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Service Corporation International (SCI) Stock News
The latest SCI headlines and market coverage — 3 recent stories, updated throughout the day.
- GlobeNewswire Inc.·
GDS Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Achieving MSCI AAA Rating
GDS Holdings announced significant sustainability progress in its 2025 report, raising renewable energy usage to 60%, improving PUE to 1.23, and achieving a 23.1% reduction in carbon intensity. The company upgraded its MSCI ESG rating to AAA (highest tier), maintained its CDP B rating, and retained its Moody's NZA-2 net-zero assessment, remaining the only data center company globally to pass this certification. GDS also launched China's first recycled cooking oil biodiesel program and achieved Zero Waste to Landfill certification at its Shanghai facility.
- GlobeNewswire Inc.·Neutral
Icelandirect Earns SSCI Certification, Strengthening Its Ability to Serve Brands Selling Across Major Retail Channels
Icelandirect, a U.S.-based contract manufacturer of supplements and vitamins, has achieved Supplement Safety & Compliance Initiative (SSCI) certification following a third-party audit by SGS. This certification is required or accepted by major retailers including Walmart, Sam's Club, Amazon, and GNC, strengthening Icelandirect's position as a preferred manufacturing partner for brands seeking access to demanding retail environments.
- The Motley Fool·
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF vs iShares Core MSCI Emerging Market ETF: Is VXUS or IEMG the Better Buy Right Now?
VXUS and IEMG represent two distinct approaches to international investing. VXUS offers broader diversification across 8,738 holdings with a lower 0.05% expense ratio and steadier returns, while IEMG focuses on emerging markets with higher growth potential but greater volatility. IEMG outperformed over 1 and 3 years (35.7% and 22.6% annualized returns), but VXUS won over 5 and 10-year periods. The choice depends on investor preference for geographic exposure and risk tolerance.