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Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) Secures $2 Million Investment from Truist to Continue Accelerating Black Entrepreneurship in Atlanta

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is thrilled to announce a $2 million grant awarded by Truist Foundation and two Truist Trusteed Foundations to advance RICE's expansion efforts and elevate Atlanta-based Black entrepreneurs both within the RICE community and beyond.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is thrilled to announce a $2 million grant awarded by Truist Foundation and two Truist Trusteed Foundations to advance RICE's expansion efforts and elevate Atlanta-based Black entrepreneurs both within the RICE community and beyond.
  • The generous support from Truist will continue to increase mentorship, deliver essential business resources, and expand access to valuable opportunities for capital and financial education.
  • Research conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce highlights that nearly 71% of Black entrepreneurs depend on personal and family savings for financing.
  • The disparity in access to capital is further exacerbated by the lower levels of family wealth among Black families.

The Future of IT Applications in the Digital Age: Guide to Transforming Application Development and Delivery Published by Info-Tech Research Group

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Addressing this new pivotal change and how IT leaders can navigate it, Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory, has published its latest blueprint, Exponential IT for Applications .

Key Points: 
  • Addressing this new pivotal change and how IT leaders can navigate it, Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory, has published its latest blueprint, Exponential IT for Applications .
  • This approach will help align IT more closely with business objectives and the evolving demands of the digital marketplace.
  • "Today, IT is set up to deliver applications and platforms to solve business challenges in a servant-like relationship.
  • The new blueprint underscores the transformative impact of adopting a strategic, people-centric approach within application development and delivery.

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.: Announcement regarding our Bank’s Corporate Governance Compliance Rating

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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As a result of JCR Eurasia Rating’s assessment for 2023, our Bank’s Corporate Governance compliance score has remained as 9.81 (over 10) and the outlook has remained as Positive.

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  • As a result of JCR Eurasia Rating’s assessment for 2023, our Bank’s Corporate Governance compliance score has remained as 9.81 (over 10) and the outlook has remained as Positive.
  • The level of compliance attained in the previous year across the main sections of Shareholders, Public Disclosure & Transparency, Stakeholders and Board of Directors have been maintained.
  • The Bank's overall Corporate Governance Rating is determined, in compliance with the relevant regulations of the CMB, under the weighted four sub-sections.
  • Compliance levels in each of the four main sections with comparison to the previous year are as below.

Aptar Named Among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for Third Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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3BL and its partner, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) ESG, evaluates the 1,000 largest, publicly traded U.S. companies for this ranking.

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  • 3BL and its partner, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) ESG, evaluates the 1,000 largest, publicly traded U.S. companies for this ranking.
  • Aptar is ranked 34 out of the 100 companies evaluated.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231018987837/en/
    Photo: 3BL Media Names Aptar Among 100 Best Corporate Citizens (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We are pleased to be named in the top 50 of the Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL and to be recognized for the third consecutive year.
  • To view the complete list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023 and for more information on the methodology used, please visit the 3BL Media website here .

Hasbro Ranked #4 on the 3BL Media 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, has been named to 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2023 ranking for the 12th consecutive year.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, has been named to 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2023 ranking for the 12th consecutive year.
  • Hasbro has been ranked #4 overall and #1 in the Consumer Durables and Apparel industry.
  • The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is based on 184 ESG factors across seven pillars: Climate Change, Employees, Environment, Stakeholders and Society, Human Rights, Governance, ESG Performance.
  • Building on the company’s commitment to consistent and transparent reporting, Hasbro recently published the 2022 ESG Data Update.

E-Space, Beyon Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enable Satellite-Powered Internet of Things (IoT) Services in the Kingdom of Bahrain

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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MANAMA, Bahrain, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Space , the company bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Beyon Group to enable space-based IoT services in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Key Points: 
  • MANAMA, Bahrain, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Space , the company bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Beyon Group to enable space-based IoT services in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • IoT is a key area of focus and exploration for Beyon as it seeks to unlock new opportunities in line with Bahrain's digital economy initiative, Vision 2030.
  • The joint development efforts aim to create unique IoT solutions that will support uninterrupted, 'use anywhere,' real-time IoT data services.
  • By teaming with Beyon on novel terrestrial-to-satellite IoT development projects, we will explore ways to use ubiquitous IoT services to transform customer experiences beyond the possibilities of existing traditional IoT use-cases."

Crux Platform for Transferring Clean Energy Tax Credits Is Growing Rapidly with Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Transactions in Process and Intermediary Partners Who Represent Billions in Annual Volume

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of Climate Week, Crux, the ecosystem for transferable clean energy tax credits, announced that its platform is being used by developers, tax credit buyers, and intermediaries, with hundreds of millions of dollars in deals in process.

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  • On the Crux platform, intermediaries use branded portals to manage syndication of credits to existing clients and connect to new developers and credit buyers.
  • By convening buyers, sellers, and intermediaries around the same powerful software, Crux is building the deepest and most liquid market.
  • "Intermediaries will be critical to scaling the new multi hundred billion dollar market for transferable tax credits.
  • Crux is co-founded by Alfred Johnson and Allen Kramer, who previously founded and exited a successful marketplace software company, Mobilize.

RUSSELL INNOVATION CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT FROM PAYPAL

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) today announced a $1 million grant from PayPal Holdings, Inc. to launch a PayPal Retail Academy, which will provide a robust curriculum of innovative coaching, specialized tools, and valuable resources to help entrepreneurs based in Atlanta grow their businesses. 

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) today announced a $1 million grant from PayPal Holdings, Inc. to launch a PayPal Retail Academy, which will provide a robust curriculum of innovative coaching, specialized tools, and valuable resources to help entrepreneurs based in Atlanta grow their businesses.
  • As an extension of PayPal and RICE's shared missions to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs, the PayPal Retail Academy will educate participants on every aspect of successfully starting and scaling a retail business.
  • The PayPal Retail Academy will serve as a conduit for this knowledge, empowering RICE Stakeholders to navigate the complexities of retail with resilience and innovation.
  • These entrepreneurs will be eligible to receive grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 alongside mentoring and coaching from PayPal employees.

SM ENERGY PUBLISHES UPDATED ESG DISCLOSURES INCLUDING THE CDP, TCFD AND SASB FRAMEWORKS

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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DENVER, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE: SM) today announced the publication of its updated environmental, social and governance ("ESG") materials, all of which are available on the Company's website at www.sm-energy.com/sustainability/ .

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  • DENVER, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE: SM) today announced the publication of its updated environmental, social and governance ("ESG") materials, all of which are available on the Company's website at www.sm-energy.com/sustainability/ .
  • 2022 ESG performance and accomplishments included:
    Beat flaring target one year early.
  • The Company reports methane intensity of 0.03 mT CH4/MBoe against its target methane intensity of 0.04 mT CH4/MBoe or lower.
  • Please enjoy the publication of our updated ESG disclosures, which demonstrate our commitment to stewardship and sustainability."

Digital Twin Consortium Publishes Identifying and Aligning the Stakeholders User Guide

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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BOSTON, MA, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published the Identifying and Aligning the Stakeholders user guide, which is the next in a series of five designed to assist an owner or occupier with new or existing digital twin-based building decarbonization implementations.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, MA, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published the Identifying and Aligning the Stakeholders user guide, which is the next in a series of five designed to assist an owner or occupier with new or existing digital twin-based building decarbonization implementations.
  • This guide specifically addresses the role of stakeholders, answering the question: Who are the stakeholders, and how should they participate?
  • Smart Building Vendors – includes those who manage information technology, operational technology, IoT technologies, digital twins, advanced building optimization technologies, and others.
  • Download the Identifying and Aligning the Stakeholders user guide for more information and a complete list of authors.