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CleanSpark Releases ESG and Corporate Responsibility Report

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CleanSpark Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), America’s Bitcoin Miner™, today released its inaugural ESG and Corporate Responsibility Report for the 2022 fiscal year, or the period from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CleanSpark Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), America’s Bitcoin Miner™, today released its inaugural ESG and Corporate Responsibility Report for the 2022 fiscal year, or the period from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022.
  • “As society and technology evolve, new standards and techniques will measure a corporation’s social and environmental responsibility.
  • CleanSpark maintains a formal ESG governance structure, including an ESG charter, ESG executive committee, and ESG operational committee.
  • Corporate governance structure and committees ensure that values are incorporated into all aspects of operations and activities.

Whirlpool Corp. named to Forbes' list of 'World's Best Employers' in back-to-back years

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today it has been named to Forbes' 2022 list of the "World's Best Employers."

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  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today it has been named to Forbes' 2022 list of the "World's Best Employers."
  • The list includes companies worldwide and acknowledges each company's dedication to make every individual feel at home within the four walls of the business.
  • For nearly 111 years, Whirlpool Corporation has taken meaningful actions to cultivate a strong, inclusive and diverse culture to support its employees around the world.
  • Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

Omar Sharif Jr. Joins Holocaust Museum LA as Chief Advancement Officer

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Omar Sharif Jr. has joined Holocaust Museum LA as the new chief advancement officer, announced by Beth Kean, the museums CEO.

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  • Omar Sharif Jr. has joined Holocaust Museum LA as the new chief advancement officer, announced by Beth Kean, the museums CEO.
  • In his new role at the oldest survivor-founded museum in the United States, Sharif Jr. will lead the development and communications strategy.
  • Sharif Jr. is the grandson of award-winning Egyptian actor Omar Sharif on his fathers side and Holocaust survivors from Poland on his mothers.
  • Holocaust Museum LA is the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust museum in the United States and houses the West Coasts largest collection of Holocaust-era artifacts.

Whirlpool Corporation Named to 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

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Monday, November 15, 2021

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has been named to the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America Index in recognition of the Company's ongoing focus on environmental and social responsibility.

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  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has been named to the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America Index in recognition of the Company's ongoing focus on environmental and social responsibility.
  • Amid a record number of companies participating in the assessment in 2021, this marks Whirlpool Corporation's 15th year on the list.
  • "It is an honor to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in recognition of the company's long-standing commitment to sustainable business practices," said Marc Bitzer, CEO and chairman, Whirlpool Corporation.
  • In May, Whirlpool Corporation announced its global commitment to reach a Net Zero emissions target in its plants and operations by 2030.

Avast at Web Summit 2021: Taking back control of the internet

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

The talk titled "Taking back control of the internet" will take place onNovember 3rdat2:00 p.m. Western European Time,and will also cover Avast's mission to establish digital freedom as a fundamental human right.

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  • The talk titled "Taking back control of the internet" will take place onNovember 3rdat2:00 p.m. Western European Time,and will also cover Avast's mission to establish digital freedom as a fundamental human right.
  • Ondrej Vlcek and Garry Kasparov will address these issues and discuss how the internet must be changed to fit our society.
  • With over 435 million users online, Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape.
  • Keep in touch with Avast:
    For security and privacy insights, visit the Avast blog: https://blog.avast.com/
    For more information about Avast visit: https://www.avast.com/en-gb/about and https://www.avast.com/company-faqs
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Avast at Web Summit 2021: Taking back control of the internet

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

PRAGUE, Czech Republic and LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced that Ondrej Vlcek, Chief Executive Officer at Avast, and Garry Kasparov, Chess Grandmaster, Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation in New York and Avast Security Ambassador, will discuss how to unlock the potential of the digital world at the annual Web Summit Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The talk titled "Taking back control of the internet" will take place on November 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Western European Time, and will also cover Avast's mission to establish digital freedom as a fundamental human right.

Key Points: 
  • The talk titled "Taking back control of the internet" will take place onNovember 3rdat2:00 p.m. Western European Time,and will also cover Avast's mission to establish digital freedom as a fundamental human right.
  • Ondrej Vlcek and Garry Kasparov will address these issues and discuss how the internet must be changed to fit our society.
  • With over 435 million users online, Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape.
  • Keep in touch with Avast:
    For security and privacy insights, visit the Avast blog: https://blog.avast.com/
    For more information about Avast visit: https://www.avast.com/en-gb/about and https://www.avast.com/company-faqs

Whirlpool Corporation Named to Forbes' 2021 List of 'World's Best Employers'

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today it has been named to Forbes' 2021 list of the "World's Best Employers."

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  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today it has been named to Forbes' 2021 list of the "World's Best Employers."
  • "We are honored that Forbes has named Whirlpool Corporation to its World's Best Employers list in 2021, and we will remain relentlessly committed to nurturing the well-being of our workforce to bring out the best and brightest ideas."
  • For almost 110 years, Whirlpool Corporation has taken meaningful actions to cultivate a strong, inclusive and diverse culture to support its employees around the world.
  • Whirlpool Corporation is regularly recognized as a leading company in efforts related to employee engagement and support.

Bitcoin is for Everyone: Swan Bitcoin Campaign Showcases the Global Bitcoin Movement

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

CALABASAS, Calif., Sep. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Swan Bitcoin, a company making Bitcoin investing fast and easy, has launched a campaign highlighting the human side of Bitcoin by "meeting Bitcoiners in every country."

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  • CALABASAS, Calif., Sep. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Swan Bitcoin, a company making Bitcoin investing fast and easy, has launched a campaign highlighting the human side of Bitcoin by "meeting Bitcoiners in every country."
  • The campaign, entitled "Bitcoin is for Everyone," illustrates Bitcoin's global impact through a series of tweets and videos sharing positive stories from diverse Bitcoin voices around the world.
  • We want people to own their future and that starts with understanding money and countering false narratives with information and inspiration," said Cory Klippsten, CEO at Swan Bitcoin.
  • The company, which launched in 2019, guides individuals, corporations and institutions toward building generational wealth with Bitcoin.

The Human Rights Foundation Announces List of Prominent Speakers for the 2021 Oslo Freedom Forum

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announces its first in-person conference since the start of the pandemic with a special edition of the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) in Miami on October 4-5, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announces its first in-person conference since the start of the pandemic with a special edition of the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) in Miami on October 4-5, 2021.
  • "The Oslo Freedom Forum is bad news for dictators, as this immersive event is the place their most effective rivals come together to share their stories, create new partnerships, and refine practices for promoting freedom and democracy," said Thor Halvorssen, HRF president and founder of the Oslo Freedom Forum.
  • We know that as long as one person is willing to speak out, justice will prevail, and authoritarian regimes will be defied."
  • The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies.The Oslo Freedom Forum is a global conference series and HRF's flagship event.

HRF, Freedom House, Bryan Fogel, and Bill Browder to Hold Press Conference Demanding Increased Accountability for the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

NEW YORK, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is hosting a press availability at 3:30 pm EST tomorrow, March 9, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is hosting a press availability at 3:30 pm EST tomorrow, March 9, 2021.
  • HRF President Thor Halvorssen will be joined by Bryan Fogel, director of THE DISSIDENT, Mike Abramowitz, the president of Freedom House, and Bill Browder, the human rights activist who lead the effort to pass the Magnitsky Act and the Global Magnitsky Act.
  • It follows the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia's effort to control international dissent.
  • The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies.