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New Alliance Launched to Tackle Global Seed Shortage and Scale Reforestation

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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The Alliance will initially focus on inadequate seed supply as a barrier to reforestation at scale.

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  • The Alliance will initially focus on inadequate seed supply as a barrier to reforestation at scale.
  • New research published today by Terraformation sheds light on the significant scale of upgrades required in the worlds existing seed banking infrastructure to meet global restoration goals.
  • Against this backdrop, Terraformation has published The Global Seed Bank Index, the first global review of seed banking infrastructure.
  • The Alliance will first focus on seed supply, connecting forestry groups with the funding, technology and training to establish local seed supplies and enable biodiverse reforestation at scale.

TIME Launches CO2.com to Enable Businesses to Maximize Climate Impact with Climate Action Portfolios that Go Beyond Offsetting

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME announced the launch of CO2.com, a new climate action platform that enables businesses to maximize climate impact. Through CO2.com customers can access curated and highly vetted portfolios that make it easy for companies to have a measurable climate impact, as well as tools that support them in confidently communicating their positive action.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME announced the launch of CO2.com, a new climate action platform that enables businesses to maximize climate impact.
  • "We believe that most businesses want to move beyond weak climate claims and deliver real impact, yet struggle with the complexity.
  • CO2 Climate Action Portfolios: A curated collection of climate action projects, verified for quality, that enables companies with a confident climate impact claim.
  • CO2.com enables every business to maximize their impact through high-quality climate action portfolios.

Carlisle TyrFil Announces its 2022 Initiative to Support Reforestation in Ontario, Canada, in Concert with American Forests

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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CARLISLE, Pa., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlisle TyrFil ( www.CarlisleTyrFil.com ), the global leader in polyurethane flatproofing technology, today announced its 2022 reforestation initiative to help preserve North America's most endangered natural forest regions.

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  • CARLISLE, Pa., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlisle TyrFil ( www.CarlisleTyrFil.com ), the global leader in polyurethane flatproofing technology, today announced its 2022 reforestation initiative to help preserve North America's most endangered natural forest regions.
  • Carlisle TyrFil is pleased to continue its long-standing partnership with American Forests, the world's oldest conservancy, to plant new seedlings to repopulate forest territory in Essex County, Ontario, Canada.
  • Most importantly, the use of TyrFil technology significantly decreases the volume of solid tire carcasses going into our global landfills.
  • Carlisle TyrFil is a brand of Carlisle Construction Materials, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL ).

Shaklee, American Forests Celebrate 2 Million Trees Planted in North America

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee, a leading wellness company, today celebrates planting 2 million trees in North America. The effort is part of its Million Trees, Million Dream program in cooperation with American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the United States.

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  • On the heels of the historic climate legislation, wellness and sustainability pioneer strengthens commitment to people, planet and purpose through its 'Million Trees, Million Dreams' program
    PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee , a leading wellness company, today celebrates planting 2 million trees in North America.
  • The effort is part of its Million Trees, Million Dream program in cooperation with American Forests , the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the United States.
  • Last year, Shaklee increased its commitment to the planet with a pledge to plant 10 million trees in 10 years.
  • For 2 million trees planted, approximately 96 million pounds of carbon dioxide will be eliminated from the atmosphere each year.1
    For more than 65 years, Shaklee has led the way in environmental stewardship.

Inflation Reduction Act Investments in Urban Forestry Will Save Lives

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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The U.S. Forest Service works to address that disparity, already reaching over 7,500 communities each year through the Urban and Community Forestry program.

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  • The U.S. Forest Service works to address that disparity, already reaching over 7,500 communities each year through the Urban and Community Forestry program.
  • The Inflation Reduction Act will reconnect neighborhoods and invest in urban greening through tree planting and other efforts, said Representative A. Donald McEachin.
  • The Inflation Reduction Act will help accomplish just that and will have a substantial impact on peoples lives with every dollar, every job and every tree.
  • By expanding urban tree canopy, the investments in the Inflation Reduction Act will advance equity in our neighborhoods while creating jobs and bolstering local economies across the nation.

American Express Releases 2021-2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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American Express (NYSE: AXP) today released its 2021-2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Key Points: 
  • American Express (NYSE: AXP) today released its 2021-2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • To view the 2021-2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report and learn more about American Express ESG strategy, visit https://go.amex/esg .
  • Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including those described in the 2021-2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report and American Express filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • 3 The American Express 2021 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey was conducted by Teneo on behalf of American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and American Forests Harness the Power of Art and Independent Creators at Tribeca Festival to Ignite Action for Tree Equity

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Returning to Tribeca Festival for the fourth year in a row, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is collaborating with independent creators and artists to converge film, music and art to ignite conversation and action around its Tree Equity mission in partnership with American Forests.

Key Points: 
  • "ART BARRELS" will be stationed at key Tribeca Festival locations where festival goers can take part in seedling plantings - the first step in the tree planting process.
  • To date, Bulleit and American Forests have successfully planted one million trees, restoring more than 2,000 acres of US forest landscapes.
  • "LIMITED EDITION VINYL" Bulleit Frontier Whiskey will host the opening night of the "Tribeca Music Lounge" to celebrate and support talented, up-and-coming independent artists.
  • "Like Bulleit, I try to push boundaries and experiment in everything I do, but especially when creating my art.

American Express Announces New Initiatives to Advance Climate Action and Support Low-Carbon Communities

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Last year, American Express announced a goal to pilot low-carbon product innovations for its customers as part of its Advancing Climate Solutions initiatives, which is a core pillar of the companys ESG strategy.

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  • Last year, American Express announced a goal to pilot low-carbon product innovations for its customers as part of its Advancing Climate Solutions initiatives, which is a core pillar of the companys ESG strategy.
  • Beyond efforts to reduce its own carbon footprint, American Express is committed to supporting climate action through community giving efforts.
  • In addition, the grant will support the creation of a Climate Change Master Class that will be accessible virtually later this year to American Express colleagues.
  • To learn more about American Express approach to ESG to support colleagues, customers and communities, check out its 2020-2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report .

Major Win for City Forests with First-of-its-Kind Carbon Credit Sale

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regen Network, a technology company developing a global marketplace for earth's ecosystem assets, services, and data, has purchased all the city forest carbon credits currently available in the United States.

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  • Regen Network intends to digitize the credits and offer them for sale through their blockchain platform in the coming months.
  • The sale price is among the highest ever paid for forest carbon credits.
  • The most recent published pricing for global forest carbon credits in 2020 wasbetween $2 and $10per credit.
  • The credits were issued by City Forest Credits , a non-profit 501(c)(3) carbon registry dedicated solely to urban forest carbon.

American Forests and Salesforce Provide New Trees for Dallas Parks

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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The trees were planted as part of Dallas Parks and Recreation's Branching Out Program, which is made possible through the support of Texas Trees Foundation, American Forests, and Salesforce.

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  • The trees were planted as part of Dallas Parks and Recreation's Branching Out Program, which is made possible through the support of Texas Trees Foundation, American Forests, and Salesforce.
  • By summer 2022, the partnership with Texas Trees Foundation, American Forest and Salesforce will have provided trees at five Dallas Parks, for a total of 250 trees planted at Willoughby Park, Seaton Park, Lawnview Park, Campbell Green Park, and Bishop Flores Park.
  • Trees at all events are planted by community volunteers and urban foresters from Texas Trees Foundation and Dallas Park and Recreation.
  • "Our goal of making Dallas cleaner and greener would not be possible without the support from partners like American Forests and Salesforce," said Janette Monear CEO of Texas Trees Foundation.