Amplify Etho Climate Leadership U.S. ETF (ETHO US) – Portfolio Construction MethodologyThe underlying Etho Climate Leadership Index — US delivers a rules-based portfolio of U.S.-listed companies with a minimum market cap of USD 100 million whose Scope 1–3 “carbon impact” (total GHG emissions from operations, fuel, supply chain and activities divided by market cap) is at least 50% lower than their industry average. The universe requires primary U.S. listing and either U.S. headquarters or ≥30% of revenue fro ...

Core Insights - Tarkett has achieved an A Score at CDP climate rating for the second consecutive year, highlighting its climate leadership among 20,000 companies globally assessed [1][2] - The A score indicates successful implementation of best practices in climate management across Tarkett's operations and value chain [2] Group 1: Climate Leadership and Recognition - Tarkett's climate roadmap and governance have been validated by CDP's A List, reflecting the expertise of its teams [3] - The company is focused on reducing scope 3 emissions and aligning business models with planetary boundaries to assist customers in lowering their carbon footprint [3] Group 2: Sustainability Targets and Strategies - Tarkett's climate targets, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2023, aim for a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2030 compared to 2019 [4] - The company is advancing its sustainability strategy through eco-design, increased use of recycled materials, sustainable purchasing, and continuous team development [4] Group 3: Industry Recognition and Performance - Tarkett has earned EcoVadis' Platinum Medal for two consecutive years, setting a benchmark in the flooring and sports surfaces industry [5] - The company is ranked among Europe's Climate Leaders, as organized by Financial Times and Statista [5] Group 4: Company Overview - Tarkett has a history of over 140 years and is a leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, generating a turnover of €3.3 billion in 2024 [5] - The company employs nearly 12,000 people and operates 24 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers, and 35 production sites, serving customers in over 100 countries [5]

Climate Leadership & COP30 - China and Brazil's climate leadership claim at COP30 is only partial, focusing on areas like oil drilling and BYD's EV inroads [1] - Both countries intend to maintain this partial approach to climate leadership [1]

Climate Leadership - China's opportunity to take a leading role in climate action has arrived [1]

Climate Leadership & Geopolitics - The world requires climate leadership, with the US currently not providing it [1] - The EU needs to step in to some extent to provide climate leadership [1] Renewable Energy Company Perspective - Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman & CEO of ReNewCorp, shared insights at ClimateWeekNYC [1]

Climate Leadership & Collaboration - Highlights the importance of coalition building and engaging organizations like @c40cities for climate leadership [1] - Advocates for a four to five-fold increase in efforts to address current challenges [1] Policy & Advocacy - Mentions US House of Representatives' @yassaminansari's involvement in BloombergGreen [1]

Climate Leadership & Solutions - Bloomberg Green connects with experts to discover climate solutions [1] - The initiative aims to gain insights for the next era of climate leadership [1]

Core Points - California Water Service Group has been recognized as one of "America's Climate Leaders" by USA Today and Statista Inc, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and environmental impact [1][2][3] - The ranking evaluates companies with over $50 million in revenue based on their emissions reduction standards and significant reductions in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity from 2021 to 2023 [2] - This marks the first time California Water Service Group has appeared on the list, reflecting its ongoing efforts to meet GHG emissions reduction targets while ensuring reliable water supply [2][3] Company Overview - California Water Service Group is the largest regulated water utility in the western United States, serving over 2.1 million people across multiple states including California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas [4] - The company focuses on enhancing the quality of life for customers and communities through responsible investments in water and wastewater infrastructure and sustainability initiatives [5] - It has received accolades such as being named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies" and "World's Most Trustworthy Companies" by Newsweek, indicating a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and integrity [5]