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The 2023 TD Ready Challenge awarded $10 million in total to 10 Canadian and American organizations focused on addressing barriers to accessing affordable housing

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Dienstag, März 5, 2024
National Association, Climate change, Organization, LMI, Bank, HOME, TCB, Roof, Woman, Birdcage Inn, City, Employment, Homelessness, WHC, Senior counsel, Indigenous, Refugee, Hope, USD, CDN, Risk, Policy, All, Mobility

"Boosting access to affordable housing helps strengthen communities and helps them prosper in a way that can lead to sustainable economic growth.

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  • "Boosting access to affordable housing helps strengthen communities and helps them prosper in a way that can lead to sustainable economic growth.
  • For 2023, there were 10 grants available under the TD Ready Challenge across North America.
  • Eligible Canadian-based organizations were able to apply for CDN$1 million and eligible US-based organizations were able to apply for USD$1 million.
  • To learn more about the 2023 TD Ready Challenge grant recipients and the TD Ready Challenge Grant program, visit www.td.com/readychallenge .

Organigram Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

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Dienstag, Februar 13, 2024
Retail, Specialty, Other Retail, Thomas Edison, BAT, F1, Multimedia, TSX, THCV, Purchasing, OGI, Adjustment, Risk, Seed, Edible, PDC, WHC, Half-life, Cannabis, Fiscal, Depreciation

Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, announced its results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2023 (“Q1 Fiscal 2024”).

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  • Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, announced its results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2023 (“Q1 Fiscal 2024”).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213404480/en/
    “We certainly kicked off fiscal 2024 with a bang", said Beena Goldenberg, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Q1 Fiscal 2024 saw the introduction of 22 new SKUs to the market for Organigram.
  • In December 2023, we had a record breaking month in shipped recreational sales, stemming from consistent market share gains throughout Q1 Fiscal 2024."

CALPORTLAND® RECOGNIZED BY WILDLIFE HABITAT COUNCIL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE

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Mittwoch, Januar 10, 2024
Certification, Natural Resources, Garden, Environment, WHC, Pollen

SUMMERLIN, Nev., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CalPortland facilities in southern California recently achieved Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification for their pollinator-friendly garden habitats at the El Segundo Ready Mix Plant and the Crestmore Center for Technical Excellence in Jurupa Valley.

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  • SUMMERLIN, Nev., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CalPortland facilities in southern California recently achieved Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification for their pollinator-friendly garden habitats at the El Segundo Ready Mix Plant and the Crestmore Center for Technical Excellence in Jurupa Valley.
  • The establishment of pollinator-friendly gardens stands as a testament to CalPortland's innovative approach to environmental sustainability.
  • "The El Segundo Ready Mix Plant and Crestmore Center for Technical Excellence are recognized as meeting the strict requirements of WHC Conservation Certification," said Margaret O'Gorman, President, WHC.
  • At the El Segundo Plant and Crestmore facility, CalPortland's pursuit of WHC Conservation Certification reflects a broader organizational commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Toyota Shares Progress on Environmental Sustainability Targets in 2023 North American Report

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Mittwoch, Dezember 6, 2023
Carbon, Bee, North American Environmental Atlas, Sustainable Development Goals, Water, Plant, The Nature Conservancy, WHC, UN, Investment, Hardy River, Sustainability, Partnership, Pollinator Partnership, Happiness, GRI, Butterfly, Education 2030 Agenda, Toyota Motor North America, Letter, Education, Consumption, United Nations, Renewable energy, Automotive industry, Manufacturing, Sanitation, Lexus, Biodiversity

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Toyota Motor North America announced the availability of its 2023 North American Environmental Sustainability Report.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Toyota Motor North America announced the availability of its 2023 North American Environmental Sustainability Report.
  • This year's report was updated and streamlined to include additional data metrics tables to help stakeholders better understand the company's progress on its environmental sustainability goals across its operations and product lines in North America.
  • Some of the highlights of the 2023 North America Environmental Sustainability Report include:
    66% of Toyota and Lexus models available for purchase in North America now have an electrified option, and more are on the way.
  • To view the complete 2023 North American Environmental Sustainability Report, visit Toyota's Environmental Sustainability website .

Hakka from all over the world gather in Longnan to experience the charm of "the capital of walled villages and the city of mountains and waters"

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Donnerstag, November 9, 2023
European Roma Information Office, Dance, Singing, Industrialisation, Information, Homesickness, Conference, WHC, Travel, Entertainment

With the theme of "Hakka from five continents and four seas share the same dialect and homesickness", about 2,500 guests from more than 200 Hakka communities (including overseas Hakka groups), representatives of Hakka people and well-known entrepreneurs gathered in Longnan to share the cultural feast.

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  • With the theme of "Hakka from five continents and four seas share the same dialect and homesickness", about 2,500 guests from more than 200 Hakka communities (including overseas Hakka groups), representatives of Hakka people and well-known entrepreneurs gathered in Longnan to share the cultural feast.
  • The World Hakka Conference is one of the most influential Chinese events in the world.
  • Since the first World Hakka Conference was held in 1971, this traditional event has gone through 52 years.
  • At the opening ceremony party, scientific and technological means are used to display various art forms.

Hakka from all over the world gather in Longnan to experience the charm of "the capital of walled villages and the city of mountains and waters"

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Donnerstag, November 9, 2023
European Roma Information Office, Dance, Singing, Industrialisation, Information, Homesickness, Conference, WHC, Travel, Entertainment

With the theme of "Hakka from five continents and four seas share the same dialect and homesickness", about 2,500 guests from more than 200 Hakka communities (including overseas Hakka groups), representatives of Hakka people and well-known entrepreneurs gathered in Longnan to share the cultural feast.

Key Points: 
  • With the theme of "Hakka from five continents and four seas share the same dialect and homesickness", about 2,500 guests from more than 200 Hakka communities (including overseas Hakka groups), representatives of Hakka people and well-known entrepreneurs gathered in Longnan to share the cultural feast.
  • The World Hakka Conference is one of the most influential Chinese events in the world.
  • Since the first World Hakka Conference was held in 1971, this traditional event has gone through 52 years.
  • At the opening ceremony party, scientific and technological means are used to display various art forms.

BACARDÍ® Rum Inaugurates System to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%

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Montag, Oktober 2, 2023
Packaging, Retail, Recycling, Manufacturing, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Wine & Spirits, Sustainability, Other Manufacturing, Food, Beverage, Scotch whisky, Wastewater, United Nations Sustainable Development Group, Carbon, CASA, Distillation, Tree, Electricity, Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park, GHG, CHP, WHC, Multimedia, Certification, Micro combined heat and power, Pacific typhoon season, Water, Corporation, Global Sustainability Assessment System, 161st Infantry Regiment (United States), CO2, Corporate responsibility, Tourism, Liquor, Renewable energy, Operation, Bacardi

Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half.

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  • Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half.
  • Bacardi marked the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the world’s largest premium rum distillery located in Cataño, Puerto Rico.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The new CHP system replaces heavy fuel oil with propane gas which shifts the site to even cleaner energy.
  • The 50% reduction in BACARDÍ rum’s GHG emissions is a significant step in reducing emissions globally for the family-owned company.

Organigram Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

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Freitag, Juli 14, 2023
Cannabis, Natural Resources, Purchasing, THCV, Holy Mountain, Drink, Aerosol, Seed, Genetics, Biolab, Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation, Cannabinoid, Emulsion, Research, WHC, CBG, Public expenditure, PDC, Data, Investment, Power purchase agreement, CBD, Milk, R, THC, Fiscal, Drug, Tea, Fine chemical, Pharmaceutical industry, Phylo (video game), Organizational chart

Q3 Fiscal 2023 saw the introduction of a record-breaking 28 new SKUs to the market for Organigram.

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  • Q3 Fiscal 2023 saw the introduction of a record-breaking 28 new SKUs to the market for Organigram.
  • Organigram has introduced one of its newest high THC cultivars, Tropical Reign, in large format 28g bags, under its Holy Mountain brand.
  • For Fiscal 2023 the Company had approximately $10 million in remaining capex committed to the three facilities.
  • Organigram believes its capital position is healthy and that there is sufficient liquidity available for the near to medium term.

How Big Food Will End Hunger and Can Save the Planet

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Mittwoch, August 10, 2022
Food and Health Bureau, White House conference, Nutrition, Love, Movement, MS, LLC, Food industry, Environment, Can, Imagination, Food Banks Canada, Canada, FDC, WHC, BLUE, Infant, Playbook, News, Thought, MBA, White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health, CDN, Dares Phrygius, Conference, Food policy, Planet, Organization, Agriculture, Health, Hunger, RD, Food

BLUE HILL, Maine, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than two years into a global pandemic and it's clear our food system is in crisis. Food essential to life, should be equitable, affordable, sustainable and healthy food for all Americans. The recent infant formula shortage is an example of the food system's vulnerability. How Big Food Will End Hunger and Can Save the Planet's author, Laurie Curry Copithorne believes, "we are living in unprecedented era where unique and powerful opportunities exist to transform the food system." The fate of our health and the planet's viability depends on it.

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  • Food essential to life, should be equitable, affordable, sustainable and healthy food for all Americans.
  • How Big Food Will End Hunger and Can Save the Planet's author, Laurie Curry Copithorne believes, "we are living in unprecedented era where unique and powerful opportunities exist to transform the food system."
  • Food for Health is a sustainable food policy consultancy dedicated to solving America's most urgent food and health issues.
  • She founded Food For Health to unite stakeholders from farm to fork under a shared vision to transform food and health in the U.S.

Wildlife Habitat Council Recognizes ITC for Conservation Efforts at Corporate Headquarters

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Donnerstag, Juni 30, 2022
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NOVI, Mich., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) recognized ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the U.S., for its exemplary leadership in corporate conservation during the WHC Conservation Conference in Detroit on June 15.

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  • NOVI, Mich., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) recognized ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the U.S., for its exemplary leadership in corporate conservation during the WHC Conservation Conference in Detroit on June 15.
  • ITC received the 2022 WHC Gold Tier Program Award and WHC Forests Project Award for various projects at its corporate headquarters in Novi, Mich.
  • The grounds are maintained year-round under sustainable environmental principles utilizing native plantings, invasive species removal, wildlife trial cameras and annual flora and fauna surveys.
  • "Our work at ITC is focused on providing a greater grid for a greener future," said Mike McNulty, Environmental Manager at ITC.