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Factor is donating 10 refrigerated vans in Aurora, IL and Goodyear, AZ where Factor operates production and distribution centersThe refrigerated vans will enhance hunger relief organizations' ability to collect, transport, and distribute fresh food directly to people facing hunger

Facility will reduce emissions by up to 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for Heidelberg Materials ― one of the world’s largest building materials companies

Last year, more than 90% of all new IFF innovations included a sustainability value proposition that supports people and the planet.

On track for CO2-reduction along the entire value chain and focus on long-term decarbonisation targetsCO2-reduced steel, aluminium and recycled materials drive supply chain decarbonisationProduction makes progress in renewable energies and circularityHuman rights assessment of critical raw materials is moving forward and ahead of schedulePeople are at the centre of the just transition with the Sustainable People Plan and respect for human rightsDigital Trust as a key driver of sustainable and competitive digital business

Companies must get ahead of emissions-reporting requirements warns nShift

A demonstrable commitment to a low carbon plan helps secure contract

15-year agreement with Future Biogas will provide 100 GWh of green gas (biomethane) annually, equivalent to meet the heat demands of over 8,000 homesInitiative will provide additional renewable capacity to the national gas grid, representing the UK's first fully commercial biomethane systemSignificant boost to energy efficiency at UK’s largest medicines manufacturing site in Macclesfield, through upgrade of combined heat and power plant

Gross Bookings grew 19% year-over-year and 22% year-over-year on a constant currency basisMobility and Delivery Adjusted EBITDA margins at all-time quarterly highsOperating cash flow of $606 million; Record free cash flow of $549 million

This year Alcoa Foundation celebrates its 70th anniversary, heralding a legacy of giving that has benefitted non-profit organizations and Alcoa communities for seven decades. The Foundation will recognize its anniversary with 13 special grants and volunteer events around the world.Alcoa Foundation was founded in 1952 with a $16.9 million endowment by the Aluminum Company of America (renamed Alcoa Inc. in 1999). Following the legal separation of Alcoa into two standalone companies in 2016, the or

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has announced a new service agreement with ITOCHU Corporation (“ITOCHU”), the Japan-based global trading and import/export company. As part of this agreement, ITOCHU will serve as a direct materials supplier for FREYR’s procurement and supply chain operations.“We are excited to partner with ITOCHU, and we intend to build on their expertise in shipping, planning, and production, as we est

Clean energy hub in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia would generate new jobs, stimulate economic growth, and reduce carbon emissions

World Property and Casualty Insurance Report 2022: research suggests that only 8% of insurers are resilience champions; 73% of policyholders rank climate change among their top concerns

CSR Report Outlines Achievements and Expands Sustainability Disclosures

With the official launch of the world’s first fully automated electrolyser production facility, Nel is near to making green hydrogen a true winner.Green renewable hydrogen currently makes up just one percent of the world’s total industrial and mobility hydrogen consumption. But Nel’s pioneering new plant at Herøya, which is officially opened today, is at the forefront of the race to turn one into one hundred. In addition, falling cost of green hydrogen will unlock new application areas where gre

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production, is announcing that the Research Council of Norway, Innovation Norway, and Siva have granted $11 million (NOK 100 million) through the Norwegian Green Platform initiative (the “Green Platform”) to a consortium of companies, including FREYR. The initiative is intended to provide a platform to establish sustainable battery production.The consortium of companies will, together with SINTEF and the Ins

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production, is proud to confirm its commitment to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, in a signed statement to the UN Secretary General, H.E. António Guterres.FREYR will integrate the UN Global Compact principles within the company’s strategy, culture, and daily operations, and engage with partners to advance the UN’s broader devel

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Commits to carbon neutrality in company operations by 2030 Accelerates commitment to 100% renewable energy

Capricorn Investment Group makes their first move into the Nordic venture space with their investment in Norselab, an Oslo-based European impact investment manager for private capital.“With their thoughtful approach to innovative impact investments, Norselab stands out as an ideal partner to expand our presence into the Nordics and Europe. We are thrilled to help scale their impact investment platform,” says Michaela Edwards, Partner at Capricorn Investment Group.Edwards is the partner in charge

European Union and European Economic Area Countries to Donate More than 70 Million Doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to COVAX in 2021

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, joins the United Nations Race to Zero campaign by signing the SME Climate Commitment. As part of the commitment, FREYR pledges to halve its greenhouse gas emissions before 2030, achieve net zero emissions before 2050, and disclose progress on a yearly basis.“We are on a mission to decarbonize the society for a better planet. It is an obvious step for us to join the governments and busine

New service enables corporate offtake agreements for new carbon removal sites or facilities.Similar to securing future supply of renewable energy, corporations can now secure future carbon removalAt launch there are 13 projects from 9 countries and 4 removal methods, with a projected availability of 300,000 tonnes of negative emissions.

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) today announced that its Deschambault and Aluminerie de Bécancour (ABI) smelters in Canada have earned Performance Standard certifications from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), the industry’s most comprehensive system for third-party validation of sustainable manufacturing processes.All three of the smelters that Alcoa operates in Canada are now ASI-certified, as the Baie Comeau smelter was certified in 2019.In total, Alcoa has earned Performance Standard

EDP, TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) (PARIS: FTI) and other research partners are joining forces to develop a conceptual engineering and economic feasibility study for a new offshore system for green hydrogen production from offshore wind power, called the BEHYOND project. The study will include innovative integration of equipment for the production and conditioning of green hydrogen and infrastructure that allows for its transportation to the coast. The goal is to create a unique concept that can be sta

On March 5, Women InNovation, a free global 1-day virtual conference launches with over 36 speakers – inspiring women and men – policy makers, investors, entrepreneurs, and organizations – around the world. Ahead of the United Nations International Woman's Day, the conference will explore, connect, and share ideas on closing the gender gap, supporting women entrepreneurs, encouraging investors to support equal access to funding, and building thriving ecosystems built on value creation and innova

Alcoa Corporation today announced that three more of its operating locations have earned certifications from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), the industry’s most comprehensive system for third-party validation of sustainable manufacturing processes.The latest facilities to earn the Performance Standard certification include the Fjarðaál smelter in Iceland, the Lista smelter in Norway, and the San Ciprián refinery in Spain.The Company now has earned Performance Standard certifications

Convenience Store Chain Surpasses Feeding America Meal Donation Goal and Increases Pledge to 40 Million Meals

Convenience Store Chain Gives Back as Hunger Increases in the Fight Against COVID-19

Alcoa Corporation, a global leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum, today announced that the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has certified the Company to market products under ASI’s Chain of Custody standard.ASI has the industry’s most comprehensive system for third-party certification of sustainable manufacturing practices. The global non-profit includes multiple stakeholders in its certification process, including producers, users and civil society organizations. The Chain of Custody (C

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it is one of 325 companies across 50 industries included in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). The GEI expanded in 2020 to represent 42 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in the Czech Republic, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, and Russia for the first time. Companies range from a variety of industries, including automotive, banking, consu

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Event Proceeds to Support Call of Duty Endowment’s Mission to Place Veterans into High-Quality Jobs

Alimentation Couche-Tard/Circle K announced fundraising efforts to support its employees, customers, and communities affected by Hurricane Harvey.