COPT Defense Mourns Former CEO Who Secured Investment Grade Rating via 2011 Reallocation
COPT Defense Properties announced the death of former CEO and Trustee Roger A. Waesche Jr., who served as CFO (1999–2006), COO (2006–2011) and CEO (2011–2016). He designed the 2011 Strategic Reallocation Program, concentrating investments in the Defense/IT portfolio, reducing leverage and securing an investment grade credit rating.
1. ReNew Energy Achieves A Rating in CDP Climate Change Assessment
ReNew Energy Global Plc secured an A rating in CDP’s 2024–25 Climate Change assessment, placing the company in the Global Leadership band for the first time. The Gurugram-based renewable power producer was one of fewer than 2,000 companies worldwide to attain an A score out of over 22,000 participants, reflecting its robust carbon management practices and transparent emissions reporting. The company’s governance framework now includes board-level oversight of its climate strategy, and it has committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by 2030 against a 2022 baseline, supported by planned investments in advanced monitoring systems and additional renewable capacity expansions in India’s solar and wind markets.
2. Delta Recognized with Double A Leadership Rating for Climate Change and Water Security
Delta Electronics garnered a double A rating in CDP’s 2025 Climate Change and Water Security assessments for the fifth consecutive cycle, joining an elite group of fewer than 1% of more than 22,000 companies. The Taipei-based power management leader reported a 53.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 versus its 2021 baseline and achieved an 84% renewable electricity usage rate across global operations. Delta’s internal carbon pricing fund invested US$21 million last year, yielding over 37,000 metric tons in direct emissions cuts, while its water productivity intensity declined by 30.7% from a 2020 baseline, well ahead of its 10% reduction target for 2025.
3. Grupo Rotoplas Receives A Rating in CDP’s Climate Change Questionnaire
Grupo Rotoplas, the Mexico City–based water management solutions provider, earned an A rating in CDP’s 2025 Climate Change Questionnaire, placing it on CDP’s A-List alongside only two other Mexican firms and within the top 4% of more than 22,100 assessed. The company also achieved its highest-ever A- rating in the Water Security assessment, reflecting expanded water-use efficiency initiatives across its 18 manufacturing plants in 14 countries. Rotoplas has integrated climate risk into its capital allocation process and aims to cut its operational carbon footprint by 30% against a 2020 baseline by 2027, leveraging enhanced leak-detection technology and modular treatment systems.
4. Cemex Named to CDP’s 2025 A List for Climate Disclosure Leadership
Cemex has been included in CDP’s 2025 A List for climate action, the highest distinction for corporate transparency and performance on climate issues. The Monterrey-based building materials company was selected from among more than 22,000 participants for demonstrating rigorous climate governance, comprehensive risk and opportunity assessments, and measurable emissions reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement. Cemex has committed to a 35% reduction in CO2 intensity by 2030 versus its 2020 level through investments in low-carbon cements, expanded carbon capture projects, and the integration of alternative fuels across its global cement network.