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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) has selected Svante’s Pre-FEED (Preliminary Front End Engineering Design) study for a commercial-scale carbon capture project to negotiate a cost-sharing agreement of up to US$1,499,889.The project represents a transformational approach for the pulp & paper industry as it will create additional value from its sustainable biomass to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) and Nordson Corporation Foundation announced today that it contributed more than $10 million to charitable organizations during its 2024 fiscal year that ended October 31. Nordson’s global philanthropic programs are dedicated to enhancing the neighborhoods in areas where it conducts major operations through various corporate and employee-led efforts, and by partnering with high-impact nonprofits aligned to its mission.Nordson prioritizes distributing grants to

Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a global leader in carbon capture and removal technology, and Speed Skating Canada today announced a climate change awareness and education campaign, “Save the Ice” at the ISU World Cup Speed Skating event in Calgary. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the impact of global warming on winter sports, including speed skating. It enables Canadians to make a personal impact on the climate by watching and sharing a video featuring renowned Canadian Olympic sp

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized in Corporate Knights’ 2025 Global 100 ranking. This is the third time Trane Technologies has been featured on this annual list, which recognizes leading companies for their investments in green solutions such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and the circular economy."It’s an incredible honor to be recognized in Corporate Knights’ 2025 Global 100 ranking," said Mauro Atalla, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology

First-ever corporation to top Corporate Knights Global 100 twice14th consecutive year in Global 100 index, 7th top 10 rankingFollows strong 2024 performance in other key ESG ratings

Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a leading innovator in carbon capture and removal technology, and Tenaska, a prominent CO2 transportation and sequestration service provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on delivering cost-effective, integrated solutions for industrial carbon capture and storage (CCS). This collaboration represents a significant step toward addressing global industrial emissions and advancing the decarbonization of many industrial sectors, inc

Apple Hospitality REIT Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

The expanding network of fueling stations represents a significant diesel displacement opportunity by providing a reliable source of compressed natural gas (CNG) for long-haul trucks and other fleets

Installnet, Bard College MBA sustainability program share lessons learned from more than a decade of furniture donations to more than 3,200 communitiesSetting the standard for cost-effective reuse will help drive a circular economyInnovative solutions needed for work surfaces and other hard-to-recycle materials

MAAC and The Southern Conference achieve C.A.R.E. Champion distinction for full implementation of C.A.R.E. Model principlesMAAC and The Southern Conference lead on gender equitable performance incentivesThree Division I Conferences awarded Knight Commission C.A.R.E. Model Grants for their commitment to educational values and financial responsibility in college athletics

CNE Direct, Inc. (dba “illumynt”) is pleased to announce the return of Paul Knight as CEO of the global ITAD trading, services and solutions company. Now in its 23rd year of business, this change comes about as part of a restructuring for illumynt to kick off its next phase of strategic growth initiatives. Knight co-founded the business in 2002 and was the company’s CEO for most of its history while serving continuously as Chairman since inception. Knight is making his return as the company pivo

Global logistics group and operator of CHEP brand leads on regenerative action and tracks ahead of science-based targets

Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”) and Svante Technologies Inc. (“Svante” or the “Company”), a leading global carbon capture and removal solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced today a financing commitment of up to US$100 million to accelerate the development and construction of Svante’s commercial carbon capture and removal projects in Canada and the US.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815708357

RECESS24: National Black and Brown Clean Energy Conference – the premier event for advancing equity in clean energy – to take place September 9-11, 2024 in Detroit

Clean Energy is now providing RNG to heavy-duty trucking and other fleets operating busy routes around Highway 27, I4 and the Florida Turnpike area.

Corporate Knights ranks Schneider Electric Canada among the top corporate citizens for sustainability and innovationSchneider Electric recognized for its exceptional performance in sustainable investments, carbon productivity, and comprehensive ESG approach

Installnet, Bard College MBA program share research to drive reuseInitiative designed to identify and deliver solutions to eliminate waste and cut carbon emissionsIndustry-wide approach will help building industry consistently and credibly track and report progress

Carney’s Point Station to Provide Clean, Lower-carbon RNG and is Part of Growing National Fueling Network for Heavy-Duty Fleets

Two New State-of-the-Art Stations to Provide Access for Fleets to Fuel with Ultra-Clean Renewable Natural Gas

Company’s latest ESG report highlights reduction of 157 million metric tons of customers’ carbon emissions and 44% reduction in operational emissions since 2019 while significantly increasing earnings per share

Chris Campbell positively impacts Kentucky community through a free, local literacy programCampbell: “I've been fortunate, and it comes back to me in ways I never could have imagined”6-week program includes reading, free books, door prizes for children and families with reading challenges

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it was named to the 2024 Corporate Knights Clean200 list as the leading paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer. The company earned the top spot by having a strong percent of 2022 sales from sustainable products, as defined by Corporate Knights.The Clean200 list ranks the 200 publicly traded companies that have the most sustainable total revenue, earning a minimum of 10% from sustainable sources. Among approximately 8,000 global firms that were e

New Jersey-based financial services company signs on as presenting sponsor for men’s and women’s basketball teams; will also provide access to financial education and funded investment accounts for Rutgers student-athletes.

Global climate innovator recognized as the leader in the Building Products industry and 23rd overall

"This recognition reflects our commitment to our own sustainability performance, as well as our role in helping build a greener future..." said Stephen Mikkelsen, Sims Limited’s CEO and Managing Director.

Apple Hospitality REIT Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. dba Radius Recycling (NASDAQ: RDUS), a global leader in metals recycling, today announced the release of the Company’s Fiscal 2023 Sustainability Report, Where Change Begins.The report details the Company’s work to advance the circular economy through the recovery, reuse, and recycling of the essential metals required to support global decarbonization efforts. Radius annually diverts millions of tons of metals from landfills, supplies recycled metals to domestic

Global sports company PUMA has today announced that it has scaled up its textile recycling innovation, RE:FIBRE, replacing recycled polyester with RE:FIBRE technology in all PUMA football Club and Federation replica jerseys from 2024 onwards.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205250478/en/Global sports company PUMA has today announced that it has scaled up its textile recycling innovation, RE:FIBRE, replacing recycled p

While 29.8 million people living with HIV — of 39 million worldwide — now receive lifesaving treatment, the fight continues; AHF will reach two million lives in care by early 2024

The final episode of PUMA’s RE:GEN REPORTS is now available to stream: ‘When it comes to Health and Safety, does the West know best?’. In this episode, hosted by the Head of Knowledge Exchange at the Centre for Sustainable Fashion, Monica Buchan-Ng, PUMA’s Chief Sourcing Officer, Anne-Laure Descours, reminds audiences that it’s important for people in the North to “recognize how much people on the ground are trying to improve [factory working conditions].”This press release features multimedia.

Report highlights American Water’s sustainable impact on communities across the U.S.

Corporate Knights ranks Schneider Electric Canada in #1 spotThis recognition salutes Schneider Electric’s commitment to promoting a sustainable economy and contributing to net-zero initiatives in CanadaThis award augments the company’s global ranking in Corporate Knights’ Top 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Interested Business Leaders Invited to Kickoff Breakfast on August 3

Sports company PUMA has created a podcast series to make its 2022 Sustainability Report more accessible and to reach a wider and younger audience.

– Identified by Financial Times and Statista for second consecutive year as setting the pace in the fight against climate change –

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (“Knight-Swift”), announced the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report, detailing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. The report highlights a 3.9% fleet emissions reduction (g/mile) from 2019 and is on track to meet its short-term goal of 5% by 2025. Other notable developments included increased pilot programming for low-to-no emission vehicles, exceptional growth in women in leadership, and tying ESG performance to

Verified net-zero targets anchor company’s short- and long-term global sustainability impact

PUMA empowers young voices by involving them through ‘Voices of a RE:GENERATION’, building on the findings from ‘Conference of the People, powered by PUMA'The project prioritises sustainability for the next generation, responding to research indicating that young people want brands to make more commitments, communicate goals better and be more transparent in the space

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN), a global leader in metals recycling, has been named the most sustainable company in the world by Corporate Knights, a leading media and research organization focused on corporate sustainability performance.The 19th annual Global 100 List of the world’s most sustainable corporations by Corporate Knights is based on a detailed assessment of 6,720 companies, each with more than US$1 billion in revenue, where performance across a range of sustainabili

Supply chain group and operator of CHEP brand recognized as global industry leader

SBTi verifies company’s net-zero science-based target by 2050

A 2019 Pew Research Center study revealed that Black professionals remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce, making up nearly 9%.The second annual scholarship will provide 31 Black college students with financial assistance in pursuit of degrees in STEM

Milliken & Company, a diversified manufacturer committed to sustainability, is proud to achieve a gold rating on its 2022 EcoVadis assessment.

Citizens announced today that it has entered into a power purchase agreement with Ørsted, supporting the construction of the Sunflower Wind Project, which will match 100% of Citizens’ power consumption across its entire operational footprint with renewable energy credits.“The Sunflower Wind Project marks an important milestone for Citizens as we continue our journey to support a more sustainable future alongside our customers, colleagues, shareholders and communities,” said Beth Johnson, Chief E

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fourth consecutive year. The index measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.“At PPG, we view environmental stewardship, social responsibility and strong governance as strategic business priorities,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, Global Sustainability. “Our inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index validates the significant progress we’

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (“Knight-Swift” or “the Company”), announced the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report, continuing its commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) best practices. The report highlights a 4.5% fleet emissions reduction (g/mile) from 2019 and is in line to exceed its short-term goal of 5% by 2025. Other notable developments included ESG oversight from the Governance Committee and improved workforce development programs.Knight-S

Five locations will continue to receive ongoing support to increase access to services for local LGBTQI+ community members in the fourth year of United We Stand campaign

• Sustainability education available daily in the Licensing U Theater• Brands spotlight sustainable products and socially responsible business practices in the Business Lounge• Only a few weeks left to register for Licensing Expo – secure an attendee pass here

HSBC Bank Canada’s 2021 Public Accountability Statement (PAS), now available online at https://www.about.hsbc.ca/hsbc-in-canada/community, details how we are working towards the transition to net zero, contributing to our communities and helping our employees and customers to thrive.2021 highlightsRecognized as one of Corporate Knight’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the 10th year in a row.Achieved a 67% increase in sustainable financing volumes from 2020, and a 62% reduction in greenh

Philanthropic grants will fund 28 fellows conducting scholarly research in the social sciences and humanities.