ESG News For Westlake Chemical Corporation

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Update, a continuation of the strategies and commitments outlined in its previous reports. The report includes select highlights and updates about the Company’s progress toward its corporate responsibility initiatives, reflecting its commitments to sustainability, innovation, employee wellbeing and community engagement.“Corporate responsibility is a cornerstone of Nordson’s history, and it remains integral to ou

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

California Apartment Association Sets Stage as Leading Community-Focused Multifamily Companies Commit to Supporting Impacted Residents and Rebuilding Efforts via LA Wildfires CRE Pledge for Action

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

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

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) and the Nordson Corporation Foundation announced today they contributed more than $13.1 million combined to charity during their 2023 fiscal year that ended October 31. Nordson’s giving programs prioritize nonprofit organizations in the United States where the company conducts major operations, including Ohio, Colorado, Georgia, California, and Rhode Island. In fiscal 2023, Nordson expanded its Matching Gifts program globally, matching more than $41,000 raised

Westlake Global Compounds, a leading provider of PVC compounds, is combining its sustainability efforts with Westlake Dimex, a leading recycler of industrial PVC. This collaboration will leverage Westlake Global Compounds' expertise in PVC compounds with Westlake Dimex's expertise in recycled materials, helping Westlake Global Compounds in its efforts to reduce waste and its environmental impact."Westlake Global Compounds and Westlake Dimex will continue our efforts to reduce our environmental f

Nordson Corporation Publishes Its 2023 ESG Report, Highlights Progress and Key Initiatives to Reduce Its Environmental Footprint

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which marks the company’s sixth annual update on sustainability advances and initiatives in products and operations. This year, the report includes certain metrics established by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). Further, in the fourth quarter of 2022, Westlake performed a Task Force on Climate-Related Disclosures (TCFD) Gap Assessm

Councilmembers vote Tuesday on designating 4th Street residence of grandfather of LGBTQ+ movement an Historic Cultural Monument (HCM)Currently, fewer than one percent of city’s HCM sites honor LGBTQ+ community

Advocates to petition Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee for ‘Historic Cultural Monument’ (HCM) status for LGBTQ Rights Pioneer’s home on June 6th

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) announced today its donation of $500,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank for the 2023 Harvest for Hunger campaign. As the largest local hunger relief effort benefitting Northeast Ohio, Harvest for Hunger aims to provide food and funds to stock local food pantries and provide hot meals at soup kitchens and shelters.Last month, Sundaram Nagarajan, president and chief executive officer of Nordson Corporation, was named the 2023 Honorary Chairperson for this year’s Har

AHF’s Food for Health Community Farmers Market food distribution program will host a special free Valentine-themed community event and food giveaway at AHF’s Sincair Hotel in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhoodFree groceries including eggs, milk, bread, freshly picked vegetables, fruit and other food products will be distributed as well as free shopping carts to guests to help ease the burden of transporting food home

AHF’s Food for Health Community Farmers Market food distribution program will host a special free Valentine-themed community event and food giveaway at AHF’s Sincair Hotel in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhoodFree groceries including eggs, milk, bread, freshly picked vegetables, fruit and other food products will be distributed as well as free shopping carts to guests to help ease the burden of transporting food home

Grocer reflects on WINNing year of community impact, growth and remarkable service going into 2023

Stars of the 101 Award recognizes Alsana’s compassion-focused eating disorder recovery program

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced the release of its Climate Targets and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Update. This update, which serves as a companion to the Company’s ESG Report published in November 2021, introduces important time-bound, climate-related targets consistent with achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming scenario recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It also provides an overview of Nordson’s strategic plans to achieve

Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for a MONAT Gratitude Grant now through November 18, 2022

Westlake Royal commits to build 10 homes per year in Canadian market

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Report Highlights Progress in Implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives and Outlines Enhanced Focus on Guest Health and Wellness

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report and, concurrently, its Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Appendix, as the company enhances its data reporting systems and reinforces its commitment to transparency.The ESG report includes Westlake’s fifth annual sustainability update and demonstrates how ESG practices are integrated throughout the corporation’s core business activities. The rep

Together with Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio, Westlake Royal Building Products recently celebrated a historic milestone with the dedication of the 300th home to feature the company’s donated siding and trim materials in the Ohio region. On Thursday, September 15, the three-bedroom, two-bath single family home was dedicated and keys were turned over to the partner family in the South Linden neighborhood of Columbus.The dedication of this house marks the 300th siding donation that Westlake Royal h

In a new L.A. Times ad (Sunday, September 11), AHF’s Housing Is A Human Right highlights results of its recent investigation and tally revealing 4,612 hotel rooms throughout Los Angeles that could be repurposed as housing for homeless and extremely-low-income individualsAn average of 1,500 unsheltered or homeless individuals die on the streets of Los Angeles each year

Westlake Financial partnered with Ronald McDonald’s 2022 Walk for Kids and donated $72K, one of the largest donations in Southern California thus far. The Walk for Kids is motivated to create a community of hope and healing for critically ill children and their loved ones.“Westlake understands the importance of strength in a community and the need for support among families of critically ill individuals,” stated Ian Anderson, Group President of Westlake Technology Holdings. “I am proud to work a

Ten Organizations Chosen by TA Team Members Each Receive $5,000

Westlake Royal Building Products™, one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of exterior and interior building products, is pleased to announce that its parent company Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) has achieved two years of +Vantage Vinyl certification.+Vantage Vinyl is a voluntary, independent, third-party verification program, which Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) members use to certify their contributions toward continuous improvement in each of the impact categories

During the past 10 years, DaVinci® Roofscapes, a division of Westlake Royal Building Products™, has reprocessed more than 9.2 million pounds of polymer scrap materials. The composite roofing manufacturer announced that its operations successfully recycled 1,146,902 pounds of polymer waste in 2021.“Each year around Earth Day we calculate these numbers to showcase our dedication to net zero landfill scrap,” says Mark Pagel, general manager at DaVinci Roofscapes in Lenexa, Kan. “This is the fifth c

Rating places company among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) announced its target to reduce Scope 1 & Scope 2 CO2 equivalent emissions per ton of production by 20% by 2030 from 2016 baseline

Nordson releases Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Expanded board-level Corporate Risk and Sustainability CommitteeCreating a new executive leadership role, Vice President - SustainabilityInitiates materiality assessments for ESG frameworkCommitted to innovative new products for a more sustainable future

Creates New Business Unit, eTA, to Advance Sustainable Energy EffortsAppoints Alternative Energy Expert, John D. Thomas, as Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Alternative Energy

Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that the company and the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation have contributed a combined $100,000 to the Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund. The Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund was established by the City of Houston and Harris County in conjunction with the United Way of Greater Houston and the Greater Houston Community Foundation to provide emergency assistance for individuals adversely affected by the Febr

Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) announced in September that it would celebrate the 20th anniversary of its KCS Holiday Express program and partnership with The Salvation Army with a fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army in 20 communities on its U.S. rail network. To date this year, the KCS Holiday Express project has raised $148,115 for this cause. The company is now issuing a challenge grant to raise even more.“This year, contributions from the KCS Holiday Express project to The Salva

Rob Bingham, Karen Ranus and Elena Zee recognized for their service to underserved communities

Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) announced the company and the Chao Foundation have contributed a combined $500,000 to the Hurricane Laura Disaster Fund.

Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) announced today that it would celebrate the 20th anniversary of its KCS Holiday Express program and partnership with The Salvation Army with a fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army in 20 communities on its U.S. rail network. Due to the pandemic, KCS will not operate its Holiday Express train, which traditionally draws large crowds in free, public events.“KCS is pleased to celebrate 20 years of its Holiday Express program benefiting The Salvation Army in

Dole Food Company and Dole Packaged Foods jointly partner with No Kid Hungry to fight childhood hunger, a crisis exacerbated by COVID-19Partnership will marshal the resources of two of the world’s largest fresh and packaged produce brands to help provide meals for children in need, during this crisis and beyond

Four Students Surprised with $25,000 to Jumpstart Their Next Step in Life Through the #ImStillGraduating ‘Funded Futures’ Contest

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) and the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation have contributed a combined $1 million to the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund.

233 Grants Will Help Nonprofit Organizations Advance Programs to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Children in Their Communities

High school teams earn high marks for technical work, water conservation messages in nation’s largest solar-powered boat competition, starting tomorrow Note to media: Action-packed Solar Cup b-roll footage is available at ftp://blizzard.mwdh2o.com/merickson/Solar_Cup_B_Roll_2019_Media/. Photos and videos of this weekend’s event will be available upon request.

Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK), today announced the company has joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), an organization launched in January 2019 to advance solutions to eliminate plastic waste in the environment, especially in the ocean. “Westlake is pleased to have joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste as part of our long-standing commitment to sustainability,” said Albert Chao, President and Chief Executive Officer, Westlake Che

Nordson Corporation and Nordson Corporation Foundation Mark $100 Million Milestone in Cumulative Giving in Fiscal Year 2018

Veterans and Active Military Eat Free at TA Country Pride Restaurants and Petro Stopping Centers Iron Skillet Restaurants

TravelCenters of America Contributes more than $244,000 to Assist Truckers in Need.

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Special Olympics Athlete Appreciation Events in Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma, June 9 and 16