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

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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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.

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  • "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.

Avangrid Powers Up Five Vineyard Wind 1 Turbines, Delivers Clean Energy to 30,000 Massachusetts Homes

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222142511/en/
    A GE Haliade-X Turbine Stands in the Vineyard Wind 1 Project Area 15 Miles South of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
  • “Across Massachusetts, in 30,000 homes and businesses, when you turn on the light, you will now be using clean, affordable energy.
  • “The winds of change are blowing through Massachusetts, as Vineyard Wind now powers 30,000 homes in our state with clean, renewable energy,” said Senator Markey.
  • “Vineyard Wind is now delivering clean energy to the grid and our homes produced right off our shores!

Wildlife Crossing Experts and Conservation Leaders from California, Texas, and Florida Unite in Bipartisan Effort to Advance Wildlife Connectivity

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a monumental bipartisan effort, representatives from nonprofit organizations and the transportation and natural resources agencies from California, Texas, and Florida came together on Friday, February 9th in Agoura Hills—the site of the visionary Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing—around the common cause of advancing wildlife connectivity. 

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  • The National Wildlife Federation's #SaveLACougars campaign and The Wildlife Crossing Fund hosted the unique 'Connections in Conservation' gathering that united wildlife crossing experts and advocates from the three most populated states in the nation around a shared commitment to protecting wildlife.
  • "Last fall, we toured sites in Florida and Texas to learn more about wildlife crossings and connectivity efforts in those states.
  • Florida also demonstrated leadership when the comprehensive Florida Wildlife Corridor Act was signed into law following unanimous bipartisan support by the Florida legislature in 2021.
  • The film was also co-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, whose support also helped make the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing a reality.

HBCU Green Fund Delegation to COP28, Led by Climate Advocate Felicia Davis, Champions Global Climate Action at UN Summit in Dubai

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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ATLANTA and WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominent climate advocate and founder of the HBCU Green Fund, Felicia Davis, led a powerful delegation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.

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  • ATLANTA and WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominent climate advocate and founder of the HBCU Green Fund, Felicia Davis, led a powerful delegation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
  • Their pivotal role bolstered climate activists from the US and 12 African countries in a collective call for urgent climate action.
  • "HBCU Green Fund is unwavering in its commitment to advancing sustainability and nurturing the next generation of global green leaders," said Davis.
  • Kenney emphasized the HBCU Green Fund's dedication to empowering future leaders through supporting youth led projects in Africa and the US.

FMCS Statement on Latest Columbia River Basin Agreement

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) was again privileged to lead mediation efforts between the US Government (USG) and parties involved in a long-running Federal lawsuit over the operation of the Columbia River Power System.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) was again privileged to lead mediation efforts between the US Government (USG) and parties involved in a long-running Federal lawsuit over the operation of the Columbia River Power System.
  • The continued efforts of all the parties in these complex and long-running negotiations are to be commended, and FMCS congratulates them on their progress and the resolving of these intricate and multi-faceted issues.
  • The U.S. Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS) is the nation's premier public agency for dispute resolution and conflict management.
  • For more on FMCS or to request services, visit www.fmcs.gov
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Dear Avant Gardener Introduces Transform Your Yard Course

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dear Avant Gardener LLC is launching a unique 3-month online course that will coach homeowners to transform their yards into ecological, joyful, and easy-care landscapes. To develop its interactive curriculum, founder Heather Evans, a master gardener, teamed up with her daughter, Zoe Evans, an experienced coach and curriculum designer. Homeowners interested in registering for the February 2024 cohort can learn more and register at DearAvantGardener.com/Course-Transform-Your-Yard.

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  • HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dear Avant Gardener LLC is launching a unique 3-month online course that will coach homeowners to transform their yards into ecological, joyful, and easy-care landscapes.
  • Our Transform Your Yard course will coach them in real-time to design a yard that's beautiful and inviting, as well as biodiverse."
  • "Our experience transforming my yard inspired Heather and me to create Transform Your Yard," says Zoe Evans.
  • Dear Avant Gardener aims to bring joy, bolster biodiversity, and mitigate climate change through its courses, consulting, and newsletter on the art and science of ecological landscaping.

Taylor Morrison Joins Elite List of America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) joins an elite list of just 300 U.S. companies recognized for progress in sustainable business practices with its inclusion on Newsweek's 2024 America's Greenest Companies list. The inaugural list celebrates companies committed to being good stewards of the environment and saving resources for future generations, while setting a benchmark for progress to come.     

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) joins an elite list of just 300 U.S. companies recognized for progress in sustainable business practices with its inclusion on Newsweek's 2024 America's Greenest Companies list .
  • For Taylor Morrison, that means offering communities with exceptional construction standards, energy efficiency and nature-friendly experiences."
  • Continuing an exclusive partnership with the National Wildlife Federation to promote biodiversity and safeguard natural open spaces across Taylor Morrison communities.
  • Taylor Morrison also refers to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in areas with strong alignment to its policies and operations.

Rubicon Announces the Launch of Trash or Treasure™

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Starting this fall, the Trash or Treasure program will run throughout the year with special campaigns around Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and other seasonal festivities in 2024.

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  • Starting this fall, the Trash or Treasure program will run throughout the year with special campaigns around Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and other seasonal festivities in 2024.
  • “Rubicon’s mission is to end waste, and our Trash or Treasure campaign is the clearest example of this mission in action,” said Dan Sampson, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Rubicon.
  • We are incredibly grateful to all the schools, community groups, and small businesses for being a part of Trash or Treasure.
  • Their support and enthusiasm have made the program what it is today.”
    Is It Trash or Is It Treasure?

Epic Three-Thousand Mile "Wildlife Crossings Across America" Road Trip Will Explore Animal Crossings and Connectivity Projects Across the United States

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, a partnership between the National Wildlife Federation's #SaveLACougars Campaign, Big Cat Voices, ARC Solutions, and The Wildlife Crossing Fund will launch the Wildlife Crossings Across America a series of epic road trips that will explore wildlife crossings and connectivity projects across the United States and beyond. This first leg will cover more than 3,000 miles over two weeks and will begin with a press conference on Friday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. PST at the future site of the visionary Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills, near Los Angeles.

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  • The core group will also be joined at each location by local partners working to advance wildlife connectivity initiatives.
  • Today, road trip team members shared their excitement, ahead of the official start of the road trip, later this week.
  • "I am leading this road trip to help raise awareness and support for the need for more wildlife crossings.
  • One crossing is not enough – we owe it to P-22 to build more crossings and connect the habitats where we live now."

Dominion Energy Environmental Grant Application Now Open to Nonprofit, Educational Organizations

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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    RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit and educational organizations within Dominion Energy's footprint are encouraged to apply for environmental grants to be distributed this year through the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation.
  • The Environmental Education and Stewardship Grant program highlights Dominion Energy's efforts to improve the environment and provide educational experiences in the communities it serves.
  • In 2022, $1.3 million in grant funding was awarded to 97 environmental organizations across eight states.
  • This competitive grant process supports three priorities:
    Dominion Energy encourages eligible organizations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Utah, Connecticut, Idaho, Wyoming and other communities served by Dominion Energy to apply.