ESG News For Passenger

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today the launching of its solar facility in Gentry, Arkansas, that will generate enough electricity to offset up to 80% of the power used by its three main corporate campus buildings in Lowell.The 40-acre solar facility includes nearly 18,000 solar panels and 10,000-plus bi-facial solar modules to capture sunlight, which is then converted to electricity and transmitt

New station to support Riverside Transit Agency’s growing hydrogen bus fleet with state-of-the-art fueling infrastructure and hydrogen supply

Three events included 68 sponsors and 250 participants

 

The campaign emphasizes the power of connection and the memorable moments made with Mercedes-Benz during the holiday season.Throughout the campaign, young passengers create heartfelt memories with loved ones, as Mercedes-Benz offers the means to connect in the safest and most technologically advanced way.Mercedes-Benz USA will spread the joy of the holiday season and share important safety lessons with kids through charitable initiatives in its local communities across the country.2024 marks the second annual “Holidays with Love” campaign by Mercedes-Benz.

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

Europe's first battery recycling plant using integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process opens in Kuppenheim in southern GermanyMilestone on the road to enhancing raw materials sustainability thanks to an expected recovery rate of more than 96 percent and net CO2 -neutral1 operationPlant to generate enough recycled materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per yearDouble-digit million-euro investment underpins holistic Mercedes-Benz approach to battery circularity and value creation in GermanyCooperation with technology partner Primobius and renowned research institutes

In partnership with Elevate and community and climate partners, ComEd is delivering first of its kind equity-centered program to help low-income customers lower energy usage, carbon footprint

Avangrid generated about 15,000 GWh of clean energy from its clean energy plants through the first eight months of 2024, continuing to advance progress on the company’s ambitious climate goals.

Bank has achieved a 48% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2014

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

Corridor Program: Mercedes-Benz and Hydro extend their strategic partnership to support the long-term development of communities along the aluminum supply chain in the state of Pará, Brazil.Just Transition: Lighthouse project to create positive impacts for both people and nature throughout aluminum supply chain in Brazil.Joint efforts: Mercedes-Benz, Hydro and local NGOs form a steering committee to enhance community involvement in mining area.Decarbonization: In 2022, Hydro and Mercedes-Benz agreed to work together on a technology roadmap for producing low-carbon aluminum.

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

The Aulander Holloman solar project opened in late August 2019

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit President Ben Speciale joined executives from across several industries to discuss methods of achieving carbon neutrality during the 2024 Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum, August 15. The panel, which included representatives from automotive, oil, marine and the automotive supplier industries, unanimously called for multiple pathways to achieving carbon neutrality and agreed that a “one size fits all” electric approach method is not viable. The hope is that the disc

SkyWest is the only regional airline recognized on the 2024 list

EPA’s recognition further affirms KB Home as the #1 energy-efficient national homebuilder, with a leadership position in 30 major housing markets

Company releases FY24 Impact Report detailing environmental and social achievements

Mercedes-Benz USA, in collaboration with Safe Kids Worldwide and Scholastic, published an educational children’s book about passenger and pedestrian road safetyThe national book and safety tour kicked off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, featuring a book reading by Atlanta Falcons Legend Matt Ryan for 500 children from YMCA of Metro AtlantaMercedes-Benz USA and Safe Kids Worldwide will distribute 30,000 free copies of the Clifford Takes a Ride book to families across the country

Innovative insurance solutions drive significant environmental and economic impacts amid global energy transition

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

Customers are eligible for an America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass as they save for their future and support a better tomorrowAvailable online nationwide, Growth Savings customers earn 5.30% APY* with no minimums, no fees, and no hidden charges

 

Report Details Advances in Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance

H2O Innovation has sold its super-concentrated antiscalants with reduced CO2 footprint to over 25 desalination plants.

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

SkyWest is the only regional airline recognized on the 2024 lists

ATSG's charitable giving in 2023 topped $980,000, a fifteen percent increase over the prior year total.

Events featured 250 participants and 66 sponsors

Turnkey project by PowerFlex helps ASICS accelerate 2030 sustainability goals and bolster the grid

Mona Johnson was named a Ragan & PR Daily’s CSR/ESG Professional of the Year and CAMS earned honorable mention in Ragan’s CSR & Diversity Awards.

Rollout of the global Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network progressing well: opening of the first charging stations in Atlanta (USA), Chengdu (CHN) and Mannheim (GER) in the fourth quarter of 2023Mercedes-Benz plans to expand its global fast charging network to over 2,000 fast charging points by the end of 2024Global reach by end of decade: more than 10,000 high-power chargers in North America, Europe, China and other core markets

Resilient growth in revenue and operating margin in a global environment of increased uncertainty and inflexions in many sectors of activity

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting enhanced governance, transparency and progress measurements.Elanco’s commitment to important ESG-related topics is demonstrated across its four interconnected Healthy Purpose™ Pillars: Healthier Animals, Healthier People, Healthier Planet and Healthier Enterprise. Through numerous internal initiatives and external collaborations within each pillar, Elanco is workin

More than 50 MBUSA employee volunteers and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson participated in “Camp MBUSA” with children from YMCA of Metro Atlanta.The event is part of MBUSA’s corporate social responsibility initiative, Driving Your Future, which aims to empower the next generation.Kids from YMCA of Metro Atlanta participated in field day activities and interactive safety education stations covering topics of water, bike, pedestrian, and child passenger safety led by nonprofit Safe Kids Worldwide.

2023 Powering Safe Communities Program Awards Nearly $170,000 for Energy Infrastructure Across Northern Illinois

CVS Health’s long-term commitment supports development of 18 megawatts of new solar energy; helps company reduce carbon footprint associated with its energy use by nearly 17,000 metric tons each year

FlightHub Group, a subsidiary of Momentum Ventures, joined forces with multiple partners in 2022 to provide relief efforts to those impacted by Ukraine’s ongoing crisis. In a partnership with 4Ukraine.ca and Air Transat, FlightHub provided free flights, booking assistance, and donations to Ukrainians affected by the conflict. The initiative aimed to ease the burden of those affected by the crisis and provide them with access to safe and reliable transportation to Canada. To date, FlightHub has s

Important milestone towards “Ambition 2039”: Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel (H2GS) to supply approx. 50,000 tonnes of almost CO₂-free steel per year, to be launched in various Mercedes-Benz vehicle models“Local for local” approach: Mercedes-Benz and H2GS further agreed on extending their partnership with a joint ambition to establish a sustainable steel supply chain in North AmericaSustainable steel supply chain: Mercedes-Benz plans to decarbonize its steel supply chain with various partners worldwide 

Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a technology-enabled healthcare services company that provides a platform of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health outcomes, today announced that the Company released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The annual report provides an update regarding Modivcare’s ESG governance and sustainability efforts, as well as progress made to eliminate inequities in healthcare through its suppor

‘American Heroes: Portraits of Service’ Second Installation Lands at ORD with Ribbon Cutting and Flag-Folding Commemoration Ceremony

Today, Faction Technology, Inc., a self-driving technology provider for low-cost driverless fleets, and Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUV), the leading North American manufacturer of ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles, announced a strategic and joint investment agreement to scale driverless vehicle fleets.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230509005577/en/Self-driving Faction vehicles developed on the Arcimoto EV p

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

ATSG published its 2022 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance practices and initiatives.

Boys & Girls Club alum and National Spokesperson, Denzel Washington delivered keynote speech at Boys & Girls Club of South Elgin, reflecting on meaningful mission moments, empowering brand supporters and unifying communities in a shared commitment to serving today’s kids.

EV ramp-up: Approximately 100% EV sales growth seen in 2023; own global high-power charging network starting in 2023Emission reduction: 80%1 cut in CO2 from own production sought by 2030; new green energy assets including solar, onshore and offshore wind powerHuman rights: Protective measures for further raw materials in 2023; expansion of projects to prevent child labour in mining regionsGovernance: Enhanced variable executive remuneration systemGreen finance: Revised framework retains highest “Dark Green” rating by CICERO with governance rated as excellent

ATSG today shared that its support for charitable causes exceeded $850,000 during 2022, an increase of more than 65 percent over the 2021 total.

CarbonFree’s SkyCycle™ Technology Would Capture and Mineralize up to 50,000 Metric Tons of CO2 Annually from U. S. Steel’s Facility in Gary, Indiana

2023: sustained like-for-like growth and new margin gainsRecord results in line with the targets recently raised: +12.5%(1) like-for-like growth in revenue and a 15.5% operating margin, up +40 basis pointsOutlook for 2023: sustained strong like-for-like growth of around +10%(1); further improvement in operating margin (up +20 basis points)2025 targets confirmed, at more than €10 billion in revenue and a 16% operating marginA strong, enduring CSR commitment, reaffirmed in 2022 with new advances

Universal Hydrogen Announces Strategic Agreement with Air New Zealand to Deliver True Zero Emission Solution for Regional Aviation