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Teleperformance Holds First Metaverse Event Launching 2022 For Fun Festival

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleperformance, the global leader in outsourced customer and citizen experience management and advanced related services, today announced the 2022 For Fun Festival with an event in the Metaverse revealing a legendary musical guest. Hosted exclusively on TikTok and IG Reels, the annual talent competition is now completely digital. Participants will compete with the chance to win prizes in three distinct categories: music, art, and dance. The competition will continue throughout the year.

Key Points: 
  • There is an unbelievable amount of talent in Teleperformance, and, every year, we celebrate and recognize this diversity and talent through our worldwide For Fun Festival.
  • The For Fun Festival 2022 competition allows participants to showcase their talents and passions by making a duet with the guest artist that will be revealed during the launch event.
  • Official contest rules, details, and information about the For Fun Festival 2022 can be found by visiting Teleperformance on TikTok: @teleperformance_group .
  • To learn more about Teleperformance visit www.teleperformance.com and follow Teleperformance on Twitter: @teleperformance.

Airgas Welcomes New Schools into the High School Welding Education Initiative for 2022

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, continues to expand its High School Welding Education Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • Airgas, an Air Liquide company, continues to expand its High School Welding Education Initiative.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220421005743/en/
    Airgas assisted 70 total schools, 2,700 students and more than 350 teachers from 2019 to 2021 through its High School Welding Education Initiative.
  • Congratulations to the 2022 Participating Schools representing 19 states:
    Anniston High School - Anniston, Alabama
    Nikiski High School - Nikiski, Alaska
    Delta Junction High School - Fairbanks, Alaska
    Page High School - Page, Arizona
    Vista High School - Vista, California
    North Monterey County High School - Castroville, California
    Minico High School - Rupert, Idaho
    Keokuk Community Schools - Keokuk, Iowa
    George Stevens Academy - Blue Hill, Maine
    Gateway Regional High School - Huntington, Massachusetts
    McCann Technical School - North Adams, Massachusetts
    Taconic High School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
    Roseville High School - Roseville, Michigan
    Hazel Park High School - Hazel Park, Michigan
    West Branch Rose City Schools - West Branch, Michigan
    Bay Arenac ISD Career Center - Bay City, Michigan
    NRHEG High School - New Richland, Minnesota
    Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center - Berlin, New Hampshire
    Union County Vocational School - Scotch Plains, New Jersey
    Hobbs High School - Hobbs, New Mexico
    Lake Arthur High School - Lake Arthur, New Mexico
    Journeys Soaring Impact School - Cincinnati, Ohio
    Euclid High School - Euclid, Ohio
    Ashtabula County Tech & Career Campus - Jefferson, Ohio
    Lima Senior High School - Lima, Ohio
    Benson Polytechnic High School - Portland, Oregon
    Father Judge High School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Randolph High School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Providence Career Academy - Providence, Rhode Island
    Veterans Resource Center Welding School - Dallas, Texas
    Barbara Jordan High School - Houston, Texas
    PSJA Elvis J Ballew High School - Pharr, Texas
    Indian Trail High School - Kenosha, Wisconsin
    Westosha Central High School - Salem, Wisconsin
    Nathan Hale High School - West Allis, Wisconsin
    While the welding industry is currently facing a shortage of skilled labor and STEM graduates, the field of welding is also undergoing a rapid transformation and evolution in manufacturing technologies.
  • Jay Worley, Airgas Chief Operating Officer, commented: We are excited to expand and include more schools than ever into this years class of the Airgas High School Welding Education Initiative.

Sodexo partners with Campus Cyber, a French hub devoted to expertise and progress in the fight against cyber threats

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

The Campus Cyber has been spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron and the opening ceremony was held with French Economy, Finance and Economic Recovery Minister Bruno Le Maire last February.

Key Points: 
  • The Campus Cyber has been spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron and the opening ceremony was held with French Economy, Finance and Economic Recovery Minister Bruno Le Maire last February.
  • The Group is fully committed to ethically protecting the information systems of all its stakeholders: customers, consumers, suppliers, partners, and affiliated merchants.
  • Campus Cyber is a great opportunity to make progress in this area, by exchanging daily with our peers and Frances leading cyber security experts.
  • Sodexo offers to the 2,000 Campus Cyber occupants a 360 experience at the cutting edge of innovation.

Sodexo announces having completed the transfer of its activities in Russia to local management

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Sodexo stops its activities in Russia, which represent less than 1% of Group revenues.

Key Points: 
  • Sodexo stops its activities in Russia, which represent less than 1% of Group revenues.
  • Sodexo transferred ownership of its activities in the country to local management who will continue operations in Russia via an independent structure and brand.
  • Sodexo Group and Stop Hunger have set up a Sodexo Employee Donations Global Initiative with the support of their long-term partner, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
  • Employee donations are matched by Sodexo and used to support refugees in the region and people affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Focus on Sustainability Initiatives Gains Sodexo – Canada’s Greenest Employer Award 2022

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

MONTREAL, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo has been named one of Canadas Greenest Employers for 2022 by Mediacorp Canada.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo has been named one of Canadas Greenest Employers for 2022 by Mediacorp Canada.
  • At Sodexo, our mission is to create a positive, lasting impact, while respecting our communities and taking care of our natural resources.
  • Additionally, Sodexo Canadas commitment to renewable energy allowed us to achieve four years earlier than planned.
  • Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices.

Airgas Air Separation Unit in Cleburne, Texas Adds Wind Energy to Power Mix

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is purchasing wind power for an Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Cleburne, Texas, outside of Dallas, making it the first Airgas primary production unit to be powered with an energy mix that includes locally sourced renewable energy.

Key Points: 
  • Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is purchasing wind power for an Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Cleburne, Texas, outside of Dallas, making it the first Airgas primary production unit to be powered with an energy mix that includes locally sourced renewable energy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220414005553/en/
    Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is purchasing wind power for an Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Cleburne, Texas, outside of Dallas, making it the first Airgas primary production unit to be powered with an energy mix that includes locally sourced renewable energy.
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    Airgas began receiving wind power at the Cleburne plant in November from a nearby subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the worlds largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun.
  • Airgas is leveraging around 20 percent of the renewable wind electricity purchased through an Air Liquide Power Purchase Agreement announced in and planned for since 2018.

Legrand Announces The Infinium acclAIM™ Fiber Solution Is Now Available and Ready to Ship

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

WEST HARTFORD, Conn., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, today announced the availability of the Infinium acclAIM Fiber Solution. The Infinium acclAIM redefines connectivity by replacing pre-terminated cassette-based solutions with direct mating breakout connections, eliminating extra components and cost. 

Key Points: 
  • "Simply put, acclAIM is a revolutionary game-changer," said Kristen Poulos, Vice President and General Manager Legrand Data Infrastructure, Legrand.
  • "We are excited to bring to market the next generation of fiber connectivity that will prove to be the new standard for cost and performance."
  • In addition, the acclAIM solution was honored in the 2022 Lightwave Innovation Reviews .
  • Lightwave invited technology developers to submit products introduced or enhanced since March 2021 in various technology categories, for review by their independent panel of judges.

Teleperformance Partners with UNICEF in Support of Child Education and Global Disaster Relief

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Monday, April 4, 2022

This includes a US$500K donation to support UNICEF delivering life-saving support to children and their families caught up in the war in Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • This includes a US$500K donation to support UNICEF delivering life-saving support to children and their families caught up in the war in Ukraine.
  • The partnership will also provide relief to those caught up in the aftermath of Typhoon Odette in the Philippines.
  • Additionally, support will be given to UNICEFs education programmes in India and the Philippines, where Teleperformance has its largest operations, where many children are still missing out on their right to a quality, life-changing education.
  • Partnering with UNICEF extends our commitment to help meet the needs of vulnerable children and their families, said Daniel Julien, Chairman and CEO, Teleperformance.

NFL star, Dr. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif to visit high schools across Canada to share nutrition and wellness tips

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Powering Performance is an innovative health and wellness program for Grades K-12 that pairs access to fresh, diverse, exciting meals with easy-to-understand nutrition education.

Key Points: 
  • Powering Performance is an innovative health and wellness program for Grades K-12 that pairs access to fresh, diverse, exciting meals with easy-to-understand nutrition education.
  • It draws on young peoples increasing curiosity about food and its impact on their body and health.
  • Im excited to meet students from across Canada and speak about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, said Laurent Duvernay-Tardif.
  • A market leader in Canada, Sodexo has been recognized as a top employer for the past seven consecutive years.

Chef Richard Francis, Top Chef’s only Indigenous Contestant, Partners with Sodexo Canada

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

I think timing is everything and this relationship with Sodexo has come at a necessary time, said Chef Richard Francis.

Key Points: 
  • I think timing is everything and this relationship with Sodexo has come at a necessary time, said Chef Richard Francis.
  • Hes known for being a finalist and the only Indigenous competitor on Season Four of Top Chef Canada .
  • Having Chef Francis on our team is yet another way Sodexo is supporting Indigenous people and their culture, says Martin Lapointe, SVP, Operations Sodexo Campus Canada.
  • Many Canadians are keen to learn more about Indigenous history and world views on food, nutrition, and sustainability, says Jonathan Kruger, Director, Indigenous Relations, Sodexo Canada.