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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
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UL Solutions Earns Platinum Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance
Achieving the top EcoVadis rating reflects the safety science company's commitment to corporate sustainability NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that it has achieved a Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, a leader in business sustainability assessments, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally in the past 12 months. UL Solutions improved its rating from Silver – bypassing Gold – to reach EcoVadis' top Platinum rating this year. More than 150,000 companies have been rated by EcoVadis. "We are thrilled to receive the EcoVadis Platinum Medal," said Gitte Schjøtz, executive vice president and chief operations and sustainability officer, UL Solutions. "Our mission is working for a safer, more secure and more sustainable world, and this clearly indicates we are holding ourselves accountable for meaningful improvement in our own sustainability management and reporting." The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. The Platinum rating reflects the quality of UL Solutions' sustainability management system and demonstrates a commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain. EcoVadis' business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidence-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement. Learn more about UL Solutions corporate sustainability here. About UL Solutions A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage. Source Code: ULS-IR View source version on Contacts Investors: Dan Scott / Rodny Nacier, ICR Media: Kathy FiewegerSenior Vice President, Chief Corporate Communications 312-852-5156 Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
UL Solutions Earns Platinum Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that it has achieved a Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, a leader in business sustainability assessments, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally in the past 12 months. UL Solutions improved its rating from Silver – bypassing Gold – to reach EcoVadis' top Platinum rating this year. More than 150,000 companies have been rated by EcoVadis. 'We are thrilled to receive the EcoVadis Platinum Medal,' said Gitte Schjøtz, executive vice president and chief operations and sustainability officer, UL Solutions. 'Our mission is working for a safer, more secure and more sustainable world, and this clearly indicates we are holding ourselves accountable for meaningful improvement in our own sustainability management and reporting.' The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. The Platinum rating reflects the quality of UL Solutions' sustainability management system and demonstrates a commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain. EcoVadis' business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidence-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement. Learn more about UL Solutions corporate sustainability here. About UL Solutions A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage. Source Code: ULS-IR
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Caddo, Natchitoches public defenders contracts axed by governor's appointee
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Five District Public Defenders in Louisiana learned that their contracts will not be renewed, including the 1st Judicial District Defender in Caddo and the 10th Judicial District Defender in Natchitoches Parishes. The Public Defender Association of Louisiana (PDAL) announced an emergency meeting to discuss public defenders' contracts in response to emails sent to DPDs, which was held on February 27, 2025, informing each individual that their contracts would not be renewed for the 2026 fiscal year. Additionally, the remaining 32 DPDs were required to schedule individual meetings with State Public Defender Remy Voisin Starns to 'review' their contracts. PDAL issued a statement saying, 'PDAL opposes the State Public Defender's continued pattern of exceeding his statutory authority and the multitude of decisions that run contrary to the American Bar Association's Ten Principles of a Public Defense Delivery System. Most notably, Principle 1 entitled Independence reads in pertinent part as follows: Public Defense Providers and their lawyers should be independent of political influence… [and] [t]he selection of the head of the Public Defense Provider, as well as lawyersand staff, should be based on relevant qualifications…[n]either the chief defender norstaff should be removed absent a showing of good cause. Lawmakers seek to expand juvenile felonies through Louisiana constitutional amendment The mention of 'political influence' refers to a move made by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry in 2024 in his efforts to reform the State Public Defender's Office. The move increased the governor's power over public defenders by creating an office of the state public defender and hand-selecting a head, essentially muting the power and autonomy of the existing Louisiana Public Defender Board. Starns was Landry's chosen leader for the newly created office. During a state legislative hearing, Michelle AndrePont, from the Caddo Parish Public Defender's Office, was among those to testify – primarily related to her office's budget and pay for its defense attorneys, which has been the subject of ongoing debate and frustration for board members and public defenders. In a statement, the five DPDs whose contracts will not be renewed issued the following statement. We remain steadfast in our belief that opting to testify before the Louisiana Legislature inattempts to maintain the independence of the Louisiana Public Defender System was notonly the right decision but our duty as public defense leaders. We believe independence iscrucial to a functioning criminal legal system. Additionally, all District Public Defendersand line defenders must be free from political influence. Termination without cause forspeaking out is the antithesis of that freedom. We are also very proud of our continued work with Governor Landry's newly appointedLouisiana Public Defender Oversight Board (LPDOB) to establish objective criteria forfair compensation of District Public Defenders. We have privately and publicly supportedthe Board's plan, despite the State Public Defender's objection to it, because it valuesfull-time public defense leaders and long-term service to the public defense system. Webelieve Lousiana citizens deserves leaders who are as committed and hard working asthey are. For voicing these beliefs, we face termination without cause. Our contract non-renewal flies in the face of the bedrock American value of Freedom ofSpeech codified in the First Amendment. We are hopeful that Governor Jeff Landry willsupport the Constitution and uphold the ideal of public defense independence. The public defenders say they will continue advocating 'on behalf of the Public Defense System in opposition to any abuse of statutory authority.' A meeting of the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board (LPDOB), as mandated by the Louisiana Legislature, is scheduled for late March. The association expects the decision not to renew the contracts of the five District Defenders and the 'review' of the others will be part of the meeting's agenda. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IDBS Earns Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance
EcoVadis Rating validates IDBS' business sustainability commitments and performance. WOKING, United Kingdom, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IDBS, a leading provider of cloud software for BioPharma companies, announced today that it has achieved a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. IDBS scored a 65, placing the company in the top 80th percentile globally. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. More than 130,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis. "At IDBS, sustainability is at the core of our business practices", said Pietro Forgione, General Manager at IDBS. "This Bronze Medal from EcoVadis is a testament to our unwavering commitment to integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of our operations. We understand the importance of sustainability for our customers and our continuous improvement ethos drives us to enhance our sustainability efforts, ensuring we contribute positively to a sustainable future." EcoVadis' business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidenced-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement. Learn more at About IDBS IDBS helps BioPharma organizations unlock the potential of AI/ML to improve the lives of patients. As a trusted long-term partner to 80% of the top 20 global BioPharma companies1, IDBS delivers powerful cloud software and services specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of the BioPharma sector. IDBS, a Danaher company, leverages 35 years of scientific informatics expertise to help organizations design, execute and orchestrate processes, manage, contextualize and structure data and gain valuable insights throughout the product lifecycle, from R&D through manufacturing. Known for its signature IDBS E-WorkBook software, IDBS has extended its flexible, scalable solutions to the IDBS Polar and PIMS cloud platforms to help scientists make smarter decisions with assured confidence in both GxP and non-GxP environments. Visit to learn more about IDBS. Rank measured by Market Cap, Q1 2024. MEDIA ENQUIRIES e | mediaenquiries@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IDBS Sign in to access your portfolio
