Biophysical environment

Generac Appoints Jennifer Anderson as Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Strategy & Development

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Carrier Global, Growth, Biophysical environment, Business, Business administration, Georgetown University, ESG, University, Generac, Social, Eaton Corporation, Corporate governance, Tyson Foods, Economics, Jennifer Anderson, J.P. Morgan & Co., Management

WAUKESHA, Wis., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Anderson as executive vice president of global corporate strategy & development.

Key Points: 
  • WAUKESHA, Wis., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Anderson as executive vice president of global corporate strategy & development.
  • "We are excited to have her join the team and are looking forward to leveraging her extensive experience across corporate strategy, business development and sustainability."
  • In addition to corporate strategy and development, Anderson will lead Generac's Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) efforts.
  • Jennifer Anderson joins Generac with more than 20 years of finance, corporate strategy and business development experience.

First Mining Announces Year-End 2023 Financial Results and Operating Highlights

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Municipality, Technical report, Mining, Biophysical environment, ESG, EDGAR, Sale, Acquisition, NSR, First, Bank statement, TSX, PEA, Social, Investment, Iamgold, Phase

VANCOUVER, BC, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) reports its fourth quarter and annual financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) reports its fourth quarter and annual financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  • "In 2023, we continued to demonstrate the value of the First Mining portfolio by generating non-dilutive proceeds through non-core asset sales, while successfully completing two financings where existing shareholder support remains strong.
  • At Duparquet, we completed a positive PEA, while kicking off an exploration program with encouraging results.
  • We are very encouraged as we enter 2024 and expect it to be a transformational year for First Mining.

Gale Primary Sources Release Four New Archives Devoted to Contributions from Underrecognized Communities

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Human sexuality, Culture, World War II, Organization, Documentation, Urbanization, Human, Biophysical environment, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Anglo-French Wars, Education, Religion, History, Research, Internet, Social media, Climate, GPS, Collection, Record, Student, Workflow, National archives, Refugee, Forestry, Environmental history, Disability, Identity, Gale (publisher), Archive, Teaching, DEI, Mining, Toy

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Group, is continuing its support of academic initiatives in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with the release of four new archives on the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) platform. These archives unlock perspectives on interdisciplinary subjects, including the histories of LGBTQ+ communities in North America, the treatment of disabilities in society, refugeeism and relief work during the Cold War period and the environmental impact of colonial policies in Africa and Asia – all topics that represent some of the fastest-growing areas of research and teaching. Making accessible the often unheard voices of those who lived it, these unique collections enable researchers and students to break past barriers, gain new insights and make key connections between past events and their influence on the world we live in today.

Key Points: 
  • These new archives drive exploration of different perspectives by connecting researchers and students to primary sources that create a culture of discovery and understanding."
  • These new archives are available on the Gale Primary Sources platform, enabling cross-archival searching to help users make new connections across topics.
  • This allows researchers to apply natural language processing tools across thousands of documents from Gale Primary Sources and perform a variety of textual analyses.
  • For more information or to request a trial, visit the Gale Primary Sources web page .

Leading CDMO PCI Pharma Services Releases Inaugural Comprehensive ESG Report

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Carbon, Element, Carbon footprint, Health, Culture, CDMO, Waste management, Organization, Consciousness, Learning, Biophysical environment, Recycling, ESG, Science, Human, Woman, Social, PCI, Safety, Water, Supplier, DEI

PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PCI Pharma Services, ("PCI") a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has released its first Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report. A detailed overview of PCI's multifaceted sustainability journey, the report showcases the strides taken from the program's formal inception in 2021 through its 2023 fiscal year, and lays out ambitious goals for continued progress along multiple fronts.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PCI Pharma Services, ("PCI") a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has released its first Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report .
  • True to this mindset, PCI Pharma's ESG program is inherently inclusive and bottom-up.
  • Other highlights from PCI's ESG report include:
    Carbon footprint targets and strategy were developed in alignment to Science Based Targets.
  • "Although we at PCI formally established our ESG Program in 2021, our ESG consciousness is by no means new," said Salim Haffar, CEO of PCI Pharma Services.

Next Gen Batteries and Dubious Economics Are Reshaping the Deep Sea Mining Debate

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
ISA, EV, Climate change, Environment, Biophysical environment, Recycling, DSM, Gold, Policy, University, International Seabed Authority, Renewable energy, Economics, Mining

A special event on March 25, hosted by the Blue Climate Initiative, attended by 25 different country delegations, brought key voices to Kingston to address how the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the dubious economics of deep-sea mining (DSM) are reshaping the debate over this controversial industry.

Key Points: 
  • A special event on March 25, hosted by the Blue Climate Initiative, attended by 25 different country delegations, brought key voices to Kingston to address how the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the dubious economics of deep-sea mining (DSM) are reshaping the debate over this controversial industry.
  • He said these new batteries have undercut the argument that we need to rush to mine the sea:
    "Deep seabed mining is fool's gold and profiteering by the few.
  • He noted:
    Bobbi-Jo Dobush of The Ocean Foundation, said that the business case for deep-sea mining simply does not add up.
  • He said:
    "Deep-sea mining will neither contribute to solving climate change nor will it stop the extinction of species.

Power a Clean Future Ohio Celebrates Milestone, Welcomes City of Akron as 50th Member Community

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) is thrilled to celebrate the addition of the City of Akron as its 50th member community.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) is thrilled to celebrate the addition of the City of Akron as its 50th member community.
  • This achievement represents a major milestone in the organization's work to support communities across the state in adopting and implementing clean energy solutions.
  • "I'm excited to team up with Power a Clean Future Ohio to pursue efforts that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental sustainability overall," said Akron Mayor Shammas Malik before joining as the organization's 50th partner community.
  • The organization remains committed to growing its impact across the state and building towards a clean, prosperous future for all Ohioans.

Ricoh takes home the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Electricity, WEC, Climate change, Ricoh, Organization, Environment, Biophysical environment, Partnership, Social media, History, Sale, Private sector, EPA, Partner, Shared services, Gold medal, RE100, Human resources, Comet, Renewable energy

EXTON, Pa., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced it has been named a 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), another achievement in relation to the company's long-term commitment made more than 45 years ago to the preservation of the environment and sustainability of the planet.

Key Points: 
  • With 2024 marking nine consecutive years as Partner of the Year and seven successively with the Sustained Excellence designation given to partners who demonstrate outstanding leadership year after year, Ricoh was awarded for exemplary commitment and dedication to leadership in energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program.
  • Raising ENERGY STAR awareness through efforts such as distributing ENERGY STAR-branded tote bags at the Ricoh Partner Summit in October that welcomed 400 attendees.
  • Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy.
  • ENERGY STAR award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies.

Building Beyond Today: William Warren Group Releases First Impact Report, Announces Environmental and Social Goals

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Aircraft, Natural gas, WWG, Growth, Biophysical environment, GHG, ESG, Legacy, Carbon, Biodiversity, Los Angeles River, CO2, Water, Workforce, Friends, DEI, Renewable energy

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, William Warren Group (WWG) — owner of the StorQuest Self Storage brand — rolled out its inaugural Impact Report, highlighting the company's progress across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) pillars and its strategies in building toward a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. In the report, the company announces a series of initiatives and commitments to build upon its progress to date in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; reducing energy, water, and waste; and enhancing workforce diversity. It also unveiled a new strategic framework with the company's plans to accelerate ESG progress across the board.

Key Points: 
  • It also unveiled a new strategic framework with the company's plans to accelerate ESG progress across the board.
  • "In sharing this report, we're committed to providing stakeholders with transparent information on our projects, practices, and policies," said Clark Porter, President of William Warren Group, which owns and operates StorQuest.
  • "As a company, William Warren Group and StorQuest Self Storage are focused on innovating and building for the long term.
  • Through decarbonization initiatives and the purchase of verified carbon offset credits, WWG has achieved carbon neutrality at the asset level since 2021.

The Inner Mountain Foundation Connects Chinese Entrepreneurs with the International Women's Community at DHgate's 2024 Seller Conference

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Mindfulness, Conference, Q&A, Biophysical environment, ESG, Lead, Female, LDC, World Trade Organization, Least developed countries, Life, Woman, DHgate.com

SHENZHEN, China, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Inner Mountain Foundation , a newly-launched global women's empowerment organization, joined corporate partner and global leading B2B cross-border e-commerce marketplace DHgate at its 2024 Seller Conference on March 26th, 2024, to empower female entrepreneurs through a peripheral event.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Inner Mountain Foundation , a newly-launched global women's empowerment organization, joined corporate partner and global leading B2B cross-border e-commerce marketplace DHgate at its 2024 Seller Conference on March 26th, 2024, to empower female entrepreneurs through a peripheral event.
  • DHgate's 2024 Seller Conference provides a platform for Chinese members of DHGATE Group to connect and engage with the international women's community through The Inner Mountain Foundation, encouraging collaboration and the sharing of ideas and insights.
  • This is the latest in a series of events where The Inner Mountain Foundation has been spreading awareness of its goals.
  • Visitors at DHgate's 2024 Seller Conference were not only introduced to The Inner Mountain Foundation's brand and goals, but also engaged through activities that encourage mindfulness and self-reflection.

Centric Software Wins Three Just Food Excellence Awards for the Second Year in a Row

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Development, Biophysical environment, Intelligence, GHG, PLM, GlobalData, Centric Software, Food, Product lifecycle, Foodservice, Cosmetics, Artificial intelligence, Food industry, Medical device

CAMPBELL, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software, the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader is pleased to announce that it has won three Just Food Excellence Awards 2024 in the categories of Environmental – Sustainability, Research & Development and Business Expansion. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, price and sell food & beverage, cosmetics and consumer products to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Key Points: 
  • The Just Food Excellence Awards is a widely known, independent awards program powered by the business intelligence of GlobalData.
  • Centric Software launched their Food & Beverage division three years ago, so winning the Business Expansion category award is especially impressive.
  • Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software says, "We are rapidly expanding in the food & beverage and retail grocery sector with leading brands, retailers and producers adopting Centric solutions.
  • It is particularly meaningful for us to be acknowledged for the second year in a row by the Just Food Excellence Awards."