RNS
14 June 2021
PLANT HEALTH CARE plc
("Plant Health Care" or the "Company")
Award of the London Stock Exchange's Green Economy Mark
Plant Health Care (AIM: PHC.L), a leading provider of novel patent-protected biological products to global agriculture markets, announces it has been awarded the London Stock Exchange's Green Economy Mark in recognition of its contribution to the global green economy.
Highlights
· The Green Economy Mark is given to companies and funds that derive more than 50% of revenues from environmentally sustainable products and services that contribute to the global green economy.
· Plant Health Care is committed to its Environmental, Social, Governance performance with its environmentally sustainable approach to protecting crops, promoting plant health and increasing yields while being readily compatible with mainstream agricultural practices.
The underlying methodology for the Green Economy Mark incorporates the "Green Revenues Data Model", which has been developed and managed by FTSE Russell, the leading global index provider. Through its consistent application across London Stock Exchange markets and segments, the Mark validates Plant Health Care's commitment to the environment while improving its visibility to investors and other stakeholders interested in the global transition to a green and low carbon economy.
Chris Richards, CEO of Plant Health Care said, "I am delighted that Plant Health Care has been awarded the Green Economy Mark in recognition of our portfolio of environmentally friendly products. Our Harpin-based products and PREtec technology are derived from natural proteins and represent a low impact approach to protecting crops and increasing yields while being compatible with mainstream agricultural practices. Plant Health Care is committed to sustainable products which are also highly cost-effective, thereby supporting farmers to feed the world in a more sustainable manner."
For further information, please contact:
Plant Health Care plc Tel: +1 919 926 1600
Chris Richards, CEO
Arden Partners plc - Nomad & Joint Broker Tel: +44 (0) 20 7614 5900
John Llewellyn-Lloyd
Cenkos Securities plc - Joint Broker Tel: +44 (0) 20 7391 8900
Neil McDonald / Peter Lynch
Vox Markets - Digital investor relations Tel: +44 (0) 7866 384707
Paul Cornelius / Kat Perez
About Plant Health Care
Plant Health Care offers products to improve the health, vigour and yield of major field crops such as corn, soybeans, potatoes and rice, as well as specialty crops such as fruits and vegetables. We operate globally through subsidiaries, distributors and supply agreements with major industry partners. Our innovative, patent-protected biological products help growers to protect their crops from stress and diseases, and to produce higher quality fruit and vegetables, with a favourable environmental profile. Find out more at Vox Markets and the company website: www.planthealthcare.com
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