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Stora Enso commits to net-zero carbon emissions

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

HELSINKI, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso commits to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 by becoming a signatory of The Climate Pledge.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso commits to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 by becoming a signatory of The Climate Pledge.
  • Committing to net-zero emissions by signing The Climate Pledge is a logical step for Stora Enso in its long-term ambition to become net carbon positive, and to offer 100% regenerative products and solutions by 2050.
  • Stora Enso remains committed to deliver on its existing 2030 target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% from the 2019 baseline.
  • Neutralise any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, real, permanent, and socially beneficial offsets to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040.

Inside information: Hans Sohlström appointed new President and CEO of Stora Enso

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Monday, September 18, 2023

HELSINKI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc. (tech.) and M.Sc. (econ.), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today. Hans Sohlström is currently a member of Stora Enso's Board of Directors from which position he is stepping down today. Stora Enso's Board of Directors will now have eight members.Hans Sohlström has over 30 years of experience in business leadership, including over 10 years as CEO predominantly in the forest and renewable materials industries. Most recently he led Ahlstrom Corporation, Ahlström Capital and Rettig Group. Prior to that, for over 20 years, he held several leadership positions at UPM-Kymmene Corporation, such as Mill Director, Business Unit Vice President and was a member of the Group Executive Team responsible for Marketing, New Businesses and Biofuels, and Corporate Relations and Development."Hans Sohlström has shown strong business acumen and leadership skills in his previous positions. He has extensive experience in the forest industry and has gained strong insight into Stora Enso after serving more than two years on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is confident that Hans Sohlström is the right person to lead Stora Enso through the current challenging market environment towards achieving the long-term financial goals," says Kari Jordan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Stora Enso."I would like to thank the Board of Directors for its confidence in me. Stora Enso is a company whose purpose, values and heritage I strongly support and believe in. It has strong foundations and many growth opportunities. I look forward to working together with my new colleagues in leading our profit turn-around, increasing shareholder value and delivering on our commitment as the renewable materials company," says Hans Sohlström, new President and CEO.Annica Bresky leaves her position as the President and CEO to pursue new challenges outside of Stora Enso."On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to sincerely thank Annica Bresky for her leadership and achievements during the past four years. Under her leadership, Stora Enso has made significant structural changes to strengthen its long-term competitiveness in line with its strategy. We wish her all the best for her future endeavours," says Chair of the Board Kari Jordan.For further information:Kari JordanChair of the Board Directorstel. +358 400 686 283

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc.
  • ), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today.
  • Hans Sohlström is currently a member of Stora Enso's Board of Directors from which position he is stepping down today.
  • Annica Bresky leaves her position as the President and CEO to pursue new challenges outside of Stora Enso.

Inside information: Hans Sohlström appointed new President and CEO of Stora Enso

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Monday, September 18, 2023

HELSINKI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc. (tech.) and M.Sc. (econ.), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today. Hans Sohlström is currently a member of Stora Enso's Board of Directors from which position he is stepping down today. Stora Enso's Board of Directors will now have eight members.Hans Sohlström has over 30 years of experience in business leadership, including over 10 years as CEO predominantly in the forest and renewable materials industries. Most recently he led Ahlstrom Corporation, Ahlström Capital and Rettig Group. Prior to that, for over 20 years, he held several leadership positions at UPM-Kymmene Corporation, such as Mill Director, Business Unit Vice President and was a member of the Group Executive Team responsible for Marketing, New Businesses and Biofuels, and Corporate Relations and Development."Hans Sohlström has shown strong business acumen and leadership skills in his previous positions. He has extensive experience in the forest industry and has gained strong insight into Stora Enso after serving more than two years on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is confident that Hans Sohlström is the right person to lead Stora Enso through the current challenging market environment towards achieving the long-term financial goals," says Kari Jordan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Stora Enso."I would like to thank the Board of Directors for its confidence in me. Stora Enso is a company whose purpose, values and heritage I strongly support and believe in. It has strong foundations and many growth opportunities. I look forward to working together with my new colleagues in leading our profit turn-around, increasing shareholder value and delivering on our commitment as the renewable materials company," says Hans Sohlström, new President and CEO.Annica Bresky leaves her position as the President and CEO to pursue new challenges outside of Stora Enso."On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to sincerely thank Annica Bresky for her leadership and achievements during the past four years. Under her leadership, Stora Enso has made significant structural changes to strengthen its long-term competitiveness in line with its strategy. We wish her all the best for her future endeavours," says Chair of the Board Kari Jordan.For further information:Kari JordanChair of the Board Directorstel. +358 400 686 283

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc.
  • ), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today.
  • Hans Sohlström is currently a member of Stora Enso's Board of Directors from which position he is stepping down today.
  • Annica Bresky leaves her position as the President and CEO to pursue new challenges outside of Stora Enso.

Stora Enso's Shareholders' Nomination Board composition

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

HELSINKI, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stora Enso Shareholders' Nomination Board has been established to exist until otherwise decided.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stora Enso Shareholders' Nomination Board has been established to exist until otherwise decided.
  • The Shareholders' Nomination Board annually prepares proposals for Stora Enso Oyj's Annual General Meeting concerning the election and remuneration of members of the Stora Enso Board of Directors and Board committees, as well as the appointments of the Chair and the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • The Shareholders' Nomination Board consists of the Chair of Stora Enso's Board of Directors, the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and two members appointed by the two largest shareholders (one each) as of 31 August each year.
  • The Shareholders' Nomination Board has been appointed and consists of the following members: Kari Jordan (Chair of Stora Enso's Board of Directors), Håkan Buskhe (Vice Chair of Stora Enso's Board of Directors), Jouko Karvinen (Chair of the Board of Directors of Solidium Oy), and Marcus Wallenberg (Chair of the Board of Directors of FAM AB).

Paul Zink Appointed to the Board of American Rare Earths

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Monday, August 21, 2023

DENVER, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | ADRs - OTCQX: AMRRY | Common Shares - OTCQB: ARRNF | FSE:1BHA) (ARR or the Company) is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Zink has joined the Board of the Company.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | ADRs - OTCQX: AMRRY | Common Shares - OTCQB: ARRNF | FSE:1BHA) (ARR or the Company) is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Zink has joined the Board of the Company.
  • “We are very pleased to add Paul to our board as we build our US base,” says Creagh O’Connor, Chairman, American Rare Earths.
  • “I am excited to join American Rare Earths as it transitions its management focus to the United States.
  • This announcement has been authorized for release by the Board of American Rare Earths.

John G. Mansanti Appointed to Board of American Rare Earths

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Monday, August 21, 2023

DENVER, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | ADRs - OTCQX: AMRRY | Common Shares - OTCQB: ARRNF) | FSE:1BHA) (ARR or the Company) is pleased to announce John G. Mansanti has joined the Board of the Company.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | ADRs - OTCQX: AMRRY | Common Shares - OTCQB: ARRNF) | FSE:1BHA) (ARR or the Company) is pleased to announce John G. Mansanti has joined the Board of the Company.
  • “We are very excited to have John join our board as he has significant operating and management experience,” says Creagh O’Connor, Chairman, American Rare Earths.
  • I look forward to working with fellow board members and the management team in the development of viable American based rare earth projects,” says John Mansanti.
  • This announcement has been authorized for release by the Board of American Rare Earths.

The St. Joe Company Announces the Opening of Its Fourth New Hotel This Year, the 124-Room Hotel Indigo in Downtown Panama City

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Joe”), and IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announce the opening of the 124-room Hotel Indigo Downtown Panama City Marina.

Key Points: 
  • Joe”), and IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announce the opening of the 124-room Hotel Indigo Downtown Panama City Marina.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230608005788/en/
    The newly constructed Hotel Indigo Downtown Panama City Marina is now open and welcoming guests.
  • “We are excited to be a part of the downtown Panama City community,” said Jean Capps, General Manager of the Hotel Indigo Downtown Panama City Marina.
  • Hotel Indigo Downtown Panama City Marina is located at 7 Harrison Ave., Panama City, Florida.

Stora Enso publishes new framework for green and sustainability-linked financing

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Friday, May 5, 2023

HELSINKI, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso has launched a combined Green and Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework to further integrate sustainability into its funding and financing activities.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso has launched a combined Green and Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework to further integrate sustainability into its funding and financing activities.
  • The combined Green and Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework allows Stora Enso to issue both green and sustainability-linked financing instruments, as well as a combination of the two.
  • Stora Enso signed its first sustainability-linked revolving credit facility in 2017 and issued its first green bonds in 2019.
  • Stora Enso has engaged Sustainalytics as external reviewer to provide an independent second party opinion on the framework.

New Wolters Kluwer annual accounting survey reveals how technology is helping firms tackle top 5 challenges and achieve 2023 goals

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Friday, December 2, 2022

(Graphic: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Detailed findings from the Wolters Kluwer Annual Accounting Industry Survey are available in this white paper and an executive summary highlights top takeaways.
  • Firms using a cloud-based tax compliance solution reported higher revenue growth than traditional firms (7% to 4%, respectively).
  • In 2020, firms of all sizes were mired in navigating the daily challenges of a global pandemic.
  • Midsize and large firms are trying to keep current with technology and learn to use their technology more effectively.

Wolters Kluwer Tax + Accounting CEO Karen Abramson Wins Globee® in 15th Annual Women World Awards®

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, announced today that The Globee Awards, organizers of the worlds premier business awards programs and business ranking lists, named Karen Abramson , CEO of Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting, a winner in its 2022 Women World Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, announced today that The Globee Awards, organizers of the worlds premier business awards programs and business ranking lists, named Karen Abramson , CEO of Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting, a winner in its 2022 Women World Awards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221012005860/en/
    Karen Abramson, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting, earned a Silver Globee in the Woman Excellence of the Year in Accounting and Finance category.
  • What I know is this putting the customer first and taking care of our employees drives financial results," said Karen Abramson, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting.
  • Globee Awards are conferred in nine programs and competitions: the American Best in Business Awards, Business Excellence Awards, CEO World Awards, Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards, Disruptor Company Awards, Golden Bridge Awards, Information Technology World Awards, Sales, Marketing, Service, & Operations Excellence Awards, and Women World Awards.