ESG News For Solar A/S

Nonprofit Youth Sports Organization to Use Bus as Vehicle of Change in Communities Across California

13th annual program recognizes African American leaders and their contributions to the CommonwealthHonorees include a Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, Composer, Librarian, Forensic ScientistFour high school student finalists of creative contest also recognized

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

Growing range of private investment opportunities cements the firm’s undisputed leadership role in the impact investing field.

Atkore Inc. (the “Company” or “Atkore”) (NYSE: ATKR) released its 2024 Sustainability Report today, detailing key highlights in the Company’s environment, social and governance (ESG) practices and performance.“Atkore’s achievements around sustainability can be attributed to focusing ESG improvements across the entire value chain,” commented Bill Waltz, Atkore President and CEO. “From building an engaged and aligned workplace culture to modifying our operations, supporting our customers, holding

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

Key PointsIn an effort to create equitable opportunity in under-resourced communities, the latest Dell Technologies Solar Community Hub sponsored by UKG, will provide education, healthcare and social services to Campana and Altamira in Los Pinos Park, Monterrey, MexicoThe project will provide deeply needed infrastructure including access to clean water, bathrooms and a safe community spaceThe Solar Community Hub equips residents with opportunities for economic growth through career training and development

Zayed Sustainability Prize celebrates innovators driving global progress at 2025 Awards

Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitalityFunding is available to nonprofit organizations in areas where Dominion Energy provides electricity or natural gas or has significant business interestsDeadline to apply for the spring grant cycle is Feb. 24, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET

Increases use of renewable energy in move toward carbon neutrality

MGE's Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report highlights MGE's ongoing clean energy transition and progress toward its industry-leading carbon reduction goals.

SEKO Logistics released its second annual ESG report, showcasing 2023-2024 accomplishments and continued progress towards ESG goals.

Project enables further progress toward 2030 emissions reduction targets

Hunt Capital Partners announced the closing of its $193.5 million low-income housing tax credit equity fund, Hunt Capital Partners Tax Credit Fund 51.

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today released its 2023 Sustainability Report, the company’s seventh voluntary annual update on sustainability innovations in products and continuous improvement in operations. The report also expands on the Company’s contributions to local communities as well as advancements in employee collaboration and professional development.“We believe great ideas and innovations start with listening. Some of our greatest successes and operational improvements were inspired

“These efforts underscore Hunt Capital Partners’ commitment to working with our nonprofit and housing authority partners to protect and maintain affordable housing for the future,” said Hunt Capital Partners President Jeff Weiss.

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Update, which includes highlights and updates about the Company’s progress toward its climate targets and ESG initiatives, reflecting the ongoing implementation, maturity and refinement of its ESG-related strategies.“I am pleased to report steady progress toward our emissions reduction and clean energy targets. We continue to implement our strategy, scale it across the organization and intentio

Tanger achieves 20th LEED-certified shopping center, and Tanger centers across the U.S. are recognized as StormReady® and WELL Health-Safety Rated

rPlus Energies and Green River Energy Center project partners announce a contribution of $375,000 to support scholarships in Emery and Carbon County.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) announced that it has been named the Regional Sector Leader for Americas Residential in the 2024 GRESB Development Benchmark, earning a score of 96 out of 100. The annual GRESB Sector Leader Awards recognize real estate and infrastructure companies, funds, and assets that demonstrate outstanding leadership in sustainability.“As an avid developer, with meaningful sustainability targets, we incorporate environmental design standards into our

Achieved 38% Year-over-Year Emissions Reduction, Expanded Renewable Energy Use, Earned New ISO 14001 and 45001 Certifications, and Improved Efficiency Across Processes and Products

CRH (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials solutions, has developed a new wind farm to provide renewable electricity to its Medgidia Cement Plant in Romania. The wind farm is the first of its kind in the country to exclusively power a cement plant. It will meet a significant proportion of the Medgidia Plant’s annual energy requirements, helping to lower the carbon footprint of the products it produces, while also contributing to Romania’s clean energy transition.This press relea

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. Director Rose McKinney-James Honored With the 2024 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Lifetime Achievement Award

First Sustainability Report since becoming a fully independent company in January 2024, highlighting Nextracker’s commitment to corporate responsibility and its mission to make clean, affordable renewable energy accessible to allReport features insights from the company’s first materiality assessment, guiding the development of a robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy

First-of-its-Kind Research Collaboration for Takeda and Boston Medical Center with the Aim to Decarbonize the Health Care Value ChainThree-Year Collaboration to Tackle Carbon Emissions from Regulated Medical Waste, Including Pharmaceutical PackagingLearnings will be Shared to Scale Decarbonization Solutions Across the Health Care Value Chain

 Award will support development and construction of a 287 MW pumped storage hydropower project on former coal mine land in Kentucky

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

Climate risk is at our front door, with 99% of the U.S. population having been subject to at least one extreme-weather alert since May 2024. This isn’t lost on business executives, who are aligned about the economic effects of climate change. A national survey of 300 senior U.S. executives conducted by MIT Technology Review Insights, in conjunction with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), found every respondent agreeing that climate change is either harming the economy today or

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

Foundation kicks off with two initial $1M grants, TransitionZero and Merit America

Amid national focus on climate and clean energy, company forges ahead with sustainability efforts

On September 21, 2024, the Governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States announced their continued support for the Quad Investors Network (QUIN) at the 2024 Quad Leaders Summit hosted in Wilmington, Delaware.“We welcome private sector initiatives—including the Quad Investors Network (QUIN), which facilitates investments in strategic technologies, including clean energy, semiconductors, critical minerals, and quantum,” stated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Min

Company showcases plans to accelerate digital experiences for nonprofits, to support the advancement of SDGs during the United Nations General AssemblyNew research from ServiceNow and ThoughtLab reveals the potential for nonprofits to serve an additional 103.1 million people per year with successful digital transformation effortsActivities build on recent ServiceNow global impact efforts, including work with the International Rescue Committee on humanitarian crises and GivePower for drinking water accessServiceNow’s ESG solution helps companies plan, manage, govern, and report on their ESG efforts to drive greater environmental, social, and business impact

First Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report enhances transparency and accountabilityCompany advances sustainability across its products, operations and value chain as part of its Healthy Lives MissionProgress includes reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions1, 2, 3 by 26% since 2020 and increasing renewable electricity4 usage to 65% of its electricity usage

The home remodeler joins forces with nonprofit and commits $100,000 to better serve and advocate for the Latino community

The Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR) announced today that Ann Davlin has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Davlin brings over two decades of experience in cleantech, climate finance, and environmental policy.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240918669327/en/Ann Davlin, CEO, Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (Photo: Business Wire)She has held significant roles at Constellation Energy and Brevet Capital, wher

POWER’s summer-long employee fundraising initiative — part of the company’s Power For Good — supports families impacted by childhood cancer

Report available at corporateresponsibility.unither.com

The Aulander Holloman solar project opened in late August 2019

Strategic Partnership Will Pursue 8.5 Million Square Feet of Commercial Rooftop Solar across 42 States and Puerto Rico

– New Reliant Student Experience Office made possible by $3 million endowed gift –

Highlights initiatives in alignment with customer’s environmental and social priorities

HNI Corporation Advances Climate Leadership

— 10 local food-focused nonprofits receive $10,000 to help with food supply, weather preparation and resiliency —

Annual Report Highlights Company’s Industry-Leading Sustainability Commitments and Social Impact Goals

 

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

Focus remains on helping customers reach their sustainability goals

Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, today released its third annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. Highlights include the company’s first Virtual Power Purchase Agreement, the expansion of the Tech for an Equitable Future product grant program, and inclusion in the Human Rights Campaign (“HRC”) 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, which recognizes the company's strong commitment to promoting equality