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Techem publishes Sustainability Report 2023: CO₂e footprint reduced even further

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2 years ago

June 26, 2024

Techem Group reduces CO₂e emissions by 20 percent compared to the previous year Gender equality measures are proving effective: Goal of 35 percent women in management positions by 2025 within reach 100 percent green electricity for customers and Techem sites in Germany

ESCHBORN, Germany, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — For Techem, the service provider for smart and sustainable buildings, sustainability and climate protection begin within the company itself, as the fourth Techem Sustainability Report published today shows: The internationally active Techem Group continues to work consistently towards achieving its sustainability goals and thus climate neutrality by 2045. Techem managed to reduce its CO2e emissions by nearly 20 percent in fiscal year 2023. The Group’s global CO2 footprint thus amounted to 244,134 tons[1] (FY 2022: 306,800 tons). In addition, Techem conducted its first Gender Pay Equality audit, which shows the percentage salary difference between men and women, in Germany during the reporting period and established a procedure for determining and reporting this. In addition, all relevant employees[2] received training on compliance issues. These efforts were rewarded not least by an ESG risk rating of 8.7 and thus a “Negligible Risk” from the rating agency Morningstar Sustainalytics.

Key principles of action are energy efficiency and decarbonization

“Global efforts to tackle the challenges of climate change have never been as acute, but also never as intense as they are today,” says Techem CEO Matthias Hartmann. “We want to live up to our responsibility to society and the environment. For us, this means promoting climate neutrality in buildings by systematically driving forward energy efficiency and decarbonization. Step by step, we are implementing low-investment projects to reduce energy consumption. This helps both landlords and tenants,” Matthias Hartmann emphasizes. This includes Techem’s Digital Heating Room. The AI-supported technology platform for energy monitoring of heating systems with the help of sensors records the temperature levels as well as the energy quantities and flows generated. Efficiency and usage curves can thus be calculated and monitored and heating systems can be operated more efficiently on the basis of this information. The implementation of the respective measures leads to an average reduction in energy consumption of 15 percent.

Implementing a roadmap to climate neutrality

At Techem Solutions, an ambitious decarbonization plan points the way to the planned climate neutrality. With a share of 49.6 percent (FY 2022: 51.6 percent), the majority of emissions are attributable to the natural gas consumption included in Scope 1 in Techem Solutions’ heat contracting business. The amount of greenhouse gases emitted is linked to the properties supplied by Techem Solutions, in particular the heating systems used there, the heating behavior of the occupants and the outside temperature. A mild winter and more economical consumption behavior due to high energy prices have contributed significantly to the reduction of CO2e emissions in this area. In fiscal year 2023, the updated “Devices Action Plan” placed an even greater focus on the impact of the company’s own devices on the environment and the climate. Emissions in the company’s own value chain (Scope 3) have already fallen by 18 percent compared to 2022. Techem also wants to convert its car fleet to 100 percent CO2-neutral drives by the end of 2028. In line with this, the Eschborn-based energy service provider is already sourcing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources at all German sites and all electricity supplied to its customers is also exclusively green electricity.

Initiatives for greater diversity, equality and inclusion

“Techem is committed to an inclusive and diverse working environment. This includes the comprehensive roadmap for greater diversity, inclusion and against discrimination,” Hartmann adds. In the current reporting period, the share of women in management positions was 30.2 percent (FY 2022: 27.7 percent). This brings Techem ever closer to its goal of having 35% women in management positions by 2025. Techem also received the certificate for the “berufundfamilie” audit in Germany at the end of September 2023. The compatibility of work and private life under the premise of a future-oriented working environment was decisive here. Katharina Bathe-Metzler, Head of Sustainability, Communications & Public Affairs, was honored as part of the “Top 100 Women for Diversity” campaign initiated by the Beyond Gender Agenda.

Resilient business model

Annual sustainability reporting, which is voluntary, documents the international effectiveness of sustainability management in detail. It creates transparency for stakeholders with regard to the company’s development and contains audited key figures. The Sustainability Report is based on the current standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) – an internationally recognized framework for sustainability reporting. Techem has also dealt in detail with risks and opportunities in the area of climate change as part of reporting in accordance with the requirements of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Techem’s company strategy proves to be extremely resilient both under a 2° and a “worst-case scenario” – i.e. very sharp rises in temperature.

[1] CO₂e (=CO₂ -equivalent; consideration of all greenhouse gases)

[2] Excluded are employees who no longer work for Techem or persons who only perform auxiliary activities without having any influence on our business activities and who have been classified as not relevant for the basic compliance training.

You can find more information on sustainability at Techem and download the Techem Sustainability Report 2023 here.

About Techem

Techem is a leading service provider for smart and sustainable buildings. The company’s services cover energy management and resource conservation, residential health and process efficiency in real estate. Founded in 1952, the company is now active in 18 countries with around 4,300 employees and services more than 13 million homes. Techem offers efficiency improvements along the entire value chain of heat and water in real estate. As the market leader in remote radio detection of energy consumption in homes, Techem continues to drive networking and digital processes in real estate. Modern radio smoke detectors with remote inspection and services related to improving drinking water quality in properties complement the solution portfolio for the housing industry. For more information, visit https://www.techem.com.

Media contact

Janina Schmidt
Head of Corporate Communications
Techem Energy Services GmbH
Phone: +49 (0) 174 / 744-4137
E-Mail: janina.schmidt@techem.de

Katharina Bathe-Metzler
Head of Sustainability, Communications & Public Affairs
Techem Energy Services GmbH
Phone: +49 (0) 6196 / 522-2677
E-Mail: katharina.bathe-metzler@techem.de

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Accord Specialty Pharmacy Named Finalist in MMIT’s 11th Annual Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards

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April 23, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accord Specialty Pharmacy, an independent specialty pharmacy serving patients across multiple states, has been named a finalist in the MMIT Patient Choice Awards, a recognition based on patient-reported satisfaction and experience.

Accord was selected as the only independent pharmacy among finalists in its category, alongside national pharmacy organizations such as Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Walmart Specialty Pharmacy. This distinction highlights the company’s commitment to delivering personalized, high-touch care for patients managing complex and chronic conditions.

The MMIT Patient Choice Awards recognize specialty pharmacies that demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction, service quality, and overall care experience. Finalists are determined based on direct patient feedback, making the recognition a meaningful reflection of the trust patients place in their pharmacy providers.

“Being recognized alongside national organizations and as the only independent finalist validates our belief that personalized, patient-centered care drives better outcomes. We are building a model that combines clinical depth, national reach, and operational flexibility to better serve patients, providers, and partners.” said AJ Patel, Founder and Pharmacy Manager of Accord Specialty Pharmacy.

Accord Specialty Pharmacy supports patients across complex specialty categories, including oncology, rare disease, and infusion, through a clinically driven, high-touch care model designed to improve access, adherence, and outcomes. The company’s approach emphasizes personalized support, responsive care coordination, and strong clinical engagement to help patients navigate complex therapies more effectively. With a growing national footprint and multi-state licensure, Accord is positioned to support patients, providers, and partners across diverse markets.

For more information, visit MMIT Announces Finalists of the 11th Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards – MMITNetwork.

About Accord Specialty Pharmacy:

Accord Specialty Pharmacy is an ACHC-accredited, multi-state licensed independent specialty pharmacy located in Central Florida, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals managing complex and chronic conditions. Through personalized support, clinical expertise, and a high-touch approach, Accord helps patients navigate every step of their treatment journey. Learn more at www.accordspecialty.com.

CONTACT: contact@accordspecialty.com

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HAIVISION ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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14 minutes ago

April 23, 2026

MONTRÉAL, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ – Haivision Systems Inc. (“Haivision” or the “Company”) (TSX: HAI) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held today in a virtual format.

A total of approximately 45.97 % of the issued and outstanding common shares of Haivision were represented at the meeting.

Election of Directors

Each of the six nominated directors of Haivision was elected as director of the Company with the following results:

Director

Votes
For

% Votes
For

Votes
Against

% Votes
Against

Miroslav Wicha

11,110,245

99.26 %

82,583

0.74 %

Harvey Bienenstock

11,155,137

99.66 %

37,691

0.34 %

Robin M. Rush

11,121,855

99.37 %

70,973

0.63 %

Neil Hindle

10,794,005

96.44 %

398,823

3.56 %

Julie Tremblay

10,941,969

97.76 %

250,859

2.24 %

Lee K. Levy II

9,084,418

81.16 %

2,108,410

18.84 %

2. Appointment of Auditors

Deloitte LLP were reappointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year with 12,492,582 (98.84%) votes cast in favour and 146,406 (1.16%) votes withheld.

3. Approval of the Unallocated Awards under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan

The Company’s unallocated awards were approved with 8,710,347 (77.82%) votes cast in favour and 2,482,481 (22.18%) votes cast against.

4. Reapproval of Company’s Shareholder Rights Plan

The Company’s shareholder rights plan was approved with 10,572,490 (94.46%) votes cast in favour and 620,338 (5.54%) votes cast against.

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting will be filed under Haivision’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Haivision

Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at haivision.com.

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Noritz upgrades EZ Pro Series of tankless water heaters with larger, multi-function panel display for faster installation and servicing

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14 minutes ago

April 23, 2026

Improved, fully integrated diagnostic interface eliminates the need for a separate remote controller, providing key system status data and enhanced digital controls to ease startup, operation, and maintenance for pro installers and service techs.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Noritz America, an international leader in tankless and electric heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency combination boilers, has further enhanced its EZ Series Pro line of residential condensing tankless water heaters by expanding both the size and the functionality of the units’ built-in control panel, whose user-friendly digital interface is mounted prominently on the front exterior.

Providing upgraded monitoring and diagnostic capabilities, the multi-function panel display allows professional installers to view system status, temperature settings, service reminders, maintenance data, error codes, error history, and (if applicable) recirculation timing settings. All of this vital information is built in and readily accessible on the water heater. Besides eliminating the need for a separate, external remote controller, the panel enables guided setup during installation and faster, more effective troubleshooting.

In addition, installers and users can monitor and program the unit remotely via Bluetooth® connectivity that works alongside the panel, using the EZ Start Plus app on their smartphones. A separate external remote is optional.

“The intent of our upgrade efforts was to create a more satisfying user experience for both the professional and the consumer,” says Noritz Executive Vice President and General Manager Jason Fleming. “We focused on simplified installation, advanced diagnostics, and giving professionals and their customers easier, more responsive control of the water heater.”

Essential Features of the Multi-Function Panel

Below are the main features and capabilities of the upgraded, built-in, multi-function panel and related control system:

Digital temperature control: Professional installers and service technicians will find it easier to use the enlarged panel to set the output water temperature to 100° – 140° Fahrenheit. Temperature settings are available in increments as small as 5°F.

Key benefits: More precise temperature control for professionals and, as a result, safer, more consistent hot-water delivery for end users.

Integrated Bluetooth connectivity; no more dip switches: The EZ Start Plus app enables installers and service techs to perform system setup, adjust the temperature, run diagnostics and share this information electronically with Noritz Technical Support. Installers can even register the water heater to qualify for the accompanying warranty.

Key benefits: Simplified startups mean faster installs, minimizing the manual programming that installers previously had to perform. Smartphone-based control and troubleshooting eliminate the need for old-style manual adjustment of physical dip switches.

Improved service access: Even the physical design of the EZ Series Pro has been reengineered to work more effectively with the newly enhanced multi-function panel.

Key benefits: The latched, snap-lock front cover enables quicker access to components for easier maintenance and servicing.

Industry-Best Warranty

The upgraded EZ Series Pro continues to include three models, all with a Uniform Energy Factor of 0.98, the highest efficiency rating in the tankless water heater industry:

EZ71: input range — 12,800 to 160,000 BTU/hour; flow rate — 0.4 to 9.0 gallons per minute; turndown ratio — 12.5:1EZ98: 12,800 to 180,000 BTUh; 0.4 to 9.8 gpm; 14:1;EZ111: 12,800 to 199,900 BTUh; 0.4 to 11.1 gpm; 16:1.

All three units carry a 25-year limited warranty on their stainless steel heat exchangers, the longest such protection in the industry. Further protection includes a five-year limited parts warranty and one year for reasonable labor.

The water heaters use natural gas but are field-convertible to LP with a parts kit included with every unit. Two water heaters can be linked using Noritz’s optional Quick Connect linkage to double the hot-water flow rate.

Designed for wall-mounting indoors, the EZ Series Pro heaters can be direct-vented with two-, three-, or four-inch Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC or CPVC, or two-inch or three-inch polypropylene venting. They can also be installed outdoors in milder year-round climates using an optional vent cap.

All EZ Series Pro models have received approvals from CSA, NSF5, NSF372, and are Low NOx approved by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (Rule 1146.2).

For more information on the newly upgraded Noritz EZ Series Pro, visit: https://ezseries.noritz.com/

A short product video is available at: https://youtu.be/m5iDn7sOGMc

For more information on the full line of Noritz tankless water heating products, visit www.noritz.com. You can also contact us by telephone at 866.766.7489 or by email at support@noritz.com.

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NORITZ AMERICA CORPORATION, a subsidiary of Noritz Japan, has corporate offices in Fountain Valley, Calif., and Atlanta, offering a full line of tankless water heaters and high-efficiency combination boilers to meet the hot water demands of residential and commercial applications. Noritz supports its products with a national network of skilled representatives and employees committed to providing our communities with the finest products and services by helping consumers live a more comfortable, efficient, and healthy lifestyle. For more information on Noritz America and the entire line of Noritz’s ENERGY STAR® tankless water heaters, please call (877) 986-6748 or visit our website at www.noritz.com.

CONTACT:
Andrew Tran
Noritz America
(714) 433-7813
atran@noritz.com

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