SMI

Cal State Dominguez Hills, Winston Salem State University, and Cal State Pomona Lead Tenth Annual Social Mobility Index (SMI)

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Education, Data Management, Communications, Technology, Internet, Publishing, University, Ethos, Foundation (nonprofit), Stanford University, Winston-Salem State University, Faculty, Family, Attention, Classification, Public opinion, American Dream, RIGGED, Student, School, Research, News, Supreme court, Hoarding, Social mobility, USNWR, Person, SMI, Carnegie Foundation, Citizens United v. FEC, Social, University of California, Berkeley, CUNY, Democracy, Raj Chetty, Harvard University, Social responsibility, Professional corporation, SUNY, Teaching

CollegeNET, Inc. , a major provider of web-based on-demand technologies for higher education, today released the tenth annual Social Mobility Index (SMI) , led this year by #1 California State University Dominguez Hills.

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  • CollegeNET, Inc. , a major provider of web-based on-demand technologies for higher education, today released the tenth annual Social Mobility Index (SMI) , led this year by #1 California State University Dominguez Hills.
  • This year’s dramatic SMI moves by a handful of famous institutions now following the lead of social mobility bellwethers such as Cal State, SUNY, CUNY and Winston-Salem State, may help restore our public’s faith in higher education.
  • RIGGED explains how the long prevailing wealthist value system in U.S. higher education limits opportunity and upward mobility and thus undermines U.S. democracy.
  • RIGGED builds on the historical premise that growing economic imbalance ultimately leads to social unrest, political upheaval, and war.

Holcim joins Circularity Task Force at COP28

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
LGT Group, Urbanization, City, Dubai Airports Company, Heart, SMI, Force, Recycling, COP28, GameChanger, Sustainable markets, Task force, Lumber, Investcorp, Holcim

Task Force aligned to Terra Carta principles putting nature, people and planet at heart of global value creation

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  • Task Force aligned to Terra Carta principles putting nature, people and planet at heart of global value creation
    Holcim has become a founding member of the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s (SMI) Circularity Task Force, launched at COP28 in Dubai, to accelerate our world’s shift to a circular economy.
  • This task force aims to close essential material loops to advance climate action, while preserving nature’s resources and planetary boundaries.
  • The Circularity Task Force is aligned with the Terra Carta charter putting nature, people and planet at the heart of global value creation through real economy action.
  • By building cross-sector collaboration, Holcim together with the other founding members of the Circularity Task Force - Gemini Corp, Dubai Airports, Investcorp, and LGT Group - will champion tangible, scalable and sustainable circular business practices, while raising awareness about supportive regulatory frameworks.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Establishes 2030 Renewable Electricity Goal and Solar Power Purchase Agreement with ib vogt

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Utilities, Environment, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Research, Science, Carbon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, NYSE, Carbon neutrality, TMO, Mindful Scientific Inc., VPPA, Silent Scope 2, SMI, Carbon accounting, Electricity, Renewable energy, Management, Eurofins Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced a 15-year virtual power purchasing agreement (VPPA) with international solar developer ib vogt .

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  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced a 15-year virtual power purchasing agreement (VPPA) with international solar developer ib vogt .
  • Thermo Fisher’s 91-megawatt portion of the Serbal solar project will deliver approximately 192,000 megawatt hours of renewable electricity annually.
  • Eurofins Scientific , a global leader in bioanalytical testing, collaborated in the aggregated deal for a 36-megawatt portion of the project.
  • “We have taken a novel, value-chain-based approach in working with Thermo Fisher Scientific, as a supplier and partner, to reduce our Scope 2 emissions caused by electricity consumption.

Guided Therapeutics Announces Completion of Clinical Study for Chinese Regulatory Approval

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Science, Other Science, Biotechnology, Research, Oncology, Health, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Shandong University, Woman, OTCQB, Therapy, Peking University, NMPA, Clinical trial, Marketing, Chinese, SMI, Fudan University, Obstetrics, Professor, Medical device

Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: GTHP) announced today the completion of the clinical trial for marketing and sales approval of the Company’s LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan by the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).

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  • Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: GTHP) announced today the completion of the clinical trial for marketing and sales approval of the Company’s LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan by the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).
  • The study, which included approximately 450 women, was conducted at four prestigious medical institutions, including Shandong University, Fudan University and Peking University.
  • The filing triggers purchase order payments to Guided Therapeutics of approximately $2.2 Million, with additional significant orders for devices and disposables in 2024 and beyond.
  • “We are extremely pleased that the study has reached its completion, and that its results will be filed soon with NMPA,” said Mark Faupel, CEO of Guided Therapeutics.

NanoString Technologies to Present Portfolio of Cutting-edge Brain Research and Novel Spatial Biology Applications for Neuroscience

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Technology, Biotechnology, Health, Neurology, Stem Cells, Research, Software, Infectious Diseases, General Health, Internet, Genetics, Health Technology, Science, Data Management, NanoString Technologies, Society, Neuro, Abcam, SMI, University, Neuroinflammation, Max Planck, Poster, HIV disease progression rates, RNA, Medical imaging, Vaccine

NanoString Technologies, a leading provider of life sciences tools for discovery and translational research, announced today it will present at the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) annual meeting a large body of new brain research powered by its industry-leading digital spatial profiling and spatial imaging platforms.

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  • NanoString Technologies, a leading provider of life sciences tools for discovery and translational research, announced today it will present at the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) annual meeting a large body of new brain research powered by its industry-leading digital spatial profiling and spatial imaging platforms.
  • The presentation will be delivered by Caleb Stokes, M.D., Ph.D. of the University of Washington at NanoSymposium (NANO22.08) on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 2:45-3:00 PM EST.
  • “With this unprecedented capability, researchers will gain critical insights into single cell signaling for healthy and diseased brain tissue.
  • The opportunity for future patient benefit is enormous,” said Brad Gray, President and CEO of NanoString.

NEW STUDY FROM BENCHMARKETING FINDS SHIFTING GREATER SHARE TO OUT OF HOME MEDIA DRIVES HIGHER EFFECTIVENESS AND ROI FOR BRANDS

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Constellation, Research, MMM, Omnicom Group, Marketing, Machine learning, Instrument, The Ad Club, CPG, SMI, Overalls, OOH, Retail

"This study reaffirms that OOH has higher consumer ad recall than other media and drives more consumer action," said Anna Bager, President & CEO of OAAA.

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  • "This study reaffirms that OOH has higher consumer ad recall than other media and drives more consumer action," said Anna Bager, President & CEO of OAAA.
  • As marketers look to optimize media plans for next year, it's clear that OOH should receive a higher allocation of the overall budget."
  • The Benchmarketing Modeling OOH Media Effectiveness analysis was sponsored by OAAA and The Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research and Education (FOARE), a 501 (c) (3) not for profit, charitable organization.
  • Benchmarketing is a UK-based strategic marketing effectiveness consultancy and part of the Omnicom Media Group.

Comprehensive Restructuring to Reduce Total Debt by Over $300 Million and Position the Company for Long-Term Growth

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Alvarez and Marsal, United States bankruptcy court, DIP, Vinson & Elkins, Moelis & Company, The Company, SMI, Telephone number (mathematics), Growth, Bankruptcy Code, Material, Bankruptcy, Security (finance), Court

HOUSTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North America's largest glass recycler, Strategic Materials, Inc. (the "Company" or "SMI"), announced a comprehensive restructuring to position the business for long-term growth.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North America's largest glass recycler, Strategic Materials, Inc. (the "Company" or "SMI"), announced a comprehensive restructuring to position the business for long-term growth.
  • During the restructuring, the Company intends to operate in the ordinary course of business without disruption.
  • The Company's Canadian and Mexican based operating affiliates are not part of the chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
  • "The past several years presented significant operational and financial challenges, requiring a comprehensive restructuring of the balance sheet of the Company.

CDPQ awarded Sustainable Markets Initiative 2023 Terra Carta Seal for its leadership on sustainability

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Carbon, Nature, CDPQ, Organization, Private sector, Heart, Biodiversity, SMI, Renewable energy

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - CDPQ is delighted to be awarded the 2023 Terra Carta Seal by the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), an organization focused on building a coordinated global effort to enable the private sector to accelerate the achievement of global climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development targets.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - CDPQ is delighted to be awarded the 2023 Terra Carta Seal by the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), an organization focused on building a coordinated global effort to enable the private sector to accelerate the achievement of global climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development targets.
  • The Terra Carta Seal is presented to companies and organizations that have demonstrated the success of a high-impact, large-scale and company-wide project, initiative or strategy aligning with one or more of the Sustainable Markets Initiative's ten Terra Carta Articles.
  • The Articles underpin the Terra Carta , the Sustainable Markets Initiative's guiding mandate, which provides a roadmap and framework to accelerate the transition to an ambitious and sustainable future, placing Nature, People and Planet at the heart of global value creation.
  • CDPQ is the first Canadian pension fund to receive this award, highlighting our efforts to achieve a net-zero portfolio by 2050.

Samsung Biologics engages suppliers to advance global decarbonization targets

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
COP26, Carbon, Climate change, TCFD, CDMO, Samsung Biologics, Patient, KRX, Health, Supply, Task force, SMI, Partnership, ESG, Samsung, Renewable energy, Songdo

The company invited supplier companies and external ESG specialists to discuss ESG-related requirements and recommendations as well as share successful case studies.

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  • The company invited supplier companies and external ESG specialists to discuss ESG-related requirements and recommendations as well as share successful case studies.
  • "Since a majority of healthcare emissions are created in the manufacturing supply chains, it is critical for us to work together at every level to become greener and more circular," said John Rim, CEO and President of Samsung Biologics.
  • Samsung Biologics has been conducting ESG assessments with its suppliers to minimize potential social and ethical risks, build a stable network, and establish green strategies towards decarbonization.
  • Highlights from the 2023 report include:
    Prioritizing Samsung Biologics' sustainable leadership as an active member of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and champion for the Supply Chains Working Group; First CDMO to receive the SMI's Terra Carta Seal

AltaPointe Health's Supported Employment Program Empowers Individuals with Serious Mental Illness to Find Meaningful Work and Independence

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Sunday, November 12, 2023
Senior counsel, Employment, Workforce, Disability, Foodservice, SMI, Person, Stigma, Mental health, DSM-IV codes, Substance use disorder, Workplace, Supported employment, Education, Nursing, Work

MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Supported employment for people living with a serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorder is a specialized approach to help individuals find and maintain meaningful employment. Supported Employment emphasizes that work is not the result of treatment and recovery but integral to both.

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  • Since 1987, the AltaPointe Supported Employment program has been helping individuals enter or re-engage with the workforce through competitive employment.
  • MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Supported employment for people living with a serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorder is a specialized approach to help individuals find and maintain meaningful employment.
  • "AltaPointe's Supported Employment program is a valuable service that recognizes the unique challenges individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness face and strives to create inclusive and supportive work environments where they can thrive.
  • The argument that individuals with a serious mental illness should not or cannot work is empty, as many can and do work effectively.