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Visionstate Corp. Corporate Update: Advancing Sales, Technology, and ESG Investments
Thenewswire· 2025-07-28 12:50
Core Insights - Visionstate Corp. is making significant progress in sales, technological innovation, and ESG initiatives through its investment in Sol Spaces [1] Business Development and Global Expansion - Visionstate IoT President met with a major U.S. customer to discuss global expansion into the U.K. and Indian markets [2] - In Canada, Visionstate is onboarding new customers, particularly in Ontario, in response to Bill 190, which mandates public washroom cleaning logs [3] Importance of WandaLITE - WandaLITE is a cloud-based digital compliance platform that replaces paper-based restroom cleaning logs with a real-time system, enhancing hygiene and safety [4] - The technology helps facility managers monitor cleaning schedules and respond to maintenance issues, thereby improving operational transparency and service quality [5] AI Development - Visionstate's AI development project is nearing completion, with discussions ongoing with large building service contractors to implement the technology [5] - The AI model aims to optimize work schedules and cleaning routes, enhancing efficiency in service delivery [5] ESG Initiatives through Sol Spaces - Sol Spaces is deploying climate-resilient greenhouses and has developed greenhouse kits for direct shipping, reflecting strong interest in local food production [6] - The company is also working on commoditizing studio units as alternatives to homeless encampments, combining sustainability and technology for transitional housing [7]
Millennium Group International Holdings Expands Global Footprint with Official Launch of Vietnam Manufacturing Facility
Globenewswire· 2025-07-28 11:30
Core Insights - Millennium Group International Holdings Limited has officially commenced operations at a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam, enhancing its production capacity and global supply chain [1][4] - The facility is strategically located in Hung Yen Province and is equipped with advanced machinery for producing high-quality packaging solutions [2] - The investment in the Vietnam facility is a significant step in optimizing the company's global supply chain and improving product accessibility for customers worldwide [4] Company Overview - Millennium Group, founded in 1978, specializes in paper-based packaging solutions and offers a range of products and supply chain management services [5] - The company operates in multiple regions, including Hong Kong, the PRC, and Vietnam, and aims to cover the entire value chain for its customers [5] - Its products are distributed across various markets, including Southeast Asia, Australia, the United States, and key European markets [5] Sustainability Commitment - The new facility incorporates an intelligent water and power monitoring system to track resource usage in real time, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability [3] - The company aims to provide high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions in response to growing market demand [4]
Modine Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report
Prnewswire· 2025-07-28 11:00
The 2025 Sustainability Report includes enhanced metrics and KPIs, enabled by efforts to efficiently leverage global reporting tools and frameworks. In addition, the report highlights key achievements during the past fiscal year such as one of the best safety performance records in the company's history; reductions of facilities' emissions, energy intensity, waste, and water usage; and progress on building a sustainable supply chain strategy. RACINE, Wis., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Modine (NYSE: MOD), a ...
Diginex Announces Execution of Warrants Agreement, Bonus Share Issuance and Cancelation of EGM
Globenewswire· 2025-07-26 00:00
Core Points - Diginex Limited announced that Rhino Ventures Limited exercised warrants to purchase 2,250,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $5.13 per share, totaling $11,542,500 [1] - The board of directors decided to terminate plans for an 8-for-1 forward stock split in favor of a bonus share issuance expected in Q3 2025, leading to the cancellation of an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for July 29, 2025 [2] Company Overview - Diginex Limited, headquartered in London, is a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions, focusing on streamlining ESG, climate, and supply chain data collection and reporting through advanced technologies like blockchain, AI, and machine learning [3] - The company's diginexESG platform supports 19 global frameworks, including GRI, SASB, and TCFD, offering comprehensive services from materiality assessments to ESG Ratings Support [4]
Lear Posts Q2 Revenue Beat
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-25 22:20
Core Insights - Lear's Q2 2025 earnings report showed both GAAP revenue and non-GAAP adjusted EPS exceeded analyst expectations, with revenue at $6.03 billion and adjusted EPS at $3.47 [1][2] - Despite the revenue and EPS beats, earnings and profit margins declined compared to the same quarter last year, indicating ongoing operational challenges [1][5] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 Non-GAAP EPS was $3.47, beating the estimate of $3.30 but down 3.6% from Q2 2024 [2] - GAAP EPS was $3.06, a slight increase of 1.3% from Q2 2024 [2] - GAAP revenue was $6.03 billion, surpassing the estimate of $5.92 billion and showing a marginal increase of 0.3% year-over-year [2] - Adjusted net income decreased by 8.7% to $188 million compared to $205.8 million in Q2 2024 [2] - Core operating earnings fell by 3.3% to $292 million from $302 million in Q2 2024 [2] - Free cash flow was reported at $171 million, a slight increase of 0.5% from $170 million [2] Business Segments - Lear operates in two main segments: Seating and E-Systems, with steady sales in both areas [5] - Seating sales saw a slight increase compared to Q2 2024, while E-Systems sales dipped by less than 1% [5] - Adjusted segment margins for Seating held at 6.7%, while E-Systems margins decreased to 4.9% from 5.3% in Q2 2024 [5] Geographic Performance - Lear experienced a notable 9% increase in vehicle production in China, while sales in North America and Europe/Africa declined [6] - Global vehicle production rose by 3%, but Lear's sales-weighted production remained flat, indicating challenges in demand shifts [6] Cash Position and Shareholder Returns - The company reported $888 million in cash and equivalents and $2.9 billion in liquidity at the end of the quarter [7] - Share repurchases totaled $25 million, with $41 million paid out in dividends [7] - Since 2011, the share repurchase program has reduced outstanding shares by approximately 57%, with about $1.0 billion remaining authorized for buybacks [7] Innovation and Strategic Focus - Lear is focusing on innovation in product design and automation, with partnerships like the one with Palantir to enhance profitability [8][9] - The company has secured new contracts in the E-Systems segment for integrated wiring and high-voltage systems, particularly with EV manufacturers [9] Guidance and Future Outlook - Management restored financial guidance for 2025, projecting net sales between $22.47 billion and $23.07 billion and free cash flow estimated at $420 million to $520 million [11] - The guidance assumes a 2% decrease in global industry production compared to 2024 on a Lear sales-weighted basis [11] - Ongoing international trade negotiations may introduce uncertainty in auto demand and production schedules [12]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-07-25 21:07
RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)#SustainableBizSummit is pleased to host Farrukh Shad, Head of @SchneiderElec's Sustainability Business for APAC & MEA, who will host a roundtable discussion on "Powering Progress: Advancing Renewable Energy and Smarter Demand" in Singapore. https://t.co/ZjhpCN4TQZ https://t.co/rr4LNXpgg8 ...
AMH Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Prnewswire· 2025-07-25 20:15
Core Insights - AMH published its 2024 Sustainability Report, emphasizing its commitment to responsible practices and transparency in performance and initiatives [1][3] Company Overview - AMH is a leading large-scale integrated owner, operator, and developer of single-family rental homes, functioning as an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT) [4] Sustainability Initiatives - The report highlights AMH's efforts to expand housing supply, strengthen neighborhoods, reduce waste, cut emissions, and improve efficiency [2] - AMH achieved a 13% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity per home from the 2022 baseline [7] - The company generated over 1,100 MWh of renewable energy, marking an 81% increase from the previous year [7] Employee and Customer Satisfaction - AMH earned an employee Net Promoter Score® of 51, an increase from 48 in 2023, and significantly above the sector benchmark [7] - The company invested in tech-powered upgrades across its operational stack, resulting in improved service quality and customer satisfaction [7] Housing Performance - As of March 31, 2025, AMH owned over 61,000 single-family properties across various regions in the United States [5] - The average Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) score for AMH-built homes was 54.2, which is 8 points better than in 2021 and over 5 points better than in 2023 [7]
The Big Scam: Sustainability, Conservation and Recycling | Nirit Datta | TEDxNM College
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-25 16:49
[Music] How many of you have heard about climate change. Raise your hands. Right.What did I say. It's a scam. It is.Wildlife conservation is a scam. Certainly it's even a bigger scam. To be very honest, I have been doing this for the last 14 years.You know, wildlife environment does not make me any money. Barely I make any money through it. I don't I'm 28 years old. I might look like I don't own a car.I'm yet to get married. I don't own a house. I don't make much money.a lot of difficulties because where yo ...
How Sustainable Design Can Reinvent Everyday Products | Ridhi Singhai | TEDxIITGandhinagar
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-25 15:38
Entrepreneurial Journey & Motivation - The speaker, Riddhi Sanghvi, is the founder of Tin Box, a brand focused on sustainable and stylish products [1] - The speaker's mother's encouragement and her father's support as a co-founder were crucial in starting the business [4][5] - A turning point in childhood taught the importance of determination and focus, which are essential in entrepreneurship [2] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and recognizing one's strengths [2] Business & Product Development - The company's vision was to create glass lunch boxes that wouldn't break and would be convenient to use [5] - The speaker identified a gap in the market for aspirational and sustainable products, leading to the creation of Tin Box [3] - The product development journey involved extensive research, design, prototyping, and testing, taking two to three years [5] Challenges & Success Factors - The entrepreneurial journey is described as arduous, requiring self-belief, focus, and perseverance [5] - The speaker highlights the importance of consistency and positivity in overcoming challenges [5] - The company experienced positive and negative reviews on platforms like Amazon, requiring resilience [5] - Being featured on Shark Tank was a significant "Eureka" moment for the company [5]
Sustainability & Me | Preetthika C V | TEDxThe NGP School Coimbatore
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-25 15:24
[Music] I am a Gen Z. And let's be real, we are the generation that built mood boards on Pinterest and saved the planets mode with LEDs. Of course, we're not just scrolling mindlessly. We're exploring purposefully. From traveling to diving into fandoms, from the latest tech obsessions to finding aesthetic room in sport, we have done it all. But recently, my scroll stopped at something that changed the way I live. Sustainability. Sustainability isn't a far away buzz word anymore. It's becoming a lifestyle. I ...