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Hamilton Spectator
25-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
CN Releases 2024 Sustainability Data Supplement
MONTREAL, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today the release of its 2024 Sustainability Data Supplement, reaffirming its commitment to Delivering Responsibly . In recognition of its sustainability efforts, for the seventeenth year in a row, CN was named to the Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens list. 'At CN, sustainability isn't a separate track — it's part of how we run the railroad. From reducing emissions to investing in innovation, we're taking clear, measurable steps that matter. Our progress is driven by the dedication of our railroaders and our ongoing commitment to delivering for our customers, communities, and future generations.' - Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer at CN CN 2024 Sustainability Data Supplement CN continues to progress towards its sustainability goals and to communicate its progress with focus, clarity and comparability, as highlighted in the Company's newly released 2024 Sustainability Data Supplement report . Key highlights from the 2024 report include: CN is charting the course for a sustainable future. CN is focused on moving customer goods safely and efficiently, being environmentally responsible, attracting and developing talented railroaders, and helping build safer, stronger communities, all while adhering to the highest standards of governance and supporting shareholder value. 2025 Best 50 Corporate Citizens CN is proud to be listed among the Best 50 Corporate Citizens list, which is an annual ranking of corporate sustainability performance for Canadian businesses. The list is Corporate Knights' flagship ranking of corporate citizenship in Canada. To determine the ranking, Corporate Knights analyzed 344 large Canadian organizations against Canadian and global industry peers on a suite of 25 quantitative key performance indicators covering resource management, employee management, financial management, sustainable revenue and sustainable investment and supplier performance. For more information about the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada and the full rankings, visit CN Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements by CN included in this news release constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and under Canadian securities laws, including relating to CN's sustainability-related strategies and targets and commitments, including CN's climate goals and expected benefits of new technologies. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. CN cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that current economic conditions render such assumptions, although reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater uncertainty. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terminology such as 'believes,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'assumes,' 'outlook,' 'plans,' 'targets,' or other similar words. Forward-looking statements reflect information as of the date on which they are made. CN assumes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect future events, changes in circumstances, or changes in beliefs, unless required by applicable securities laws. In the event CN does update any forward-looking statement, no inference should be made that CN will make additional updates with respect to that statement, related matters, or any other forward-looking statement. About CN CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919. Contacts :
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alectra Inc. recognized by Corporate Knights as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2025
Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alectra Inc. is ranked among Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2025 by Corporate Knights, marking its seventh consecutive year on the list. Alectra placed second among transmission and distribution utilities and 11th overall in the annual ranking. The Best 50 Corporate Citizens list evaluates companies across up to 25 ESG indicators—ranging from carbon emissions and clean revenue to diversity and governance. 'Being named one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens for the seventh year in a row is an incredible honour,' said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra Inc. 'This recognition affirms Alectra's ongoing commitment to making a measurable, positive contribution to the environment, our customers, and the communities we serve.' On June 13, Alectra released its Environmental, Social, and Governance report titled 'Discovering the Possibilities', showcasing significant progress toward its long-term sustainability goals while continuing to deliver reliable, affordable energy services to more than one million homes and businesses across Ontario. Key achievements include: GHG Emissions Reduction: achieved a 21.1 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2023. Grid Modernization: Invested $460 million in grid renewal and replacement projects to modernize the electricity grid. Community Investments: Allocated $1.39 million through the AlectraCARES Community Support Program, supporting over 150 local health, housing and food security initiatives. For more information on the full methodology behind the Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking, please visit For information on Alectra's commitment to sustainability visit Alectra's 2024 Sustainability Report here: About Alectra's Family of Companies Serving more than one million homes and businesses in Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17 communities we serve by investing in essential energy infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions. Our mission is to be an energy ally, helping our customers and the communities we serve to discover the possibilities of tomorrow's energy future. X: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Bluesky: YouTube: Media Contact Ashley Trgachef, Media Spokesperson | Telephone: 416.402.5469 | 24/7 Media Line: 1-833-MEDIA-LN A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alectra Inc. recognized by Corporate Knights as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2025
Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alectra Inc. is ranked among Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2025 by Corporate Knights, marking its seventh consecutive year on the list. Alectra placed second among transmission and distribution utilities and 11th overall in the annual ranking. The Best 50 Corporate Citizens list evaluates companies across up to 25 ESG indicators—ranging from carbon emissions and clean revenue to diversity and governance. 'Being named one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens for the seventh year in a row is an incredible honour,' said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra Inc. 'This recognition affirms Alectra's ongoing commitment to making a measurable, positive contribution to the environment, our customers, and the communities we serve.' On June 13, Alectra released its Environmental, Social, and Governance report titled 'Discovering the Possibilities', showcasing significant progress toward its long-term sustainability goals while continuing to deliver reliable, affordable energy services to more than one million homes and businesses across Ontario. Key achievements include: GHG Emissions Reduction: achieved a 21.1 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2023. Grid Modernization: Invested $460 million in grid renewal and replacement projects to modernize the electricity grid. Community Investments: Allocated $1.39 million through the AlectraCARES Community Support Program, supporting over 150 local health, housing and food security initiatives. For more information on the full methodology behind the Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking, please visit For information on Alectra's commitment to sustainability visit Alectra's 2024 Sustainability Report here: About Alectra's Family of Companies Serving more than one million homes and businesses in Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17 communities we serve by investing in essential energy infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions. Our mission is to be an energy ally, helping our customers and the communities we serve to discover the possibilities of tomorrow's energy future. X: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Bluesky: YouTube: Media Contact Ashley Trgachef, Media Spokesperson | Telephone: 416.402.5469 | 24/7 Media Line: 1-833-MEDIA-LN A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Cision Canada
25-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Co-operators leads financial sector in national sustainability ranking
In Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking, Canadian insurance and financial services co-op is lauded for its sustainability impact GUELPH, ON, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, in Corporate Knights annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking, Co-operators earned the highest ranking among insurers and highest in the financial sector, placing fourth in the overall ranking. Assessed across a wide range of environmental, social, and governance-related sustainability performance indicators, this national recognition continues to underscore the co-operative's ongoing efforts to catalyze a resilient and sustainable society. In 2025, Co-operators stood out for its high relative proportion of revenue (26.4%) that is defined as 'sustainable revenue' by Corporate Knights' Sustainable Economy Taxonomy. The result is also driven in part by Co-operators $7.05 billion in impact and transition investments; a high percentage of gender diversity in its executive leadership team; a relatively equitable CEO to worker pay ratio; linking executive compensation with net zero targets; and the number of paid sick leave days offered to its employees, among other indicators. "To be recognized alongside Canada's business leaders is strong validation of our efforts to embed sustainability into our business, while working to catalyze sustainability in our society through our investments, products and services, community partnerships, and advocacy," says Rob Wesseling, President and CEO of Co-operators. "Our pursuit of sustainability is inextricably linked to our ability to advance our purpose of financial security for Canadians and our communities. It is about ensuring we can meet the needs of our members, clients and communities today, without compromising our ability to meet their needs for generations to come." "Today's complex challenges require us to leverage the collective capacity, capital and ingenuity across our society to develop imaginative, sustainable solutions," says Chad Park, vice-president of Sustainability & Citizenship at Co-operators. "The Best 50 highlights those businesses who are demonstrating leadership across a range of industries in pursuit of solutions that will help create a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable Canada. We're committed to working collaboratively as part of this effort and honoured to be recognized." Co-operators sustainability achievements include: 52.6% of its investments are invested in impact and climate transition investments, equivalent to $7.05 billion directed to projects and initiatives that address environmental and social challenges. Co-operators has a target to invest 60% of its total portfolio in impact, transition and resilience investments by 2030. Co-operators is a carbon neutral company, with net zero targets in its operations (2040) and investments (2050). 26.4% of its total revenue comes from sustainable products or services, like Comprehensive Water, Canada's first and only flood insurance product including storm surge that is available to all Canadians even those at highest risk. 55% representation of women on the CEO leadership team (Executive Vice Presidents). Full details of its sustainability, climate and financial performance can be found in Co-operators Integrated Annual Report and its Climate Report. About Co-operators Co–operators is a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, offering multi-line insurance and investment products, services, and personalized advice to help Canadians build their financial strength and security. Co–operators has more than $64 billion in assets under administration and has been providing trusted guidance to Canadians since 1945. The organization is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. Currently a carbon neutral organization, Co–operators is committed to net-zero emissions in its operations and investments by 2040, and 2050, respectively. Co–operators is also ranked as a Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizen in Canada. For more information, please visit:
