, an Austin, TX-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by cancer. This connection reinforces the bank’s ongoing commitment to the fight against cancer, both in Texas and across its entire footprint, while building on its continued support for cancer awareness initiatives and community health programs.Suzanne Stone, President & CEO of Livestrong reflected on the partnership: “Sunflower Bank is h

Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI), one of North America’s leading equipment rental suppliers operating through Herc Rentals Inc. (“Herc Rentals” or “the Company”), released its 2025 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting the company’s progress on its environmental, social and governance initiatives, with a primary focus on activities and achievements throughout 2024 and early 2025.“Our purpose in building brighter futures is closely tied to our commitment to integrating sustainable and socially

Toyoda Gosei has invested in Helical Fusion Co., Ltd. which aims to achieve practical nuclear fusion power generation.

Grants Drive Lifesaving Advances in Metastatic Research, Precision Medicine and Health Equity As Funding Challenges Grow

Rural lifestyle retailer kicked off second round of Hometown Heroes donations with major volunteer event to benefit military children

US researcher Guihua Yu Wins Global Distinction for Pioneering Solar and Hydrogel Water Technologies

G7A Series offers revolutionary curing performance and compact size.

Issuance of the Updated Feasibility Study that reflects advancement in engineering, project design, and updated financial parameters.Active work on the financing stage via presentation of the Updated Feasibility Study to financial stakeholders and on due diligence workstreams to bring the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine and the Bécancour Battery Material Plant to FID.Engineering underway for the Phase-2 Bécancour Battery Material Plant with the assistance of specialized Asian firms with expertise in the graphite and anode material industry.Continued advancement of procurement and construction preparation for the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine and Bécancour Battery Material Plant in anticipation of FID.Decommissioning of the Phase-1 Purification Demonstration Plant facility in Bécancour initiated in light of technology change.Issuance of the Company’s 2024 ESG Report demonstrating stewardship and leadership in the Company’s management of material issues and performance on ESG metrics.Twelve-month rolling TRIFR rate of 1.77 at the Company’s facilities (severity rate at 2.65); and no major environmental incidents.Period-end cash position of $89 million.Geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China exacerbate the need for alternative natural graphite sources (Fastmarkets, April 2025).NMG’s Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 17, 2025, via webcast.New nominees for the election of Directors include Paola Farnesi, a senior financial professional and executive, as well as Édith Jacques, a seasoned lawyer specialized in M&A, commercial law, and international law.

Longstanding Tractor Supply + 4-H collaboration earned top award for Best Consumer Donation Initiative

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President: Yasuhiko Saitoh; hereinafter, “Shin-Etsu Chemical”) has developed new silicone products for personal care applications as part of its silicon chemistry-driven solutions (Shin-Etsu Silicones Solution-EngineeringTM).In the personal care industry, research and development activities are being carried out on various themes such as addressing diverse consumer demand and environmental issues and improving production efficiency. In response t

The company is working with suppliers to reduce the amount of plastic waste from our distribution centers and has developed hangers made of 100% PCR material.

The charitable program helps put a child’s future first in Pittsburgh

Aligned Climate Capital, ClearSky, ClimateIC, and WovenEarth Ventures join XGS Energy investors to accelerate development of XGS’s commercial project pipeline across the Western United States.

Eldredge Garage Parking Lot Project Delivers Fast Charging to Main Street in Chatham, MA, Supporting Local Businesses

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: GNTY), the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., is proud to announce a transformative gift to Texas Southern University’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business Future Bankers Leadership Program, reinforcing its commitment to economic growth and workforce development in Houston and beyond.The Future Bankers Leadership Program is designed to equip students with the financial expertise, industry insights, and real-world experience necessary to thrive in bankin

Hundreds of Thousands of Children Will Receive Squishmallows through Hospitals, Schools, and Non-Profit Organizations

Implementation of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs)

Oceans 2050, under the leadership of President Alexandra Cousteau and Chief Scientist Professor Carlos Duarte, has unveiled landmark findings published in Nature Climate Change that demonstrate the significant climate mitigation potential of seaweed farming. The study, titled “Carbon burial in sediments below seaweed farms matches that of Blue Carbon habitats,” marks the first comprehensive, empirical assessment of carbon burial rates beneath seaweed farms globally.Conducted across 20 seaweed fa

Provides Financial Support Alongside Pet Beds, Training Pads, Toys, Food and Other Essentials

Arca Continental joins the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2024, ranking among the 300 most sustainable public companies in the world.Only 10% of the 2,500 companies evaluated by S&P Global BMI make the DJSI World list, which is based on long-term economic, environmental and social sustainability criteria.

Maxell's All-solid-state Battery Adopted for the Wireless Cooking Temperature Sensor Device “NICK” Jointly Developed by CO-WORKS and YOSHINOYA

Increases use of renewable energy in move toward carbon neutrality

Funds provide thousands of young people with access to hands-on training in science, health, agriculture and civic engagement

Demonstrates TTI’s Commitment to Sustainable Products and Practices

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) (H&P or the Company) today announced that it has released its 2024 Sustainability Report outlining the Company’s sustainability efforts and performance for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.President and CEO John Lindsay stated, “I am pleased to share H&P’s 2024 Sustainability Report, which highlights the progress we’ve made over the past year in advancing our sustainability efforts and delivering responsible energy solutions. This report reflects our ong

Annual fundraiser supports scholarships for FFA students pursuing in-demand skilled trades and agriculture-related majors

By adding a paper clover to their holiday shopping, customers can help thousands of young people access hands-on training in health, science, agriculture and civic engagement

13-year-old cystic fibrosis patient granted art barn as part of Make-A-Wish of Middle Tennessee’s 25th anniversary celebration

The charitable program creates a healthier future for children and families in Chicago

Celanese Releases 2023-2024 Sustainability Report and Index

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit joined forces with Roush® and Regulator Marine to reveal the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats, to car manufacturers, automotive component suppliers and aftermarket equipment manufactures from around the globe during the 2024 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show, Nov. 4-8 in Las Vegas, Nev. Complimented by a hydrogen fuel system designed by Roush, to power the outboard, and a custom boat hull from Regulator Marine, th

Citizens Business Bank Partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to Award AHEAD Grant to Boost Economic Development in underserved communities across Southern California

Beacon of Hope program provides Veterans with secure roofs

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE, a member of ASE Technology Holding Inc, NYSE: ASX, TWSE: 3711) today announced it has been honored with a prestigious Gold Award at the 2024 PwC Sustainability Impact Awards for its marine conservation film, Guardians of the Sea. Produced by ASE Corporate Communications Team in collaboration with ASE Environmental Protection and Sustainability Foundation, the film highlights ASE’s innovative approach to marine conservation and environmental stewards

Lemonade Day National welcomes alum Mikaila Ulmer, founder/CEO of Me & the Bees Lemonade, to its Board during National Women’s Small Business Month.

Chevron:What:Chevron U.S.A. Inc. kicked off its volunteerism program called H-Town Blitz in partnership with Houston Texans Legends Community the first week of October. On October 17, the focus is on teaming with Kids' Meals Houston to set a new daily record by packing 18,000 brown bag lunches to be distributed to homes of deserving children across the Greater Houston Area. Chevron will also present Kids’ Meals Houston with an $18,000 donation. Who:Josetta Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Of

“IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing” is the world's first engine oil with racing performance and API certification using plant-derived raw materials

100% of proceeds from ornament sales will support 4-H programming

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company”), a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) for the seventh consecutive year. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SmartStop will donate $5 to BCRF for every new unit rented throughout October, supporting critical breast cancer research advancement.Since the beginning of this partnership in 2018, Sm

The TV star and entrepreneur details her family’s story in new campaign to help families recognize the signs and symptoms of agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia

Today, Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL) announces the launch of its inaugural Emerging Leaders Beautiful Forces grants, furthering the brand's commitment to women’s leadership. Through a partnership via the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund (ELELF) and grantee, Vital Voices Global Partnership, the new initiative will deepen the brand’s investment in supporting emerging women leaders globally and helping to advance their influence and impact.This press release features multimedia. View the full release h

Moore Foundation awards more than $4 million to advance the ideas and innovations of five scientist-inventors

The ATSG Charitable Foundation announced its financial support for three elementary school book fairs and the Ohio 4-H Pathways to the Future program.

Philanthropic organization that raises and invests funding in pioneering cancer research announces two of its grant recipients – one studying fertility in cancer patients and another, studying pancreatic cancer – have received support to expand clinical trials, with another grant recipient recognized for generational advance in AI

Signet Jewelers, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, which includes KAY Jewelers, Zales, Jared and Banter by Piercing Pagoda, kicked off its in-store holiday plush campaign today in connection with its partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240809626481/en/Blake (left), the plush bear, and Bentley (right), the plush puppy, are available for purchase for $14.9

Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu”) has developed a new engine oil, IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing (viscosity grade: 0W-20), which uses more than 80% plant-based raw materials (hereinafter referred to as “the Product”). The Product has obtained API (American Petroleum Institute) SP certification*1, making it the world's first*2 engine oil with racing performanc