Biodiversity

NativState Completes Sales of First Verified Forest Carbon Credits

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Carbon, Conference, Organization, ACR, Sale, Biodiversity, Water quality, Heart, Forestry

CONWAY, Ark., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Conway, AR-based forest carbon developer NativState, LLC (www.nativstate.com) today announced the release and sales of its first verified forest carbon credits. This project represented approximately 18,000 acres of sustainably managed forestland across southern Arkansas, generating additional income for family forest landowners through the creation of an estimated 1,500,000 carbon credits over the next twenty years. All the project's credits are independently verified to comply with the ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) version 2.0 methodology.

Key Points: 
  • Private forest landowners across the Southern U.S. benefit from company's unique aggregation program, conserving forests for multiple generations
    CONWAY, Ark., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Conway, AR-based forest carbon developer NativState, LLC ( www.nativstate.com ) today announced the release and sales of its first verified forest carbon credits.
  • All the project's credits are independently verified to comply with the ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) version 2.0 methodology .
  • This marks the launch of NativState into the voluntary carbon market through its unique landowner aggregation model of forest carbon development.
  • NativState partners with small to medium sized landowners across the Southern U.S. to develop high-quality forest carbon credits.

Florida Headwaters Foundation Launches to Cultivate "Naturehood" in Sunbridge

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Health, Culture, Central Florida, Environment, Natural Resources, Knowledge, Research, Econlockhatchee River, Quality of life, Biodiversity, Water quality, Curriculum, Creative industries

ST.CLOUD, Fla., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The establishment of Florida Headwaters Foundation Inc. marks a significant step towards preserving the natural beauty and resources of Central Florida's Sunbridge community. As the community's 501(c)(4) not-for-profit cornerstone, the foundation is dedicated to establishing a culture of understanding and appreciation of the natural world within the Sunbridge community that can be passed on to future generations of Floridians.

Key Points: 
  • ST.CLOUD, Fla., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The establishment of Florida Headwaters Foundation Inc. marks a significant step towards preserving the natural beauty and resources of Central Florida's Sunbridge community.
  • "Working in harmony with Sunbridge's visionary approach to community development, we are dedicated to ensuring sustainable living becomes second nature," said Clint Beaty, chairman of the Florida Headwaters Foundation.
  • "With the launch of the Florida Headwaters Foundation, we're recognizing the significance of these headwater systems of swamps and lakes," says Mike Dennis, vice chairman of the Florida Headwaters Foundation.
  • For more information about the Florida Headwaters Foundation, visit FLheadwatersfoundation.org.

Taylor Morrison Ranked One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Acqui-hiring, Organization, Biophysical environment, Partnership, ESG, Patient, Hearthstone, Diversity, Bloomberg, Life, Carbon, Biodiversity, News, Social, Housing, Task force, Workforce, Sustainability, DEIB, National Wildlife Federation, GEI, Home, Corporation, Management

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, America's Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) is being recognized for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices with inclusion on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies. The national homebuilder and land developer earned its top score in corporate governance and saw its highest score increase in the environmental category.

Key Points: 
  • "As ESG principles become increasingly important to both organizations and consumers, Taylor Morrison is dedicated to not only being a good steward across all areas of business but also providing greater transparency into our operations," said Taylor Morrison Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer.
  • "Our focus on strengthening our ESG strategy year-over-year and advancing our reporting practices continues to reinforce our trusted reputation."
  • Taylor Morrison will release its sixth annual ESG Report in the summer of 2024.
  • In its most recent ESG Report released in July 2023, Taylor Morrison provided greater insight into its ESG strategy than ever before with expanded disclosures and more robust data.

Nunatsiavut Government and Government of Canada take major step forward toward establishing Inuit Protected Area along the northern coast of Labrador

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Friday, March 15, 2024
QC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment, Government, Culture, Whale, Labrador Current, National security, Knowledge, Travel, News, Parks Canada, Dolphin, Fishery, Life, Parliament, Labrador Sea, Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous peoples, Breeding, Water, Grand Banks of Newfoundland, Ice, Memorandum, Torngat Mountains National Park, Whaling

The proposed 16,791 square kilometre Inuit Protected Area is located in the Labrador Sea, in the coastal waters adjacent to Torngat Mountains National Park in northern Labrador.

Key Points: 
  • The proposed 16,791 square kilometre Inuit Protected Area is located in the Labrador Sea, in the coastal waters adjacent to Torngat Mountains National Park in northern Labrador.
  • "Today marks an important achievement and a great step forward in the protection and stewardship of Nunatsiavut waters and the Labrador Shelf Marine Region.
  • I look forward to the ongoing collaboration of our two governments as we strive together to negotiate the establishment of an Inuit Protected Area in Nunatsiavut waters off the coast of northern Labrador."
  • The area includes a transition between Arctic and Atlantic habitats ranging from highly scenic fjords to long beaches and mudflats.

BAFFIN NAMES CANADIAN ARTIST AND ENVIRONMENTALIST MEG O'HARA AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Odyssey, Element, Protect Our Winters, The Explorers Club, Climate change, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Longevity, Rocky Mountains, Machu Picchu, Partnership, Royal, Canada Wide Media, Travel, Policy, Commercial, National Geographic Explorer, Outdoor, Nature, Senior, Adventure, Biodiversity, UNESCO, Exploration, Creativity, Multimedia

An artist and environmentalist, O'Hara is bound for Iceland with Baffin as her official footwear and apparel sponsor.

Key Points: 
  • An artist and environmentalist, O'Hara is bound for Iceland with Baffin as her official footwear and apparel sponsor.
  • Following a meeting with the Canadian Ambassador to Iceland, Jeannette Menzies, O'Hara will delve into the country's icy landscapes and participate in climate change discussions.
  • As an artist and environmentalist dedicated to ocean conservation in polar and subpolar regions, this journey holds profound significance," says O'Hara.
  • Baffin Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canada Goose Holdings Inc.
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Call for applications for the next Environment and Climate Change Youth Council: A chance to help shape our environmental future

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Climate change, Government, Environment, Youth council, Federation, Policy, Gender identity, Biodiversity, Biodiversity loss, Council, Minister, Cultural diversity, Hearing, NS, Tourism

Conserving biodiversity, protecting the environment, preventing pollution, and taking climate change action are top priorities for many young people.

Key Points: 
  • Conserving biodiversity, protecting the environment, preventing pollution, and taking climate change action are top priorities for many young people.
  • Since 2022, the Environment and Climate Change Youth Council has provided opportunities for youth in Canada to participate in meaningful discussions with the federal government on the key challenges of our time.
  • Youth Council members are appointed by the Minister for two years to provide non-partisan advice to the Minister and Environment and Climate Change Canada to help shape Canada's environment and climate policies.
  • The Environment and Climate Change Youth Council provides an opportunity for youth in Canada to make their voices heard.

Scotiabank releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report and Climate Report

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Reward, Climate change, Dow Jones, Organization, Natural Resources, ESG, SVP, Bank, Climate, Research, Communication, Scotiabank, Biodiversity, Outline, Woman, Publication

TORONTO, March 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Scotiabank released its 2023 ESG Report and 2023 Climate Report today, providing insight into the Bank's sustainability activities and performance over the year.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Scotiabank released its 2023 ESG Report and 2023 Climate Report today, providing insight into the Bank's sustainability activities and performance over the year.
  • The 2023 ESG Report incorporates the Bank's Canadian Public Accountability Statement and annual sustainable bond use of proceeds reporting.
  • Visit Scotiabank's Responsibility & Impact page to access the 2023 ESG Report and 2023 Climate Report, as well as other climate and sustainability-related publications, commitments and initiatives.
  • Please refer to cautionary statements, disclaimers, data considerations and Forward-looking Statements provided within the 2023 ESG Report and 2023 Climate Report for further information about their scope and limitations.

Fasten Your Seatbelts for the 2024 Proxy Season: New Proposals, Topics, Tactics--Plus an Election Year

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Corporate law, Conference, Pressure, Chatham House Rule, The Conference Board, Silver, Noise, Biophysical environment, Research, ESG, Disclosure, Biodiversity, Russell 3000 Index, Russell Reynolds Associates, HCM, Lobbying, Safety, Compensated emancipation, Trade

It was developed in collaboration with Russell Reynolds Associates and the Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance .

Key Points: 
  • It was developed in collaboration with Russell Reynolds Associates and the Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance .
  • Additional findings and insights include:
    Data from 2023: 913 shareholder proposals were filed and 71% were voted on, receiving 23% average support.
  • As a result, the 2024 proxy season is seeing a proliferation of new types of shareholder proposals.
  • As of March 8, the six proposals that came to a vote in 2024 received just 12% average support.

Echolands Plans April Grand Opening of Walla Walla Winery and Hospitality Center

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Söderström, Certification, Walla Walla River, Grenache blanc, Compost, Cinsaut, Hospitality, Seed, Master of Wine, Biodiversity, Fermentation, Leonetti, Soil, Viticulture

WALLA WALLA, Wash., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Echolands Winery of Walla Walla will welcome guests to its new state-of-the-art facility, Echolands Estate, with doors open to the public on April 3. The stunning 341-acre site, located in the Mill Creek area of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, features the highest-elevation winery in Walla Walla and some of the highest elevations in Washington State. At the cutting edge of sustainable building design, Echolands Estate houses a dedicated production and barrel facility together with a breathtaking tasting room and visitors' center. Shaped by the shared vision of co-owners Doug Frost, Master of Wine and Master Sommelier, and Conservationist Brad Bergman, Echolands Estate will showcase the full potential of terroir-driven Walla Walla wines across many sub-appellations and styles, with a special focus on hospitality and making wine accessible for all. Lending years of experience to the team mission, Winemaker & General Manager Brian Rudin and Hospitality Director Jenna Bicknell are leading all operations for the new estate, including viticulture, winemaking and guest experience.

Key Points: 
  • The stunning 341-acre site, located in the Mill Creek area of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, features the highest-elevation winery in Walla Walla and some of the highest elevations in Washington State.
  • At the cutting edge of sustainable building design, Echolands Estate houses a dedicated production and barrel facility together with a breathtaking tasting room and visitors' center.
  • "The opening of Echolands Estate represents the culmination of a five-year vision to welcome guests to experience this special corner of our valley.
  • As a sommelier and winery owner, my mission is to work with the team to deliver a hospitality experience that's as memorable as our wines."

FMC Corporation expands biologicals crop protection platform in Canada

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Farmer, FMC Corporation, Partnership, Natural Resources, FMC, Biodiversity, Investment, Pharmaceutical industry

PHILADELPHIA, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Points: 
  • FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, announced a collaboration in Canada with Novonesis (formerly Novozymes A/S), a leader in plant biosolutions.
  • The agreement is part of FMC's strategic plan to grow its biologicals platform in key markets.
  • The partnership will leverage Novonesis' Plant Biosolutions Manufacturing and Research site in Saskatoon, Canada, and FMC's deep market knowledge and expertise in applying biologicals in an integrated approach with synthetic crop protection chemistry and precision agriculture technology.
  • "Novonesis and FMC share a similar goal of bringing differentiated, sustainable solutions to Canadian farmers," said Devron McLeod, country manager, FMC Canada.