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Cambrian Bio Appoints Health Policy Veteran Adrienne Hallett as Vice President of Global Policy and Strategic Initiatives

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambrian Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on treating and preventing chronic diseases of aging, today announces the appointment of Adrienne Hallett as Vice President of Global Policy and Strategic Initiatives. In this new role, Hallett will be working with foundations, government institutions and other groups for investment into Cambrian Bio's pipeline and gaining approval to launch primary prevention trials.

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  • Hallett has over 25 years of health policy experience at the highest levels of the US government.
  • She has drafted dozens of US health laws, including portions of the Affordable Care Act relating to prevention policies and programs.
  • Hallett will engage across Cambrian Bio's operations and companies to envision and implement product-specific strategies designed to increase the availability of Cambrian Bio's products worldwide.
  • Cambrian Bio recently unveiled two new pipeline companies: Isterian Biotech and Amplifier Therapeutics , with more announcements to come later in 2023.

EPE & Lunar Outpost Oceania Consortium Selected to Participate in the Australian Space Agency’s Moon to Mars Trailblazer Initiative, Expanding International Space Relationship between US and Australia

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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The Moon to Mars Trailblazer Initiative seeks to progress Australian space exploration with remotely operated and autonomous Australian robotic lunar assets.

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  • The Moon to Mars Trailblazer Initiative seeks to progress Australian space exploration with remotely operated and autonomous Australian robotic lunar assets.
  • The EPE & Lunar Outpost Oceania Consortium aim to be selected for Stage 2 of the Initiative and delivery by NASA of an Australian lunar rover to the Moon.
  • The EPE & Lunar Outpost Oceania Consortium, together with the Australian Space Agency, will connect highly capable and motivated space professionals in Australia with opportunities to leverage leading mining and mineral extraction capabilities.
  • The EPE & Lunar Outpost Oceania Consortium is fortified with depth and expertise from Consortium Partners.

MERCURIA CREATES A NATURE-BASED INVESTMENT PLATFORM

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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GENEVA, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercuria is proud to announce the launch of Silvania. This ambitious and unique vehicle will exclusively invest in natural climate solutions globally to support the delivery of the Paris Agreement goals and the UN 30x30 initiative, which aims to protect 30 percent of Earth's land and ocean area by 2030. It will have a capital commitment of $500M from a combination of Mercuria Energy Trading and its founding partners.

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  • Mercuria and its Founders to invest US$500 million to launch its nature vehicle, Silvania.
  • GENEVA, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercuria is proud to announce the launch of Silvania.
  • It will have a capital commitment of $500M from a combination of Mercuria Energy Trading and its founding partners.
  • "This initiative will act as a catalyst to drive large-scale investment in nature by funding a variety of project types.

Fujitsu and Ochanomizu University establish new AI ethics research lab, leveraging AI technologies to promote gender equality

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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TOKYO, Mar 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu and Ochanomizu University today announced the establishment of the "Fujitsu-Ochanomizu University Social Collaboration Program for AI Ethics", a new joint research laboratory to develop AI solutions contributing to the solution of gender equality issues.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu and Ochanomizu University today announced the establishment of the "Fujitsu-Ochanomizu University Social Collaboration Program for AI Ethics", a new joint research laboratory to develop AI solutions contributing to the solution of gender equality issues.
  • Ochanomizu University in April 2022 established the Institute for Gendered Innovations(3) to promote research, innovation, and social communication based on gender perspectives, strengthening its track record in research on gender equality issues.
  • To address these issues, Fujitsu and Ochanomizu University established the "Fujitsu-Ochanomizu University Social Collaboration Program for AI Ethics" to explore the possibility of utilizing AI solutions to contribute to the solution of gender inequalities.
  • To this end, Fujitsu and Ochanomizu University aim to develop practical solutions to gender issues, while addressing the risk of bias in AI by leveraging Fujitsu's strength in R&D in ethical AI technologies and Ochanomizu University's research on gendered innovations.

NORNICKEL COMPLETED SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR IRMA CERTIFICATION

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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The IRMA standard is one of the highest sustainable business standards in the global mining and metals industry.

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  • The IRMA standard is one of the highest sustainable business standards in the global mining and metals industry.
  • ENSOR Management Consultants, an independent consultant, which inspected Nornickel mines for preparedness for IRMA certification in the future, reviewed the results.
  • According to the self-assessment results, in case of independent audit under certification the Company may achieve the IRMA Transparency level of performance.
  • Based on the result of certification, the Company can achieve the level of performance - IRMA Transparency/IRMA 50/IRMA 75/ IRMA 100.

HealthTrust Spotlights the Release of Industry Annual Report

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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HealthTrust Performance GroupSM , a leading healthcare performance improvement company, supports ethical business standards and conduct in the healthcare supply chain as espoused in the 17th Annual Report of the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative , or HGPII.

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  • HealthTrust Performance GroupSM , a leading healthcare performance improvement company, supports ethical business standards and conduct in the healthcare supply chain as espoused in the 17th Annual Report of the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative , or HGPII.
  • HealthTrust also announced that Guy Wagner, Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, Commercial Products, will serve as Steering Committee Chair of HGPII.
  • As a founding and active member of HGPII, HealthTrust is contributing to a more resilient healthcare supply chain while adhering to industry commitments to advance product quality and cost savings for health systems.
  • “HealthTrust is proud to be a member of HGPII and embraces its high ethical values,” said Jones.

Kristina Wong Davis Named Vice Provost for Enrollment Management of Carnegie Mellon University

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a comprehensive national search, Carnegie Mellon University has named Kristina Wong Davis, former vice provost for enrollment management at Purdue University, to be its inaugural vice provost for enrollment management.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a comprehensive national search, Carnegie Mellon University has named Kristina Wong Davis, former vice provost for enrollment management at Purdue University, to be its inaugural vice provost for enrollment management.
  • At Purdue, Wong Davis served as chief enrollment officer, providing leadership and oversight to the Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Division of Financial Aid, Enrollment Management Analysis and Reporting, and Enrollment Management Strategic Communications and Initiatives.
  • She led and managed all areas of enrollment management working across the campus to strategically plan and execute critical enrollment objectives.
  • As the inaugural vice provost for enrollment management, Wong Davis will report to the provost and chief academic officer and oversee the integration of the offices of Admission and Enrollment Services.

Initiative Named Adweek Global Media Agency of the Year and Lands on Ad Age’s A-List Media Agency of the Year

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Fame & Flow maximizes the drivers of brand Fame -- cultural resonance, social diffusion, and fandom -- and links them to the critical drivers of customer Flow -- frictionless experiences, connected commerce, and personalization.

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  • Initiative, a global marketing and media company with offices in more than 90 countries, has been named Adweek Global Media Agency of the Year and landed on Ad Age’s prestigious A-List as Media Agency of the Year.
  • Initiative topped COMvergence’s global ranking of media agencies for estimated billings including new business and retained business (Nov 2022 report).
  • “It’s a rare feat in our industry for an agency to earn both these honors in the same year,” said Initiative Global CEO Dimitri Maex.
  • To find out why Adweek chose Initiative as its Global Media Agency of the Year, click here .

IPG Agencies Receive Top Rankings in the 2023 Ad Age A-List Awards

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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New York, NY, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced that three of its agencies were honored at the Ad Age A-List & Creativity Awards — the trade publication's coveted ranking of dynamic leaders, top agencies and creative innovators and their efforts to move the advertising industry forward. Ranked among the industry’s best-performing agencies, The Martin Agency, Initiative and IPG Health were recognized for their creative and purpose-driven work across the advertising, media and healthcare sectors.

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  • Ranked among the industry’s best-performing agencies, The Martin Agency, Initiative and IPG Health were recognized for their creative and purpose-driven work across the advertising, media and healthcare sectors.
  • Topping the 2023 Ad Age A-List as the highest-ranking company was The Martin Agency.
  • Initiative was also named Media Agency of the Year and Global Media Agency of the Year by Ad Age and Adweek, respectively.
  • Winners will be celebrated at Ad Age’s in-person A-List & Creativity Awards Gala in New York City on April 24th.

Northwestern Mutual Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, announced today that it was selected by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers .

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, announced today that it was selected by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers .
  • "Northwestern Mutual takes great pride in providing a world-class employee experience," said John Schlifske, chairman, president and CEO, Northwestern Mutual.
  • "This latest distinction from Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers validates our unwavering commitment to creating a culture and workplace that's second to none for all our employees who are enabling our mission to help people build financial security."
  • Northwestern Mutual, which ranked 143 out of 500 companies on Forbes' list, is committed to providing an inspiring, inclusive work environment.