Beam Suntory

Beam Suntory Launches First-of-its-kind Regenerative Agave Program in the Tequila Industry to Improve Carbon Capture

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

The program has the potential to reveal new opportunities to improve carbon capture and supports Beam Suntory’s Proof Positive sustainability agenda and commitment to achieving net zero emissions in direct operations by 2030.

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  • The program has the potential to reveal new opportunities to improve carbon capture and supports Beam Suntory’s Proof Positive sustainability agenda and commitment to achieving net zero emissions in direct operations by 2030.
  • In partnership with environmental professional services company Red BioTerra, the pilot program will explore methods of maximizing carbon capture in agave fields by introducing additional plants, which absorb carbon during the day, between rows of agave, which absorbs carbon at night to avoid water loss.
  • “Caring for the environment is a core value in our pursuit to produce the finest tequila,” said Servando Calderon, General Manager Tequila Operations, Casa Sauza.
  • “We look forward to not only expanding our own sustainable practices at Casa Sauza through carbon capture, but also introducing carbon capture to the broader tequila industry.”

Beam Global Receives Battery Order to Power Mobile Robotics Platform

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

The battery packs include Beam’s patented PCC™ thermal management technology for superior safety, higher energy density and longer life.

Key Points: 
  • The battery packs include Beam’s patented PCC™ thermal management technology for superior safety, higher energy density and longer life.
  • The customer is an established company that designs and builds mobile robotics platforms and software.
  • “The mobile robotics market is experiencing high growth with a wide variety of uses, from healthcare and manufacturing to hospitality, research and combat situations.
  • According to the Mobile Robotics Market Research Report from Market Research Future (MRFR), the mobile robotics sector is estimated to reach over $25B by 2030, growing at a 21.4% CAGR from 2022-2030.

Registration Now Open For Tribe Public’s Webinar Event “Sustainable Products Solving EVs' Biggest Challenges” Featuring Beam Global’s CEO On February 28, 2023

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global (“Beam” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BEEM), the leading provider of innovative sustainable products and technologies for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media, announces that Beam Global’s CEO Desmond Wheatley will present at Tribe Public’s Webinar Presentation and Q&A Event titled “Sustainable Products Solving EVs' Biggest Challenges.” The Event is scheduled to begin at 8:30am Pacific/11:30am Eastern on February 28, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global (“Beam” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BEEM), the leading provider of innovative sustainable products and technologies for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media, announces that Beam Global’s CEO Desmond Wheatley will present at Tribe Public’s Webinar Presentation and Q&A Event titled “Sustainable Products Solving EVs' Biggest Challenges.” The Event is scheduled to begin at 8:30am Pacific/11:30am Eastern on February 28, 2023.
  • To register to join the complimentary, ZOOM webinar-based event, please visit Tribe Public LLC at BEEMFEB28.TribePublic.com .
  • Once registered, participants may begin forwarding their questions for BeamGlobal’s management to Tribe Public at [email protected] or share their questions via the ZOOM chat feature during the event.
  • Tribe Public’s Managing Member, John F. Heerdink, Jr., will host the event and relay all questions to management.

Overproof Releases Revolutionary AI-Driven Analysis of Margaritas for National Margarita Day

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

MIAMI, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Overproof, the premier data services provider to the world's leading alcohol brands, released a new market report that highlights the top-performing suppliers and brands in America's most popular cocktail: the margarita.

Key Points: 
  • Overproof analyzed 4.5M U.S. menus to identify which suppliers and brands are most frequently mentioned in margaritas.
  • Overproof analyzed 4.5 million on-premise menus from across the United States to identify which suppliers and brands are most frequently mentioned in margarita cocktails.
  • The report contains several key findings, such as:
    Campari is the leading supplier with almost 15% of all brand mentions in margarita cocktails.
  • Cointreau (Remy Cointreau) is the leading liqueur mentioned in margaritas, with 38% of the liqueur market share.

Beam Global Receives Order from City of Austin, Texas for Sustainable EV Charging Products through the Federal GSA Contract Disaster Purchasing Program

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The City of Austin also awarded Beam Global a contract, including the Company’s GSA listed products, which streamlines the purchase process for City departments, without going through extensive individual contracting requirements.

Key Points: 
  • The City of Austin also awarded Beam Global a contract, including the Company’s GSA listed products, which streamlines the purchase process for City departments, without going through extensive individual contracting requirements.
  • The Beam Global EV ARC™ off-grid EV charging systems qualify as disaster preparedness assets because they continue to charge EVs during grid outages and can be equipped with an emergency power panel for first responder use in emergencies.
  • Using the GSA contract gave the City of Austin federal government best pricing, saving time and money, while enabling them to acquire Beam Global’s rapidly deployed EV charging infrastructure products.
  • For more information on purchasing Beam EV ARC™ ready-to-deploy sustainable EV charging solutions at GSA pricing, please contact The Beam Team at 858-799-4583 or [email protected] .

Beam Global Receives Multiple Orders from Correctional Facilities for EV ARC™ Off-Grid EV Charging Systems

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

“This is another excellent example of the unique and valuable attributes our rapidly deployed, low touch infrastructure products bring to the EV charging space,” said Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley.

Key Points: 
  • “This is another excellent example of the unique and valuable attributes our rapidly deployed, low touch infrastructure products bring to the EV charging space,” said Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley.
  • Sites with physical security concerns like correctional facilities—both public and private—need EV charging infrastructure without the risk that traditional installation projects introduce.
  • For more information on purchasing Beam’s EV ARC™ ready-to-deploy sustainable EV charging solutions please contact The Beam Team at 858-799-4583 or [email protected] .
  • Beam Global EV ARC™ off-grid EV charging systems qualify as disaster preparedness assets because they continue to charge EVs during grid outages and can be equipped with an emergency power panel for first responders.

Beam Suntory Delivers Strong 2022 Results Driven by Premiumization Strategy & Ready-to-Drink Growth

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced 2022 full year results, with net sales up 10.5% year on year, representing 24% growth versus the pre-pandemic year of 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced 2022 full year results, with net sales up 10.5% year on year, representing 24% growth versus the pre-pandemic year of 2019.
  • “The quality of these results is clear and reflects our strategy to premiumize our spirits portfolio, build RTD leadership, and focus on value over volume,” said Albert Baladi, President & CEO of Beam Suntory.
  • As an established leader in the RTD segment in Japan, Beam Suntory is focused on expanding its leadership and expertise in RTDs to high growth markets.
  • The company also published its inaugural sustainability report in 2022, providing an update on its Proof Positive enterprise-wide sustainability strategy.

Livewire Names Former McDonald's Global Director and Communications Entrepreneur Michon Ellis Managing Director of Chicago Operations

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Livewire, a change communication agency based in Toronto and Chicago specializing in leadership and employee communications today announced the appointment of veteran communicator, Michon Ellis, as lead of its Chicago business.

Key Points: 
  • Livewire, a change communication agency based in Toronto and Chicago specializing in leadership and employee communications today announced the appointment of veteran communicator, Michon Ellis, as lead of its Chicago business.
  • In his new role at Livewire, he will oversee client partnerships, leadership of the Chicago team, agency profitability and overall organizational growth.
  • Before taking a leadership role at Livewire, Ellis founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of several public relations agencies and corporate communications consultancies.
  • A former Division I football player, Michon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in Communications (Journalism) from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

A'JA WILSON, NONA LEE AND SARAH FLYNN TO BE HONORED AT THE 4th ANNUAL SPORTS POWER BRUNCH HOSTED BY TAYLOR ROOKS

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports -- today announced the honorees and panelists for the 4th Annual Sports Power Brunch. Sponsored by Paramount Content for Change, Meta, Head & Shoulders®, and National Football League, the 2023 event will be held at The Clayton House in Scottsdale, AZ on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, during Super Bowl week. Additional sponsors include Beam Suntory the Official Spirit Sponsor and Prime Capital Investment Advisors.

Key Points: 
  • Additional sponsors include Beam Suntory the Official Spirit Sponsor and Prime Capital Investment Advisors.
  • The Sports Power Brunch recognizes leading women who are game changers in the fight for gender equity in sports who each bring their unique expertise to the sports industry.
  • "We are delighted to continue to recognize honorees and panelists for excellence and innovation in their careers," said Sports Power Brunch CEO LaTonya Story.
  • The 2023 Sports Power Brunch Honorees are recognized in the following categories:
    The event will include three informative panels with trailblazing women in sports:
    Moderators include.

Gale V. King Named Chair of The Executive Leadership Council

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale V. King, Independent Board Director and Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (retired) at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, has been elected Chair of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale V. King, Independent Board Director and Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (retired) at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, has been elected Chair of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC).
  • The Executive Leadership Council announces the election of Gale V. King as Board Chair
    King's term as Chair commenced on January 1, 2023.
  • "I am excited to watch Gale's transformational leadership continue through her Chair role at The Executive Leadership Council."
  • As Chair, King heads the Executive Committee of The Executive Leadership Council Board of Directors, which includes Directors Nancy Armand of HSBC, Vice Chair; Gena Ashe of Anterix, Secretary; and Shaundra Clay of Beam Suntory, Treasurer.