Biodiversity

Grove Collaborative Launches Grove Co. Rebrand with New Ready-to-Use Assortment in Beautifully Sustainable Aluminum Packaging

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Grove Collaborative today is unveiling a refreshed identity for the Grove Co. brand, aiming to enhance its visibility on retail shelves and underscore its commitment to reducing plastic.

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  • Grove Collaborative today is unveiling a refreshed identity for the Grove Co. brand, aiming to enhance its visibility on retail shelves and underscore its commitment to reducing plastic.
  • At the heart of the rebrand is the emphasis on Grove Co.'s material selection, particularly aluminum, chosen for its scalability and sustainability.
  • Grove Co. products have been sold in powdered aluminum packaging since 2020, leveraging the infinitely recyclable material to help customers go Beyond Plastic ™ with their consumer products.
  • Grove Co. will also continue to offer its hallmark refill solutions, which include a durable dispenser and concentrated refills in aluminum packaging.

Re:wild and Colossal Biosciences team up to leverage revolutionary technology to save critically endangered species on the brink of extinction

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Research, Environmental Issues, Other Natural Resources, Technology, Natural Resources, Environment, Genetics, Science, Veterinary, Other Technology, Other Science, Health, Elephant, Leibniz Association, NGO, Partnership, Risk, Female, Human, Fungus, De-extinction, AI, Life, Baylor College of Medicine, Biodiversity, Exploration, IUCN, Colossal Biosciences, Indigenous peoples, Vietnamese people, CRISPR, Ecosystem, Thylacine, Zoo, Baylor University, Hunting

A vaccine could help increase the population of Asian elephants because more calves would survive to adulthood and eventually breed.

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  • A vaccine could help increase the population of Asian elephants because more calves would survive to adulthood and eventually breed.
  • Colossal and Re:wild, working with local and international partners and governments, will then be able to restore a genetically robust population of this species.
  • (AI image courtesy of Colossal Biosciences; Tasmanian devil photo by Aussie Ark)
    Re:wild protects and restores the wild.
  • Colossal creates innovative technologies for species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth.

Philip Morris International Demonstrates Clear Progress Toward Its Purpose as It Releases 2023 Integrated Report

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Sustainability, Environment, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Tobacco, Professional Services, Consumer, Other Consumer, Retail, Smoke, Philip Morris International, Integration, Materiality, History, Sale, Child, Science, Quality of life, GRI, Intellectual property, United Nations Global Compact, Marketing, Dow Jones, Science Based Targets initiative, FLAG, Information, Woman, ISS, Privacy, Food, Prevalence, ESG, PMI, Research, Classification, Heated tobacco product, Investment, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Targets, Farmer, COVID-19, Life, ZYN, Biodiversity, Smoking, Water, IQOS, Toxicology, World Bank

Please visit pmi.com/sustainability to learn more, and read the full 2023 Integrated Report , case studies and market stories , and the Sustainability KPI Protocol 2023 .

Key Points: 
  • Please visit pmi.com/sustainability to learn more, and read the full 2023 Integrated Report , case studies and market stories , and the Sustainability KPI Protocol 2023 .
  • 2 For definition of net revenues related to smoke-free products, see Glossary available on pages 208-212 of PMI Integrated Report 2023.
  • 3 For definition of available for sale, see Glossary available on pages 208-212 of PMI Integrated Report 2023.
  • For definition of low- and middle-income markets, see Glossary available on pages 208-212 of PMI Integrated Report 2023.

U.S.-Based Tree Planting Nonprofit Broadens Global Reach

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Environment, Environmental Health, Sustainability, Philanthropy, Other Natural Resources, Forest Products, Other Philanthropy, Agriculture, Natural Resources, SUGi, Patient, Biodiversity, City, Soil, Tree, Arbor, Miyawaki, Nutrient, Forestry

The Arbor Day Foundation is crossing international borders to collaborate with planting partners utilizing innovations in tree planting.

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  • The Arbor Day Foundation is crossing international borders to collaborate with planting partners utilizing innovations in tree planting.
  • The project used the Miyawaki method , a planting technique that includes preparing soil with critical nutrients and then densely layering a diverse mix of native tree species to bolster biodiversity.
  • Foundation planting partner SUGi said its Miyawaki forests have an exceedingly high survival rate, often surpassing 85%.
  • This project will mark the first time the Arbor Day Foundation has engaged in planting in the Eastern European country.

Swarm Intelligence Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2024: Optimization Solutions Dominate - Global Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental monitoring, Algorithm, Growth, Transport, Data analysis, Ant colony optimization algorithms, Agriculture, Application, Biodiversity, Capability, Robotics, Paramount, Particle swarm optimization, USD, Retail

The "Swarm Intelligence Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Model (Ant Colony Optimization, Particle Swarm Optimization, Others), By Capability, By Application, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Swarm Intelligence Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Model (Ant Colony Optimization, Particle Swarm Optimization, Others), By Capability, By Application, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global swarm intelligence market size is anticipated to reach USD 306.1 million by 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 38.4% from 2024 to 2030.
  • The increasing complexity of problem-solving requirements in numerous industries, such as automotive & transportation, healthcare & life science, agriculture, and others, fuels the demand for swarm intelligence.
  • By leveraging collective intelligence, Swarm intelligence addresses complex problems ranging from financial modeling and optimization to data analysis.

Ørsted Proposes New Rhode Island Offshore Wind Farm to Power Ocean State’s Blue Economy and Clean Energy Future

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Providence, Rhode Island, Wind, Quonset State Airport, Farm, Blue economy, University, CCRI, Labour, Partnership, The Blue Economy, Education, Block Island Wind Farm, Research, Community college, Biodiversity, Commerce, Investment, Engineering, Heart, Providence, Workforce, Interim, GWO, Renewable energy

Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind energy at stable and affordable pricing for Rhode Island homeowners and businesses for decades.

Key Points: 
  • Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind energy at stable and affordable pricing for Rhode Island homeowners and businesses for decades.
  • Ørsted and Eversource are currently constructing Revolution Wind, Rhode Island’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm.
  • Revolution Wind will deliver 400 megawatts of clean, affordable offshore wind power to nearly 200,000 Rhode Island homes.
  • Invested $1 million to establish a training partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Rhode Island Commerce, the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council and Building Futures.

Ørsted Proposes New Connecticut Offshore Wind Farm to Power State’s Clean Energy Future, Drive Job Creation

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Environment, Other Energy, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Environmental protection, Wind, Organization, University, Associate, Partnership, Mystic Aquarium, Education, SCSU, Research, Economic development, Hope, South Fork Wind Farm, Quality of life, Student, Biodiversity, Revolution, Investment, State, Workforce, DEEP, University of Connecticut, Renewable energy

Connecticut’s offshore wind leader Ørsted today announced submission of its proposed project, Starboard Wind, to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Key Points: 
  • Connecticut’s offshore wind leader Ørsted today announced submission of its proposed project, Starboard Wind, to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
  • Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind power to Connecticut at stable and predictable pricing for decades.
  • Ørsted and Eversource are currently building Revolution Wind, Connecticut’s first offshore wind farm, marshaling the project out of State Pier.
  • Revolution Wind will deliver 304 MW of clean, affordable offshore wind power to Connecticut and another 400 MW to Rhode Island, powering more than 350,000 New England homes.

Leeward Renewable Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Microsoft for Morrow Lake Solar and Cradle Solar Facilities

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Other Energy, Utilities, Technology, Other Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy, Hardware, Electricity, Microsoft, Health, Environment, Biodiversity, ERCOT, LRE, Soil, PPA, First Solar, Weather, Renewable energy

Leeward Renewable Energy (“LRE” or “Company”), a leading renewable energy company, today announced that it has entered into two 200-megawatt (MW) Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Microsoft Corp. (“Microsoft”).

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  • Leeward Renewable Energy (“LRE” or “Company”), a leading renewable energy company, today announced that it has entered into two 200-megawatt (MW) Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Microsoft Corp. (“Microsoft”).
  • Through these PPAs, Microsoft will purchase the power generated from two 200-MW LRE solar facilities currently under development: Morrow Lake Solar in Frio County, Texas, and Cradle Solar in Brazoria County, Texas.
  • In Frio County, the Morrow Lake Solar project has created 313 construction jobs, with 112 being local hires.
  • Construction at the Morrow Lake Solar facility is underway and is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024.

State Street Officially Opens its New Kilkenny Office

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Technology, Professional Services, Security, Finance, International Financial Services Centre, Science, University, STT, IDA, Female, News, State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors, Biodiversity, Monterey, California, State Street, Government, State, Renewable energy

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, today marked the official opening of its new office building in Kilkenny.

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  • State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, today marked the official opening of its new office building in Kilkenny.
  • State Street established its Irish operations in 1996 and has grown to become one of the largest international financial services employers in Ireland.
  • With a presence in Kilkenny for over 20 years, State Street was the first company in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), to establish a regional base outside of Dublin.
  • “Our new office and global cybersecurity centre reflects State Street’s commitment to Ireland and our confidence in the South-East region's exceptional talent pool” said Ron O ’Hanley, chairman and chief executive officer of State Street.

ADM and Water.org Partner to Increase Global Access to Safe Water and Sanitation

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainably sourced solutions from nature, is furthering its commitment to bringing safe water and sanitation to the world by providing a $1 million contribution to Water.org in support of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to transform millions of lives on a global scale.

Key Points: 
  • ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainably sourced solutions from nature, is furthering its commitment to bringing safe water and sanitation to the world by providing a $1 million contribution to Water.org in support of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to transform millions of lives on a global scale.
  • Today, 2.2 billion people – 1 in 4 – lack access to safe water, and 3.5 billion – 2 in 5 people – do not have access to a safe toilet.
  • ADM’s contribution will support programs in Peru, Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Indonesia, enabling Water.org to improve safe water and sanitation for more than 116,800 people in need.
  • “With ADM’s support, Water.org can help empower even more people in need with access to safe water and sanitation solutions that last.”
    “Water.org's efforts to address the water crisis and improve access to safe water and sanitation is a powerful approach that brings hope, health and opportunities for millions of people.