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Rhea receives “BB” ESGe rating from Cerved Rating Agency: above-average performance in social and environmental areas
The ESGe rating acknowledges Rhea’s commitment to integrating ESG factors the company’s progress in strengthening its environmental, social and governance performance. Rhea performed highly in both the
Rhea, manufacturers of coffee break machines, has been awarded an ESGe Rating of “BB” by Cerved Rating Agency. The score places the company above average in several categories compared to the “Fornitures & Consumer Durables” reference sustainability strategies it has implemented.
environmental and social sphere categories and demonstrated solid foundations for future growth in the governance category. The assessment also highlights areas for improvement that Rhea is already actively addressing, such as expanding ESG reporting across all locations, measuring its carbon footprint, and integrating ESG criteria into supply chain management. From an economic standpoint, Rhea stands out for a redistribution rate of generated economic value, which at 98.71% is well above the industry median. “This result represents an important
step in our journey toward an increasingly structured and integrated approach to sustainability. The ESGe Rating awarded by Cerved Rating Agency is a strong incentive to continue our commitment with determination, aiming for a positive, measurable, and lasting impact. We will continue to expand the scope of our reporting, set increasingly ambitious environmental goals, and integrate ESG criteria into our supply chain management”, said Stefano Macchi, ESG manager at Rhea.
and fully integrated connectivity solutions without the upfront burden” said Sharon Peyer, VPGM, convenience services at CPI. “Early indicators suggest PEAC’s Rental Program could be a game-changer for many operators who have traditionally relied on borrowing or purchasing lower-end or used machines.” The partnership applies to CPI’s BevMax and Merchant machines as well as its COTI coffee product lines, including their fully integrated cashless readers for card processing, and digital touch screens for two-tier pricing, promotions, and more. “The new rental program with Crane
Crane Payment Innovations partners with PEAC Solutions on rental programs for convenience services customers
Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), a Crane NXT, Co. company and a global specialist in unattended retail, payment announced a new partnership with PEAC Solutions so that customers can obtain CPI’s Convenience Services products through PEAC’s rental program. PEAC’s rental program gives businesses access to CPI’s best-in-class vending
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solutions for a low monthly payment, allowing them to conserve capital and operating expense, it offers additional traditional capital expenditures. “We are thrilled to partner with PEAC Solutions on rental programs that help
Payment Innovations is a departure from traditional ways of accessing capital for vending machine operators, something necessary in today’s changing economy,” said Bernadette Braden, CLFP, director program development, CT&I National Accounts at PEAC Solutions. “We are excited to partner with CPI to offer a rental solution that puts machines into service with predictable payments over the terms of the rental. This new program showcases to lending, creating positive change for This partnership is another example of
PEAC Solutions’ mission to create innovative needs of today’s industries.
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