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SIMONE BILES, JAMAL MURRAY AND COCO GAUFF LEAD THE NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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London, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureus, the global organization that uses the power of sport to change the world, today announced nominations for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.

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  • London, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureus, the global organization that uses the power of sport to change the world, today announced nominations for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.
  • Florida surfer Caroline Marks is nominated for the Laureus World Action Sportsperson Award after winning her first world title.
  • The Laureus World Sports Awards also honour the work of over 300 programmes supported globally by Laureus Sport for Good, using the power of sport to change the world.
  • For more information, editorial imagery and the full list of Laureus World Sports Awards Nominees, click here .

Booz Allen Named Among World’s Most Ethical Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has been named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has been named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the fifth consecutive year.
  • The annual list recognizes global companies dedicated to integrity, sustainability, governance, and community with a commitment to ethical behavior, accountability, and driving positive change.
  • “It’s always inspiring to recognize the World’s Most Ethical Companies®.
  • Congratulations to Booz Allen for achieving this honor and demonstrating that strong ethics is good business.”
    Read more about ethics and compliance at Booz Allen in the company’s Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report .

The Central Compilation and Translation Publishing House Hosted the Premiere of 'Respecting and Protecting Human Rights' in its Chinese-French Edition in Paris

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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On February 29, the international launch event of the Chinese-French edition of "Xi Jinping on Respecting and Protecting Human Rights," published by the Central Compilation and Translation Publishing House, along with a seminar titled "Insights from China on Global Human Rights Governance," took place successfully in Paris.

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  • On February 29, the international launch event of the Chinese-French edition of "Xi Jinping on Respecting and Protecting Human Rights," published by the Central Compilation and Translation Publishing House, along with a seminar titled "Insights from China on Global Human Rights Governance," took place successfully in Paris.
  • The event saw participation from over 60 influencers from the political, economic, and cultural sectors of both China and France.
  • It comprehensively outlines China's stance and initiatives in the realm of global human rights governance, offering an authoritative resource for those interested in China's human rights viewpoint.
  • The event was conducted both in person and virtually, orchestrated by the Central Compilation and Translation Publishing House and supported by the China International Book Trading Corporation and Guanghua Culture and Media Company.

NEW REPORT: Election Manipulation and Armed Conflict Drove 18th Consecutive Year of Decline in Freedom

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global freedom declined for an 18th consecutive year in 2023 as political rights and civil liberties deteriorated in 52 countries, representing a fifth of the world's population, according to a new report released today by Freedom House. The declines were both widespread and severe, eclipsing the improvements observed in 21 other countries.

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  • The new report, Freedom in the World 2024: The Mounting Damage of Flawed Elections and Armed Conflict , found that election manipulation, warfare, and attacks on pluralism—the peaceful coexistence of people with different political ideas, religions, or ethnic identities—were key drivers of the global decline.
  • "Global freedom took a big step backward in 2023," said Michael J. Abramowitz, president of Freedom House.
  • Key report findings include the following:
    Widespread problems with elections, including violence and manipulation, drove deterioration in rights and freedoms.
  • Freedom House is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to create a world where all are free.

Calumet Recognized by EcoVadis for Commitment to Sustainability

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) has been recognized by EcoVadis for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) has been recognized by EcoVadis for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment.
  • The company received the Committed to Sustainability Badge, while its facilities in Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Texas received EcoVadis silver medal awards.
  • The award showcases Calumet's commitment to improved quality and sustainability , business ethics, respect for environment, human rights and purchasing practices.
  • "Calumet is committed to improving the world through practical advances in sustainability," said Scott Obermeier, EVP Specialties.

Envision Energy Awarded 2024 EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability Excellence

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has recently been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Rating for its outstanding sustainability practices. Envision Energy ranked in the top 4% globally, surpassing 96% of all rated companies, and led the renewable energy sector in China.

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  • Envision Energy has been honored with the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its excellent sustainability performance, achieving the highest score among renewable energy companies in China.
  • SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has recently been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Rating for its outstanding sustainability practices.
  • Envision Energy ranked in the top 4% globally, surpassing 96% of all rated companies, and led the renewable energy sector in China.
  • It evaluates over 125,000 companies across 200+ industries and 180+ countries, with only those scoring in the top 5% are awarded a gold rating.

Envision Energy Awarded 2024 EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability Excellence

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has recently been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Rating for its outstanding sustainability practices. Envision Energy ranked in the top 4% globally, surpassing 96% of all rated companies, and led the renewable energy sector in China.

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  • Envision Energy has been honored with the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its excellent sustainability performance, achieving the highest score among renewable energy companies in China.
  • SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has recently been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Rating for its outstanding sustainability practices.
  • Envision Energy ranked in the top 4% globally, surpassing 96% of all rated companies, and led the renewable energy sector in China.
  • It evaluates over 125,000 companies across 200+ industries and 180+ countries, with only those scoring in the top 5% are awarded a gold rating.

Ecovyst Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Level Sustainability Rating

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) ("Ecovyst" or the "Company"), a leading integrated and innovative global provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts and services, today announced that it has achieved a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis.

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  • MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) ("Ecovyst" or the "Company"), a leading integrated and innovative global provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts and services, today announced that it has achieved a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis.
  • The Platinum rating score places Ecovyst in the top one percent of companies EcoVadis rated in its peer group, and it recognizes the Company's incremental progress in incorporating the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility into its business practices and management systems.
  • The EcoVadis sustainability assessment methodology evaluates how well a company has integrated the principles of Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility into its business and management systems.
  • The methodology is built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000.

Local Dental Office Joins Forces with a #1 Charting Artist, Jierra Clark, in the Fight for Written Informed Consent for out Veterans

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BATAVIA Ill. , Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Ronald A. Murphy, local dentist from Batavia, IL joined many colleagues from all across the country during special Leadership conferences hosted by MGE: Management Experts, Inc. in Florida. The training session included topics to increase one's responsibility for the welfare of one's community. One of the guest speakers is a #1 Charting Artist, Jierra Clark, who is also a Human Rights advocate, and supports Written Informed Consent for our veterans amongst other Human Rights initiatives.

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  • One of the guest speakers is a #1 Charting Artist, Jierra Clark, who is also a Human Rights advocate, and supports Written Informed Consent for our veterans amongst other Human Rights initiatives.
  • The training session included topics to increase one's responsibility for the welfare of one's community.
  • One of the guest speakers is a #1 Charting Artist, Jierra Clark, who is also a Human Rights advocate, and supports Written Informed Consent for our veterans amongst other Human Rights initiatives.
  • The need for Written Informed Consent was so obvious that they all stood shoulder-to-shoulder to ensure that this issue becomes a reality.

ANDREA LA'VERNE EDNEY SWORN IN AS FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea La'Verne Edney was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization's annual National Board Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Jan. 27.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea La'Verne Edney was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization's annual National Board Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Jan. 27.
  • At her law firm, she is the Chair, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee of Butler Snow in the Ridgeland, Mississippi office.
  • In her remarks to the National Board, Ms. Edney borrowed from Amanda Gorman, who was the youngest person to deliver a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
  • Ms. Edney is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Barristers.