Corporate responsibility

The Wendy's Company Reports 2023 Corporate Responsibility Progress

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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DUBLIN, Ohio, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility report today, highlighting continued progress against Good Done Right, the Company's corporate responsibility strategy. In the report, Wendy's® details progress the Company has made across initiatives focused on responsible sourcing, fostering equitable workplaces and communities, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from restaurant operations and the supply chain. In 2023, Wendy's also strengthened stakeholder collaboration – a key ingredient to advancements across its Food, People and Footprint pillars – particularly with franchisees and direct and indirect suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • The Company continues to make advancements toward delivering high-quality food responsibly, creating more equitable and inclusive workplaces and reducing emissions across Company operations and franchise restaurants
    DUBLIN, Ohio, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility report today, highlighting continued progress against Good Done Right , the Company's corporate responsibility strategy.
  • In the report, Wendy's® details progress the Company has made across initiatives focused on responsible sourcing, fostering equitable workplaces and communities, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from restaurant operations and the supply chain.
  • Wendy's 2023 Corporate Responsibility report demonstrates progress against the Company's Good Done Right goals and includes the following highlights.
  • For more information on Wendy's corporate responsibility work, please visit https://www.wendys.com/whatwevalue .

Generative AI Surge Triggers Nationwide Rush for New Data Center Infrastructure

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group News Commentary – Demand for new AI Data Centers which are powering the rise of such popular AI platforms as OpenAI's ChatGPT is being grossly underestimated according to analysts at this year's Bloomberg Intelligence summit. The ongoing generative AI boom is kicking off a rush for new data centers, and the providers of the infrastructure behind them. With this boom comes many challenges including power supplies and the price of necessary hardware. For 9 of the top 10 US electric utilities, data centers have been the main source of customer growth, according to analysis made by Reuters. The booming Global Data Center Market is expected to hit US$792.3 billion by 2032, according to Astute Analytica, while analysts at Christian & Timbers have identified what they believe will be a 27% increase in AI data center talent demand in 2024 over 2023. Behind the scenes are several developers advancing the data center surge, who over the last week updated the market with recent developments, including: Avant Technologies Inc. (OTC: AVAI), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NEO: GOOG), Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) (NEO: META), Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD).

Key Points: 
  • The ongoing generative AI boom is kicking off a rush for new data centers , and the providers of the infrastructure behind them.
  • Avant Technologies to Implement AI-Empowered, Zero Trust Architecture in Its Data Centers
    Avant Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: AVAI) ("Avant" or the "Company"), an artificial intelligence technology (AI) company specializing in the development of advanced AI and data center infrastructure solutions, announced today its plans to implement a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) framework powered by AI within its data center operations.
  • "This combined approach ensures the highest level of security for our customers' data while optimizing data center operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Such advantages are vital for businesses aiming to upgrade their data center infrastructure and enhance computational capacity while actively striving to meet sustainability objectives.

Generative AI Surge Triggers Nationwide Rush for New Data Center Infrastructure

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group News Commentary – Demand for new AI Data Centers which are powering the rise of such popular AI platforms as OpenAI's ChatGPT is being grossly underestimated according to analysts at this year's Bloomberg Intelligence summit. The ongoing generative AI boom is kicking off a rush for new data centers, and the providers of the infrastructure behind them. With this boom comes many challenges including power supplies and the price of necessary hardware. For 9 of the top 10 US electric utilities, data centers have been the main source of customer growth, according to analysis made by Reuters. The booming Global Data Center Market is expected to hit US$792.3 billion by 2032, according to Astute Analytica, while analysts at Christian & Timbers have identified what they believe will be a 27% increase in AI data center talent demand in 2024 over 2023. Behind the scenes are several developers advancing the data center surge, who over the last week updated the market with recent developments, including: Avant Technologies Inc. (OTC: AVAI), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NEO: GOOG), Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) (NEO: META), Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD).

Key Points: 
  • The ongoing generative AI boom is kicking off a rush for new data centers , and the providers of the infrastructure behind them.
  • Avant Technologies to Implement AI-Empowered, Zero Trust Architecture in Its Data Centers
    Avant Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: AVAI) ("Avant" or the "Company"), an artificial intelligence technology (AI) company specializing in the development of advanced AI and data center infrastructure solutions, announced today its plans to implement a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) framework powered by AI within its data center operations.
  • "This combined approach ensures the highest level of security for our customers' data while optimizing data center operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Such advantages are vital for businesses aiming to upgrade their data center infrastructure and enhance computational capacity while actively striving to meet sustainability objectives.

Spectrum Investment Advisors Announces 2 Prestigious Awards

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024
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Spectrum Investment Advisors is thrilled to be on the 2024 list.

Key Points: 
  • Spectrum Investment Advisors is thrilled to be on the 2024 list.
  • Spectrum Investment Advisors is also recognized on the 2024 Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors list by InvestmentNews.
  • "These recognitions reinforce Spectrum's commitment to fostering an employee-centric environment that attracts and retains top talent" – Manuel Rosado, President of Spectrum Investment Advisors.
  • This translates to a collaborative and positive work environment where advisors can thrive and deliver exceptional service to their clients.

Performance Food Group Company Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Martedì, Aprile 30, 2024
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Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) recently released its fiscal year 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report .

Key Points: 
  • Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) recently released its fiscal year 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report .
  • The annual report highlights the company’s progress toward achieving its ESG goals that focus on areas important to the business and company stakeholders.
  • These include:
    In fiscal year 2023, PFG continued its focus on reducing power consumption at its facilities.
  • PFG monitors operational and food waste to ensure the company diverts as much waste as possible from landfills.

Easterly Government Properties Releases Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report and Announces 4% Decrease in Total Portfolio Energy Consumption

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024
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Easterly oversaw a 4% decrease in energy usage and achieved 16 ENERGY STAR Certifications.

Key Points: 
  • Easterly oversaw a 4% decrease in energy usage and achieved 16 ENERGY STAR Certifications.
  • “Easterly has taken significant strides to maximize the efficiency of our portfolio of mission-critical U.S. Government properties,” said Darrell Crate, Easterly’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • Easterly partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project to help support continuing efforts to aid veterans, their families, and caregivers.
  • To delve into the comprehensive details of Easterly's 2023 ESG Report, visit: Easterly's Corporate Responsibility page .

Pattern Energy Appoints Barry E. Davis and Carla Tully to Board of Directors

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Venerdì, Aprile 12, 2024
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Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), one of the world’s largest privately-owned developers and operators of renewable energy and transmission projects, today announced the appointments of Barry E. Davis as Chairman of its Board of Directors and Carla Tully as an Independent Director.

Key Points: 
  • Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), one of the world’s largest privately-owned developers and operators of renewable energy and transmission projects, today announced the appointments of Barry E. Davis as Chairman of its Board of Directors and Carla Tully as an Independent Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240412244900/en/
    “It is my honor to announce the appointments of Barry and Carla to the Board and welcome them to the Pattern team,” said Hunter Armistead, CEO of Pattern Energy.
  • “The industry-leading team at Pattern has built an organization with a unique business model that is well positioned to take on the challenges of decarbonizing our grid,” said Carla Tully, Independent Board Director, Pattern Energy.
  • Barry E. Davis and Carla Tully officially began their appointment terms in March of 2024.

Ionis Publishes 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
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Received approval for two Ionis-discovered medicines in 2023, and continued to advance a broad pipeline poised to bring a steady cadence of important new medicines to people with serious diseases

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  • Received approval for two Ionis-discovered medicines in 2023, and continued to advance a broad pipeline poised to bring a steady cadence of important new medicines to people with serious diseases
    CARLSBAD, Calif., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS), today published its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Action for a Healthier Future .
  • The report details Ionis' relentless passion to create better futures for people touched by serious disease as well as other stakeholders.
  • In 2023, Ionis extended its commitment to corporate responsibility (CR) through the establishment of three strategic pillars with actionable goals.
  • For more information on the 2023 Corporate Responsibility program, please visit: https://www.ionispharma.com/about/corporate-responsibility/
    For more information about QALSODY, visit https://www.qalsody.com/ .

JPMorgan Chase Increases Housing Affordability Commitments With Additional $20 Million in Philanthropy and Expanded Customer Offerings

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Lunedì, Aprile 8, 2024
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JPMorgan Chase is increasing its housing affordability commitments across the U.S. with expanded philanthropic capital and consumer lending products.

Key Points: 
  • JPMorgan Chase is increasing its housing affordability commitments across the U.S. with expanded philanthropic capital and consumer lending products.
  • “Healthy communities are integral to our business model, and affordable housing opportunities are vital to creating strong communities and building intergenerational wealth,” said Tim Berry, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, JPMorgan Chase.
  • “The private sector has an important role to play alongside non-profit organizations and policymakers in advancing housing affordability, including increasing access to homeownership.
  • Delivering Impact with Organizations in Washington, DC and Across the Country
    Today’s philanthropic announcement builds on JPMorgan Chase’s $400 million five-year commitment to improve housing affordability and stability for underserved households.

Captain Planet Foundation Raises More Than $800,000 at Annual Gala Honoring Environmental Heroes Josh Bernstein and Oluwaseyi Moejoh

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Domenica, Marzo 17, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation, the global non-profit, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental heroes, Josh Bernstein and Oluwaseyi Moejoh. Additionally, Cox Enterprises received the Corporate Superhero for the Earth Award. The benefit raised more than $800,000 to support the Foundation’s worldwide educational programming and grant-making efforts to engage and empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet. The Gala was hosted by Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s The Monica Pearson Show host, Monica Kaufman Pearson.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation , the global non-profit, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental heroes, Josh Bernstein and Oluwaseyi Moejoh.
  • The Gala was hosted by Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s The Monica Pearson Show host, Monica Kaufman Pearson.
  • More than 400 guests were in attendance to celebrate the honorees and the impact that Captain Planet Foundation has had on youth around the world.
  • Captain Planet Foundation also introduced the Laura Turner Seydel Legacy Fund which will support the Planeteer Alliance, additional scholarships, and programing for the Foundation.