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AUCNET Receives Validation from Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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TOKYO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AUCNET INC. (hereinafter "AUCNET") is pleased to announce that the company has received validation for its greenhouse gas emission-reducing targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) (*1), an international collaborative organization which certifies that GHG emission reduction targets are scientifically consistent with the goals set forth in the Paris Agreement (*2).

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  • TOKYO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AUCNET INC. (hereinafter "AUCNET") is pleased to announce that the company has received validation for its greenhouse gas emission-reducing targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) (*1), an international collaborative organization which certifies that GHG emission reduction targets are scientifically consistent with the goals set forth in the Paris Agreement (*2).
  • The AUCNET GHG emission reduction targets that have obtained validation, using 2021 as the base year, seek to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42%, and Scope 3 emissions by 25%, by 2030.
  • Regarding the GCV management indicator, AUCNET is striving to increase its reliability and validity by obtaining third-party perspectives.
  • Going forward, AUCNET will continue working with all of its stakeholders to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

ParentPowered PBC Appoints new Chairman of the Board: Luis Duarte, Partner at Imaginable Futures, as Company Ushers in the Next Phase of Growth

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ParentPowered PBC, an education technology company that provides Ready4K research-based digital family engagement programs, today announced the appointment of Luis Duarte as the Company's Chairman of the Board. A Director on ParentPowered's Board since 2020, Duarte's appointment to Chairman recognizes his entrepreneurial and impact investing experience, significant Company contributions, and commitment to the continued growth of ParentPowered.

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  • A Director on ParentPowered's Board since 2020, Duarte's appointment to Chairman recognizes his entrepreneurial and impact investing experience, significant Company contributions, and commitment to the continued growth of ParentPowered.
  • "I feel very privileged to take on this role at such an exciting time for the Company.
  • ParentPowered is innovating the family engagement experience in thoughtful, evidence-based ways which will benefit all ParentPowered stakeholders for years to come," said Duarte.
  • "This is a significant moment in the history of our Company and the next phase in our growth.

DENSO's Tony Cannestra Named to Global Corporate Venturing 2023 Powerlist

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Corporate Venturing (GCV), a prominent industry association, has named Tony Cannestra of DENSO to its 2023 Powerlist. Cannestra, who is the director of Corporate Ventures at the leading mobility supplier, has now earned the honor several times, reflecting his many contributions to the corporate venture capital community throughout his 20-plus year career.

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  • Cannestra recognized again on the 100-person list, representing the most influential leaders of the corporate venture capital community
    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Corporate Venturing (GCV), a prominent industry association, has named Tony Cannestra of DENSO to its 2023 Powerlist.
  • GCV releases its powerlist annually to highlight 100 corporate venturing professionals who are, as the association says, "at the top of their profession," out of more than 6,000 corporate venturing units operating globally.
  • "While I'm grateful for the recognition, DENSO's corporate venturing success stems from the deep collaboration between our internal teams and portfolio companies," said Cannestra.
  • GCV provides the global corporate venturing community and their ecosystem partners with the information, insights and access needed to drive impactful open innovation.

Main Street Bank Partners with Green Check Verified to Expand its Cannabis Banking Program in Massachusetts

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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The partnership is empowering Main Street Bank to expand its cannabis banking program while dropping its cannabis account service charge to $0.

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  • The partnership is empowering Main Street Bank to expand its cannabis banking program while dropping its cannabis account service charge to $0.
  • “From a scalability standpoint, and from a compliance and cost standpoint, GCV cannot be beat,” said Ellen Dorian, president and chief operating officer of Main Street Bank.
  • “By partnering with GCV, Main Street can better focus on our true mission — providing customer-focused, innovative products and services while working directly with our cannabis clients and helping them grow.
  • “Green Check Verified is proud to partner with Main Street Bank as its trusted advisor and partner in cannabis banking,” said Kevin Hart, CEO and co-founder of Green Check Verified.

Green Check Verified Recognized as One of the ‘Best Places to Work in Fintech’ by American Banker For Second Consecutive Year

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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This year, GCV’s management was commended for its treatment of employees, citing the ample attention, opportunity, and overall support given to its staff.

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  • This year, GCV’s management was commended for its treatment of employees, citing the ample attention, opportunity, and overall support given to its staff.
  • “Everything we accomplish starts and ends with our team, so the way our employees feel about working at Green Check is one of our best benchmarks of success,” said Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check Verified.
  • The employee survey focused on core areas like leadership and planning, training, and work environment.
  • Winners in this year’s list ranged from companies with just 16 U.S. employees to larger organizations with more than 800 people.

Green Check Verified Acquires Komplyd, Expanding Data Connectivity and Actionable Insights for Cannabis Businesses

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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The acquisition will enable Green Check Verified to further integrate with seed to sale (S2S) technologies and more seamlessly connect the supply chain of the plant to the supply chain of commerce, which is integral to the future of interstate and international cannabis commerce.

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  • The acquisition will enable Green Check Verified to further integrate with seed to sale (S2S) technologies and more seamlessly connect the supply chain of the plant to the supply chain of commerce, which is integral to the future of interstate and international cannabis commerce.
  • “The addition of Komplyd to the Green Check suite will complement the existing data sources within the Green Check platform,” said Mike Kennedy, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Green Check Verified.
  • “Together, Komplyd within Green Check Verified will equip cannabis business leaders with the financial services and technology platforms they need to move the industry forward,” said Rose Elliott, CEO and co-founder of Komplyd.
  • “We’re proud to join the Green Check Verified family and marry our core data and technology capabilities with Green Check’s existing ecosystem in the cannabis space.”
    This agreement comes amid a number of other recent Green Check Verified developments, including a $6 million Series A funding round led by Mendon Venture Partners and recognition on Forbes Cannabis 42.0 list in April of this year.

Credit Union 1 Joins Green Check Verified Platform to Better Serve Cannabis Businesses Across Multiple States

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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BONITA SPRINGS, FL, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Check Verified (GCV), the leading fintech provider of compliant cannabis solutions and services to financial institutions, today announced Credit Union 1 (CU1) joined its cannabis financial and business services platform to improve and expand its cannabis banking offering.

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  • BONITA SPRINGS, FL, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Check Verified (GCV), the leading fintech provider of compliant cannabis solutions and services to financial institutions, today announced Credit Union 1 (CU1) joined its cannabis financial and business services platform to improve and expand its cannabis banking offering.
  • “Credit Union 1 has been on our radar for a long time given its leadership in cannabis banking,” said Paul Chesek, chief revenue officer at GCV.
  • Participants in the Green Check Connect marketplace benefit from the platform’s intelligent matching technology, which matches cannabis businesses with best-fit service providers tailored to their needs.
  • To date, Green Check Verified has onboarded nearly 150 financial institutions and serves over 5,000 cannabis-related businesses on its industry-leading platform.

Green Check Verified Announces Integration With Alleaves

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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BONITA SPRINGS, FL, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Check Verified (GCV), the leading fintech provider of compliant cannabis solutions and services to financial institutions, today announced an integration with Alleaves , a provider of point-of-sale, payments and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions to the cannabis industry.

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  • BONITA SPRINGS, FL, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Check Verified (GCV), the leading fintech provider of compliant cannabis solutions and services to financial institutions, today announced an integration with Alleaves , a provider of point-of-sale, payments and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions to the cannabis industry.
  • “At Green Check, we’re always looking for ways to make the lives of legal cannabis operators easier, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations,” said Kevin Hart, CEO of Green Check Verified.
  • "Alleaves is pleased to come together with Green Check to further our mission for providing the most outstanding cannabis tech product on the market," said Mike Beedles, co-founder, and CEO of Alleaves.
  • Green Check’s integration with Alleaves is available to any cannabis operator currently on the Green Check platform today, as well as any new cannabis operators who sign up for banking via the Green Check marketplace, called Green Check Connect .

GC Ventures invests in UK-based start-up Interface Polymers, a developer of high-performance additives for performance plastics to enhance recyclability properties

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Interface Polymers is a developer of innovative chemical additives to improve the recyclability and performance properties of key polymers.

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  • Interface Polymers is a developer of innovative chemical additives to improve the recyclability and performance properties of key polymers.
  • BANGKOK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Ventures (GCV), a subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical PLC (GC), is investing in the British company Interface Polymers Ltd.
  • This investment opens new horizons for GC Group, enabling more efficient and sustainable plastic recycling.
  • Interface Polymer's Polarfin® additives enable compatibilization between polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) with different kinds of plastics such as PET, PA, EVOH and other plastics.

GC Ventures invests in UK-based start-up Interface Polymers, a developer of high-performance additives for performance plastics to enhance recyclability properties

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Interface Polymers is a developer of innovative chemical additives to improve the recyclability and performance properties of key polymers.

Key Points: 
  • Interface Polymers is a developer of innovative chemical additives to improve the recyclability and performance properties of key polymers.
  • BANGKOK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Ventures (GCV), a subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical PLC (GC), is investing in the British company Interface Polymers Ltd.
  • This investment opens new horizons for GC Group, enabling more efficient and sustainable plastic recycling.
  • Interface Polymer's Polarfin® additives enable compatibilization between polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) with different kinds of plastics such as PET, PA, EVOH and other plastics.