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S2G Ventures Announces Impact Measurement & Management Approach to Strengthen Positive Outcomes & Enhance Risk Assessment

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Monday, May 8, 2023

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CHICAGO, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S2G Ventures ("S2G"), a leading multi-stage investment firm focused on the food, agriculture, ocean, and clean energy markets, has announced its approach to Impact Measurement & Management (IMM). S2G's IMM approach centers around generating information about the impact of a company's products and services, as well as its business operations to inform management decisions.

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CHICAGO, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S2G Ventures ("S2G"), a leading multi-stage investment firm focused on the food, agriculture, ocean, and clean energy markets, has announced its approach to Impact Measurement & Management (IMM).
S2G's IMM approach centers around generating information about the impact of a company's products and services, as well as its business operations to inform management decisions.
S2G has been steadily developing its IMM approach over the past two years and views it as core to providing value for its portfolio companies.
To learn more about S2G Ventures or to speak to its investment team, please visit https://www.s2gventures.com .

MARS UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO CREATING A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS AS IT RECOGNIZES NATIONAL PET MONTH WITH ITS CHARITABLE PARTNERS

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Friday, May 5, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As pet parents and pet lovers across the country celebrate National Pet Month in May, Mars, Incorporated, home to some of the most-loved brands for people and pets including PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, GREENIES™, M&M'S®, and BEN'S ORIGINAL™, is recognizing the efforts of its pet care and veterinary health businesses and their affiliated charitable partners as they help end pet homelessness; provide quality pet health care services where it's needed most, and enable pet friendliness in cities across the country.

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One hundred percent of donations will support the VCA Charities Ready for Rescue grant program, which supports shelters with adoption-readiness efforts and veterinary care and resources.
This summer, the Banfield Foundation, in partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital™ Associates and select nonprofit partners, will host a Mars Ambassador Program assignment to bring veterinary care to vulnerable populations of pets alongside two nonprofit partners.
Last year, Banfield Foundation, with support from Mars Associates, helped care for more than 2,000 pets by spaying/neutering, vaccinating, microchipping and/or treating for illness and injury.
Grants are given to organizations that share the goal of ending pet homelessness and helping dogs find their forever homes.

VCA Charities and KONG® Partner to Support Second Chances for Shelter Pets

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Monday, May 1, 2023

VCA Charities believes all pets deserve a loving home—not to mention care and toys while they wait for one.

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VCA Charities believes all pets deserve a loving home—not to mention care and toys while they wait for one.
That's why with every $20 donation made at select VCA Animal Hospitals during the month of May, VCA Charities is providing generous donors with a limited-edition "Second Chance KONG" and giving a KONG Classic or Extreme to a shelter pet.
One hundred percent of donations made will support the VCA Charities Ready for Rescue grant program, which supports shelters with adoption-readiness efforts and veterinary care and resources.
"Knowing we're helping to create thousands of second chances for pets in need means we're delivering on our mission of helping pets find and remain in loving homes.

This Week in Finance News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, April 28, 2023

NEW YORK, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the finance industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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"This new initiative helps NYSE-listed companies access IBM sustainability software that can help automate the collection, analysis, and reporting of ESG data."
In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Invesco , Cullen/Frost Bankers , and Lending Club .
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Alphawave Semi Showcases 3nm Connectivity Solutions and Chiplet-Enabled Platforms for High Performance Data Center Applications

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

ZeusCORE XLR Multi-Standard-Serdes (MSS) IP is the highest performance SerDes in the Alphawave Semi product portfolio and on the 3nm process will pave the way for the development of future high performance AI systems.

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ZeusCORE XLR Multi-Standard-Serdes (MSS) IP is the highest performance SerDes in the Alphawave Semi product portfolio and on the 3nm process will pave the way for the development of future high performance AI systems.
This flexible and customizable connectivity IP solution together with Alphawave Semi's chiplet-enabled custom silicon platform which includes IO, memory and compute chiplets, allows end-users to produce high performance silicon specifically tailored to their applications.
“This represents a significant step forward in our execution of Alphawave Semi’s strategy to be a vertically integrated semiconductor leader in high-speed connectivity.
“We're engaging our leading customers on chiplet-enabled 3nm custom silicon platforms which include IO, memory, and compute chiplets.

Leading Venture Investors Form Global Alliance to Build Net Zero Businesses from Day Zero

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venture Climate Alliance (VCA), an organization created by leading global venture capital firms to define, facilitate, and realize net zero-aligned pathways for early-stage investments, launched today with a goal to build a robust movement within the venture industry to combat climate change.

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venture Climate Alliance (VCA), an organization created by leading global venture capital firms to define, facilitate, and realize net zero-aligned pathways for early-stage investments, launched today with a goal to build a robust movement within the venture industry to combat climate change.
As one of the first institutional touchpoints between capital markets and early-stage innovation, venture capital investors have helped thousands of new companies from initial development to commercialization and scale.
In joining the VCA, member firms have committed to support the goal of achieving a global transition to net zero emissions.
The VCA has been approved by the Race to Zero under the leadership of the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, and constitutes a new sector-specific alliance under the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ).

GRONK COMMITS $1 MILLION TO ANIVIVE FOR VALLEY FEVER VACCINES

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

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As the proud pet parent to his French Bulldog Ralphie, Gronk is committed to pets and their owners to have access to affordable and innovative care.

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As the proud pet parent to his French Bulldog Ralphie, Gronk is committed to pets and their owners to have access to affordable and innovative care.
The application of this vaccine could help more than 30 million dogs who are at risk for Valley Fever.
Gronk's donation will allow Anivive's Valley Fever vaccine to be distributed to low-income families and animals within shelters across Arizona.
Valley Fever is most commonly found in Arizona and Anivive is actively looking for partners to facilitate the donations within the State.

Vet Set Go and VCA Animal Hospitals Team Up to Launch "Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest 2023"

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb.1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help aspiring young veterinarians start now to pursue their dream, Vet Set Go and VCA Animal Hospitals are inviting rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students to enter the seventh annual Vet Set Go "Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest 2023." The contest opens on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, and runs through March 31, 2023, with online essay submission available at Vet Set Go (http://www.VetSetGo.com).

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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb.1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help aspiring young veterinarians start now to pursue their dream, Vet Set Go and VCA Animal Hospitals are inviting rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students to enter the seventh annual Vet Set Go "Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest 2023."
Vet Set Go and VCA are expanding the 2023 essay contest to be the biggest yet: The contest will award 45 students from across the U.S. – an entire class – a scholarship prize package to attend Vet Camp.
Vet Set Go has been connecting and mentoring aspiring veterinarians since 2006 and launched the camp scholarship contest in 2017.
The Vet Set Go "Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest" is open to students entering sixth through eighth grade in fall 2023.

VCA Animal Hospitals Identifies Technology Trends Driving Innovation in Veterinary Medicine

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tablets used in hospital rooms for prescription writing and client checkout. Chatbots to find available appointments. Credentialed virtual assistants who reduce notetaking during exams and improve the quality of record-keeping. Continuity of that begins at home or on the road, online and on our phones, carried through an in-person hospital visit. Our pets are starting to experience how technology-enabled care can improve their health and well-being. Today, VCA Animal Hospitals unveiled key trends that will change how care is delivered, expanding access to care for pets and their owners and improving the experience of professionals in the field.

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Today, VCA Animal Hospitals unveiled key trends that will change how care is delivered, expanding access to care for pets and their owners and improving the experience of professionals in the field.
The future of veterinary medicine will bring about a seamless pairing of digital, virtual and in-person care.
For example, VCA offers its clients access to free Live Chat with a credentialed veterinary technician—day or night via the myVCA App .
VCA has brought these trends together in the new VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care facilities, 17 of which will open this year alone.

Atlanta Humane Society appoints VCA Animal Hospitals President Todd Lavender, DVM, to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Atlanta Humane Society appointed Todd Lavender, DVM and president of VCA Animal Hospitals, to its board of directors.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Atlanta Humane Society appointed Todd Lavender, DVM and president of VCA Animal Hospitals, to its board of directors.
"The Atlanta Humane Society has been committed for generations to making sure animals get the care they need.
Over the years, Atlanta Humane and VCA have worked closely to help pets in need in Atlanta and beyond, including:
Expanding access to high-quality care: Earlier this year, Atlanta Humane opened Remedy: Your Community Vet .
Helping pets find caring homes: Atlanta Humane has been a member of VCA's shelter partnership program for over a decade.