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Everbridge Partners with COP27 World Climate Summit to Present on the Importance of Investing in Resilience in the Face of Growing Climate Risk

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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Everbridge is a leader in demonstrating the first-of-its-kind benefits of leveraging public safety technology with insurance offerings to provide a holistic approach for governments and businesses to address climate risk and resilience.

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  • Everbridge is a leader in demonstrating the first-of-its-kind benefits of leveraging public safety technology with insurance offerings to provide a holistic approach for governments and businesses to address climate risk and resilience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221017005552/en/
    Everbridge Partners with COP27 World Climate Summit (Graphic: Business Wire)
    We are honored to partner once again with the World Climate Summit at such a pivotal moment of ongoing climate challenges, said Dave Wagner, CEO of Everbridge.
  • Everbridge is committed to acting now in driving the innovation and collaboration with our customers, partners, and stakeholders needed to pursue global climate goals within our industry and beyond.
  • Everbridge Senior Vice President for Business Development, Dominic Jones, will take part in the panel moderated by Climate Policy Initiative Global Managing Director Barbara Buchner addressing investment-driven solutions to climate change.

Smithfield Foods Contributes $2 Million to Ukraine Crisis Relief Efforts

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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SMITHFIELD, Va., March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced cash and in-kind donations totaling $2 million to crisis relief efforts aiding the citizens of Ukraine and those seeking refuge in surrounding areas. In response to escalating violence in Ukraine, Smithfield will expand ongoing refugee relocation and aid assistance underway through its operations in Central Europe with $250,000 donations to each of the following nonprofit disaster-relief organizations:

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced cash and in-kind donations totaling $2 million to crisis relief efforts aiding the citizens of Ukraine and those seeking refuge in surrounding areas.
  • Additionally, Smithfield Europe has engaged in regular donations of shelf-stable and other protein to food banks and temporary shelters across the region.
  • Combined, these ongoing aid efforts will amount to approximately $1 million in in-kind contributions.
  • Smithfield contributes millions of dollars in cash and in-kind donations globally each year to support hunger relief, education and the vitality of its communities.

CIRCLE K LAUNCHES GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR UKRAINE

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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Since the outbreak of armed conflict in Ukraine, Circle K teams located in neighboring countries have worked with various partners to support with fuel and essential products for those displaced by the crisis.

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  • Since the outbreak of armed conflict in Ukraine, Circle K teams located in neighboring countries have worked with various partners to support with fuel and essential products for those displaced by the crisis.
  • Starting today in Europe, the "You Donate, We Match" campaign invites customers to make a donation at the till of any of the 2,500 Circle K stores in the Baltics, Scandinavia, and Ireland.
  • Each donation made by a customer will be matched with an identical donation by Circle K. Through this campaign, Circle K aims to raise at least 2 million to support Red Cross' efforts.
  • Through our "You Donate, We Match" campaign, customers can decide as little or large donation as they want, and Circle K will automatically match their donation.

Wells Fargo Donates to Humanitarian Relief in Ukraine, Support for U.S. Service Members

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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Wells Fargo announced today $1 million in donations across three nonprofits to enable humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees, as well as support services for U.S. service members and their families across the globe.

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  • Wells Fargo announced today $1 million in donations across three nonprofits to enable humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees, as well as support services for U.S. service members and their families across the globe.
  • In times like this, its important we come together to support those most impacted, said Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf.
  • USO The USO is rapidly responding with support for American service members in Eastern Europe with call centers, hygiene and meal kits, care packages, and other essentials.
  • News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.

Simón Bolívar Foundation Announces New Grant Agreement with IFRC to Improve Access to Health Services in Venezuela

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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"This is our second grant agreement with IFRC and, given the success of the initial grant agreement in assisting vulnerable people in Venezuela, we are confident this charitable project will have a positive impact in the lives of so many people in need," said Mariela Poleo, President of the Simn Bolvar Foundation.

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  • "This is our second grant agreement with IFRC and, given the success of the initial grant agreement in assisting vulnerable people in Venezuela, we are confident this charitable project will have a positive impact in the lives of so many people in need," said Mariela Poleo, President of the Simn Bolvar Foundation.
  • Additionally, the IFRC is pleased to continue its successful collaboration with the Simn Bolvar Foundation that started in 2020 with a $500,000 grant award to strengthen the health services response capacity of IFRC in Venezuela's Capital District and Bolivar state.
  • Integrated health services will be provided through a series of health days organized in various stages.
  • Simn Bolvar Foundation Inc. is the 501(c)(3) non-profit, private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation.

K-fortified food for UN procurement

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BSR Korea has announced that they recently selected outstanding food manufacturers to develop fortified relief foods as a part of B2G procurement project targeting WFP(World Food Programme) and/or IFRC(International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies). These products are also recognized by Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and especially, the newest products based on rice are making a headline.

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  • These products are also recognized by Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and especially, the newest products based on rice are making a headline.
  • In particular, prior to the development of these new products, technical specialists from WFP and officials from MAFRA, Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation(aT) held a factory inspection and in-depth meeting in regards to reviewing the WFP procurement.
  • On November 1, 2021 at Seoul Westin Josun Hotel, IFRC, WFP Korea Office, aT trade corporation, Korean Red Cross, Korea Procurement Research Institute (KIP), Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI), BSR Korea (B2G Prime Vendor), and the selected food manufacturing companies participated in Korea's first-ever international conference for fortified relief food development.
  • The outstanding food manufacturers selected by the MAFRA, such as Soul Nature Food, have obtained all international food safety certifications that adhere to the strictest standards such as FSSC22000, HACCP, and GMP.

K-fortified food for UN procurement

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BSR Korea has announced that they recently selected outstanding food manufacturers to develop fortified relief foods as a part of B2G procurement project targeting WFP(World Food Programme) and/or IFRC(International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies).

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BSR Korea has announced that they recently selected outstanding food manufacturers to develop fortified relief foods as a part of B2G procurement project targeting WFP(World Food Programme) and/or IFRC(International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies).
  • These products are also recognized by Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and especially, the newest products based on rice are making a headline.
  • On November 1, 2021 at Seoul Westin Josun Hotel, IFRC, WFP Korea Office, aT trade corporation, Korean Red Cross, Korea Procurement Research Institute (KIP), Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI), BSR Korea (B2G Prime Vendor), and the selected food manufacturing companies participated in Korea's first-ever international conference for fortified relief food development.
  • The outstanding food manufacturers selected by the MAFRA, such as Soul Nature Food, have obtained all international food safety certifications that adhere to the strictest standards such as FSSC22000, HACCP, and GMP.

Everbridge to Present at COP26 World Climate Summit on the Importance of Technology to De-risking Climate Change

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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    Everbridge to Present at COP26 World Climate Summit on the Importance of Technology to De-risking Climate Change (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The workshop, led by Everbridges Chief Experience Officer Dr. John Maeda, will take place on November 8, 2021, from 11:30-12:30 (GMT) in Glasgow , at the World Climate Summit The Investment COP, recognized as one of the most important official side events of COP26, the leading forum for business and investment-driven solutions to climate change.
  • Dr. John Maeda and Chief Communications Officer Jessica Deckinger will showcase global examples of the critical advantages of software technology for minimizing loss and damage as organizations adapt to extreme climate events.
  • Dr. Maedas background includes serving as a MIT-trained engineer and researcher, Silicon Valley venture capital partner, and acclaimed TED-talk presenter.
  • All Everbridge products are trademarks of Everbridge, Inc. in the USA and other countries.

Emergency and Other Relief Services Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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The "Emergency and Other Relief Services Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Emergency and Other Relief Services Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The economic slowdown hampers the growth of the emergency and other relief services market.
  • Global Emergency and Other Relief Services Market, Split by Region, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
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  • Global Emergency and Other Relief Services Market, Split by Country, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
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DGAP-News: EQS Group AG: 'Future of Compliance': EQS Group expects more than 5,000 participants at 2nd virtual European Compliance and Ethics Conference

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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The stage is set for the second European Compliance and Ethics Conference (ECEC) on 6th and 7th October 2021.

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  • The stage is set for the second European Compliance and Ethics Conference (ECEC) on 6th and 7th October 2021.
  • Last year the event exceeded all expectations with over 5,000 participants and immediately established itself as the largest European conference for the compliance industry.
  • This year EQS Group expects this many participants and more to join and discuss the "Future of Compliance".
  • For the European Compliance and Ethics Conference EQS Group will move into a professional film studio in the south of Munich.