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The Sun
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Cushman & Wakefield Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, demonstrating the firm's commitment to operational excellence and responsible business practices. The report highlights the firm's global impact across key sustainability areas during 2024 and progress on future targets that will help shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for its people, clients, planet and communities. Cushman & Wakefield prioritizes sustainability and continuously delivers on its commitment to embed sustainable practices into its operations and service offerings to help clients achieve their ambitious goals, strengthen their corporate reputation and reduce risks. The 2024 Sustainability Report highlights the firm's dedication to maintaining transparency, embracing accountability and driving ongoing progress across sustainability initiatives. 'We recognize the profound role we play in shaping a sustainable future for the built environment,' said Jessica Francisco, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cushman & Wakefield. 'Our 2024 Sustainability Report reflects the strides we've made toward reducing our carbon footprint, enhancing energy efficiency and fostering communities that thrive. We are particularly proud to have achieved our 2030 emissions reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions six years ahead of schedule—a clear indication of the meaningful progress we are making. This milestone underscores our dedication to building a better, more sustainable future for generations to come.' Cushman & Wakefield's 2024 key sustainability achievements include: Provided sustainability services for 85,126 buildings totaling over 1.18 billion square feet Exceeded its target of a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 market-based greenhouse gas emissions relative to a 2019 baseline, six years ahead of schedule Procured 87% of electricity for the firm's corporate offices from renewable sources Launched new company DRIVE (Driven, Resilient, Inclusive, Visionary and Entrepreneurial) values and purpose; 91% of employees reported understanding the DRIVE values in a subsequent engagement survey Launched a new Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) strategy and global 360 EHS model Performed 377 CHECKIT health and safety audits across the firm's operational activities 'At Cushman & Wakefield, advancing a more sustainable future is a strategic imperative that we have committed to delivering on for our business, clients and stakeholders,' said Nathaniel Robinson, Chief Investment & Strategy Officer at Cushman & Wakefield. 'By aligning our sustainability initiatives with our broader strategic priorities, we are building resilience, unlocking opportunities for growth, and setting a new benchmark for performance and responsibility across the commercial real estate industry.' The firm was recently named one of America's Climate Leaders 2025 by USA TODAY. here.
Business Wire
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
TITAN Recognized Among Europe's Climate Leaders by Financial Times for Second Consecutive Year
BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: TITAN (Brussels:TITC) has once again been named one of Europe's Climate Leaders in the fifth edition of the prestigious list published by the Financial Times. This marks TITAN's second consecutive year of recognition, reaffirming the company's enduring commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. It also highlights TITAN's accelerated progress toward achieving net zero, in line with its Green Growth Strategy 2026. TITAN achieved the highest score in its sector. The selection criteria focus on companies that have delivered the largest reductions in Scope 1 and 2* greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity over a five-year period (2018–2023). TITAN's substantial efforts to mitigate climate change were instrumental to its inclusion, with a total CO₂ reduction of 9.6% achieved during this period. In addition, TITAN's transparency regarding Scope 3* emissions and its active engagement with sustainability assessors, including CDP and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), contributed to its recognition. The fifth edition of Europe's Climate Leaders is compiled by the Financial Times in collaboration with data provider Statista. The full interactive listing of Europe's Climate Leaders 2025 is available on the Financial Times website. *Scope 1: Direct CO₂ emissions (gross); Scope 2: Indirect CO₂ emissions from purchased electricity; Scope 3: Indirect CO₂ emissions (gross) from the supply chain, covering produced and purchased cement and clinker. About TITAN Group TITAN Group is a leading international business in the building and infrastructure materials industry, with passionate teams committed to providing innovative solutions for a better world. With most of its activity in the developed markets, the Group employs over 5,700 people and is present in over 25 countries, holding prominent positions in the US, Europe, including Greece, the Balkans, and the Eastern Mediterranean. TITAN group subsidiary in the UK, Titan Cement UK Ltd, has been proudly serving the English market since 1990. The Group also has joint ventures in Brazil and India. With a 120-year history, TITAN has always fostered a family-and entrepreneurial-oriented culture for its employees and works tirelessly with its customers to meet the modern needs of society while promoting sustainable growth with responsibility and integrity. TITAN has set a net-zero goal for 2050 and has its CO₂ reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is listed on Euronext and the Athens Exchange. For more information, visit our website at
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sonoco Named to USA TODAY America's Climate Leaders 2025 List
HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has been named to USA TODAY's list of America's Climate Leaders 2025. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list was announced on April 22, 2025, and can be viewed on 'A continued focus for Sonoco is our commitment to promote accountability and transparency in our sustainability and corporate responsibility programs,' said Howard Coker, president and CEO. 'Our simplified portfolio of more sustainable metal and fiber packaging further enhances our commitment to serve as a valued partner to our customers in reducing the environment impacts of their packaging.' The America's Climate Leaders of 2025 award is based on a two-step process. First is the application and research phase. Companies could be included on the list by applying online or by having the necessary data publicly available. To be considered for the award, a company must meet the following criteria: The company is headquartered in the USA. The company had revenue of at least $50 million in 2023. Independent emission reporting with data on Scope 1 and Scope 2 for the years 2021 to 2023. In case a CDP rating is available, the score had to be at least C. Broader environmental record (e.g. no oil exploration, non-GHG pollution, or deforestation). The second step is the data analysis and scoring phase. For all companies meeting the inclusion criteria, the year-over-year reduction in emissions intensity (compound annual reduction rate) was calculated. Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys. About Sonoco Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 23,400 employees working in 285 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world's best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America's Most Trustworthy and Responsible Companies by Newsweek in 2025. For more information on the Company, visit our website at Contact: Roger Schrum 843-339 6018
