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5 Takeaways from Levi Strauss & Co.’s 2024 Sustainability Goals and Metrics Report
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-22 15:00
Sustainability Commitment - Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) is enhancing its sustainability efforts through targeted actions in key impact areas, as outlined in its 2024 Sustainability Goals and Metrics Report [1] - The report highlights progress in waste reduction, circularity, responsible cotton sourcing, and chemical management [1] Waste Management - LS&Co. is pursuing TRUE Zero Waste certifications for its company-operated facilities, with the Henderson, Nevada distribution center achieving TRUE Silver certification and a 95.2% waste diversion rate in 2023 [2] - The Northampton Distribution Center in the U.K. has also achieved TRUE Certification, diverting 90.8% of waste from landfills during the same period [2] - The company aims for zero waste to landfill from its facilities and a 50% waste diversion rate across strategic suppliers by 2030, with key suppliers diverting 77% of waste from landfills in 2024, a 1% increase from the previous year [3] Cotton Sourcing - In 2024, LS&Co. sourced over 80,000 metric tonnes of cotton, which constitutes nearly 90% of the raw materials used annually for its products [4] - The company acknowledges that climate change poses risks to cotton supply and production, despite some short-term benefits suggested by climate modeling [5] - To mitigate these risks, LS&Co. participates in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and supports initiatives like the Better Cotton Initiative and the Organic Cotton Accelerator [6] Supply Chain Resilience - LS&Co.'s suppliers purchase cotton globally and ensure redundancy in the supply chain to minimize risks from disruptions caused by weather and climate-related issues [7] - The company’s supply chain is designed to be resilient, with any associated cost increases expected to be absorbed into regular business activities and considered in financial planning [7]
Nickel Industries Limited (NICMF) June Quarter Activities Webcast (Transcript)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-22 14:39
Nickel Industries Limited (OTCPK:NICMF) June Quarter Activities Webcast July 29, 2025 9:00 PM ET Company Participants Christopher Leslie Shepherd - CFO & Executive Director Justin Charles Werner - MD & Director Conference Call Participants David Coates - Bell Potter Securities Limited, Research Division Richard William Knights - Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited, Research Division Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Nickel Industries Limited June quarter activities webcast. [Operator Instruc ...
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. Appoints Glenn Deegan as Chief Administrative Officer
Globenewswire· 2025-09-22 13:22
Seasoned executive brings 25+ years of legal, HR, and transactional leadership to Aspen’s executive teamNORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) (“Aspen” or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and thermal management solutions, today announced the appointment of Glenn Deegan as Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Deegan will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Don Young and will be based at the company’s Aerogel Technology ...
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Forbes· 2025-09-22 12:30
Founded in 2022, Mati Carbon’s carbon removal solution is decidedly low tech: convincing farmers to spread basalt, the most common type of volcanic rock in the Earth’s crust, over their land plots. https://t.co/cPtZGUVTZG #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders (Photo: Mati Carbon) https://t.co/R0VOXxodWN ...
Manufacturers scrutinize supply chains for California scope 3 emissions disclosures
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-22 09:08
Jesse Medlong, a DLA Piper attorney who supports clients on sustainability issues, said that some companies have started requesting emissions data, related to the products they buy, from their vendors. Some companies are even adding data requests to their vendor contacts, Medlong said.Kristina Wyatt, deputy general counsel and chief sustainability officer at Persefoni, which provides carbon accounting and sustainability management software, agreed. Wyatt said compliance can be a step toward other goals. “Th ...
Eastman Chemical’s (EMN) Innovation in Sustainability Boosts its Spot Among Safest High Dividend Stocks
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-22 01:33
Group 1 - Eastman Chemical Company is recognized as one of the 10 Safest High Dividend Stocks to buy, highlighting its strong financial stability and commitment to sustainability [1][2] - The company is focusing on advanced recycling technologies, such as Carbon Renewal Technology (CRT) and Polyester Renewal Technology (PRT), to address the global plastic waste challenge, which sees only a small fraction of the 360 million metric tons recycled annually [2] - Eastman is investing in new recycling plants in Tennessee, Texas, and France, including the world's largest methanolysis facility in Kingsport, Tennessee, expected to generate over $500 million in EBITDA by 2029 [3] Group 2 - Eastman Chemical offers a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 5.10% as of September 20, and has consistently raised its dividends for 15 consecutive years [4]