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Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Releases 2023 Numbers, Recapping a Year of Comprehensive Care

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital dedicated to the advancement of veterinary medicine, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) announces its official 2023 numbers – recapping a year of comprehensive and compassionate care as New York City's only level 1 trauma center.

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  • "As New York City's only level 1 veterinary trauma center, we're honored to provide world-class, compassionate care to animals for over 110 years.
  • Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Senior Veterinarian in Oncology and the Director of Pet Health Information at Animal Medical Center, elaborated on the impact of charitable giving.
  • Later in 2024, the Animal Medical Center will see the opening of the newly expanded Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit and Medical Surgical Unit, with expected project completion in 2025.
  • With a team of 130+ veterinarians across more than 20 specialties, the Animal Medical Center provides world-class medical care to dogs, cats, and exotic pets and is open 365 days a year and operates 24/7.

16th Annual WCS Run For The Wild to Protect Iconic Snow Leopards & Other Wildlife

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.

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  • You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.
  • More than 80 snow leopards have been born at the Bronx Zoo, more than any other zoo in North America.
  • We have long been a global leader in snow leopard conservation, thanks in part to funds raised during the annual WCS Run For The Wild.
  • Register to participate in the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild and help us make tracks for snow leopards.

Forget Flowers — Celebrate Valentine's Day with ‘Name-a-Roach’ from the Bronx Zoo

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Roses are red, violets are blue; celebrate love with help from the Bronx Zoo.

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  • Roses are red, violets are blue; celebrate love with help from the Bronx Zoo.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The popular Name-a-Roach program returns for a 13th year, allowing donors to symbolically name a Bronx Zoo Madagascar hissing cockroach for their Valentine … or ex-Valentine.
  • Donations help the Wildlife Conservation Society protect animals, big and small, loved and maligned, at the Bronx Zoo and around the world.
  • Place your order today to benefit roaches and many other species, and join us at the Bronx Zoo soon .

Audrey Choi elected to 3M Board of Directors

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today that Audrey Choi, retired Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Morgan Stanley, has been elected to 3M's Board of Directors, effective August 9, 2023.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today that Audrey Choi, retired Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Morgan Stanley, has been elected to 3M's Board of Directors, effective August 9, 2023.
  • In connection with Ms. Choi's election, the Board of Directors increased its size from 10 to 11 members.
  • Ms. Choi was Morgan Stanley's first Chief Sustainability Officer and a member of the firm's Management Committee from 2017-2022, overseeing sustainability for a global financial services firm with offices in 41 countries.
  • Ms. Choi earned her bachelor's degree from Harvard College and master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.

Canacol Energy Ltd. Presents Its 2022 ESG Report Highlighting New Long Term Climate Goals of a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 Emissions by 2035, Carbon Neutrality by 2050, and Zero Methane Emissions by 2026

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The Corporation remains committed to supporting Colombia's objective of achieving a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030.

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  • The Corporation remains committed to supporting Colombia's objective of achieving a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030.
  • We believe a natural gas focused portfolio will maximize opportunities and ensure long term sustainability while delivering enhanced value to shareholders.
  • Defined long term climate goals which include achieving methane neutrality in 2026, reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% by 2035, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • We invite you to read our full ESG report by visiting our website www.canacolenergy.com or clicking the following link: https://canacolenergy.com/sustainability/sustainability-reports/

The Bezos Earth Fund announces $50 million in grants for the protection and sustainable development of the Brazilian Amazon

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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BRASÍLIA, Brazil, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to support conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon.

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  • BRASÍLIA, Brazil, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to support conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon.
  • "The future of the Brazilian Amazon is critical to our planet and to the Indigenous Peoples and local communities who call it home," said Lauren Sánchez, Vice Chair of the Earth Fund.
  • "Prosperity and sustainability can go hand in hand — protecting the Amazon Rainforest is good for people and for the planet."
  • The Earth Fund granted the Environmental Defense Fund, leading Brazilian NGOs, and Indigenous organizations $9.7 million to provide training and legal and logistical support to Indigenous and community leaders in two Brazilian States.

WCI launches new charity to support indigenous communities in Southeast Asia

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International non-profit organization Wildlife Conservation International (WCI) has announced the public launch of Forests for People, a new charitable entity in New Zealand to support and enhance the welfare of indigenous communities in Southeast Asia.

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  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International non-profit organization Wildlife Conservation International (WCI) has announced the public launch of Forests for People, a new charitable entity in New Zealand to support and enhance the welfare of indigenous communities in Southeast Asia.
  • Reforestation & Sustainability: Providing employment and training opportunities for local communities in the reforestation of degraded rainforest areas to support sustainable agriculture.
  • "A donation to Forests for People is a win-win for both indigenous communities and for the environment," Cocks said.
  • "Addressing the humanitarian issues impacting on indigenous communities will, in the long run, support our vision for a sustainable future where all species can thrive and live harmoniously."

Killer Snails Launches Immersive Environmental Science Curriculum Supplement for Grades 3-5

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Killer Snails launched WaterWays, an innovative 3rd-5th grade science curriculum supplement focused on water ecology and environmental health.

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  • NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Killer Snails launched WaterWays, an innovative 3rd-5th grade science curriculum supplement focused on water ecology and environmental health.
  • Killer Snails is a small, woman and minority-owned business that creates award-winning, immersive game-based science learning experiences.
  • Founded by a scientist, an educational psychologist, and an MBA, the goal of the company is to inspire a love of science in students.
  • WaterWays was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Science of the National Institutes of Health under award number R44GM139577.

OSI President & CEO Kim Elliman Announces Retirement Plans

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After more than three decades at the helm of the Open Space Institute (OSI), President & CEO Christopher “Kim” Elliman today announced that he will retire in spring 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, NY, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After more than three decades at the helm of the Open Space Institute (OSI), President & CEO Christopher “Kim” Elliman today announced that he will retire in spring 2024.
  • Russell Reynolds Associates will conduct a national search for a successor to Elliman, who will continue to serve as president and CEO through March 2024.
  • OSI shines because of the talented people Kim Elliman has put in place.
  • Under Elliman’s leadership OSI has conserved more than 74,000 acres in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida.

A $7M Gift from MacKenzie Scott Will Help Village Enterprise End Extreme Poverty for 20 Million People in Africa

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Through collective action with governments, multi- and bi-lateral agencies, funders, other nonprofits, and private sector companies, Village Enterprise is currently scaling their cost-effective poverty graduation model to end extreme poverty and drive climate resilience in Africa.

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  • Through collective action with governments, multi- and bi-lateral agencies, funders, other nonprofits, and private sector companies, Village Enterprise is currently scaling their cost-effective poverty graduation model to end extreme poverty and drive climate resilience in Africa.
  • "Mercy Corps is proud to partner with Village Enterprise to alleviate poverty in rural Africa," said Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Corps.
  • "Ms. Scott's gift is a powerful testament to our work and to the fact that we can't end extreme poverty alone," said Dianne Calvi.
  • "We're looking for more governments, agencies, companies, and individuals to join us in taking collective action to end extreme poverty.