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Meena Beyers of Nicor Gas to Speak at SXSW 2024

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Friday, March 8, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas announced today that Meena Beyers, vice president of Community and Business Development for Nicor Gas, will be a featured speaker at the SXSW session entitled, "Solving for the Climate Crisis: One Startup at a Time." The session will discuss innovative ways of addressing climate change.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas announced today that Meena Beyers, vice president of Community and Business Development for Nicor Gas, will be a featured speaker at the SXSW session entitled, "Solving for the Climate Crisis: One Startup at a Time."
  • Beyers' session, part of SXSW x Midwest House's Chicago Day, will take place on March 9, 2024, from 3-4pm CT at Half Step Bar at 75-1/2 Rainey Street in Austin, TX.
  • "Nicor Gas is at the forefront of facilitating innovative conversations and relationships between technology and business leaders to combat climate change," said Beyers.
  • To speak with Meena Beyers at SXSW, contact Juliet Shavit at [email protected] .

KuCoin's Impactful CSR Initiative: Empowering 2900 Women and Girls Globally

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Friday, March 8, 2024

The programs aim to provide essential supplies for women and girls to enhance their health and combat climate change through two impactful projects.

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  • The programs aim to provide essential supplies for women and girls to enhance their health and combat climate change through two impactful projects.
  • The first project, the Climate Change CSR Project, introduces the Climate Change Bucket (CCB), specially designed to assist women and girls disproportionately affected by global climate changes.
  • The second initiative, AMWA's Menstrual Equity Project, is dedicated to empowering socially disadvantaged girls and women with sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions.
  • "KuCoin's CSR projects are dedicated to providing essential supplies for women and girls, enhancing their health, and thereby elevating global standards of women's health.

KuCoin's Impactful CSR Initiative: Empowering 2900 Women and Girls Globally

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2024

The programs aim to provide essential supplies for women and girls to enhance their health and combat climate change through two impactful projects.

Key Points: 
  • The programs aim to provide essential supplies for women and girls to enhance their health and combat climate change through two impactful projects.
  • The first project, the Climate Change CSR Project, introduces the Climate Change Bucket (CCB), specially designed to assist women and girls disproportionately affected by global climate changes.
  • The second initiative, AMWA's Menstrual Equity Project, is dedicated to empowering socially disadvantaged girls and women with sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions.
  • "KuCoin's CSR projects are dedicated to providing essential supplies for women and girls, enhancing their health, and thereby elevating global standards of women's health.

Boliden enters into agreement with Hypex Bio for production and delivery of environmentally and climate-friendly explosives

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Friday, March 8, 2024

As the first mining operator, Boliden has signed an agreement with the Swedish explosives supplier Hypex Bio regarding the production and delivery of nitrate-free and environmentally friendly explosives to Kankbergsgruvan, Boliden.

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  • As the first mining operator, Boliden has signed an agreement with the Swedish explosives supplier Hypex Bio regarding the production and delivery of nitrate-free and environmentally friendly explosives to Kankbergsgruvan, Boliden.
  • The agreement means that Boliden and Hypex will cooperate on the production and delivery of nitrate-free and environmentally friendly explosives to the Kankberg mine, which includes the establishment of a production facility at the mine as well as a delivery and service agreement.
  • The supply and service agreement for Hypex's explosives solution spans five years starting in 2024.
  • The collaboration between Hypex Bio and Boliden has been ongoing since 2020, where the nitrate-free explosive has been developed and tested in the Kankberg mine.

China is attracting foreign investment, in stable amount under an optimized structure

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Such figures proved that despite all the uncertainties in the global economy, China remains an attractive destination for foreign investment.

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  • Such figures proved that despite all the uncertainties in the global economy, China remains an attractive destination for foreign investment.
  • Besides the considerable amount, the structure of foreign investment in China has also been optimized.
  • New policies for keeping foreign investment stable are in the works, which for sure will unleash more impetus for China to become a magnet for foreign investment.
  • Policies to keep stable foreign investment, foreign trade, and the economy as a whole will be implemented.

KENDALL-JACKSON PARTNERS WITH CLIMATE RIDE TO BRING AWARENESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

"I'm so proud to be partnering with the Climate Ride organization to support and spotlight climate changemakers across these key environmental categories," said Julia Jackson, Founder of Grounded.org and Family Ambassador of Jackson Family Wines.

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  • "I'm so proud to be partnering with the Climate Ride organization to support and spotlight climate changemakers across these key environmental categories," said Julia Jackson, Founder of Grounded.org and Family Ambassador of Jackson Family Wines.
  • We're delighted to highlight the very deserving beneficiaries across oceans, air, forests, species and wildlife, soil and land conservation, and youth-led movements for this year's Climate Ride Wine Country Edition."
  • "We are pleased to host this year's Climate Ride Wine County Edition in partnership with the Grounded.org and Climate Ride organizations and bring this Gran Fondo-style ride to Kendall-Jackson," said Rick Tigner, CEO of Jackson Family Wines on behalf of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens.
  • "We're proud to support fundraising efforts and bring awareness to these important climate action groups for their ongoing commitment to solution-forward change for the environment."

Minister Wilkinson Advances Global Cooperation, Resource Security and Sustainable Mining at World's Premier Mining Convention, PDAC 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is a mining nation, and critical minerals are essential for the global energy transition.

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  • TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is a mining nation, and critical minerals are essential for the global energy transition.
  • Canada is a global leader in sustainable mineral development and mining innovation.
  • "I look forward to continuing to work with partners, both nationally and globally, in the development of sustainable minerals and green mining.
  • Also announced $5.4 million in funding to the International Institute of Sustainable Development to support their ongoing role as the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development.

Global Commercial Property Insurance Market Trends, Opportunity and Forecasts: Emerging Climate Change Related Risks and Cybersecurity Risks Drive Market Expansion

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The global Commercial Property Insurance market has evolved to address emerging risks, including those related to climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical factors.

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  • The global Commercial Property Insurance market has evolved to address emerging risks, including those related to climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical factors.
  • As businesses continue to adapt to evolving risks, the global Commercial Property Insurance sector is likely to witness ongoing innovation and growth.
  • Rapid technological advancements and emerging risks are reshaping the landscape of Commercial Property Insurance.
  • In conclusion, the global Commercial Property Insurance landscape is shaped by a complex interplay of economic conditions, emerging risks, regulatory changes, and market competition.

China is attracting foreign investment, in stable amount under an optimized structure

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024

Such figures proved that despite all the uncertainties in the global economy, China remains an attractive destination for foreign investment.

Key Points: 
  • Such figures proved that despite all the uncertainties in the global economy, China remains an attractive destination for foreign investment.
  • Besides the considerable amount, the structure of foreign investment in China has also been optimized.
  • New policies for keeping foreign investment stable are in the works, which for sure will unleash more impetus for China to become a magnet for foreign investment.
  • Policies to keep stable foreign investment, foreign trade, and the economy as a whole will be implemented.

Klarna reveals 2023 sustainability progress: 25% GHG emissions reduction, $24.5M for planet health, and a surge in conscious shopping

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

In 2023, saw a significant uptick in the use of its features that provide consumers with information about the sustainability efforts of merchants and promote conscious shopping, contributing to 4.75 million purchases from more conscious brands.

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  • In 2023, saw a significant uptick in the use of its features that provide consumers with information about the sustainability efforts of merchants and promote conscious shopping, contributing to 4.75 million purchases from more conscious brands.
  • A standout achievement was the 150% year-over-year increase in the usage of Klarna's CO2e Emissions Tracker, highlighting a shift towards more conscious consumer behavior.
  • In addition, the company saw a 25% reduction in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and has to date committed $24.5 million to planet health initiatives.
  • "At Klarna, we're dedicated to accelerating commerce in a way that also takes into account the environmental challenges our world faces.