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Globe and Mail
16 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Lithium Americas Publishes 2024 ESG-S Report
Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (' Lithium Americas ' or the ' Company ') has published its annual environmental, social, governance and safety ( 'ESG-S ') report (' Report ') for the period January 1 to December 31, 2024. The Report provides an overview of the Company's performance in key areas, including health and safety, environmental responsibility, community and stakeholder engagement, corporate governance and safeguarding our people, assets and communities as we execute on building Thacker Pass. 'This Report outlines our 2024 ESG-S performance during initial ramp-up of construction at Thacker Pass,' said Jonathan Evans, President and CEO. 'We are advancing Thacker Pass, strengthening U.S. national security and creating economic benefits for American workers, companies and communities. Construction of Phase 1 of Thacker Pass is expected to create approximately 2,000 new jobs in northern Nevada, including 1,800 skilled labor contractors.' Mr. Evans added, 'In 2024, we cemented partnerships that set the financing foundation to advance Thacker Pass into major construction. Throughout the year, we increased our focus on safety with additional initiatives, training and management systems, adopted additional policies and procedures to strengthen our governance and continued to build on years of continuous engagement with our local neighbors.' The Report was prepared in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (' GRI ') Universal Standards (2021), the GRI 14: Mining Sector (2024), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board's Metals and Mining Standards and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The full Report can be found on the Company's website at Other reports and filings, including the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, are also available at ABOUT LITHIUM AMERICAS Lithium Americas is developing the Thacker Pass project located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada, which hosts the largest known measured lithium resource (Measured and Indicated) and reserve (Proven and Probable) in the world. Thacker Pass is owned by a joint venture between Lithium Americas (holding a 62% interest and is the manager of the Project), and General Motors Holdings LLC (holding a 38% interest). The Company is focused on advancing Phase 1 of Thacker Pass toward production, targeting nominal design capacity of 40,000 tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate. The Company and its engineering, procurement and construction management contractor, Bechtel, entered into a National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) with North America's Building Trades Unions for construction of Thacker Pass. Lithium Americas' shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LAC. To learn more, visit or follow @LithiumAmericas on social media. FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This news release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable United States securities legislation (collectively referred to as 'forward-looking information' or 'FLI'). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are FLI and can be identified by the use of statements that include words such as 'anticipate,' 'plan,' 'continues,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'may,' 'will,' 'projects,' 'predict,' 'proposes,' 'potential,' 'target,' 'implement,' 'scheduled,' 'forecast,' 'intend,' 'would,' 'could,' 'might,' 'should,' 'believe' and similar terminology. FLI in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements related to Thacker Pass, including mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates, the design capacity thereof, the Company's focus on advancing Phase 1 toward production, expected job creation and the other anticipated benefits of Thacker Pass for U.S. national security, workers, companies and communities. FLI involves known and unknown risks, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially. FLI reflects the Company's current views about future events, and while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this news release, is inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that FLI will accurately reflect actual results. Assumptions upon which such FLI is based include, without limitation: relationships between the Company and third party strategic and contractual partners; development, construction and operations at Thacker Pass proceeding as anticipated; the Company's ability to operate in a safe and effective manner; the Company's financial resources and future prospects; general business and economic conditions; settlement of agreements related to the operation and sale of mineral production and the operations and inputs required in the course of production; the benefits and impacts of Thacker Pass; unforeseen technological, engineering and operational problems; accuracy of development budgets and construction estimates; uncertainties inherent to feasibility studies and mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; reliability of technical data; the receipt and maintenance of mining, exploration, environmental and other permits or approvals; government regulation and policy and changes thereto, including in respect of the mining industry, the green energy transition, the electric vehicle market, royalty rates and tax rates; demand for lithium; competition in the lithium business, and the Company's competitive position in the industry; changes to costs of production; support of key stakeholders; availability of technology, including low carbon energy sources and water rights, on acceptable terms; the impact of unknown financial contingencies, including litigation costs, title disputes or claims, environmental compliance costs and costs associated with the impacts of climate change or severe weather conditions; estimates regarding commodity prices, currency exchange rates, interest rates, inflation rates and competitive conditions. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risks, assumptions and other factors is not exhaustive. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such FLI are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information. The FLI contained in this news release is expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. All FLI in this news release speaks as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any FLI, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company's filings with securities regulators, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and most recent management's discussion and analysis for our most recently completed financial year and the most recent interim financial period, which are available on SEDAR+ at and on EDGAR at
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Valeo Foods Highlights Significant Strides in Sustainability with Release of 2025 Annual Report
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valeo Foods Group, one of Europe's leading producers of quality sweets, treats and snacks, has today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing the company's commitments and progress across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities. The report underscores Valeo Foods' ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its business, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to advancing inclusion and safety in the workplace. The report is structured around Valeo Foods' five core sustainability pillars: Planet, People, Producers, Partners and Products and details significant achievements over the past year including: Our Planet: 71% of the electricity powering our manufacturing sites now comes from renewable sources. We continue to invest in energy efficiency across all our facilities. Our People: 70% of our colleagues currently have access to an Employee Assistance Program, with full coverage planned for next year. Our Producers: 100% of the palm oil we use is fully traceable, and we are actively transitioning to ensure all our direct cocoa and coffee are deforestation-free. Our Partners: This year, we donated 148 tonnes of food to support communities in need. Our Products: 99% of our packaging is now recyclable, reinforcing our commitment to a circular economy. 'Our 2025 Sustainability Report, prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards reflects our dedication to transparency and accountability,' said Ronald Kers, Group CEO of Valeo Foods. 'While we are proud of the progress we've made, we recognise that sustainability is a continuous journey. We remain committed to driving positive impact for our stakeholders, the environment, and future generations.'
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Afya Limited Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Afya Limited (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34) ('Afya' or the 'Company'), the leading medical education group and medical practice solutions provider in Brazil, announces the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The document, which presents Afya's trajectory throughout 2024, follows the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also reports specific indicators from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and elements of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). The sustainability report contains some of the results of the fifth Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory. Both of which have undergone individual audits by KPMG. The report is divided into two publications a narrative document and a technical annex in Excel format, which addresses all GRI and SASB indicators. Afya's 2024 Sustainability Report is available at: About Afya Limited (Nasdaq: AFYA, B3: A2FY34) Afya is a leading medical education group in Brazil based on the number of medical school seats, delivering an end-to-end physician-centric ecosystem that serves and empowers students and physicians to transform their ambitions into rewarding lifelong experiences from the moment they join us as medical students through their medical residency preparation, graduation program, continuing medical education activities and offering medical practice solutions to help doctors enhance their healthcare services through their whole career.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Madras HC directs Gandhigram Rural Institute in Dindigul to follow new UGC norms
MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI) in Dindigul to implement new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations 2023 within two months. Till then, regular administrative activities can be carried out, the court said. Justice C Saravanan passed the order recently while hearing a petition filed by M Gurunathan of Dindigul, a retired section assistant of the deemed to be university. Gurunathan alleged that the institution is following the defunct old regulations and is planning to conduct a board of management (BoM) meeting on July 18, even though the constitutional structure changed after the UGC announced new regulations. The UGC issued new regulations on June 2, 2023, declaring institutions of academic excellence as institutions deemed to be universities. As per the new regulations, deemed-to-be-universities should amend the Memorandum of Association (MoA) or Rules of the Institution to comply with it within one year from the date of commencement of the regulations and a report should be submitted to the commission, he added. Though the university passed a resolution to expedite the process during a BoM meeting in 2023, the varsity failed to register or implement them, Gurunathan said. Justice Saravanan directed the vice chancellor and registrar-in-charge of GRI to register the by-laws within a month. Also, he directed them to implement the new regulations within two months, and disposed of the petition.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
HC directs GRI to implement new regulations issued by UGC
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) in Dindigul district to implement the regulations issued by the UGC in 2023, in two months. Justice C. Saravanan directed the GRI to register the bylaws in one month and implement the UGC regulations issued in 2023 in two months. The court was hearing the petition filed by M. Gurunathan of Dindigul district, a retired section assistant of GRI. The petitioner said the UGC issued new regulations in 2023 and the purpose of the regulations was to maintain the quality of higher education imparted by the universities. The regulations for deemed universities were being constantly upgraded and revamped for better administration and effective management. The regulations very clearly stated that deemed universities declared prior to the date of commencement of regulations should amend the Memorandum of Association or Rules of the university to comply with the regulations within one year from date of commencement of the regulations and the compliance report shall be submitted to the Commission, he said. However, the new regulations have not yet been implemented and steps have not been taken to register and follow the same as per the 2023 Regulations, he said and sought a direction to GRI to implement the regulations.
