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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

11400 Commerce Park Drive joins list of portfolio properties with significant EPA distinction

Company Continues to Invest in Electric School Bus Manufacturing Expansion and Job Growth

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.

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

The 2023 Bakelite Sustainability Report Details 2023 Achievements, Outlines 2024 Initiatives and Long-term Future Goals and Strategies

 

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.

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

New chapter for South Fork Dairy with RNG facility resuming development

2024 Community Grant Recipients Announced

Company continues to cultivate a positive impact across the industries and communities it serves, in addition to furthering sustainability initiatives

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

Clean Energy and Maas Energy Works Join Forces to Build Nine Renewable Natural Gas Dairy Production Facilities Across Seven States

Growing demand for reuse serves communities across North AmericaEcoserv program setting the standard for circularity and credible reportingSince 2012, Installnet has donated furniture to more than 3,000 non-profits and community groupsNew scrutiny of corporate sustainability efforts and workplace changes driving rapid growth for Installnet

Paul N. “Pete” McCloskey, former Congressman, environmental champion, and partner in the San Francisco Bay Area law firm Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, died of congestive heart failure peacefully at his home in Winters, California, in the care of his wife of forty-two years, Helen, and their five dogs. He was 96.McCloskey was a rarity in American politics – his actions were guided by his sense of justice, not by political ideology. He hated inequity and did not hesitate to take on members of his ow

Two bills currently being considered by the California Assembly received bipartisan support in two committees and now travel to the Appropriations Committee. The Committee on Natural Resources voted unanimously to refer AB 2572, which directs the Air Resources Board (ARB) to assess the environmental standards and promote the use of ocean carbon dioxide removal projects. Similarly, the Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife passed AB 3220, which directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to inv

New facility in South Dakota begins producing ultra-low carbon RNG for the transportation market

Missouri American Water delivers quality drinking water and reliable service to approximately 1.6 million people statewide. Protecting water at its source is an important part of treating and delivering water and wastewater service.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422847149/en/(Photo: Business Wire)Protecting and conserving our water resources requires a collective effort from the community. Some materials can impact

HanesBrands Inc., a global leader in iconic apparel brands, announces progress toward sustainability goals in its 2023 Sustainability Summary Report. The report highlights significant strides toward reaching 2025/2030 goals around the pillars of People, Planet and Product, encompassing its brands including Hanes, Champion, Bonds, Maidenform and Bali.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422850025/en/HanesBrands Inc., a glo

Company marks significant progress towards climate goals, reaching the milestone considerably ahead of schedule

The 2023 Impact Report outlines steadfast commitment and measurable progress toward sustainability and social impact on a global scale

Principal Asset Management℠, through its dedicated real estate investment team, is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the seventh consecutive year.“The long-standing recognition Principal® receives as an ENERGY STAR award winner underscores our commitment to corporate stewardship, sustainability, and responsible property investment," said Jennifer McConkey, managing director

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) today announced that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This distinguished recognition marks Ventas’s second consecutive year earning ENERGY STAR’s highest honor and reflects the Company’s fourth consecutive year winning the Partner of the Year Award. In addition, more than 175 Ventas owned buildings received ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, the mo

Beazer Homes is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The award is the highest honor among ENERGY STAR Awards, presented by the EPA to partners that have gone above and beyond the criteria needed to qualify for recognition. Beazer Homes has received the Sustained Excellence award for 9 consecutive years.“We’re proud to offer high-performing homes built for what’s ahead,” says Bea

Syngenta finalizes agreement with Maersk for ocean transport using biofuel for a Europe-US shipping route

Hydrogen one of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. joined the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) alongside hydrogen producers, infrastructure providers, engineering firms and other off takers as part of its pursuit of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality. The company recently announced the development of a hydrogen outboard motor, and its parent company, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., also announced plans to acquire all shares of electric outboard company Torqeedo®.This press release f

School bus electrification represents an unprecedented opportunity for environmental, public health, economic, and grid flexibility gains to address longstanding social equity issues.

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it was recently recognized by the Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) with the 2023 Corporate Board Gender Diversity Award, for exceeding gender parity on its Board of Directors.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114730335/en/Marty Falkenberg, Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Human Resources Of

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced the results of its companywide AmerICANs in Action! Month of Service. More than 800 American Water employees across our national footprint participated in approximately 75 community volunteer projects, contributing over 2,500 hours of service.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231113461275/en/American Water e

Hexion Inc. announced today that EcoVadis, a global sustainability ratings provider, awarded Hexion silver-medal status for its sustainability commitment and results. The award recognizes companies that have demonstrated outstanding sustainability performance, and a Silver Medal places Hexion in the 89th percentile of all rated companies.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031923438/en/Hexion Inc. announced today that Ec

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it will participate in The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Forum, taking place virtually on October 25, 2023.Lori Sutton, Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer, along with other expert panelists, will contribute to the discussion by sharing the state of DEI in the workplace, highlighting challenges and opportunities

Award Highlights Ryder’s Sustainability Initiatives for 15th Consecutive Year

Only company honored with distinction; Board is 60 percent female

Recipients include five nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania American Water

Hexion announced today that EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. Hexion VAD B.V, which is a subsidiary of Hexion, is comprised of the company’s Versatics products, which are used in a wide range of applications including automotive and transportation coatings, fuel and mining additives.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:/

California American Water has contributed $10,500 to the Mark West Area Community Fund (MWACF), a non-profit looking to bring a new community park to a portion of Sonoma County that was devastated by the 2017 Tubbs Fire.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230817994368/en/California American Water supports the Mark West Area Community Fund to build a park at the site of a former preschool that burned down in the 2017 Tubbs F

Environmental leader brings extensive experience developing solutions to protect the health of people and the planet to the climate investment firm

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Kentucky American Water joined other leaders yesterday in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for an unveiling of Splash! in Charles Young Park, a new all-inclusive splash pad and water play experience in the City of Lexington.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/

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

Highlights Strategic Progress Against ESG Commitments and Expanded Metrics

Through ComEd’s Climate-Friendly Nonprofit Grant program, Maywood-based nonprofit also creates more than 30 jobs

Award-winning energy efficiency programs save customers money and energy while helping avoid millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually

Annual report represents the longest-running publication of its kind in the homebuilding industry.

Clean Air Partners’ Air Quality Awareness Week Campaign Urges Baltimore-Washington Region Residents to Shift Backyard Habits to Reduce Air Pollution

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA), a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to the U.S. Government, is pleased to announce it has earned two important accolades in recognition of the Company’s recent environmental sustainability and social responsibility achievements.Easterly Recognized as a 2022 ENERGY STAR® Certification Nation Premier MemberEasterly is honored to be r

New 3.2-megawatt solar array at the Company’s Howell, N.J. distribution center, the largest in company history, projected to generate an amount of renewable electricity approximately equivalent to the facility’s annualized energy needsLED conversion at Company distribution centers anticipated to save an estimated $15 million over 10 years

Awarded Highest Honor Given by the ENERGY STAR Program for the 3rd Year

Kohl’s is one of only four retailers to be named a 2023 Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence in Energy ManagementAward marks the 12th consecutive year that Kohl’s has been honored for sustained excellenceMore than 1,000 Kohl’s locations are ENERGY STAR certifiedKohl’s became an Executive Member of Certification Nation with more than 50 buildings earning ENERGY STAR certification in 2022